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The Shoreline Inn

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

The Shoreline Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It has a great location. It is an older building with some need of repair. My room was nice and clean. The staff were friendly. The continental breakfast was satisfactory. I would staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding check-in and helpful staff!!! Wonderful location facing the lake. Safe and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra K

Liked: Staff & service
We have stayed here multiple times over the past 15-20 years. The staff members were helpful and friendly.The Shoreline is an older hotel and has become a bit worn, but it is a good bargain for Grand Marais: comfy bed, quiet, safe, and right on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe, room was very clean and roomy, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is located near all the shops and lake. We were able to walk to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. The room was not clean. Ceiling in our room was old office style panels with one old fluorescent light bulb working, and water stains. Spider webs in windows. Fan had not been cleaned in sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

lisa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning & maintenance were needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Outdated and in rough condition

Needs major updates. Ceiling in hallway was leaking and carpet was wet and stained badly. No elevator. One accessible plug in bedroom. Great location and patio overlooking the lake. The whole place seems like it should be closed down fo a major update.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Traveled with partner
The Shoreline Inn is located in an excellent place very walkable around around grandma. Marie employees are nice. The hotel needs a major upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was friendly, the room was clean, but the water was freezing in the shower and I feel some upgrades are needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were crusty parts on the floor. Pretty sure in the room there was dried blood. The whole faucet would come out while trying to wash my hands. Missing a window screen so we weren’t able to open a window to try and air out the room when it got hot. I have video documentation. My tv was being held up by a rock.. There were stains on the sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is pretty run down. Besides just being dated, the bed was uncomfortable, the bathroom floor was sticky, and the door could see light through the side with the security device also being broken. Icing on the cake was the credit card fee thrown on at the end. The positive is the location is great and view out the back was great. It pretty much ends there, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location right in the middle of the Grand Marais with easy access to everything! Welcomed our service dog with no issues; 2 complaints: blackout curtain doesn't cover all of window; beds are a bit too soft and uncomfortable Overall, had a nice stay for our 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location 👌 beautiful views of lake superior, Rooms just a little outdated. For the price and everything else would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated but quaint and quiet. Staff is helpful and kind. Will we staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. Prices are reasonable. The building needs tremendous amount of maintenance and upkeep, which is not being done after numerous stays at this property.? Don’t understand why they don’t fix basic things here!?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very outdated. The room would have had a great view of the lake if it had new or clean windows. One window we couldn't open because there was no screen. The main window was so old it had condensation and really couldn't look out. There was cobwebs and spiders in the window. The one chair in the room looked like it had been there for 20 years. The carpet was stained. We were there for 4 nights and had no housekeeping whatsoever. The place had an amazing patio but again the outside furniture looked like it has been there 20 years. On the patio it would have been nice to have some type of heat. Either a firepit or propane heater. The front desk staff was very nice. Adequate continental breakfast and hot coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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