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A wooden deck with chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a bridge and cars.

A hot tub with a wooden interior, a clock on the wall, and a sign prohibiting diving.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas, a stone facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV.

1. Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Canal Park, 0.2 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Richard

£163

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa, chairs, and a dining area.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, coffee bar, and a view of the sea.

A patio with a view of the sunset over the ocean, a metal chair, and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a view of the sea, and a blue chair.

2. Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

Canal Park, 0.2 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Andrew

£138

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.

A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple windows and balconies, and a clear sky.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a clear entrance.

A modern breakfast bar with a wooden counter, a refrigerator, and a digital menu display.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront

Park Point, 0.5 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Belinda

£128

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, trees, and a road.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.

A building with a large sign reading 'DULUTH' and a pathway leading to a sunset view.

4. The Lakeview Guesthouse

Downtown Duluth, 0.7 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Heather

£119

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, kettle, and a glass carafe.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with red chairs.

A room with a red sofa, grey couch, wooden bookshelf, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a chessboard.

5. Hostel du Nord

Downtown Duluth, 0.4 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Tylyndah

£79

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a large planter with flowers, and a hanging flower basket.

A modern conference room with a large white marble table, grey upholstered chairs, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, a coffee machine, and a view of the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

6. Sheraton Duluth Hotel

Downtown Duluth, 0.6 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Larry

£147

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and decorative plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a chair, and a doorway leading to a bathroom.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a staircase, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

7. The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

Canal Park, 0.2 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Pamela

£100

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a city view.

A large red ship docked at a marina with smaller boats and buildings in the background.

A large, historic brick building with multiple chimneys, a prominent front entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

Downtown Duluth, 0.4 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Jesica

£107

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with a red upholstered booth, a round table, and a view of a bridge and cityscape through large windows.

A lobby with a red carpet, a grey sofa, a red circular seating area, and a mosaic pillar.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a glass wall.

9. Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

Downtown Duluth, 0.4 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Daniel

£102

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, two armchairs, a red ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

A multi-story waterfront building with balconies, large windows, and a grassy area with rocks.

10. Beacon Pointe on Lake Superior

Endion, 2.1 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Hari Raman

£111

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with a grill, tables, and chairs.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a large window, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Duluth

Duluth Heights, 2.6 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Ivan

£155

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a small orange table.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duluth North - Miller Hill by IHG

4.4 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Karen

£110

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by seating areas and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with a view of the outside.

A snack and treat section with shelves stocked with various snacks and a refrigerated display case.

13. Hampton Inn Superior Duluth

4 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

RHODELLA

£94

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a mural of a beach scene.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with patterned chairs, and a buffet setup.

14. Comfort Inn Duluth West

3.2 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Reena

£105

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, green sofas, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern dining area with a central island, wooden chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A Marriott Fairfield hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered area, and a parking lot.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth

Duluth Heights, 3.4 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

VERONICA

£120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with 'Towneplace Suites by Marriott' signage, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, a microwave, and a kitchen area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a black rug on the floor.

A reception area with a 'HELLO Duluth' sign, a self-service kiosk, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

16. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Duluth

Duluth Heights, 3.9 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Brandy

£137

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a wooden chair, a potted plant, and a television mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a refrigerator.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Super 8 hotel.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Superior WI

8.2 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

£85

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in bathtub, a view of the city, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel room with a green armchair, a small table, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a mirror.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pillars, and a glass door leading inside.

A lobby with a reception desk labeled 'American Inn', a wooden staircase, and a decorative bear sculpture.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Duluth South Black Woods Event Center

6.5 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Michelle

£107

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, yellow chairs, and a sunbed.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and a refrigerator.

19. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duluth by the Mall

Duluth Heights, 3.3 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Matthew

£81

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A reception area with a large, colorful mural of a bridge, two reception desks, and a snack bar with various food items.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites with a covered outdoor area and a brick facade.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duluth

Duluth Heights, 3.8 mi from Great Lakes Aquarium

Daniel

£100

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Lakes Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,645 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
The Lakeview Guesthouse	8.8 Excellent 115 reviews	View
Hostel du Nord	8.6 Excellent 327 reviews	View

Top Great Lakes Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Park Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were friendly, helpful and great attitudes. Nice breakfast variety. Rooms were very nice and clean. Great experience"

Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

10/10 Excellent

"So happy with our stay at the Hampton Inn. Property is clean and well maintained. Beds were comfortable and room was nice. Breakfast was good and the location is perfect. Close to shops, restaurants and right on beautiful Lake Superior."

Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was pleasant and helpful at check in. The room was clean and good sized. Breakfast had a lot of options and was very good. My only issue was the bed wasn’t super comfortable."

Endion Station Inn | Hotel Next to Lake Superior

10/10 Excellent

"The Endion has only five rooms. There is normally no staff on site, all access is via access codes. It's in a great location at the top of Canal Park, with trails, restaurants, bars, and other activities within easy waling distance."

The Lakeview Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"The location was excellent for everything I wanted to do in walking distance - great location. The staff (Marvel) was amazing - so helpful and cordial. The bed was great and they had great pillows. Clean, everything worked. Would go there again. Oh, and parking worked out well - the ramp on the other side of the block worked well."

Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel | Boutique Collection by Heirloom

10/10 Excellent

"Was a great place to visit. Close to the many attractions Duluth has to offer"

Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

8/10 Good

"Perfect location. The place needs a thorough cleaning & an upgrade. Elevators were not smooth. Staff was friendly & helpful."

Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel- much larger than most. Very convenient to the DECC"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Location was perfect"

Other attractions near Great Lakes Aquarium

A nighttime cityscape with a prominent bridge, illuminated buildings, and a river.

Aerial Lift Bridge

9.4/10 (3,750 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Duluth with a visit to Aerial Lift Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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A steam locomotive on a bridge emitting black smoke, surrounded by dense greenery.

North Shore Scenic Railroad

9.0/10 (641 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Shore Scenic Railroad during your travels in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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AMSOIL Arena

8.6/10 (386 reviews)

Catch an event at AMSOIL Arena during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

9.0/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

8.6/10 (622 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Duluth Entertainment Convention Center during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Lake Superior Maritime Museum

9.2/10 (50 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lake Superior Maritime Museum during your travels in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra

You can make plans for a show at Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Lakes Aquarium?

Great Lakes Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Duluth known for its beautiful lakeside setting and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 105 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Great Lakes Aquarium?

Adjacent to Great Lakes Aquarium, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Canal Park Lodge and Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Great Lakes Aquarium?

Expedia has 105 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Lakes Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Lakes Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Great Lakes Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Great Lakes Aquarium?

Study the collections at Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Lake Superior Maritime Museum or Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Aerial Lift Bridge, North Shore Scenic Railroad and Glensheen Historic Estate. You can enjoy live performances at Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and NorShor Theatre.

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Our top choices for Great Lakes Aquarium hotels

1. Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront

4. The Lakeview Guesthouse

5. Hostel du Nord

6. Sheraton Duluth Hotel

7. The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

9. Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

10. Beacon Pointe on Lake Superior

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Duluth

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duluth North - Miller Hill by IHG

13. Hampton Inn Superior Duluth

14. Comfort Inn Duluth West

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth

16. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Duluth

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Superior WI

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Duluth South Black Woods Event Center

19. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duluth by the Mall

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duluth

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Top Great Lakes Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Park Point Marina Inn

Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Endion Station Inn | Hotel Next to Lake Superior

The Lakeview Guesthouse

Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel | Boutique Collection by Heirloom

Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront

Other attractions near Great Lakes Aquarium

Aerial Lift Bridge

North Shore Scenic Railroad

S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

AMSOIL Arena

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Lake Superior Maritime Museum

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra

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