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South Pier Inn

South Pier Inn
South Pier Inn – Duluth, MN
South Pier Inn – Duluth, MN
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About South Pier Inn

Situated between Lake Superior and Duluth Harbor Basin, this waterfront hotel is nestled at the foot of the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV are provided in every guest room. All waterfront suites at South Pier Inn have private balconies, which provide the opportunity for our guests to look eye-to-eye with ships captains, as international vessels enter the harbor under the Aerial Lift Bridge. A refrigerator and tea and coffee-making amenities are also provided in each room. Guests can enjoy a walk or enjoy a sunset from the private 400 foot shoreline path at South Pier Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, located across the harbor, is less than one mile away. Duluth city center, Great Lakes Aquarium and Bayfront Festival Park are a 5 minute drive from this hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Self-service laundry
  • In-room microwave
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 1008 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We booked a room with a view of the city, and they put us with a view of the parking lot!! Really disapointed in this. Will never come back

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Bed was horrible 😌😌

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Close to canal park and ships Have to lug suitcases up stairs

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This place itself is amazing! It's expensive, but the views of the canal and watching ships come in right from your Jacuzzi is amazing. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, and there's plenty of pillows. Including for the patio chairs. The young lady that checked us in was super helpful, very professional and polite. The guy that was there in the morning for their "breakfast" was very short, and condesending. When one of the other patrons asked for him to switch out the coffee he slammed everything around, and changed the entire vibe in the small dining area. Now as for the breakfast, it was okay, for a 350 a night spot it definitely could have had some warm option other than toast/bagels. But the Duluth bread offerings are good, don't get me wrong. Apart from the morning guy it was an amazing trip for my wife and I.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Friendly staff. I had insect bites and the fellow behind the desk gave me some "insect bite relief pads" from your 1st aid kit which helped. That was so nice of him.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Really cool place clean very clean. Only issue I had was for the price breakfast should be much better

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We enjoyed our overnight. Greeted warmly by staff and cookies. We enjoyed the light in the room from window, door. Comfortable bed. Excellent location.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful property, friendly staff, very clean, convenient to walk to many attractions. Parking was great!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    What a treasure we discovered when we checked into this hotel. Our room was so very comfortable with a nice porch where we enjoyed our coffee in the morning. Everything in the town is within close walking distance. The breakfast in the morning was nice, nothing fancy but certainly enough to start our day well. The staff could not have been more accommodating. I left my headphones in the room and they contacted me to let me know. They were helpful in making sure I got them back. I would highly recommend this Inn for a fun getaway to Duluth! It was a great stay. There was nothing I didn’t like.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Owners and staff were all diwn to earth. Beautiful place to be!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was great

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It had a great view f the harbor and a balcony The air conditioner was noisy

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location can’t be beat! Our room was spotless and the bed was super comfy. Lots of pillows!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Loved the location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about South Pier Inn

Does South Pier Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, South Pier Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does South Pier Inn offer parking?
Yes, South Pier Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does South Pier Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. South Pier Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does South Pier Inn have a fitness center?
South Pier Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is South Pier Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
South Pier Inn is located at 701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802. With a Walk Score of 24, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near South Pier Inn
  • Saint Louis River 2.0 mi
  • Duluth International Airport 6.5 mi

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