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South Pier Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Bayfront Festival Park

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Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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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)

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

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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

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

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 | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, 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

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 | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, 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

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

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

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view) | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (no water view)

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

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

Steps from the beach.You'll be steps from Aerial Lift Bridge and within a 10-minute walk of Great Lakes Aquarium with a stay at this Park Point hotel. Bayfront Festival Park and Lakewalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Lakes Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • AMSOIL Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Juice Pharm - Downtown - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬10 min walk

About this property

South Pier Inn

Beach hotel near Bayfront Festival Park
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 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.

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Exterior
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Canal Park
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,566 reviews
$170 nightly
The price is $195
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

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

  • No pets 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
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, 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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South Pier Inn On The Canal Hotel Duluth
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Frequently asked questions

How close is South Pier Inn to the airport?

South Pier Inn is 7.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Pier Inn on May 20, 2026 start from $178, 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.

Does South Pier Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at South Pier Inn.

How close is South Pier Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Park Point Beach.

Does South Pier Inn offer free breakfast?

South Pier Inn offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at South Pier Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fond-du-Luth Casino (18-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at South Pier Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at South Pier Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does South Pier Inn have a pool?

South Pier Inn does not have a pool.

Does South Pier Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is South Pier Inn to downtown Duluth?

South Pier Inn is 0.8 mi away from Duluth.

South Pier Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 842 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Upon arrival was double charged, took multiple days to be refunded. Key card didn’t work and needed to be remade (Front desk worker was very polite and got them remade quickly) Semen on flowers above jacuzzi. (Upon arrival) Old food and alcohol left in mini fridge Most buttons on tv remote didn’t work. Waking up to vacuuming is not ideal either.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice size for a couple had what was needed. Grab and go breakfast with assorted choices lake view with the bridge in view. Got food to go at Little Angies ate in the room paid fee for late checkout well worth the stay. Cookies at che k in was a nice treat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Effie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and obviously well maintained. The staff was very friendly. We were able to visit with them each morning at breakfast. It’s a clean, family run business and it’s obvious they take pride in their business.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Blaine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, West Bend

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel at a perfect location. Room had so many nice touches. High ceilings, fireplace, ceiling fan, and a perfect continental breakfast. Could sit in the hot tub and look out massive windows over the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is a beautiful getaway. The room was very clean and smelled nice. I loved the view of the bridge and how there was even a little balcony to hang out on and watch the ships come to port. The fireplace puts out a ton of heat which was amazing. The breakfast was a collaboration of local vendors and the food was fresh and delicious. Even the coffee was on point. The staff was courtious and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. This place has a lot to offer. 10 out of 10 would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

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

10/10 Excellent

kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible room with an amazing views of the city and tankers going through lift bridge. Wonderful staff and healthy breakfast. Four enthusiastic thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty great quiet place. Got a junior sweet. Had an awesome view. Easy parking. Easy check in and out. Fireplace and Jacuzzi were very fun. WiFi wasn’t the best. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Room was beautiful. There were rose petals all around and the view of the bridge and canal were amazing. Briefly met a couple of the owners and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025