Grand Ely Lodge, Ely

Grand Ely Lodge - A lakeside resort with Boundary Waters access, indoor pool, and full-service dining

Grand Ely Lodge serves as a primary base for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness visitors, featuring lakeview rooms with authentic log furniture, refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The property offers two dining options: Evergreen Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner including Caesar Prime Rib sandwiches and Wild Mushroom Ravioli, while Antlers Lounge provides specialty sandwiches and appetizers with Shagawa Lake views. Recreational amenities include an indoor heated pool, sauna, game room, and complimentary use of fishing poles, canoes, kayaks, and snowshoes. The resort features six meeting facilities with capacity for 200 guests, modern AV equipment, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Family-friendly accommodations include kids' suites with bunk beds and walkout patios, while the marina offers docking for motorized and non-motorized boats. Located 1 mile from Dorothy Molter Cabin and 1.5 miles from International Wolf Center, the lodge provides easy access to Superior National Forest wilderness experiences. Room service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily at Grand Ely Lodge.

Pros

Direct access to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Shagawa Lake

Complimentary use of recreational equipment including canoes, kayaks, and snowshoes

Full-service marina available for guest boat docking

Indoor heated pool and sauna accessible year-round

Multiple meeting spaces with capacity for up to 200 guests

Cons

Located 62 miles from Chisholm-Hibbing airport

No spa facilities available on the property