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The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel within walking distance of Grand Marais Art Colony

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Surrounded by a serene lake and a forested island, this peaceful retreat offers a tranquil escape.
Enjoy a serene view of the water from the large window, featuring a shelf and framed by white trim.
Experience the charm of The Shoreline Inn, a traditional hotel with a welcoming front entrance.
Enjoy a scenic view of the water from this room's large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a small dining area, and a desk for work.
Relax on the lakeside deck with a pair of lounge chairs, surrounded by a serene grassy area and breathtaking views.
Perched near Lake Superior, The Shoreline Inn offers a warm welcome with its snack bar and outdoor furniture. Guests can unwind on the charming terrace, connect to in-room WiFi, or explore the nearby Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Blackout curtains
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Relax in a cozy space with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Village Queen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two single beds with floral-patterned bedding, a nightstand, and a wooden headboard.

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Enjoy a restful stay with a large bed and scenic views of the water and forest from the room's large window.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the serene water from the comfort of your room.

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Enjoy a room with a large window offering a view of the sea, featuring a bed, chair, and bedside table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden paneling, and a framed picture above.

Village King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Enjoy the view of the town from this covered outdoor space.

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
20 Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cook County Court House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Shoreline Inn

The Shoreline Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Superior. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

Travelling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 5 steps to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shoreline Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Shoreline Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Shoreline Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Shoreline Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shoreline Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Shoreline Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. The Shoreline Inn also has access to a nearby indoor pool.

What's the area around The Shoreline Inn like?

The Shoreline Inn is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Superior and 6 minutes' walk from Grand Marais Art Colony. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Shoreline Inn Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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Location
View
Breakfast
Lake
Water
Bed
Patios
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clean, neat, safe, quiet location and friendly staff.
Dan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great location and very nice staff
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Karla, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The location is amazing! Small older motel was perfect for our stay and price. Could use some TLC in areas.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great experience, but could use some updates.
Ashley, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Right in downtown. Great location!
Lucas, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

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.
Gregory, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Hotel was run down, not clean, broken windows, swarm of flies in the lobby. Not the kind of hotel Expedia should be using.
James, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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!
Nancu, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice.
Grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely
travis, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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. 😋
Vincent, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had a wonderful experience at the Shoreline Inn! The location in downtown Grand Marais right on the water was lovely and convenient to shops, restaurants, and a bookstore! Staff members Monica and Carmen were so helpful. I look forward to staying here again in the future! Thank you.
Patricia Oaster, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Nice to find a lower price than other hotels and to be right on Lake Superior. It’s an older building with leaks and some issues. But the bed was comfortable, and it helps to have a fridge and microwave available.
Margaret, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

This right on Lake Superior with great views!
Rodney E, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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.
Spence, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Staff were nice, and the location was excellent. Great water views. Easy walk to everything in Grand Marais. However, carpeting was too old to look clean, there were two wet towels from previous guests hanging on the back of the bathroom door. Towels were frayed. Found mouldy bread in the breakfast area, where both coffee carafes had orange handles marked "not decaf." Again, nice staff, but the place needs a re-do.
David, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

The staff was nice, and location is great. The building needs a lot of work. Our bathroom sink was clogged the whole time despite several efforts to fix. There were buckets in the hallway to catch the water from the leaking roof. Looks like general maintenance has been neglected. Liked that it was dog friendly.
Tom, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Was fine for a night stay, but the property, room and amenities feel old. Breakfast was somewhat limited and felt it could have started earlier. Staff was friendly, but this place needs some TLC.
Nick, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Spectacular sunrise
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place, great view
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My go to place, it’s funky and outdated, but I love that about this place. It just has a 1960-79’s vibe.
Mary, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Beautiful views..good breakfast
Georgette, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything is perfect so far, it’s a very nice hotel.
Robert, 1-night trip