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
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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About this property

South Pier Inn

Beach fun, near Aerial Lift Bridge
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 on-site.
South Pier Inn offers 29 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
South Pier Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a terrace and library
  • Guests have great things to say about the area's walkability and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Aerial Lift Bridge and 8 minutes on foot from Great Lakes Aquarium
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

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. 810 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1002 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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great outdoor space and views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Beautiful place amazing view of Duluth and the canal. Quiet and comfortable will definitely be coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Very easy to get to. We could see Bentleyville from our room. Bed was comfy and the fireplace added a homey feel. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. We were able to view the Bentleyville lights from across the bay. Walked to get our continental breakfast in the morning & watch the bay from our room. Short walk over the lift bridge to Canal Park, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy the South Pier Inn so much. Perfect location for taking in Bentleyville’s Tour of Lights. The rooms are perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

wade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, very clean friendly staff, beds we’re comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
This hotel is all about location. The hotel is older but decent. The beds could use an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a view of the canal and had a fire place. Very nice on a cold winter day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service and cleanliness. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice stay.
This was our first stay. Hubby was geeking out at how close we were to the lift bridge. The view is beautiful and we could see the Christmas Lights from our window. The living room with hot tub was cozy and we enjoyed watching TV in the evening as we relaxed from our day. The only issue is that parking is quite limited. Also, if you have guests that have a hard time with stairs, be sure to ask for a ground floor unit, as there is no elevator. We will stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. I am looking froward to staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent two nights here! Only feet from the water! Watching the lift bride in operation and the freight liners go past was amazing. The room was spotless! Very comfy beds and great fireplace and jetted tub for two! Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Just wish check-in was earlier. Great otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was very friendly, clean room, cute hotel. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimmie

Travelled 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