Places to Stay

Family owned and operated. Twenty clean and affordable single and double rooms. Direct freeway access. Air-conditioned rooms. Located twenty minutes from Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort. Lighted parking lot. Direct snowmobile trail access. Centrally located to all area attractions. Children under twelve stay free with parents. Free continental breakfast. Expanded cable, HBO television. Non smoking rooms are available.

Motel Policies:

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Carte Blanche, Discover credit cards accepted. Ask about special packages available. Pets allowed with prior approval.

Location:

Conveniently located between Eleventh and Virginia. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. Located next to the Midway Dairy Queen on Hwy 53N. Convenience store and gasoline a half mile away. Access to 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails. Mesabi TrailSM access nearby.

Groups:

Ski, snowmobile and ATV groups welcome. Bus parking available.

Welcome to our Award Winning "Pride of Super 8" property. The Eveleth Super 8 has earned the "Quality Assurance Award of Excellence" for 21 years straight, making us the top rated hotel in the Super 8 chain! Our beautifully landscaped grounds, with three nature ponds, restored 1899 hand-hewn Finnish Sauna, trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals add to making your stay a memorable experience at our Award-Winning hotel. A wide variety of birds return year after year to enjoy their "breakfast" from our many feeders so your photo opportunities are endless. Who knows, you might just see a chipmunk eating one of our fresh baked cookies! OH!! And don't forget to see our upside-down tree!

Our Amenities Include:

Complimentary SuperSTART Plus Continental Breakfast includes fresh Belgian waffles, bakery items and fruit; hard boiled eggs; hot & cold cereal; milk, juice & coffee; 3 varieties of yogurt, and so much more...

• NEW deluxe mattresses, box springs, bedspreads & drapes, Irons and Ironing boards in all rooms.
• For your convenience, all of our rooms include refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot (reg & decaf), hair dryers, AM/FM clock radio, 25" TV with 57 channels including HBO-ESPN-Lifetime-Discovery-Family-CNBC-CNN-Fox News
• FREE Wireless internet access throughout our building
• FREE Lobby Business Center with printer (High Speed Internet Access)
• All rooms with security key card locks
• Indoor heated pool
• Gigantic spa with foot massage air jets
• Unique cedar "barrel" sauna
• FREE USA Today newspaper
• FREE copy & fax machine service (within the continental US)
• FREE Coffee, Cappuccino, and Hot Chocolate - 24 hours
• FREE local telephone calls
• All exterior doors are locked 24/7, for your security, admittance by key cards only
• Our entire building is SMOKE FREE except for designated rooms
• Private spa rooms with King or Queen beds
• Guest laundry facilities
• Game room
• Large, well-lit parking lot
• Snowmobile/boat trailer & truck/bus parking
• Several outdoor plug-ins
• Direct access to groomed Eveleth-Virginia Spur Snowmobile Trail
• Meeting room; accommodates up to 30 people. Catering available
• Alpine and cross country skiers enjoy our ski wax room
• See for yourself why so many have come to expect exceptional, unexpected value and service. Sometimes "Super" just doesn't say enough.

We invite you to spend some time in our cozy, country lobby featuring a native stone fireplace, Bentwood Willow furniture, many antiques and flowers. Our large breakfast room features handcrafted Amish Hickory/Oak/Ash tables and chairs. One of the many unexpected features that will surprise you!

Location:

We are located on Highway 53, only 60 miles north of Duluth and 90 miles south of the Canadian border, in the heart of the Mesabi Iron Range region, central to all amenities.

• US Hockey Hall of Fame; across Hwy 53; 218-744-5167
• Range Recreation Civic Center (Curling Club); across Hwy 53; 218-744-1302
• World's Largest Hockey Stick & Puck; downtown Eveleth (2 miles)
• Fayal Pond Hiking/Biking Trail with 300' floating bridge (1/2 mile)
• Mesabi Trail Biking Trail (1/2 mile); 877-637-2241
• Iron Range OHV and ATV Park; Gilbert (5 miles); 218-748-2207
• Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort; Biwabik; alpine, xc skiing and two top-rated golf courses (Rated in the top 100 in the country); (15 miles); 218-865-3000
• Snowmobile Trails - You have direct access to over 3,000 miles of groomed trails, right from our driveway!
• Eveleth Heritage Committee - History of Eveleth

Dining:

• Rustic Rock Chop House, Eveleth, 218-744-4447, www.rusticrockchophouse.com - across the road
• Goodfellas, Eveleth; 218-744-9974 - across the road
• Subway, Eveleth, 218-744-2673 - across the road
• K&B Drive-In, Eveleth, 218744-2772 - 2 miles
• Village Inn, Virginia; 218-749-8289 - 4 miles
• Grandma's Saloon & Grill, Virginia; 218-749-1960 - 4 miles
• Adventures Restaurant, Mt. Iron; 218-741-7151 - 4 miles
• Wandering Pines Eatery & Pub, Gilbert; 218-749-1657 - 4 miles
• Numerous other sit down and fast food establishments

Hotel Policies:

• All major credit cards accepted
• Children 17 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult
• Pool parties available
• Pets welcome with prior approval in designated rooms (based on availability)
• Hockey Group Guidelines

Meeting Space:

• One meeting room, 500 sq ft
• Furnished with handcrafted Amish furniture
• Accommodates up to 30 people
• Catering available

Groups:

• Group tour buses featuring our on-board "Red Carpet" Welcome
• Ample bus and large vehicle parking

Your Nature Information Center to Northeast Minnesota:

(Maps and information available at our front desk)

• Lake Finder contains data on more than 4,500 lakes and rivers throughout Minnesota including maps.
• Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) a complete guide on permits, reservations, rules and regs and much more...
• Prepare for your snowmobiling trip in Minnesota, any info you want to know is here.
• Famed Sax-Zim Bog (DNR, 218-744-7448)); 200 square mile conifer bog; the best kept secret on birding in Minnesota...
• Mike Hendrickson's Northeastern Minnesota Birding - are you looking for a great guide and lots of birding info?
• Mesabi Trail (877-637-2241); In 2009 completed approximately 102 miles of paved, non-motorized biking/hiking trail through more than 20 communities from Grand Rapids to Ely. (Wheel passes available at our front desk.)
• St. Louis River (Early Voyageurs State Designated canoe route.) Great birding, wildlife, marshlands & rocky outcroppings.
• Sharp-Tail Grouse Dancing (DNR, 218-744-7448); blinds are located in Palo
• Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary (218-747-0172); Remote 360 acre black bear sanctuary located west of Orr.
• International Wolf Center (800-ELY-WOLF); Ely, MN; View the center's own wolf pack and listen to the interpreter's presentation.
• North American Bear Center (Ely, MN) See Ted, Honey and Lucky on webcam!! Ted is the largest male black bear in Minnesota at a whopping 860 pounds!! Observation platform viewing their 2 acre forested sanctuary, great education for the family.

The Giants Ridge Sports Dorm, located at the foot of the alpine ski area (at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort), can house up to 96 kids or adults. Each of the dorm's 24 units is 13'x11' and sleeps up to four in two bunk beds. Every room has a private bath and shower. The dorm lobby and meeting room, a spacious 28'x32' are convenient meeting/activity rooms. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Meal plans are available. Call for information today! 

Summer Camps:

It's true that Giants Ridge has some of the Midwest's best vacation opportunities. But, did you know that it's also the perfect location for summer camps?  For sports, scouting, religious, adventure, band and general camps, Giants Ridge offers lodging, meal plans, recreation and more!

Nestled among the pines of the Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is surrounded by lakes, streams, woodlands and hundreds of miles of trails an ideal setting for campers of all ages.

Plus, with proximity to attractions like the Soudan Underground Mine, the International Wolf Center in Ely and Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, the location of the Giants Ridge Sports Dorm opens the door for more fun and educational day trips.

We know how to have fun, fun, fun!

Outdoor recreation is the name of the game. From mountain biking to quiet strolls through the woods, there's plenty to see and lots to do. Campers not only have access to a wide variety of activities, Giants Ridge provides many recreational rental items to make sure that everyone has a great time!

Activities:

Swimming, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Canoeing, In-line skating, Hiking, Kayaking, Disc Golf, Nature Walks, Golf Clinics, Boating, Basketball, Volleyball, Evening Bonfires and MUCH MORE! Equipment rentals available. Some fees may apply. Call ahead for details.

Scout Camps at Giants Ridge

"The hospitality at Giants Ridge is wonderful. The kids loved it, the facilities were perfect, and the food was great. We will keep returning to Giants Ridge on our way to the Boundary Waters." -Dan Fry, Troop #324, Omaha, Nebraska

Camp at The Ridge:

Planning your troop trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? Consider meeting at Giants Ridge before you embark on your High Adventure - it's the perfect place to kick off your Boundary Waters expedition!

For more information and pricing for Scout Camps at Giants Ridge, click HERE.

Location & Contact Information

Located in the heart of northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range, just one hour north of Duluth and 3-1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities, Giants Ridge is the Midwest's premier golf and ski resort.

For Sports Dorm information and reservations, please contact Jeff Spolar at 800-688-7669. ext.3020 or (218)865-3020 or by email at: jeff.spolar@giantsridge.com.

Winter Fun!

All Sports Dorm guests are eligible for group rates on downhill and cross country lift tickets and equipment rentals. All rates are subject to change without advance notice.

Room Rates (Every day)

• Two-Night Stay: $60/per room, per night + tax
• One-Night Stay: $65/per room, per night + tax