Canal Park Lodge

Hotels
9 (837 reviews)
250 Canal Park Drive , Duluth , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location with beautiful views
Variety in breakfast offerings
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Some amenities needed updates
Complaints about breakfast items

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Mention of musty smells, dirty floors, and peeling wallpaper indicates cleanliness issues.
Service
9.68
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and excellent staff.
Location
9.72
Numerous comments about great views and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.67
Feedback suggests rooms were decent but showed some wear.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities were generally well-received, though some updates are needed.
Value for Money
8.66
For the price, guests expected more, leading to a lowered score on value.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Most guests enjoyed breakfast, but some items had complaints.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall a pleasant experience with high praise for various aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:58

Property Description

Indulge in Lakeside Luxury

Unwind in Style: Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness centre, and hot tub at Canal Park Lodge. Relax in rooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and scenic lake views.

Delightful Amenities: Start your day with a hot breakfast featuring local coffee. Borrow board games and DVDs for a cozy night in. Explore the lakeside patio and terrace for a tranquil retreat.

Convenient Location: Just minutes from Duluth International Airport and the University of Minnesota - Duluth, with free parking available. Book now for a serene stay by Lake Superior.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DLH

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 837 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Colton • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Karne • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful family stay!
Pros:

I loved the main floor sitting area over looking the lake. The view of the lake from our room was worth the extra cost. The beds were comfortable. The decor is both lovely and comfortable.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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FarFarAwayYEA • Family • Apple Valley, Minnesota
8
A timeless classic now upgraded!
Pros:

We know we love this hotel already, because we have stayed here many times before! We booked a room with a Lakeview and I was surprised to see the room had been remodeled since my last visit.
Our room did not have carpet, but rather vinyl plank flooring. Also, there is no couch in the room, but rather there is a comfortable chair to relax in. I love the added feature of hooks along the wall with cubby holes to hold personal items such as car keys, sunglasses, swim goggles or mittens.
Another change is that the hotel no longer provides small bottles of shampoo and conditioner. Nowadays, they have a dispenser mounted to the wall of the shower for shampoo, conditioner and body wash. It took every last bit of strength I could muster to squeeze out 1/4 tsp of body wash. I lost my motivation to try for Shampoo and Conditioner.
In Previous years, when we have stayed at this hotel, we have appreciated the breakfast provided at the hotel prior to hitting The North Shore for hiking. This time, they take your name and room number and verify each registered guess before you are able to get breakfast. Also, a staff member serves you eggs and sausage. I think we could have gone back for more, but my family did not feel comfortable going back for seconds.
The weather in Duluth while we were there in March was freezing cold! The wind coming off Lake Superior was quite strong and had everybody at the pool for hours. The pool was set to a great temperature, not too cold, not too warm! Large picture windows surround the pool so you can see what is happening outside and the hot tub was also enjoyable! I love that the pool has a pool towels.

2026-03-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Phyllis • couple • us
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Walter • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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david • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • us
9
Perfect location on Lake Superior and lots of options for food
Pros:

Room, location we’re both really good

Cons:

Later pool hours. We got in a bit later and did not have much time

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
9
Quite comfortable.
Pros:

Good location. It would have been nice to have waffles or pancakes.

Cons:

Faster draining shower/tub - I reported this when I checked out. room 135

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Comfort, location, s’mores!

Cons:

Had to ask for housekeeping service. Trash and new towels would have been nice

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
10
Very pleased
Pros:

Location
Lakeside view
Outdoor fireplace and patio
Breakfast

Cons:

N /A

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • us
8
Good except for awful neighbors
Pros:

Breakfast location coffee all day, room all good!

Cons:

Our neighbors were incredibly loud and inconsiderate-door slamming and something slamming against the wall all night I hardly slept at all last night, because of them and the big loud truck outside in front of our room woke us up at 5:00 am this morning

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • us
10
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the front lobby with the fireplace.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good. But - there was only one pancake machine working so it caused a long line waiting to make a pancake.

Cons:

I was disappointed that on such a busy weekend that you did not find a way to have both pancake machines working.
The bathroom door wouldn't close in room 117.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Deb • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very pleasant stay. Clean and relaxing.

Cons:

No complaints really. Staff were very friendly. Facilities clean and comfortable. Food was pretty mid but that is what was expected. Dining area clean, good coffee, and good service.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
9
Lovely lodge, great location, good breakfast variety, friendly staff.
Pros:

Lovely lodge, decor, protected entrance to lodge. seating: by fire, to look at lake, by the Xmas tree… room: comfortable pillows, chair. Lotion and face wipes nice , bar soap
Present for hands
Breakfast: great variety, friendly staff, 7-11 available

Cons:

Entrance: Floors easily shown wet /mess of winter etc- maybe long rug runners would be good at the entrance.
Room: new laminate floors in rooms -nice looking but no place to dry outdoor winter boots well or any contained spot to leave wet boots- maybe an outdoor rug/runner in entrance of room to help-
Bed mattress a bit hard , but maybe personal preference.
Bigger hand soap for bathroom would be nice.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • extended_group • us
1
It was better than sleeping outside on a cold night, but don’t plan on coming back anytime soon.
Pros:

Breakfast wasn’t very good at all - just your standard hotel breakfast fare.

Cons:

Lobby was packed full of partying hockey parents and kids running up and down the halls late into the night.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
10
I'll be back
Pros:

Staff were excellent! Room was perfect. Price was reasonable Breakfast hit the spot

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
9
Great place to stay!
Pros:

Great staff, great breakfast, warm and inviting holiday ambiance.

Cons:

Some minor wear and tear in the hallways near elevator and in our bathroom…maybe just time for a little updating.

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Iocation is great, staff was helpful and pleasant

Cons:

The beds were a little hard and lumpy...our room had a view of the building wall

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee