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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Aerial Lift Bridge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Lake
Lobby
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View
Lake
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    1 min walk
  • Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
    3 min walk
  • Lake Superior Maritime Museum
    6 min walk
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Bay 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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬15 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

Beach hotel near Aerial Lift Bridge
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. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Duluth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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
For more details, 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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher
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. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at South Pier Inn?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Pier Inn on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$221.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 802 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 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

8/10 Good

Chris

It was a very small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool place to stay!
Location, Location, Location! If you want to be close to the action, this is the place. We got to see a couple of ships pass under the Lift Bridge going in/out of the canal between Duluth Harbor and Lake Superior. Many cool restaurants, brewpubs, and dessert places just on the other side of the bridge which is a 2-3 walk from the Inn. This is the place to stay when visiting Duluth.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location. Able to walk to restaurants, bars,shops. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love being at the base of the lift bridge right next to the freighters as they come by. The Adirondack chairs out front and little fire make a great cozy place to sit and watch the boat traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

RANDY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Not again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Well thought out rooms. Friendly staff. Great location. Reasonably priced. Would use again,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Apple Valley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping did a great job! The room was very clean & pleasant, look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
South Pier Inn was a fantastic stay! Loved the family feel and was a great time. Will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Loretto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will probably never stay anywhere else when visiting Duluth. A must for ship-watchers. An unbeatable view of the city and the canal. Being able to walk across the bridge to a wide variety of shops and restaurants makes it the best stay up north.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The bed was soft. Pillows were comfy. The little balcony with two chairs was a nice touch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The parking was very tight and limited, although I’m sure there was a spot for each room. I would definitely recommend staying at South Pier Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people; nice continental breakfast; well kept up; good value; received an unexpected small history tour of the canal and Duluth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arif

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Litter. Not all of the guests respect the area and leave their candy wrappers and breakfast bags for others to pick up. Not the Inn's fault, but maybe they could better encourage such respect. I appreciated the recycling containers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with wonderful views. Convenient to many dining and shopping options. Awesome location and many thoughtful amenities. We’ll come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
The stay was amazing..very friendly staff..beautiful location and view..clean and comfortable..will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still waiting for my deposit to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024