South Pier Inn
$266
/ night
Avg. for September
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$266
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at South Pier Inn average $132 in January, the cheapest month, and $266 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $132 |
| February | $138 |
| March | $139 |
| April | $165 |
| May | $182 |
| June | $227 |
| July | $253 |
| August | $246 |
| September | $266 |
| October | $183 |
| November | $172 |
| December | $187 |
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Cheapest: January (~$132)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at South Pier Inn in Duluth (Park Point), you'll be steps from Aerial Lift Bridge and 8 minutes by foot from Great Lakes Aquarium. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bayfront Festival Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lakewalk.
What's nearby
Aerial Lift Bridge(0.1 miles)
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center(0.1 miles)
Lake Superior Maritime Museum(0.3 miles)
Lake Superior(0.3 miles)
Great Lakes Aquarium(0.4 miles)
Bayfront Festival Park(0.6 miles)
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum(0.7 miles)
AMSOIL Arena(0.7 miles)
The St. Louis County Depot(0.8 miles)
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center(0.8 miles)
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra(0.9 miles)
St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center(0.9 miles)
NorShor Theatre(1 miles)
Fond-du-Luth Casino(1 miles)
Lake Superior Railroad Museum(1 miles)
The preferred airport for South Pier Inn is Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)(7.2 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Cycling
Fishing
Location
701 South Lake Avenue, Park Point, Duluth, Minnesota, United States of America
Aerial Lift Bridge (0.1 miles)
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center (0.1 miles)
Lake Superior Maritime Museum (0.3 miles)
Lake Superior (0.3 miles)
Great Lakes Aquarium (0.4 miles)
Bayfront Festival Park (0.6 miles)
Room options
9
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bay View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
308 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Indoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
9
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
503 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Indoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony (No Water View)
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
308 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Indoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
6
Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Canal View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
308 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Indoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
9
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hot Tub, Bay View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
503 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Indoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
6
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (No Water View)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
249 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony (No Water View)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
266 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 1,003 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
69%
Family
15%
Group
5%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At South Pier Inn, reviewers frequently praise the unbeatable location beside Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge and the memorable canal views, along with very clean rooms and generally friendly service, creating a unique, convenient base steps from Canal Park.
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What guests think
At South Pier Inn, reviewers frequently praise the unbeatable location beside Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge and the memorable canal views, along with very clean rooms and generally friendly service, creating a unique, convenient base steps from Canal Park.
Many rooms include balconies, fireplaces, or jetted tubs, but several guests reported poor soundproofing from upstairs or stairwells and mixed mattress comfort. Parking is tight and limited, and there is no elevator, so ground-floor requests may matter for those with mobility needs. Breakfast feedback ranges from delicious local pastries and good variety to bare-minimum offerings or weak coffee. Expect a view-focused stay ideal for ship watchers and walkers, with some trade-offs around noise, parking, and amenities.
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Facilities
Waterfront seating and a fire pit are appreciated. Parking is tight or limited and there is no elevator; one review noted a temporary hot water outage.
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Kathy
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was beautuful and clean. Breakfast was amazing, and staff was helpful. Parking was tight. lication to ships, excellent. It would have nice to have help up stairs with my bags. i would definitely stay here again. Checking jn and out was easy and pleasant.
It was beautuful and clean. Breakfast was amazing, and staff was helpful. Parking was tight. lication to ships, excellent. It would have nice to have help up stairs with my bags. i would definitely stay here again. Checking jn and out was easy and pleasant.
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Patricia
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved that bikes were provided for no cost. Room was great and we did have a lake view which we didn't think we had. The daytime front desk help was great!
Loved that bikes were provided for no cost. Room was great and we did have a lake view which we didn't think we had. The daytime front desk help was great!
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Jessica
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Horrible parking. They need a better "hotel map" amd explanation for understanding how the rooms are entered upon arriving. Staff was kind but did a bad job explaining how to find my room.
Horrible parking. They need a better "hotel map" amd explanation for understanding how the rooms are entered upon arriving. Staff was kind but did a bad job explaining how to find my room.
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Timothy
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Needs better parking
Needs better parking
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Karen
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our first stay. Hubby was geeking out at how close we were to the lift bridge. The view is beautiful and we could see the Christmas Lights from our window. The living room with hot tub was cozy and we enjoyed watching TV in the evening as we relaxed from our day. The only issue is that parking is quite limited. Also, if you have guests that have a hard time with stairs, be sure to ask for a ground floor unit, as there is no elevator. We will stay again sometime.
This was our first stay. Hubby was geeking out at how close we were to the lift bridge. The view is beautiful and we could see the Christmas Lights from our window. The living room with hot tub was cozy and we enjoyed watching TV in the evening as we relaxed from our day. The only issue is that parking is quite limited. Also, if you have guests that have a hard time with stairs, be sure to ask for a ground floor unit, as there is no elevator. We will stay again sometime.
10
Connie
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jeff
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
the South Pier Inn is in a wonderful location next to the lift bridge! the facility takes advantage of this location with outside seating areas that include a fire pit.
the South Pier Inn is in a wonderful location next to the lift bridge! the facility takes advantage of this location with outside seating areas that include a fire pit.
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Aaron
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Outside of property was dated bad shape needs a ton of work parking lot was a war zone of potholes, fire pit was on top of the road facing the street rather than the view. Breakfast was a joke some homemade goods in ziplock bags worst continental breakfast I’ve ever had. Overall this was not a 350.00 a night hotel I will never stay again staff very dull and not very inviting and way over priced definitely check out the hikers just down the street everyone had good things to stay, south pier was below average and price was way to high for this place.
Outside of property was dated bad shape needs a ton of work parking lot was a war zone of potholes, fire pit was on top of the road facing the street rather than the view. Breakfast was a joke some homemade goods in ziplock bags worst continental breakfast I’ve ever had. Overall this was not a 350.00 a night hotel I will never stay again staff very dull and not very inviting and way over priced definitely check out the hikers just down the street everyone had good things to stay, south pier was below average and price was way to high for this place.
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Shawn
Feb 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I didn’t like that we didn’t have hot water the night of our stay, which means we couldn’t use the hot tub or the shower, I would’ve appreciated a heads up at arrival since they knew there was a water issue, and didn’t mention it to us, and I would’ve appreciated some communication back when I called the evening of our day to find out what was going on. We didn’t have water until the morning. We were leaving this frustrating after traveling a great distance and spending a lot of money to stay for the night.
I didn’t like that we didn’t have hot water the night of our stay, which means we couldn’t use the hot tub or the shower, I would’ve appreciated a heads up at arrival since they knew there was a water issue, and didn’t mention it to us, and I would’ve appreciated some communication back when I called the evening of our day to find out what was going on. We didn’t have water until the morning. We were leaving this frustrating after traveling a great distance and spending a lot of money to stay for the night.
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Molly
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Housekeeping is widely praised as very clean and well kept. A few guests noted musty odors or hot tub residue, plus minor maintenance issues.
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John
Feb 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Always a beautiful view, easy parking, quick walk down to Canal Park for dinner. I do think that the jets in the hot tub need cleaning, I've never experience the water getting dirty after turning the jets on prior to using it. Otherwise we love staying here.
Always a beautiful view, easy parking, quick walk down to Canal Park for dinner. I do think that the jets in the hot tub need cleaning, I've never experience the water getting dirty after turning the jets on prior to using it. Otherwise we love staying here.
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Sheryl
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
House keeping did a great job! The room was very clean & pleasant, look forward to staying here again.
House keeping did a great job! The room was very clean & pleasant, look forward to staying here again.
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Elizabeth
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Sitting outside, both on harbor side and lake side, was so enjoyable. Lake side fire pit was appreciated, even on an August evening. Only one comment. The hot tub was likely not used recently prior to our visit. The next morning there was a grime ring. Minor issue, and easily resolved, but something to keep in mind. We had a wonderful visit.
Sitting outside, both on harbor side and lake side, was so enjoyable. Lake side fire pit was appreciated, even on an August evening. Only one comment. The hot tub was likely not used recently prior to our visit. The next morning there was a grime ring. Minor issue, and easily resolved, but something to keep in mind. We had a wonderful visit.
10
Grace
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are extremely clean. The view is amazing! And the breakfast had a great selection. Will definitely come back. Also, staff are super friendly too.
The rooms are extremely clean. The view is amazing! And the breakfast had a great selection. Will definitely come back. Also, staff are super friendly too.
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Monika
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great views, super clean rooms
Great views, super clean rooms
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jane
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
carpeting on stairs and in room smelled very musty odor. the rooms were very small for the price we had to pay price gouging if you ask me just because it was near the lift bridge too many stairs to climb would not stay there again
carpeting on stairs and in room smelled very musty odor. the rooms were very small for the price we had to pay price gouging if you ask me just because it was near the lift bridge too many stairs to climb would not stay there again
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Janette
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great accommodating staff. Clean and quiet property and room.
Great accommodating staff. Clean and quiet property and room.
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Kaitlin
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Spent two nights here! Only feet from the water! Watching the lift bride in operation and the freight liners go past was amazing. The room was spotless! Very comfy beds and great fireplace and jetted tub for two! Will definitely be back
Spent two nights here! Only feet from the water! Watching the lift bride in operation and the freight liners go past was amazing. The room was spotless! Very comfy beds and great fireplace and jetted tub for two! Will definitely be back
10
Diana
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property! Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely be back.
Beautiful property! Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely be back.
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Michelle
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Very easy to get to. We could see Bentleyville from our room. Bed was comfy and the fireplace added a homey feel. Will definitely stay here again.
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Very easy to get to. We could see Bentleyville from our room. Bed was comfy and the fireplace added a homey feel. Will definitely stay here again.
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Rooms
Rooms are cozy with standout canal and bridge views; many include balconies, fireplaces, or jetted tubs, and some suites are spacious. Downsides are poor soundproofing from upstairs or stairwells, mixed mattress comfort, occasional small rooms, and sporadic TV issues.
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Aaron
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The executive suite is larger than expected. Room is exactly as pictured except there's more room to move around. First floor has a separated balcony space right off the living room which was not expected. The only downside was being next to the staircase to the 2nd floor rooms. Thankfully it's only 2 rooms per staircase so you only heard them running up and down stairs a few times a day, and you can hear every step they take in the room above you. Again, very grateful it was only a couple of adults and not small children running all day. Eventually we just blocked out the noise of them walking since we couldn't hear anything else. No Tv's or conversations above or next too. Very clean and quiet other than the walking, quiet neighborhood, very personable and helpful staff when we checked in. New the area and was able to recommend restaurants in duluth and superior areas.
The executive suite is larger than expected. Room is exactly as pictured except there's more room to move around. First floor has a separated balcony space right off the living room which was not expected. The only downside was being next to the staircase to the 2nd floor rooms. Thankfully it's only 2 rooms per staircase so you only heard them running up and down stairs a few times a day, and you can hear every step they take in the room above you. Again, very grateful it was only a couple of adults and not small children running all day. Eventually we just blocked out the noise of them walking since we couldn't hear anything else. No Tv's or conversations above or next too. Very clean and quiet other than the walking, quiet neighborhood, very personable and helpful staff when we checked in. New the area and was able to recommend restaurants in duluth and superior areas.
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Kai-Li
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and I really love the room! You can watch YouTube, Netflix, etc there.
Friendly staff and I really love the room! You can watch YouTube, Netflix, etc there.
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Ann
Jan 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The view of the bridge was beautiful and it was within convenient walking distance to Canal Park. The king bed was very comfortable as was the entire room. The main con was the constant noise from those in the rooms above us. We stayed in a lower-level room, but the stairs are located almost right over the lower level rooms. We were woken up multiple times by people going up and down the stairs during the night. Overall, I would still stay here again though.
The view of the bridge was beautiful and it was within convenient walking distance to Canal Park. The king bed was very comfortable as was the entire room. The main con was the constant noise from those in the rooms above us. We stayed in a lower-level room, but the stairs are located almost right over the lower level rooms. We were woken up multiple times by people going up and down the stairs during the night. Overall, I would still stay here again though.
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Sarah
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was friendly and the hotel is in a great location. The vending machines only take cash which is not a huge deal but if you’re like me you never have cash so stock up on snacks and beverages elsewhere. The room was clean, the couch was well used and while comfy had a lot of soft saggy spots. The beds are nice enough but like the couch kind of saggy towards the middle. The bedroom faces the parking lot and the sitting area faces the water and lift bridge. My biggest issue with the room is the lack of sound proofing, all night I could hear the room above me every time they walked on the floor which made it difficult to sleep since it sounded like a consistent pounding. This was not just because of someone being heavy footed because it was the same amount of loudness when the cleaning lady was up there cleaning. The toilet would also continue to run after flushing, this wasn’t consistent but often enough to be annoying. Because of these two issues I don’t really think the room is worth the high nightly cost.
The staff was friendly and the hotel is in a great location. The vending machines only take cash which is not a huge deal but if you’re like me you never have cash so stock up on snacks and beverages elsewhere. The room was clean, the couch was well used and while comfy had a lot of soft saggy spots. The beds are nice enough but like the couch kind of saggy towards the middle. The bedroom faces the parking lot and the sitting area faces the water and lift bridge. My biggest issue with the room is the lack of sound proofing, all night I could hear the room above me every time they walked on the floor which made it difficult to sleep since it sounded like a consistent pounding. This was not just because of someone being heavy footed because it was the same amount of loudness when the cleaning lady was up there cleaning. The toilet would also continue to run after flushing, this wasn’t consistent but often enough to be annoying. Because of these two issues I don’t really think the room is worth the high nightly cost.
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Chris
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very small room.
It was a very small room.
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kris
Jan 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Incredible room with an amazing views of the city and tankers going through lift bridge. Wonderful staff and healthy breakfast. Four enthusiastic thumbs up!
Incredible room with an amazing views of the city and tankers going through lift bridge. Wonderful staff and healthy breakfast. Four enthusiastic thumbs up!
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Steve
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent room! Fantastic view! Ammenities were great! Only 2 downfalls... was a little pricey but not outrageous and the bed was horrible. Hardly slept for 2 nights we were there. It was extremely saggy in the middle and way too soft. But all in all, still a great trip!
Excellent room! Fantastic view! Ammenities were great! Only 2 downfalls... was a little pricey but not outrageous and the bed was horrible. Hardly slept for 2 nights we were there. It was extremely saggy in the middle and way too soft. But all in all, still a great trip!
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Krystal
Jan 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The only bad thing about the room is that we couldn’t get the tv to work
The only bad thing about the room is that we couldn’t get the tv to work
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Paige
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was absolutely amazing! Very clean and fresh smelling. The view was BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have asked for a better experience when it came to the room. The reason for the 4 stars- the breakfast was bare minimum. The "parfait bar" consisted of half frozen yogurt with a couple toppings to choose from. Coffee was not the greatest either. But other than that. Room was spectacular!
The room was absolutely amazing! Very clean and fresh smelling. The view was BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have asked for a better experience when it came to the room. The reason for the 4 stars- the breakfast was bare minimum. The "parfait bar" consisted of half frozen yogurt with a couple toppings to choose from. Coffee was not the greatest either. But other than that. Room was spectacular!
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Mark
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved the South Pier Inn. It is in a unique and memorable location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had a wonderful view from a private balcony of ships arriving and departing the harbor. Our room was very comfortable except for a fairly hard mattress.
We loved the South Pier Inn. It is in a unique and memorable location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had a wonderful view from a private balcony of ships arriving and departing the harbor. Our room was very comfortable except for a fairly hard mattress.
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Service
Service is often friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with smooth check-in and engaged owners. Several guests, however, reported unfriendly front-desk interactions or communication lapses.
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Keith
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff that checked us in, was very helpful on where to eat and And things to see and do in the area and about the ships coming through the channel.
Staff that checked us in, was very helpful on where to eat and And things to see and do in the area and about the ships coming through the channel.
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Anthony
Mar 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is in a very unique location by the lift bridge so I thought it\'d be a great place to take my girlfriend from 3/6-3/9. However, our experience was disappointing. We stayed in room 803 and were forced to smell a strong odor of weed everytime we left and entered our room and at times the smell would seep into our room because the guest in room 802 was obviously smoking. I notified a woman at the front desk on Wednesday 3/8 but nothing was done as we continued to smell weed. Last time I checked weed is illegal and you label your property as "smoke free". This individual should have been kicked out immediately. I didn\'t pay your high prices to stay at a college dorm. We will stay at Park Point Marina Inn next time.
The property is in a very unique location by the lift bridge so I thought it\'d be a great place to take my girlfriend from 3/6-3/9. However, our experience was disappointing. We stayed in room 803 and were forced to smell a strong odor of weed everytime we left and entered our room and at times the smell would seep into our room because the guest in room 802 was obviously smoking. I notified a woman at the front desk on Wednesday 3/8 but nothing was done as we continued to smell weed. Last time I checked weed is illegal and you label your property as "smoke free". This individual should have been kicked out immediately. I didn\'t pay your high prices to stay at a college dorm. We will stay at Park Point Marina Inn next time.
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Sarah
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly! Thank you for a welcoming atmosphere.
Staff was very friendly! Thank you for a welcoming atmosphere.
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Julie
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was great, clean and a wonderful view! Breakfast options were awesome & delicious! The coffee is amazing. Our only negative experience was with the front desk staff. Neither were very friendly or personable.
The room was great, clean and a wonderful view! Breakfast options were awesome & delicious! The coffee is amazing. Our only negative experience was with the front desk staff. Neither were very friendly or personable.
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Brandon
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a fantastic stay! The Inn had so much charm and character. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to add an extra night to our trip. We also upgraded to the Panorama King Room, and the views were absolutely amazing — definitely worth it. Everything was mostly clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We’d recommend this place 100% and would love to come back again someday.
We had a fantastic stay! The Inn had so much charm and character. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to add an extra night to our trip. We also upgraded to the Panorama King Room, and the views were absolutely amazing — definitely worth it. Everything was mostly clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We’d recommend this place 100% and would love to come back again someday.
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Arif
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service! Thank you.
Excellent service! Thank you.
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Shawn
Feb 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I didn’t like that we didn’t have hot water the night of our stay, which means we couldn’t use the hot tub or the shower, I would’ve appreciated a heads up at arrival since they knew there was a water issue, and didn’t mention it to us, and I would’ve appreciated some communication back when I called the evening of our day to find out what was going on. We didn’t have water until the morning. We were leaving this frustrating after traveling a great distance and spending a lot of money to stay for the night.
I didn’t like that we didn’t have hot water the night of our stay, which means we couldn’t use the hot tub or the shower, I would’ve appreciated a heads up at arrival since they knew there was a water issue, and didn’t mention it to us, and I would’ve appreciated some communication back when I called the evening of our day to find out what was going on. We didn’t have water until the morning. We were leaving this frustrating after traveling a great distance and spending a lot of money to stay for the night.
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Lillian
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Lovely place. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
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Mitchell
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Was a great hotel with great views and very close to entertainment and dining. Gentleman at check in was excellent. Gentlemen at check out seemed somewhat short and rude but all in all I highly recommend this hotel!
Was a great hotel with great views and very close to entertainment and dining. Gentleman at check in was excellent. Gentlemen at check out seemed somewhat short and rude but all in all I highly recommend this hotel!
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Micheala
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Executive King Suite was spacious and details were thoughtful (binoculars). Sadly, upon check in, we were met by an unpleasant front desk clerk who was rude and snapped at my wife when she asked a simple question. It wasn’t a great way to begin our stay.
Executive King Suite was spacious and details were thoughtful (binoculars). Sadly, upon check in, we were met by an unpleasant front desk clerk who was rude and snapped at my wife when she asked a simple question. It wasn’t a great way to begin our stay.
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Location
Unbeatable position beside the Aerial Lift Bridge with easy walks to Canal Park’s dining, shops, and attractions; ship watching is a major highlight. Expect occasional horn noise and brief delays when the bridge lifts.
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Robert
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The view of the bridge was awesome! We liked that we were within walking distance of the canal and many places were just across the bridge.
The view of the bridge was awesome! We liked that we were within walking distance of the canal and many places were just across the bridge.
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Brad
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We came to Duluth for a concert and the location worked great.
We came to Duluth for a concert and the location worked great.
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jefferson
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
we had a great two day stay at the inn with a balcony facing the bridge. the room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. didn't understand the big tub in the room other than it being for honeymooners. bathroom had everything and the shower worked perfectly. being near the bridge means you have to hear the blasts from the ships and bridge as they respond to each other 24/7 (yup, 3am), but loved seeing these huge great lake ships pass close by. across the bridge was great restaurants, especially bellisio's...excellent
we had a great two day stay at the inn with a balcony facing the bridge. the room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. didn't understand the big tub in the room other than it being for honeymooners. bathroom had everything and the shower worked perfectly. being near the bridge means you have to hear the blasts from the ships and bridge as they respond to each other 24/7 (yup, 3am), but loved seeing these huge great lake ships pass close by. across the bridge was great restaurants, especially bellisio's...excellent
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Valerie
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideally set directly next to the lift bridge and minutes drive to the Aquarium and Train Museum! Easy in and out and lots of dining just over the bridge! Our second stay here! Highly recommend!
Ideally set directly next to the lift bridge and minutes drive to the Aquarium and Train Museum! Easy in and out and lots of dining just over the bridge! Our second stay here! Highly recommend!
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Josh
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing. Fantastic place to stay beautiful view of the canal and ships passing through, anything you could need is a walk away across the historic lift bridge.
Amazing. Fantastic place to stay beautiful view of the canal and ships passing through, anything you could need is a walk away across the historic lift bridge.
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Troy
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was fantastic! Walkable to shopping, dining, and water views.
Location was fantastic! Walkable to shopping, dining, and water views.
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Timothy
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed in a non view balcony room. Smallish room but the balcony was a nice bonus. Everything you touch is spotless and you sense the property is well cared for and managed. Fair prices mid week as compared to others in Canal Park though you run the risk of getting “bridged”.
I stayed in a non view balcony room. Smallish room but the balcony was a nice bonus. Everything you touch is spotless and you sense the property is well cared for and managed. Fair prices mid week as compared to others in Canal Park though you run the risk of getting “bridged”.
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Adam
May 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location.
Great location.
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Russell
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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vince
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay in canal park and you can walk to everything .
Great place to stay in canal park and you can walk to everything .
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Dining
Continental breakfast earns frequent praise for tasty local pastries and decent variety, with complimentary coffee, water, and cookies. Some guests found it basic or underwhelming, and a few mentioned weak coffee.
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Terrence
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Certainly not one of the better places in Duluth. Breakfast is dismal. Rooms are small. Staff can be unfriendly and dismissive, but not all. One of those hotels that was "slipped" into a sliver of land. The non-lakeside looks like a seedy drive up motel. Plenty of better places to stay in Duluth., Best thing about this place i bniat-watching.,
Certainly not one of the better places in Duluth. Breakfast is dismal. Rooms are small. Staff can be unfriendly and dismissive, but not all. One of those hotels that was "slipped" into a sliver of land. The non-lakeside looks like a seedy drive up motel. Plenty of better places to stay in Duluth., Best thing about this place i bniat-watching.,
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Barbara
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is our second time here and both times - we loved the room, the view and the ships coming through. The breakfast was plentiful with many options to choose from. Comfy and cozy.
This is our second time here and both times - we loved the room, the view and the ships coming through. The breakfast was plentiful with many options to choose from. Comfy and cozy.
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Suzanne
Feb 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely views of the canal and bridge and a short walk across the bridge to bars and restaurants. Always very welcoming and the breakfast has some very good options. Coffee , water and cookies are always available!
Lovely views of the canal and bridge and a short walk across the bridge to bars and restaurants. Always very welcoming and the breakfast has some very good options. Coffee , water and cookies are always available!
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Kimmie
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
What a perfect place to stay in Duluth near Canal park! We were delighted with the delicious breakfast - exceeded our expectations as a continental breakfast. The room was cute and clean and both of us slept great on the bed! Parking was close and convenient. The views and location was amazing! Just perfect for our weekend away!
What a perfect place to stay in Duluth near Canal park! We were delighted with the delicious breakfast - exceeded our expectations as a continental breakfast. The room was cute and clean and both of us slept great on the bed! Parking was close and convenient. The views and location was amazing! Just perfect for our weekend away!
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Kristin
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay, clean and comfortable with good coffee and nice pastries
Lovely place to stay, clean and comfortable with good coffee and nice pastries
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Aaron
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Outside of property was dated bad shape needs a ton of work parking lot was a war zone of potholes, fire pit was on top of the road facing the street rather than the view. Breakfast was a joke some homemade goods in ziplock bags worst continental breakfast I’ve ever had. Overall this was not a 350.00 a night hotel I will never stay again staff very dull and not very inviting and way over priced definitely check out the hikers just down the street everyone had good things to stay, south pier was below average and price was way to high for this place.
Outside of property was dated bad shape needs a ton of work parking lot was a war zone of potholes, fire pit was on top of the road facing the street rather than the view. Breakfast was a joke some homemade goods in ziplock bags worst continental breakfast I’ve ever had. Overall this was not a 350.00 a night hotel I will never stay again staff very dull and not very inviting and way over priced definitely check out the hikers just down the street everyone had good things to stay, south pier was below average and price was way to high for this place.
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Jean M
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It is a fabulous place to stay. Even the breakfast pastries were made from a local bakery. Delicious...and special.
It is a fabulous place to stay. Even the breakfast pastries were made from a local bakery. Delicious...and special.
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Peggy
Apr 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely and super clean! The view is amazing and it is an easy walk everywhere in Canal Park. We loved the continental breakfast with granola bar, fruit, and fresh bakery from a local bakery.
Lovely and super clean! The view is amazing and it is an easy walk everywhere in Canal Park. We loved the continental breakfast with granola bar, fruit, and fresh bakery from a local bakery.
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Paige
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was absolutely amazing! Very clean and fresh smelling. The view was BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have asked for a better experience when it came to the room. The reason for the 4 stars- the breakfast was bare minimum. The "parfait bar" consisted of half frozen yogurt with a couple toppings to choose from. Coffee was not the greatest either. But other than that. Room was spectacular!
The room was absolutely amazing! Very clean and fresh smelling. The view was BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have asked for a better experience when it came to the room. The reason for the 4 stars- the breakfast was bare minimum. The "parfait bar" consisted of half frozen yogurt with a couple toppings to choose from. Coffee was not the greatest either. But other than that. Room was spectacular!
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Timothy
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a really nice quiet stay, was able to sleep really well. The doughnuts for breakfast are fantastic.
I had a really nice quiet stay, was able to sleep really well. The doughnuts for breakfast are fantastic.
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Marilyn
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our overnight. Greeted warmly by staff and cookies. We enjoyed the light in the room from window, door. Comfortable bed. Excellent location.
We enjoyed our overnight. Greeted warmly by staff and cookies. We enjoyed the light in the room from window, door. Comfortable bed. Excellent location.
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Mark
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Limited breakfast and the pillows are too soft. The hotel is very nice and having a balcony on the canal meant for a relaxing evening watching the ships come through the bridge. Would definitely stay there again but would bring my own pillow.
Limited breakfast and the pillows are too soft. The hotel is very nice and having a balcony on the canal meant for a relaxing evening watching the ships come through the bridge. Would definitely stay there again but would bring my own pillow.
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ANDREA
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location. Exceptional room, bed, staff. Beautiful view of the aerial lift bridge. Lobby closes at 10 so cannot access the free popcorn or cookies so bring a few snacks. Morning eats included local homemade bakery items, yummy! We will be back!
Nice location. Exceptional room, bed, staff. Beautiful view of the aerial lift bridge. Lobby closes at 10 so cannot access the free popcorn or cookies so bring a few snacks. Morning eats included local homemade bakery items, yummy! We will be back!
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Susan
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
awesome and wonderful!
awesome and wonderful!
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janet
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
FAQs about South Pier Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite. Parking is limited and does not require a reservation.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, and guests are encouraged to contact the property for detailed information.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Duluth (Park Point), just steps from the Aerial Lift Bridge and 8 minutes by foot from the Great Lakes Aquarium. It is 1.1 miles from Bayfront Festival Park and 1.3 miles from Lakewalk.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Yes, children are allowed to stay. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-10-30: 238.27502271368408USD
- 2026-10-31: 239.51020516589355USD
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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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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