South Pier Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A waterfront hotel with a dock, a crane, and a rocky shoreline.
A reception desk with a television displaying a welcome message, a clock, and a framed picture.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.
An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a large metal bridge structure.
A modern room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining area, and large windows overlooking a bridge and water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $234
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 308 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 503 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 503 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 308 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 308 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (no water view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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.

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
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

South Pier Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 847 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this quiet, convenient and scenic place!
Sunset from room 701
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, within walking distance to all the attractions..i will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and room was clean and big enough to be comfortable and host more than just two people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was wonderful, the view awesome, and the staff courteous and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and loved the staff and view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax and watch the ships go by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy rooms and bed, friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, parking is tight especially if driving a truck. Staff were friendly and talkative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was as very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean inviting place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.very clean and well kept. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great check in experience and beds are phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean room and lobby area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the room was super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, private and the view was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, very welcoming and suggestions for dinner! I will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet, very roomy and airy , lots of unusual incidentals. Favorite place in Canal Park !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

The room was spotless, the staff was uniformly courteous and the stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was really nice clean and comfortable. Location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, great location, very comfortable bed. Would definitely stay here again. Make sure your fridge is plugged in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice on all, highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025