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title: "South Pier Inn, Duluth (MN): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "South Pier Inn in Duluth (MN): rated 9.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-18
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Hotel · ★★★
# South Pier Inn

Duluth, Duluth (MN), United States

9.3 ·  Exceptional 7 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 23 in Duluth (MN) ·  8.7 Location score
## About South Pier Inn

South Pier Inn is a hotel in Duluth, Duluth (MN), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 7 reviews. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Duluth (MN). The nearest beach is 70 m away. The nearest airport, Duluth International Airport (DLH), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

701 South Lake Avenue [southpierinn.com](http://www.southpierinn.com)

## How South Pier Inn scores

Better rated than 63% of hotels in Duluth (MN)

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **8.7**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Duluth (MN) average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Parking & transport

-   Parking
-   EV charging

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **60**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **14**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">North Shore Scenic Railroad Trainstation</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">920 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Duluth International Airport (DLH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Duluth (MN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lake Superior Fishing470 m
-   Great Lakes Floating Maritime Museum570 m
-   Great Lakes Aquarium580 m
-   Duluth Haunted Ship620 m
-   William A Irvin Museum630 m
-   Lake Superior Railroad Museum940 m

## Lists this hotel is on

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## Questions about South Pier Inn

### How do guests rate South Pier Inn?

South Pier Inn has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 7 reviews, which is better than 63% of rated hotels in Duluth (MN).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at South Pier Inn?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does South Pier Inn include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at South Pier Inn?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is South Pier Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, Duluth International Airport (DLH), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### Is South Pier Inn close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 70 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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