The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lake Superior

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Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine
Premium Studio (With Jetted Tub, No Windows) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Lobby
Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (No Windows) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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325 Lake Avenue S., Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, AMSOIL Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (No Windows)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (No Windows)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Windows)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds (No Windows)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Studio (With Jetted Tub, No Windows)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

Canal Park stay.You'll be steps from S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior with a stay at this Canal Park hotel. Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center and Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • AMSOIL Arena - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Canal Park Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Angie's Cantina and Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

Family-friendly stay near Lake Superior
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Duluth hotel.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Duluth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 0 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 125 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza to the airport?

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is 6.7 mi (12-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 The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza on Nov 5, 2025 start from $123.0, excluding 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 The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza.

How close is The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza to the beach?

This hotel is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Park Point Beach.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza offer free breakfast?

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fond-du-Luth Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

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

Is there free parking at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza have a pool?

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza have a restaurant?

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is home to Old Chicago Pizza, which features Italian cuisine and happy hour.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza to downtown Duluth?

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is 0.4 mi away from Duluth.

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 256 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to everything in Canal park. Clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JULIANE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was across thw street, which was not very convenient. Room was not ready at check in time and it looked like it wasn't cleaned well, if at all. Room was not restocked with toilet paper, garbage bags or paper towels i had to go get them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Waited an hour past the original check in date - staff was uninformed and not proactive in any way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In canal park area of Duluth. Plenty of things to do
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Every time we stay there our room keys fail multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Only truly bad thing was the breakfast. No milk. No meat. Pounder eggs looked like oatmeal and by 8 alomst all the pasteries were gone and there were a ton of people still coming in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was amazing, the shower needed rinsing but was still very clean. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has great culture! We ended up in a middle room so no windows but 2 doors. The kids thought it was great. Super close to the Lift Bridge and the Lake Walk. Great restaurants attached and nearby. Room was HUGE and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Unfortunate to only have 1 elevator operational for our 4 day stay, but otherwise great experience and will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and staff were friendly and accommodating. Our room was comfortable and mostly kid friendly. The sink was a bit high for small kids (4-7) to reach, but overall, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and felt we were in a safe environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the property but we're bummed we didn't have a window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location and size of rooms make this hotel great for families. However, rooms are not very clean, I do not think there vacuums work very well nor do they vacuum under beds or along edge of rooms. I recommend bringing lysol wipes for peace of mind and wiping things down yourself, Also if you have little ones, check the floor as this is the 2nd year in a row we found a pill on the floor and other dangerous items that a toddler might swallow(popcorn, pen cap etc.) Pool was also closed first two night which was a bummer. Definitely a trade off at this location but there is no property that has it all in this location in Duluth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like staying at The Suites in Duluth, MN. The hotel is by many restaurants and shopping. We like going to the Lift Bridge to watch the ships come in. Check in was fast.The hotel is clean and comfortable. Staff is wonderful and they have a nice breakfast. Eggs, meat, cereals, bagels, waffles,fruit, juice, and milk. The Suites has a nice pool and hot tub. We definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*First I will say I am never one to complain. I am very easy to please, but I have to leave a comment about this stay* The one positive thing I can say about our stay was the staff member that checked us in was very pleasant and sweet. The rest of our stay was horrible. The room was in the middle of two hallways and was very noisy. When we booked we were not made aware of the hot tub not being in use. There was absolutely zero hot water or even remotely luke warm water for ONE shower for my friends and I. It was a cold and rainy weekend and all we wanted was a warm shower. Unacceptable when you have somewhere to be. We brought this up to the manager upon checking out and never received a follow up call, had to call back a second time and they said they couldn’t do anything about it because we booked with Expedia. Expedia reached out to them and they said they were not willing to give us any sort of refund or discount on a future stay. POOR customer service in my opinion. I had my wedding block here 3 years ago, and have stayed at this hotel more times than I can count. They must have had a change in management because I have never experience this. They have lost my trust in them and business.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025