Grand Ely Lodge - Ely, MN - Lodge-Style Accommodations on Waymarking.com

Ely is known for being the doorway to canoe camping experiences, but for those who don’t enjoy roughing it, the Grand Ely Lodge gives a taste of the wilderness without sacrificing more comfortable living accommodations. This deluxe multi-unit facility is the perfect vacation getaway where city folks can escape the rat-race of the work-a-day world. The rustic northwoods décor complements the scenic view overlooking Shagawa Lake; the facility offers 61 rooms, casual dining, rooms accommodating 300 guests for meetings, banquets, and conferences. There is also a lounge, game room, laundry, gift shop, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and exercise room. Individual room amenities include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron and board, and hair dryer. At the docks there is a marina with fishing boats, paddleboats, canoes and kayaks, fishing equipment, picnic area, and access to the Trezona hiking trail. Area winter activities include dogsledding, cross country skiining, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Ely has been recently voted as the “Coolest Small Town in America.”

Daily, weekly, or monthly rates: $150 to $290 Discounts available?: AAA, AARP Kitchens or kitchenettes in the rooms?: Microwaves, refrigerators, coffee pots Refrigerator in room?: yes Fireplaces in the rooms?: no Internet access in rooms or in other areas?: yes Handicap accessible rooms?: yes Restaurant on premises and type of restaurant?: Casual dining and lounge Childcare provisions?: no Swimming pool?: yes Meeting or convention room(s) available?: yes Office hours and any seasonal operating times or closed periods?: Open year round Describe ease of accessibility to the location using a vehicle, hiking, etc.: Flat parking lot right outside front door; just off hiking trail and on the shore of Shagawa Lake Office phone number: 800-365-5070 • 218-365-6565 Office address: 400 North Pioneer Road Ely, MN USA 55731 Website of facility: [Web Link] Types of recreation, activities, and attractions nearby: fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, golfing, shopping, wilderness canoe trips, dog sledding, cross country skiining, snowshoeing, snowmobiling,

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Date Logged Log User Rating   06/11/2012 lenron visited it