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South Pier Inn

Property class: 2.5

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (no water view)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a television, and a large window with a view of buildings and water.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A living room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a city view.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a lamp, and a heater. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of a body of water and hills.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and large windows.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of a body of water and greenery.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (no water view)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Duluth

South Pier Inn places you steps from Aerial Lift Bridge and within a 10-minute stroll of Great Lakes Aquarium. Highlights at this beach hotel include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Park Point hotel include Bayfront Festival Park and Lakewalk.

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Lakes Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Juice Pharm - Downtown - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Canal Park Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

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.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at South Pier Inn?

South Pier Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at South Pier Inn?

Yep, South Pier Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to South Pier Inn?

The closest beach to South Pier Inn is Park Point Beach (3.6 km).

What makes South Pier Inn a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at South Pier Inn.

Does South Pier Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is offered weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at South Pier Inn?

No, South Pier Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at South Pier Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at South Pier Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

South Pier Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 844 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1003 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

Tressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very clean, rooms have a great view. This is a fantastic place to stay with a great place, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - clean and great location. Walkable to canel park
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome and wonderful!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean and well appointed. Nothing broken or damaged which I have seen in most other rentals. I stayed for 3 nights and had only brief interaction with desk staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

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

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