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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Great Lakes Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 308 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Canal View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 503 sq ft
  • 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 | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 308 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 308 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (no water view) | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view) | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 503 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

South Pier Inn

Hotel in Park Point
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
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.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

South Pier Inn is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 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 (32 inches 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

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

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. 804 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 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

Kimmie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a perfect place to stay in Duluth near Canal park! We were delighted with the delicious breakfast - exceeded our expectations as a continental breakfast. The room was cute and clean and both of us slept great on the bed! Parking was close and convenient. The views and location was amazing! Just perfect for our weekend away!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing little get away. This is our second time coming to this establishment for our Anniversary. We Love how each room has its own little nook the layout is perfect for privacy. They are very welcoming, have yummy treats to greet you, a lovely firepit to enjoy looking at the bay and bridge. It's quiet and has been very clean both times. We definitely will keep coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Fine Hotel
We have stayed at South Pier before (off season only) and we love the location - we can walk downtown and along the lake walk. The hotel is very clean and the bathrooms are nice. The breakfast is fair. Local bread and bagels, some yogurt and granola and fruit. The coffee was not too good. This time there was a giant piece of foam on the bed that made for a terrible night’s sleep. In the morning the clerk told me I could ask to have that removed-previously guests complained about too firm beds. It is a fail solution in my book and it made me have a very restless night. It is not a too soft mattress - it is literally a piece of foam padding on top of the mattress. We’d still consider this place again for a night, but we’d definitely ask for that adjustment. They are very proactive in asking ahead of your stay if you have any requests….but who knew?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding view of Great Lake cargo ships coming and going into Duluth harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Certainly not one of the better places in Duluth. Breakfast is dismal. Rooms are small. Staff can be unfriendly and dismissive, but not all. One of those hotels that was "slipped" into a sliver of land. The non-lakeside looks like a seedy drive up motel. Plenty of better places to stay in Duluth., Best thing about this place i bniat-watching.,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

Great Location to Canal park in Duluth!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean walkable to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is amazing and in the right room, the view is amazing too. It's the third time we've stayed there in as many years. Just look at the photo and the proximity to the canal, lift bridge and lake. Nuff said!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect suite for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply Elegant. Respectfully Friendly. Shipping on Superior activity and history happens right there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hosts who support local businesses. Great location and views. Book early for ship side rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Spokane

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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