South Pier Inn

2-star hotel Excellent 701 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802
South Pier Inn

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 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room, everything worked, comfortable bed

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Delightful place to stay! Close to restaurants. Great amenities and service!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No real amenities. Beautiful property. Great location. Staff very pleasant.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great place to stay - clean and great location. Walkable to canel park

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Quiet, very clean, rooms have a great view. This is a fantastic place to stay with a great place, we will be back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    awesome and wonderful!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer May 2026

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  • Engine customer May 2026

    La vista es increíble, la habitación con jacuzzi 10/10, está cerca del downtown así que están absolutamente cerca de todo, la habitación estaba impecable!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    quiet- nice daylighting- friendly atmosphere- lovely private yard area and front seating outside. Access to Canal park and downtown by foot--walkability!! TV didnt work well but that was ok!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The bed was comfortable The room was very small and faced the parking lot.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beautiful place to stay, especially if you’re in town to see a ship come in! Short walking distance to the piers around the canal, but you certainly can see the ships from your room (I watched the Barker and was not disappointed!!) Very clean room, loved the whirlpool and the bed was sooo comfy. The gas fireplace was nice in the evening. Quiet neighbors (or good soundproofing!) Continental breakfast was quaint. Will stay here again next time I come up to see the ships!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The room was very lovely, clean and comfortable. The hotel was quite full when we stayed but it was very quiet! We enjoyed a wonderful walk around the property and across the lift bridge. The view from our room was amazing and the location couldn't have been better for ship viewing! We truly enjoyed our stay! Perhaps the bed could have been a little better. It was very soft and offered little support. I'm sure that's fine for some people I just like a firm bed to sleep on.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Nice, clean and comfortable- in a great location Nothing

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Bed was comfortable and room was clean and big enough to be comfortable and host more than just two people.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Room was as very clean

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Nothing. The staff was disrespectful.

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  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The view that’s about it The front desk lady at night wasn’t friendly at all. Too expensive. Not worth the price. We travel to Duluth so much and this was the only place available. We usually stay at pier B .

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location was prime as I was in town to watch ship traffic and get some good food. Lexi at the front desk was such a sweet girl and wonderful to chat with. If I come across another deal to stay here, I will.

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.

House rules

Check in4:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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