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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property

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Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View
Terrace/patio
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Duluth

With a stay at South Pier Inn in Duluth (Park Point), you'll be steps from Aerial Lift Bridge and 8 minutes by foot from Great Lakes Aquarium. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bayfront Festival Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lakewalk.

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Lakes Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Juice Pharm - Downtown - ‬16 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Games
  • Library
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 840 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, clean rooms, quiet, great hot tub and fireplace. Comfortable bed and pillows. Very cute place. Simple continental breakfast, but good coffee :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great check in experience and beds are phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Duluth, clean and the views of the canal/lake are spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was absolutely amazing! Very clean and fresh smelling. The view was BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have asked for a better experience when it came to the room. The reason for the 4 stars- the breakfast was bare minimum. The "parfait bar" consisted of half frozen yogurt with a couple toppings to choose from. Coffee was not the greatest either. But other than that. Room was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its cool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Stevens Point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time there. Enjoyed walking everywhere and relaxing by the outdoor fire.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the check in was smooth. It had more amenities than we used, due to it being -10 F. I imagine this place is gorgeous In the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy rooms and bed, friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerilee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! Wonderful upstairs room with a cosy fireplace, beautiful views of the harbor, & very comfortable bed. Close to excellent restaurants. I will absolutely be staying here again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice on all, highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was awesome, very clean and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate and Rosanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was definitely spotless. From my online research I was maybe expecting a bit more space and grandeur, but what we got was cozy, luxuriant and perfect. Lovely view of the lift bridge. Breakfast was somewhat small but had some great options. We enjoyed the fireplace, whirlpool and super comfy bed/bedding. Walked along the pier and downtown to Pickwick’s for an excellent burger. Got tickets to Glensheen at a discounted rate. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The room, lobby and grounds were spotless. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We are hooked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome clean room! Great friendly staff! Walking distance to all of canal park. Front row seats to the shipping traffic and bridge/boat salutes! Will book here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly! Thank you for a welcoming atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was great, clean and a wonderful view! Breakfast options were awesome & delicious! The coffee is amazing. Our only negative experience was with the front desk staff. Neither were very friendly or personable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay! The Inn had so much charm and character. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to add an extra night to our trip. We also upgraded to the Panorama King Room, and the views were absolutely amazing — definitely worth it. Everything was mostly clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We’d recommend this place 100% and would love to come back again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are extremely clean. The view is amazing! And the breakfast had a great selection. Will definitely come back. Also, staff are super friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025