We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Duluth, USA. We have also included accommodation in boats, apartments, country estates, historic buildings, boutique hotels, romantic hotels and holiday homes. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Hip. Great location. Popular among couples. 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 include 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 facilities are also included 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 1 mile away. Duluth city centre, Great Lakes Aquarium and Bayfront Festival Park are within 5 minutes’ drive of this hotel.Show full description
South Pier Inn is a great place to stay when visiting Duluth. It is walking distance from Canal Park, and the owner gives a free walking tour of the area. The rooms are up-to-date and have a great view of the harbor.
Apartment. Offering a fitness centre and city view, Lincoln Park Boutique Hotel is set in Duluth, 3.9 km from Aerial Lift Bridge and 11 km from Spirit Mountain. It is located 3.4 km from Duluth Canal Park and offers a lift. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the apartment complex, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A balcony equipped with outdoor furniture are provided in some units. Great Lakes Aquarium is 2.9 km from the apartment, while SS William A Irvin Ore Boat Museum is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 11 km from Lincoln Park Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated in Duluth, Pet-friendly Canal Park Condonear Lakewalk Pool features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Lakewalk Beach. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Franklin Park Beach. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Minnesota Point Beach, Duluth Canal Park and Aerial Lift Bridge. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 10 km from Pet-friendly Canal Park Condonear Lakewalk Pool.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great value. Featuring an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, Park Point Marina Inn is situated on the legendary site of the Duluth Boat Club, offering panoramic views of the Duluth harbour throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness center, the limited service lounge and daily breakfast buffet. The Park Point Marina Inn is just 1 km from boutique shops, unique restaurants and the Lakewalk along Lake Superior at Canal Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the hotel offers a flat-screen TV and desk. Private bathrooms include a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. A microwave and refrigerator are also provided. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Duluth’s Park Point Marina Inn, which offers daily breakfast, free parking and shuttle service. Additional amenities provided include an outdoor fire table, laundry services and meeting facilities.Show full description
Park Point Marina Inn is a modern hotel with a stylish design. It has a bar, indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast. What makes it unique is its convenient location by the water, providing stunning panoramic views of the area.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Hugging the Lakewalk in Duluth, this luxury resort with free WiFi features unobstructed views of Lake Superior and an indoor pool and hot tub. Canal Park is 7 minutes’ drive away. Self-catering accommodations feature a kitchen or kitchenette at Beacon Pointe on Lake Superior. A flat-screen cable TV, seating area, and refrigerator are provided as well. Select rooms include a spa bath, balcony, and fireplace. A garden, fitness centre, and barbecue facilities can be found on-site at the Duluth Beacon Pointe on Lake Superior. Cycling, hiking, and canoeing are offered nearby. The resort includes free WiFi access. There are nightly bonfires with unlimited S’mores. Spirit Moutain, for skiing and hiking, is 15 km away from the resort. Shopping on the lakefront in Central Duluth and the Great Lakes Aquarium are 4 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most RELAXING resorts in Duluth. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Superb interior design.Opened June 2022. Located in Duluth, 100 metres from Lakewalk Beach, Endion Inn features views of the garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Endion Inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Endion Inn include Leif Erikson Park Beach, Franklin Park Beach and Duluth Canal Park. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, well designed and elegant boutique hotel in Duluth. It also has a great location and beautiful surroundings! Soooo nice!
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Duluth Studio with Fire Pit on Working Horse Farm! is situated in Duluth. This apartment offers accommodation with a patio. With free WiFi, this apartment features a cable TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and parking on-site. The property has an outdoor dining area. Duluth Canal Park is 24 km from the apartment, while Aerial Lift Bridge is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 20 km from Duluth Studio with Fire Pit on Working Horse Farm!.Show full description
Cool. Great bar. Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection is near Lake Superior, Canal Park, historic Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, University of Minnesota Duluth and Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate, "Duluth's American Castle." The hotel is also walking distance from Lake Superior Marine Museum, Carnival Thrillz Family Entertainment Center and the Great Lakes Floating Maritime Museum, featuring the S.S. William A Irvin ore boat. Miller Hill Mall, North Shore Scenic Railroad and Enger Park Golf Course are additional points of interest in the area. Guests can appreciate free hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, free local calls and access to fax and copy machines. Rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, sofa sleepers, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television with HBO. A guest laundry facility is also available. Spirit Mountain, Duluth International Airport and the University of Wisconsin-Superior are located just 10 miles from this hotel.Show full description
Charming. Great bar. Popular among women. Featuring an indoor pool and a fitness centre, this Duluth hotel is situated along the shores of Lake Superior. Free WiFi access is available, and Duluth International Airport is 14 minutes’ drive away. A 32-inch flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at Canal Park Lodge. For convenience, a refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker are also included. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also come with free toiletries. A daily hot breakfast is served at Canal Park Lodge that includes Duluth Coffee Company coffee. Board games and DVDs are available for rent at the front desk. A hot tub and a terrace with lake views are offered at this Duluth hotel. A lakeside patio to the beach is located behind the hotel. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking. The University of Minnesota – Duluth can be reached in 8 minutes’ drive. The hotel is 12 km from Spirit Mountain.Show full description
Trendy. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Duluth, 300 metres from Franklin Park Beach, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Duluth Waterfront provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a shared lounge. 700 metres from Minnesota Point Beach and 1.1 km from Lakewalk Beach, the hotel features a ski pass sales point. The hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at this 3-star hotel. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Duluth Waterfront. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth Canal Park and Lake Superior Maritime Museum. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 11 km from Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Duluth Waterfront.Show full description
Lively. Nice interior design. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Tru By Hilton Duluth Mall Area is situated in Duluth, 2.8 km from Lakewalk Beach and 3.3 km from Duluth Canal Park. The property is set 3.8 km from Aerial Lift Bridge, 15 km from Spirit Mountain and 3.1 km from Canal Park Square. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. Some rooms also boast a kitchen with a dishwasher. All rooms in Tru By Hilton Duluth Mall Area are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. You can play billiards at this 3-star hotel. SS William A Irvin Ore Boat Museum is 3.4 km from the accommodation, while Great Lakes Aquarium is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 7 km from Tru By Hilton Duluth Mall Area.Show full description
Lively. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Duluth, 5.8 km from Duluth Canal Park, Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth North Mn provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The property is situated 6.3 km from Aerial Lift Bridge, 16 km from Spirit Mountain and 5.6 km from Canal Park Square. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a toaster. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. A business centre and vending machines with drinks are available on site at Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth North Mn. SS William A Irvin Ore Boat Museum is 6 km from the accommodation, while Great Lakes Aquarium is 6.1 km away. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 5 km from Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth North Mn.Show full description
Popular among women. Along the shore of Lake Superior, just minutes from central Duluth, Minnesota and attractions such as the Great Lakes Aquarium, this hotel offers a free hot daily breakfast. Hampton Inn Duluth-Canal Park is only steps from the Duluth Lakewalk and Canal Park. Guests can also ride on a scenic railroad or explore the Lake Superior Zoo only minutes from the hotel. While staying at the Duluth Hampton Inn, guests can swim in the indoor pool or take advantage of the fitness room. Guestrooms feature amenities including mini-refrigerators, coffeemakers and free high-speed internet access.Show full description
Great value. Offering a hot tub and fitness centre, La Quinta Inn & Suites Duluth is located 5 km from downtown Duluth. All rooms are equipped with a 39 inch flat-screen TV, microwave and refrigerator. Some rooms include a sofa bed. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Service Animals - ADA-defined service animals are welcome free of charge. / Pets Allowed - 2 pets max. Cats and dogs only. 75lbs or less per pet. / Fees - Non-refundable 25 USD nightly per pet. Max 75 USD per stay. / Other Information - Contact the hotel for additional details and availability.Show full description
Elegant. Residence Inn Duluth offers rooms with kitchen facilities, a hot tub, and an on-site fitness center. A grocery shopping service is available free of charge. Canal Park is 3 miles away. Marriott Duluth’s rooms have a well-equipped kitchen fitted with stove, fridge and oven. It has various cooking utensils and opens to a dining area that seats 2 people. The living room features a comfortable sofa and armchair. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with access to HBO and other cable channels. A range of healthy dishes are included in the complimentary breakfast at Residence Inn Duluth. Residence Inn Duluth is 9 miles away from Lake Superior Zoo. Great Lakes Aquarium is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Lovely interior design. Popular among couples.Opened November 2020. Located in Duluth and within 6.4 km of Duluth Canal Park, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Duluth features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 6.9 km from Aerial Lift Bridge, 17 km from Spirit Mountain and 6.3 km from Canal Park Square. SS William A Irvin Ore Boat Museum is 6.6 km away and Great Lakes Aquarium is 6.7 km from the hotel. Continental and American breakfast options are available daily at the hotel. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is 6.7 km from Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Duluth, while Lake Superior Maritime Museum is 6.7 km away. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in February 2024. If you know of a unique hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Duluth: