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South Pier Inn

701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, US
4.8Excellent
Hotel amenities
Parking
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking

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About this property

South Pier Inn is a 2.5-star independent hotel located in Duluth, Minnesota's Park Point neighborhood, steps from the Aerial Lift Bridge. Guests consistently rate the location highly, praising its proximity to waterfront attractions including the Great Lakes Aquarium (8 minutes on foot), Bayfront Festival Park (1.1 miles), and the Lakewalk (1.3 miles). The hotel sits on the bay near a beach, making it an accessible base for exploring Duluth's waterfront.

The property contains 29 guestrooms across 2 floors, each equipped with a refrigerator, free wireless internet, and a private bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer. Rooms include coffee and tea makers, complimentary bottled water, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings are strong at 4.7 out of 5 stars.

South Pier Inn offers a complimentary continental breakfast served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The property features a terrace and garden with bay views, a lobby fireplace, a gift shop, and tour and ticket assistance. Free wireless internet is available throughout the property. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with designated parking, though upper floors are accessible by stairs only. A 24-hour front desk is staffed daily, and guests have access to free self-parking and bicycle parking.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends until 10:30 PM, with checkout at 11:00 AM. The hotel is smoke-free and does not permit pets. With an overall guest rating of 4.8 out of 5 across more than 1,000 reviews and an 89.3% recommendation rate, South Pier Inn offers reliable accommodations for visitors to Duluth's waterfront.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Aerial Lift Bridge - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Superior Maritime Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Superior - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Great Lakes Aquarium - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bayfront Festival Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
AMSOIL Arena - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The St. Louis County Depot - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
NorShor Theatre - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Fond-du-Luth Casino - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Lake Superior Railroad Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The preferred airport for South Pier Inn is Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi

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.

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.

Amenities & features

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.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed

Know before you go

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.