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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property
Beach fun, near Aerial Lift Bridge

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Lake
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
South Pier Inn offers a welcoming retreat with continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, relax by the lobby fireplace, or read from the library. Helpful staff can direct you to nearby attractions like Great Lakes Aquarium and Bayfront Festival Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Lakes Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Canal Park Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Angie's Cantina and Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

Hotel near Aerial Lift Bridge
Located close to Great Lakes Aquarium and Bayfront Festival Park, South Pier Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • Games, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at South Pier Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is South Pier Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Pier Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Pier Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Pier Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Pier Inn located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Park Point hotel is in the historical district and within a 10-minute walk of Aerial Lift Bridge and Great Lakes Aquarium. Bayfront Festival Park and Lakewalk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

South Pier Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, clean and comfortable with good coffee and nice pastries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Minda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a small cute hotel right next to the lift bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Property had a great location, but overpriced for room .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Fantastic place to stay beautiful view of the canal and ships passing through, anything you could need is a walk away across the historic lift bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan carlos hernandez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a very special place to stay in next to the breach of the city of Duluth a very unique experience 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our go-to place to stay in Duluth. Great location, always clean, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorelei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Occasoinal big ships causing the lift bridge to rise was fun to watch from the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic! Walkable to shopping, dining, and water views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Eliseo

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

Great for side trip

Great location and really great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodating staff. Clean and quiet property and room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Denaro

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

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breath taking view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved watching the ships come through the canal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right beside lift bridge. Very clean. The binoculars were a great touch! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that bikes were provided for no cost. Room was great and we did have a lake view which we didn't think we had. The daytime front desk help was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a fabulous place to stay. Even the breakfast pastries were made from a local bakery. Delicious...and special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff that checked us in, was very helpful on where to eat and And things to see and do in the area and about the ships coming through the channel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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