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The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property

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Superior Triple Room | Lake view
Superior Triple Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room ) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Village King | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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12 South Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Place, Sivertson Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪8 min walk‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room ) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Village King | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Village Queen | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village Queen

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Shoreline Inn

Grand Marais hotel steps from Lake Superior
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and a TV in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Shoreline Inn offers 29 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Grand Marais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property.

The Shoreline Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
Shoreline Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel
The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel Grand Marais

Reviews

The Shoreline Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark, VERMILLION

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view, but everything else wasn't.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property for the price. The place does need some updates. But the location is amazing and the staff was super helpful. If you are the kind of person that is out and exploring all day and need a central home base I absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It saddens me to give this review but this hotel has gotten too the point it in my opinion is no longer habitable to stay in. I first stayes here back in the late 1980s right after a major makeover and truly its the last time any money has been put into it. Same 35yr old carpet in all the rooms that are filled with stains and i am sure mold underneath. Hallways are loaded on the second floor with stains from roof leaks that they blame heavy rain on. No kidding. Of course the roof will leak when it never is maintained!! I get the no ac even though rooms can get hot. Took the staff a bit to find me a working fan. Window in my room had no screen as i needed to put fan in window to get air flow. Doors stick, frig in this room froze all my itesms and stuck to grt open. The walls and floor on second fllor i am rather confident has mold due to all the moisture from the roof leaking. The outside porch has roughly ten chairs due to over the years the sets they did have kept getting old and the ones on the deck are in need of replacment. So not enough for guests to use. The staff was good but have a tough job as one told me the owner has not been to this hotel in 20yrs!! You. An tell as again its in poor unsafe and unhealthy condition and what is working is held together by a duct tape approach. Shame on city of Grand Marais Business Council and State of MN for allowing this place to remain operational. Shame on the owner for doing absolutely nothing to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated and run down property. The location is great but not enough to save this place. The smells were really the hardest part to get over. Very stinky, stained carpets and just plain filthy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was from the late 1980’s. After taking to a handful of local community business owners I learned the owner of this property also owns three more in town. The conditions were appalling- mold, dirt, furnishings broken, and luke warm water and way to drain tub. I met former staff who informed me that the owner resides out of state and never checks in. I am appalled that state and city allows these buildings to be operational. To top it off I heard from three sources that the local food pantry has been used at times to provide breakfast items for guests. This is outrageous.
Patio furniture that was mismatched, in disrepair and dilapidated. Ruined the natural beauty and overall tidiness of this amazing community.
Missing door knob on hotel room. Falling ceiling tiles and water stain molded carpets.
Tiny Blow dryer that barely worked and falling apart notebook. Board games, books and furniture throughout falling apart.
Squatter like conditions in a hotel with paying guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Until it gets needed repairs, I would not a stay

The location and staff were fabulous but the facility was not in great condition. In our room, there was no hot water in the sink, just a dribble of brown. The hot water worked in the shower the first night, spotty the next day and completely off the next. The AC did not work at all. The deck was just a concrete slab with gull droppings and the roof leaked after a heavy rain
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is as good as it gets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonably Priced

Friendly staff, decent prices especially for the area and time of year. No good protein choices for breakfast - challenging for a diabetic (but im mostly prepared for that). Enjoyed the back patio and views. We will keep this hotel in mind for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great experience, but could use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Spence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location,that’s it. It was an old property, not kept up. Our faucet in the bathroom was loose, floors weren’t clean. Ceiling in hallway falling in…. It’s lakefront but forget that.. the picture showing the lakefront patio must have been 20 years old. It was disgusting! Seagull poop everywhere, dirty and all the lounge chair cushions should have been replaced 10 years ago. Do yourself a favor, spend a little more money and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lavonne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corinna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We felt the biggest asset to this hotel was the outside patio facing Lake Superior. unfortunately, we never sat out there because it was generally unkept and lots of bird droppings. The windows in our room were also so full of bird droppings, so disgusting we were reluctant to open our drapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There is no air-conditioning. This was fine as it cooled off in the evenings while we were there. Hopefully it does for you as well. Very friendly Staff. No issues at all. Its not up to date. Its perfect! Maybe a bit over priced. Worlds greatest doughnuts right next door. 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory, Dayton

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location with great views of the lake. Right in town so walkable to shops and restaurants and harbor. Hotel is old (1950’s) and is in disrepair. Buckets in hallway to catch rainwater from leaking roof. Room doors are loose from the hinges and need to be lifted to close them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was run down, not clean, broken windows, swarm of flies in the lobby. Not the kind of hotel Expedia should be using.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful view of the lake. The front desk lady is so kind and helpful. Definitely a little rough around the edges but this spot is worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Some misses and some passes.

The people were very friendly and helpful. The building itself is older and is need of repair (roof leak) and general upkeep. Needs a good carpet cleaning. I was disappointed to find that there isn't an elevator, but it was only one flight of stairs. It would of been more of an issue if I was alone. There was a musty smell when first entering the room, and I was bummed to find the room had no AC, but they supplied a box fan for the window though one window did not have a screen. The fan was necessary to keep comfortable. Also, disappointed the room lacked a coffee maker and/or microwave. But liked that the room fridge was lager than usual; which we need. The bed was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat, safe, quiet location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancu

Disliked: Amenities
The water was hot, They need vase improvements on repairs. Staff was very friendly out of their control for conditions of the building and rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cozy, comfy, great service!!

I can not say enough positive things about this hotel! Monica and all of the staff were very accommodating! Yes, it’s older. It’s actually the oldest hotel in Grand Marais. If you are looking for a cozy place to rest your head after exploring the city or hiking the beautiful trails this is the place! Comfy bed, great views of the lake! (Make sure to request a lake facing room) Right dead center of the town, very walkable location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025