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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property

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Lake
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 23 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen · Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Canal Park Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

Beach fun, near Aerial Lift Bridge
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
  • 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
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. 833 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1011 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Eagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a non view balcony room. Smallish room but the balcony was a nice bonus. Everything you touch is spotless and you sense the property is well cared for and managed. Fair prices mid week as compared to others in Canal Park though you run the risk of getting “bridged”.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PeggySue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an incredible stay! Great room and unique venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

olney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place ! Unique in that it is right by the bridge. You just walk over for eating, shopping and things to do. Get to watch the bridge. If you are in a hurry , you may get caught by the bridge being lifted, but that is a minor inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the bridge was awesome! We liked that we were within walking distance of the canal and many places were just across the bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Watching the 1,000 foot ore boats go by in the channel,very clean and well cared for property,like our stay,just very pricey.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A little expensive for what it is, clean and comfortable but overall very basic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful to be so close to the ships coming in the canal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool location being right on the water and beneath the lift bridge. Not quite as convenient as other hotels in Canal Park, but a rather short walk. Room was nice - clean and bed was comfy. Free continental breakfast was OK. Not great...not lousy. Rated as "good" vs. "excellent" based on how expensive it was. I realize prices in this area are high, but then the expectations are high, as well. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a lovely place to stay Very hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SHIPS CALLING - CREATURE COMFORT

If you love ships, this place is for you. We got two calls the night we stayed. One pretty big and other ENORMOUS! We enjoyed the hot tub, king bed was very soft, Tv in 101 above fireplace had volume all way up and couldnt hear it even with room sillent. Thank goodness there was a TV in the bedroom. Never figured out remotes, or how to stream a movie. So that wasnt great. Other than that it was a beautiful room, free cookies for guests, and SHIPS!!!! WOW, We didnt get much sleep as the front desk, if you ask, will call telling you a ships coming in, or leaving. The massive size is extraordinary and quite a rush. You have a small deck and we watched ships from there. Room 101, my new fave hotel stay, and need more than 1 night! GREAT QUALITY, CLEAN, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE BUT A BIT ON THE SPENDY SIDE! WE WILL BE BACK!!!!! Janine Taft spring vacation!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room! Fantastic view! Ammenities were great! Only 2 downfalls... was a little pricey but not outrageous and the bed was horrible. Hardly slept for 2 nights we were there. It was extremely saggy in the middle and way too soft. But all in all, still a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vince

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in canal park and you can walk to everything .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came to Duluth for a concert and the location worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of this location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly, Fargo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great; quiet and relaxing. Able to walk to restaurants and bars. Could easily watch the ships come down the canal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025