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1145 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731
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Adventure Inn
Ranked #2 of 7 hotels in Ely
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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“MAKE SURE TO STAY HERE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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My husband and I had the pleasure of staying for 3 nights at The Adventure Inn recently on either side of our BWCA trip. We found the inn to be very clean and well-taken care of. It's true charm emerges when you've been there a few hours, and discover that it produces its own hot water (solar), was built using sustainable materials, low VOC paints, recycled wooden furniture, and is stocked with organic cotton sheets and down comforters. Most importantly, it is run by people who truly care about the environment and the health of their guests. I've never met friendlier people anywhere. Mark and Sue and their employees went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to help us in any way they could. It was a true delight to stay at an inn run by people who share our love of nature and its stewardship.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Big Lake, Minnesota
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Good Folks for Long Term Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

In the process of building our cabin we stayed he for the better part of 6 months and had a worker here for all of that time. Stayed in every room and all are clean, comfortable, some are a little loud but it also matters whos is next store. Nice place year round.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Clean comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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We stayed in the new part of the hotel. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They let us dry our clothes that got wet on a boat trip in their dryer. It is on the main drag of town so it can be a little noisy

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Comfortable and convenient in Ely”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
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We spent one night here on our way to the BWCA. This was very convenient to restaurants, shops and the Ely ranger station. Hotel owners were very friendly and helpful with directions. We stayed in the new section of the hotel - very modern and clean.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“I always stay at the Adventure Inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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At least twice a year (sometimes three), I go canoe camping in the BWCA. For the past three years, I've always booked a room at the Adventure Inn for the night before put-in. If you're looking for a four-star hotel, you wont find one in Ely (check out the Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast if you want something fancier). However, if you want a clean, tidy, reasonably inexpensive place to stay the night before your camping trip, this is the place for you. Just this summer (June), the owners completed a brand-spankin' new addition; the rooms are squeaky clean. The "older" part is also very clean and some have small patios in front of the room. Louise, who sometimes works the front desk is a charm.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Susan Edgington, Owner at Adventure Inn, responded to this review
19 August 2011
Thank you for your kind words and vote of confidance. Our brand new building which replaced the really OLD buildings has been well received. It is funny to hear that the back building which is 9 yrs old is now our new "old" building. We so appreciate our Adventure Inn guests! Sue
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Address: 1145 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731
Price range (per night):* INR4,194 - 7,829

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