Happy, helpful staff. Very clean rooms and public spaces. Great free breakfast. Inviting gathering areas, inside and outside. Right on the lake, tasty brewery next door, walking distance to the lift bridge and many restaurants. read more

Our first stay was pleasant, although the room smelled of dirty mop water. That wasn't great. Our second stay, the room did not smell, but the beds were uncomfortable, and the complimentary breakfast was not good - reconstituted powdered eggs and greasy sausages. No non-nut milk alternative. We won't go back. Too little for too much money. read more

I'm so glad we decided to spend a little extra and stay here! The pool and hot tub were great size, clean and I love when I see chlorine levels being tested. The whole property is very well taken care of, breakfast was good, and having the rock/beach 20 steps away was amazing for our early riser child! The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were very welcoming. read more

Great location and enjoy balcony. Expensive. Outdated room with odd smell like body odor. Room needed extra attention as we found crumbs from previous guest and dusty areas. Breakfast okay. read more

Excellent hotel! Good location for events at the DECC. Nice rooms that that don't blow your budget.

I've stayed here twice, once as a teen and once as an adult. As a teen it was stellar fun because they do not enforce quiet hours...as an adult I was so grumpy about this. My mom and I visited for a weekend to see family in Two Harbors. We chose this place so we could hang out in the hot tub but the weekend was the same weekend as a dance competition so there were a TON of families and the pool was packed constantly at all hours. No one managed their kids so we got pushed out of the hot tub due to a bunch of them playing in it. Super obnoxious but not the hotel's fault, most of their employees were young and busy so I get why they had a hard time enforcing stuff. (When we checked out, one didn't check us out thoroughly enough so if I hadn't gone back for my missing phone charger, I worry they may have charged us). Breakfast was OK, your regular American fare. The coffee was good but I brought my own creamer since I knew they probably wouldn't have any dairy free creamer (I didn't look hard enough to see if they had any dairy free milk for cereal, I THINK they did). Any who, a decent place to stay. The rooms did dull a lot of noise but I did have to put our fan on to be sure we could sleep peacefully. Nice views of the boardwalk, it's right on it! 3.5/5 read more

We have stayed every year for Grandmas for the last 4 years and stay for other events through out the year . Big shout out to Christina for the warm and bubbly assistance with my reservation . Makes me so excited to be back read more

Check in was smooth, room was good sized and clean. Location is awesome for what we wanted to do. Breakfast is a bit goofy from COVID, but okay. 11-year old loved the pool, and it was clean and comfortable. Main complaint was front desk staff day of check out were, well, checked out. Really bothered by people wanting to check out. One person was on her phone and I think she thought she was out of sight, but in fact everyone who was in line waiting could in fact see her. It would have been great if she would have come out to help sooner, and if she could hide her disappointment in all of our life choices. Price was right so I would probably stay here again. read more

This is a beautiful spot to stay in Canal Park! The decor is really lovely, with a lot of attention to detail. Check in was fast and friendly. The room was very nice, with a comfy bed, coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave and safe. I also had a balcony with 2 chairs and a table. Such a treat! The only downside to my room was that it smelled of mildew. I suspect too many kids, wet from the swimming pool, tramping around and sitting on the furniture. The lobby is beautiful, with a north woods theme. There is another seating area facing the lake, with comfy furniture and large windows looking at the lake. Outside of that is patio seating. There are some great free amenities like Caribou coffee in the lobby, cookies when you check in, and free appetizers in the evening (cash bar as well). They even have smores kits so you can go out to the fire on the patio and make smores! The breakfast is great and includes a lot of choices (eggs, meat, hashbrowns, waffles, pastries, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee/tea). I really appreciated eating off of actual plates and using silverware, rather than paper plates and plastic utensils. (This is true in the room too - actual cups and coffee mugs.) They just really spoil you here! Would love to visit again! read more

This place was beautiful and the view of Lake Superior waterfront did not disappoint. The room was amazing - comfy bed, perfect temperature, amazing shower... seriously was luxurious. The building itself was beautiful with a lot of common areas to just have good conversation and relax outside of the room (a huge plus!). Served a buffet style breakfast. Some things were not accessible or available due to CoVId, but it would only have added to! The customer service was amazing and the desk people were super friendly and personable! Maybe it's a MN thing that people are so nice ‍...but I very much enjoyed my short stay. read more

There are many hotel options in Canal Park and the surrounding area but this place is the all around best in every category. From the staff to the parking to the rooms to the cheesy hash browns served at the complimentary breakfast, Canal Park Lodge has it all. I have stayed here with the husband every summer since they opened. I believe they are currently the newest hotel in Canal Park and it shows. The rooms are well maintained and are always clean upon check in. They have the best pillows and wonderful black out blinds so you can easily take a snooze midafternoon after your walk by beautiful Lake Superior. Staying here you are within walking distance of several breweries, gift shops, restaurants and even a distillery. The lift bridge is close by as well to gaze in awe of the ships that arrive through on a daily basis. Check out the schedule offered at the hotel if you do not want to miss it. They offer free hot appetizers (BBQ meatballs, boneless buffalo wings, etc) every evening for a few hours as well as a bar that sells drinks for a reasonable price. So go ahead and charge that gin & tonic to your room. You are on vacation, after all! They offer a beautifully decorated lobby that makes you feel like you are entering a cozy cabin up in the woods. The back space offers comfy leather couches and a large screen TV. Out back you will find several tables and chairs and a fire pit that they light every night. So head out there and make a new friend. The fire pit is always surrounded by people that love Duluth just as much as you. You can even ask the front desk staff for free fixings to make S'mores! Room rates are a bit expensive but I truly feel like you get what you pay for. Each room comes equipped with a safe, a coffee maker, a microwave and a small fridge. You can choose from a cheaper city side room or splurge on a lake side view room. You may even choose to upgrade more to a room with a balcony and/or a jacuzzi room. We have stayed in every type of room they offer and have had no complaints about any of them. The complimentary breakfast every morning is not just your average yogurt and cold cereal. Besides that they offer eggs, waffles, sausage, cheesy hash browns, fruit, pastries, milk, juices and more. It is a great way to start the day and you can even snag a free paper to keep up on the happenings of the world. I cannot say enough good things about Canal Park Lodge. Read my other reviews. I am not one to hand out 5 stars reviews often. But if I could I would give them 6 stars. See you at the fire pit! read more

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Nice location, but they are very strict about room servicing. they are still operating on the strict Covid rules from 2021. so, you have to fill out a form indicating if you want them to service your room or not. if you don't indicate FULL SERVICE, they won't even come in to make your bed and service the coffee maker. if you just check that you need towels or TP or coffee pods, they will drop it off outside your door. And you better put your request out no later than 9:00 am, or they ignore it All together. I apparently filled mine out incorrectly and so was dissatisfied when I returned at 2:00 and the bed was unmade. I simply didn't understand the rules. When I requested service, they told me "you did it wrong"  I felt that was really rude. They should have simply agreed to service the room and spared me the condescending lecture and slap on the wrist. Won't return. read more

This really just is a basic MOTEL with a nice view and convenient location. The lobby area is beautiful and inviting, but there is nothing to say about the rooms other than they provide the basics for an overnight stay. The pool is small, but the kids had fun and if it wasn't the end of December the view would have been beautiful. There is nothing bad to say about this hotel, but it is not worth the cost. If I am in a bind again, I will gladly stay here, but I would not book ahead here again. read more

I just can't understand how other people are giving this dump good reviews. The room smelled bad. The hot tub was luke warm and the breakfast was disgusting. read more

I was there for the marathon, and though prices were high, service was just as good. Snack bags at entry and many smiling faces. I was really impressed. Great fire pit and access to the lake and walking trail. Wonderful location. Wonderful service. read more

Our room smelled terrible of body odor. We asked for another room. Our next room still smelled like body odor but not as bad as the first. Completely disgusted. read more

This is a fabulous lakefront property. Stayed here for two weeks during a business trip to Duluth and was impressed with the customer service and fiendly attidude of the staff. They also have a wonderful breakfast included every day (free) that includes belgian waffles, eggs, saugage, toast, Caibou Coffee, tea, and an assortment of pastries and yogurt and other yummy breakfast options. They also set up a no-host cocktail bar in the lobby every evening with free hors d'oeures that are delish! Last but certainly not least, the manager Becky is SO phenomenal! She was so welcoming, friendly and accommodating, really helped make the stay wonderful! read more

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I've stayed here several times. The rooms are finished nicely, the atmosphere is perfect, the location couldn't be better if you're a tourist. There are so many restaurants and bars within walking distance, the lift bridge, boardwalk, beach. etc. Definitely one of the best places to stay in town. read more

This is a very nice hotel that I would plan to visit outside of youth hockey season. The whole feel is very up north modern, with lots of wood and comfy chairs a a fireplaces and Great Lake (ok I typed great lake but the correction was accurate) views. The room was great with a firm but pillow-topped bed, a large bathroom with a deep tub, nice furniture and a mini fridge. The only downside is that the entire hotel smells a little like hockey bag. Now I played hockey my whole life and coach 12 year old boys now, so this is a smell that I am used to, but others by be looking for Fabreeze. Don't take this as a bad review at all since I would come back here in a second, jut fair warning to non-hockey people in the winter. read more

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THE BED WAS THE ONLY THING GOOD ABOUT THE STAY,breakfast was ,,COLD EGGS COLD MUSH HASHBROWNS,NO BREAD OR TOAST ,NO ROLLS ,limp soggy bacon,no daily paper.i wish we would have gone to perkins,,,this placehas an awful tastesing breakfast,,oh yeah ,,our card keys did not work so had to go down and have someone bring a real key,the hot tub was cool and had scum on it all around the tub,,, i talked to a guy who said,,he didnt know what defoamer was ,,,what a joke ,to have someone on duty who knows ,zip about maint. read more

This is a pretty great hotel. The location is perfect for the tourists and locals alike...downtown Duluth and Canal Park are in walking distance. I recently stayed her during a one night business trip. The hotel was swamped with youth hockey players. The gal checking me in recognized that I was not there for the tournament and she went out of her way to find me a room 'away from the noise' of the kids. Speaking of checking in, its a breeze...give your ID and Credit Card and in a matter of minutes your room is ready to go. Continental breakfast served in the lobby area each morning, with Caribou Coffee and a cappuccino/hot chocolate machine. Eggs, waffles, sausage, juice, yogurt, everything you need for a good breakfast. The rooms are quite comfortable, and even the city view rooms still provide a nice view. I stayed in a King Standard Room and was very comfortable. There were extra blankets in the closet and even a fridge and microwave. The bed itself was comfortable, but it was not very sturdy, squeaking every time you move. This is the only reason I knocked off a star - I am a light sleeper and heard every movement. I had a few coupons for a couple restaurants in Canal Park, so that was an added bonus, but I am unsure if that is a commonplace occurrence. Check-out was easier than check-in...drop off the key and go. I will be staying here again, for business or pleasure. read more

Wonderful location! We got in early check in and the staff were fabulous with getting us checked in and having our room ready for our baby with a pack and play and blanket. It's a very warm, Minnesotan themed hotel and the view from our room was breathtaking. They have a bonfire pit out back and it was awesome relaxing with drinks and our friends with a glorious view of Superior and a sunrise in the morning as well. Within walking distance to everything in the Canal Park area! Will return! read more

Canal Park Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Basic rooms at premium prices - definitely a view tax here, but if you're looking for a Canal Park location, this isn't a bad choice. Con: Breakfast was terrible and the breakfast staff was uppity and rude. Pro: Clean and operating with COVID guidance. read more

This is a new hotel sitting right on Lake Superior. Decorated in the lodge/prairie style. Huge lobby has leather couches, chairs, and stained glass lamps. A big stone fireplace graces one side of the wall that they had lit every evening which was very nice. Stayed in a King balcony room that faced the Lake and the city. Amazing location right in the heart of Canal St. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, breweries, and more. Love that we could walk to any type of food we were jonesin for. Rooms clean, roomy and comfortable. I loved the fact that each room as own safe to put valuables. Big enough for my iPad. Easy to use, too. Make no mistake though, is is just like a Holiday Inn or Best Western Plus type of place. I came here with high expectations given the rave reviews on Yelp. I found it to be a very lovely hotel, but the breakfast wasn't as fabulous as the other reviewer's had made it sound like. They had the same type of food that a Best Western Plus or a Holiday Inn would have. They had scrambled eggs, bacon, cereals, yogurt, oatmeal packets, bagels, make your own waffles, boiled eggs, fresh fruit, a nice cappuccino maker, toast, juices, store bought mini muffins, mini danish and donut holes. The best thing was the cheesy hash brown potatoes. Now they are served under a silver-plated chafing dish with makes it look slightly elevated, but it still the mediocre breakfast that you get at your better hotels. They do have a lovely place to sit and eat. And plenty of tables which was a nice change. They also offer a complementary paper either the Trib or the USA today. In the early evening, they do have a cash bar and served cheese and crackers. One evening I came in and saw cookies out for their guests. They also have a nice patio with a fire pit. It was too windy for us to use but what a super way to spend an evening. Love the fact that you can head downtown from the front of the hotel or walk on the boardwalk along the lake! There is a funk to the hotel. I actually came prepared after reading the reviews. Came armed with Ozium spray. I did have to spray it several times throughout our stay. I'm a former hockey mom. My guess is that the players put their wet gear on the heater to dry them out and it's in the filter or system. Hockey funk is a strong smell and tough to get rid of, lol. Wish I'd brought a scented candle. read more

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I recently stayed here twice in the last several months. Unlike most generic city hotels this has a real feel of a lodge. Very comfortable with a great entryway with a fireplace. The included breakfast is varied and has many choices. Rooms facing north have a great view of Lake Superior. The lodge is just two minutes from downtown. Definitely my go to place when I come to Duluth. read more

i have booked at each of the lakefront properties in Canal Park and this one is by far the nicest, although usually not the least expensive. The property is new, clean, and extremely well maintained. I have stayed there myself with friends, booked for others, and had a couple of meetings there. The service is top notch. Canal Park is adjacent so bars and restaurants are walkable, most are still open during the winter. The hotel does this little make-believe bar thing in the lobby every night so you can get a glass of wine or a mixed drink. The included breakfast is killer, and goes a long way toward justifying the higher price. The second floor lakefront balcony rooms are great for relaxing with a drink in the evening, and for a spectacular sunrise view in the mornings (for when you get in a little late). They have a first floor one bedroom suite that's like a little beachfront condo, highly recommended. The best leisure property in Duluth. read more

During a recent trip back up north, or as the BF says, North of the Wall, I wanted to make sure that we took in the sights of Duluth. And with limited time in the city, I wanted to be centrally located near Canal Park. Enter: Canal Park Lodge! After reading the glowing Yelp reviews and checking out their website, I made my reservation. A bit expensive for my normal budget, but for vacation, I wanted to splurge. Canal Park Lodge did not disappoint! Super easy to get to, right along the beachfront walk, and steps away from breweries, restaurants, and plenty of shops. The room was fabulous and comfortable! And the breakfast buffet was tasty and a great time-saver. The only hiccough I experienced with Canal Park Lodge was the confirmation of my reservation. After a couple of weeks, i still hadn't received a confirmation email or notification of any kind, so I called the reception desk and had them send me one. I found this a bit odd, but whatevs. That's something they can fix, surely? If you find yourself in the Duluth area, be sure to stay at the Canal Park Lodge! I certainly will. read more

Every hotel in Duluth in the summer is expensive, and this one is no different (though the prices are competitive with other hotels nearby). I absolutely hate paying a lot for a hotel, only to end up being disappointed with the quality or location. That's why my family and I have stayed at this hotel the last 2 trips to Duluth.. This hotel delivers on everything we expect for the price. The room we had was very nice. When we arrived, the clerk gave us a choice of available rooms that met our reservation criteria, and even took the time to explain the differences between the rooms. The hotel is in the Canal Park area, well within walking distance of the attractions and restaurants. The breakfast was very nice, and there is an evening reception as well. The hotel was full on the nights we have stayed there, yet the rooms were very quiet and we had a peaceful night's sleep. read more

We had a 3rd floor room with a balcony, nice view. Room did have a mild "locker room" smell when we arrived, we opened the balcony door and aired out the room. So really not bad. Employees were really nice. Cash bar a little on the high price. Large room with very comfortable bed. Very clean and quite. Friday morning we woke up to loud nice of the grounds crew cutting the grass. Breakfast was good and nice selection of hot and cold foods. read more

don't recommend this hotel do to customer service i paid tro hopper went to the front desk the worker said don't see a reservation i show him my reservation he says they cannot give me a refund and not to complain to the manager i ask if i can get get a room tro the hotel ask how much is the deposit and price he says i cancelled your hotel and refund you go to a nether hotel i said its for my family its cold out got the room read more

Located right in Canal Park, you can easily walk to most anything from here. The location is great, our room was clean, updated and had a good view. The bed felt comfortable when I laid down but I did wake up a bit sore (could have been a fluke). They have a nice pool with adult hours from 11 - midnight which I appreciate. They also do happy hour in their lobby in the evening and a huge continental breakfast in the mourning. read more

Canal Park Lodge - Included breakfast - Hotels Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Beautiful hotel in a great location. We had a lakeview king room and the view was amazing! Saw lots of ships coming into the canal right from our room. Very clean, comfy bed, and spacious room and bathroom. Cash bar with the free wings was a nice touch. Nice big lounge. Friendly and helpful staff dedicated to making sure Their guests enjoy Duluth! Liked that we could walk To shops and restaurants rather than drive/park. read more

This place was so amazing. Me and my Bestfriend took a little weekend trip to Duluth and stayed here. Not only is it an amazing location, the front desk staff has been simply amazing. All of the ladies up there have taken such good care of us. From extra needs, to whatever else they have been so helpful. Specifically the girl with glasses and long dark black curly hair. She deserves a raise. Such a sweetie and for sure makes our stay feel like home. read more

The staff at CPL has gone over and above in their service to us. Shortly after check in our youngest child became ill and they were very kind in helping us address the situation. Additionally, part of our large group were delayed in a snowstorm and they allowed them to cancel in short notice with no cost. The breakfast is great, everyone is nice, and the location is awesome. Definitely recommended. read more

When I read the previous reviews, I think either these people don't travel often OR they work for the hotel. While the location cannot be beat, the hotel itself is mediocre. I recently stayed 7 nights in a lakefront king room and the highlight was the view. This is a glorified motel. The service has been virtually non-existent. When I asked for a different type of pillow, there were none available. When I asked housekeeping to clean the outside of the toilet after 3 days of them not doing it, they apologized. When I returned to the room, it was only partially clean. The breakfast, while plentiful, is grey sausage and gloppy undercooked hash browns. If your expectations are higher than a Holiday Inn, then I would look elsewhere. If you find that place in Duluth-let me know where it is! read more

I had another great stay here a few weeks ago - great employees handling check-in/check-out. I greatly appreciated their flexibility re extending checkout time slightly so I could shower after my event before starting my long drive home!!! And I appreciate Canal Park Lodge starting breakfast early to accommodate my fellow competitors and me! read more

Room was large and comfy. Staff very helpful and it's location is great. Thought the rates were appropriate for the accommodations. Will go back for sure. read more

As a bus driver I stay at a lot of hotels. This one was great!!! Beds were nice and clean. The view from my room was amazing! Breakfast was not your normal hotel breakfast! Very tasty! My only complaint is my shower didn't have any hot water. read more

Lovely hotel with breathtaking views. Stayed in a two room suite. Enjoyed a whirlpool bubble bath after a long day conference. The lobby happy hour was perfect for mingling. Breakfast was mediocre. Great staff!! read more

Hotel was ok, but with high price we expected better. Top concerns: hot breakfast all came prepackaged in bags they squeezed out into chafing dishes, no decent wine served at bar, room seemed dated. Annoying that they charged me $3 for safe I didn't use. They say they will reverse charge when you check out if you ask - which I forgot to do - but how about you stop charging for it since it's a silly add on? Basically a run of the mill low end hotel charging $260 a night because it has a good location. read more