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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
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • 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

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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

  • 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 | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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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

  • 29 sq m
  • 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

  • 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) | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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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)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • 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

  • 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. 808 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 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

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

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled 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