Thomsonite Beach Inn

Hotels
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Independent
9.8 (27 reviews)
2920 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais, Minnesota, 55604 , Grand Marais , US
1-0-2186636117

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Facilities

Firewood (free)
Free bicycles on site
Firepit
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Cross-country skiing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Accessibility issues with electric outlets
Thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
The rooms were comfortable but there were issues with accessibility of outlets and thin walls.
Service
10
Staff were friendly.
Location
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.61
Comfortable room, but some minor issues with the shades.
Amenities
10
Amenities included fridge and microwave.
Value for Money
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Our trip to Thomsonite was very good.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:24

Property Description

Scenic Location
Located next to Lake Superior and Superior National Forest, Thomsonite Beach Inn offers stunning views and easy access to outdoor activities.

Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy complimentary bicycles and self-parking along with recreational activities like snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby.

Modern Comforts
Relax in one of the 11 guestrooms with Smart televisions and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional conveniences include in-room coffee/tea makers and free local calls.

Experience the beauty and convenience of Thomsonite Beach Inn for your next Grand Marais getaway.

Important information:

  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 27 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.61
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.65
Overall Experience: 10
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Alisha
10
Pros:

I checked in late and they left a packet with my key out for me. I stayed in a studio with kitchenette and had everything I needed. The lakeside sauna was a nice bonus.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Maurice
8
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable. Sauna was fun. More lights on walkway would be great, and a safety bar in the shower. Bed, too was awesome. And, I loved the table and chairs in the room.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Mary
8
Pros:

This is an old resort but typical for the area. The room was comfortable but electric outlets were not accessible, shade didn’t come down all the way (would be nice to have top down shade for lake view without being on display), paper thin walls (but people were reasonably quiet). Nice to have fridge and microwave. Staff were friendly.

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
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Mark
10
Pros:

Our trip to Thomsonite was very good. There are only one recommendation we have for Room #11. Please add some lighting, either above the coffee pot and fridge, or add some lighting to the table/chairs "eating" area. It was very cloudy and rainy most of the weekend and when we were eating breakfast, making coffee, or playing a game, we wished there was more lighting available. We ended up moving the lamp between the two comfy chairs but then we'd need to move it back. M&M

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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J
10
Pros:

Very nice location, excellent stay.

2025-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • partner
10
Pros:

Very beautiful area with spacious rooms ans the moat kind staff. We regret only staaying 2 nights as it was just perfect for our group.

2025-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Mary Ann • partner
10
Pros:

Our stay was great. The room was clean and cozy. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. Great location for sightseeing, hiking or shopping

2025-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • friends
10
Pros:

Great location with beautiful views of the lake. We stayed in one of their newly renovated rooms and found it to be cozy, quaint and comfortable- which was perfect in a spring blizzard! The lakeside sauna was perfect for a relaxing evening.

2025-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Janine
10
Perfect spot just outside of Grand Marais
Pros:

The location was excellent - just outside of Grand Marais and close to lots of hiking trails. We loved the sauna and the peaceful lakefront property. A great find!

2025-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Christine • partner
10
Pros:

The property sits on the shore of Lake Superior. There are chairs and firepits, a sauna, and beautifully designed and decorated rooms. The owners are very responsive and friendly, and we will stay there again!

2025-03-25 • via Nuitee
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alissa
10
New Year Getaway
Pros:

It is a perfect escape and pivot point between Grand Marais and Lutsen skiing. Only used the sauna once, but it was a great amenity. Kitchen fully fitted out for making meals. Decor was just right.

2025-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Kathie • partner
8
Pros:

Great staff, clean and comfortable room. Sauna👍

2025-02-17 • via Nuitee
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Landon • family
10
Pros:

Was a very enjoyable property to stay the weekend. Nice clean updated room with great view of the lake. Close to Lutsen Mountain & Grand Marais. The sauna was a nice touch as well.

2025-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew
10
Get off the grid!
Pros:

Perfect place to unplug.

2025-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay! We were in unit 7. It was fully stocked, had very comfortable beds and was unbelievably clean! We would definitely stay here again!

2025-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Judith
10
Pros:

Great place to spend a quiet couple of days. Well managed, very clean, and right on Lake superior.

2025-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Scott
10
Pros:

Amazing stay right on the lake

2024-10-23 • via Nuitee
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William • partner
10
Pros:

This is an awesome place the stay and well worth the price. It is was quiet. The waves crashing against the rocks soothing. The amenities wonderful. This has become our new place to get away from it all. We definitely recommend this place to any and everyone. You CANNOT go wrong with this place. We are already planning our next stay.

2024-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family
10
Pros:

What a beautiful property! The lake, sauna, and fire pits are great. The room was affordable and perfect for our group of 4. We liked having a fireplace and a kitchen.

2024-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Rosella • partner
10
Pros:

This property was comfortable and easy to get to. Nestled along the shore of Lake Superior the evenenings were delightful as we sat around our campfire with other guests. We learned we are more alike thean we are different an we are good people enjoying the North Shore.

2024-09-19 • via Nuitee