Motel Ely - Budget Host
Welcome to the Motel Ely - Budget Host. Motel Ely Budget Host is a family owned and operated motel is located in Ely, Minnesota. Ely is located in the heart of the Superior National Forest, and is a main departure point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
Motel Ely offers impeccably clean, comfortable rooms with a courteous staff. We have been awarded the Budget Host Award of Excellence six years running, and are also Mobile Travel Guide rated. Whether you're here on business or here for pleasure, on your own or in a group, you'll find we provide the highest level of service around.
Our rates are among the lowest in the Ely, MN area, but we don't sacrifice either quality or service. Whether passing through or planning a long visit, Motel Ely is the ideal place to stay.
Our in-room coffee service has been enhanced by the addition of Four Seasons Gourmet coffee. We offer wireless high speed Internet access in all rooms. Fax service is also available. Other features include:
- Wireless High Speed Internet Access Available In All Rooms!
- Ground Level At Door Parking
- Cable TV
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Free In-Room Coffee
- In-Room Phones / Free Local Calls
- Queen Size Beds
- Limited Pets with Permission - Small Charge
- Restaurants and Coffee Shop, 5 Blocks
- Lounge, 3 Blocks
- International Wolf Center, 1 Mile
- 24 Hour Fax Reception
- Car Plug-Ins for Winter
- Sauna
- In-Town Snowmobile Trail Accessible
- Off site snowmobile trailer parking available
- Air Conditioning
- Senior Discount
- Multi Night Discount
We've supplemented our existing environmental practices with new initiatives to further reduce waste and improve resource efficiency. Some of our new initiatives include the installation of water-saving showerheads, extensive recycling, and a towel reuse option for motel guests. We also use compact fluorescent lighting where possible as well as "green" cleaning supplies.
Our vast expanse of forest and ice-covered lakes invite you, your family and friends to cross-country ski, snowmobile, fish, and mush this winter!
AAA Aproved
Wireless High Speed Internet Access Available In All Rooms!
Snow sculptures - the 2009 Ely Winter Festival

Check out our Ice House Fishing Packages for Winter 2009-2010!