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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Bayfront Festival Park

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Lake
Exterior
Aerial view
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    1 min walk
  • Lake Superior Maritime Museum
    6 min walk
  • Great Lakes Aquarium
    8 min walk
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Canal View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Canal View

  • 47 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View

  • 29 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (no water view)

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (no water view)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (no water view)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (no water view)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (no water view)

  • 24.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

  • 47 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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per night
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About the area

Duluth

Steps from the beach.You'll be steps from Aerial Lift Bridge and within a 10-minute walk of Great Lakes Aquarium with a stay at this Park Point hotel. Bayfront Festival Park and Lakewalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 1 min walk
  • Great Lakes Aquarium - 8 min walk
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 13 min walk
  • AMSOIL Arena - 14 min walk
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬15 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

Beach hotel near Bayfront Festival Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at South Pier Inn. Self parking is free.

This Duluth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
South Pier Inn offers 29 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Duluth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 32
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
A valid credit card must be presented at check-in, and the hotel will place a pre-authorization on cards.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

South Pier Inn Duluth
South Pier Inn
South Pier Duluth
South Pier
South Pier Inn On The Canal Hotel Duluth
South Pier Inn Hotel
South Pier Inn Duluth
South Pier Inn Hotel Duluth

South Pier Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 802 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sitting outside, both on harbor side and lake side, was so enjoyable. Lake side fire pit was appreciated, even on an August evening. Only one comment. The hot tub was likely not used recently prior to our visit. The next morning there was a grime ring. Minor issue, and easily resolved, but something to keep in mind. We had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

It was a very small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool place to stay!
Location, Location, Location! If you want to be close to the action, this is the place. We got to see a couple of ships pass under the Lift Bridge going in/out of the canal between Duluth Harbor and Lake Superior. Many cool restaurants, brewpubs, and dessert places just on the other side of the bridge which is a 2-3 walk from the Inn. This is the place to stay when visiting Duluth.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location. Able to walk to restaurants, bars,shops. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love being at the base of the lift bridge right next to the freighters as they come by. The Adirondack chairs out front and little fire make a great cozy place to sit and watch the boat traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

RANDY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Not again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Well thought out rooms. Friendly staff. Great location. Reasonably priced. Would use again,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Apple Valley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping did a great job! The room was very clean & pleasant, look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
South Pier Inn was a fantastic stay! Loved the family feel and was a great time. Will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Loretto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will probably never stay anywhere else when visiting Duluth. A must for ship-watchers. An unbeatable view of the city and the canal. Being able to walk across the bridge to a wide variety of shops and restaurants makes it the best stay up north.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The bed was soft. Pillows were comfy. The little balcony with two chairs was a nice touch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The parking was very tight and limited, although I’m sure there was a spot for each room. I would definitely recommend staying at South Pier Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people; nice continental breakfast; well kept up; good value; received an unexpected small history tour of the canal and Duluth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arif

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Litter. Not all of the guests respect the area and leave their candy wrappers and breakfast bags for others to pick up. Not the Inn's fault, but maybe they could better encourage such respect. I appreciated the recycling containers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with wonderful views. Convenient to many dining and shopping options. Awesome location and many thoughtful amenities. We’ll come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
The stay was amazing..very friendly staff..beautiful location and view..clean and comfortable..will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024