In West Duluth, Allyndale Motel offers a cozy retreat with barbecue grills and free in-room WiFi. Unwind with newspapers in the lobby or enjoy the convenience of free self parking.
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Lake Superior Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Spirit Mountain - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
Aerial Lift Bridge - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
Miller Hill Mall - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Warrior Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Taco John's - 3 min drive
Duluth's Best Bread - 5 min drive
About this property
The Trailside Hotel
At The Trailside Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Superior and Miller Hill Mall. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (noon - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Facilities
Built in 1990
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Allyndale
Allyndale Duluth
Allyndale Motel
Allyndale Motel Duluth
Allyndale Hotel Duluth
Allyndale Motel Motel
Allyndale Motel Duluth
Allyndale Motel Motel Duluth
Frequently asked questions
Does The Trailside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Trailside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Trailside Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Trailside Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Trailside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Trailside Hotel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Fond-du-Luth Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Trailside Hotel and nearby?
The Trailside Hotel has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Trailside Hotel like?
The Trailside Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Irving Park and 14 minutes' walk from West Duluth Branch Library.
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The Trailside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
4.6/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bathroom
Shower
Reviews
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2024
Quiet many tv channels, beds comfortable.
Duane
Duane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2023
Fair room for a fair price
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2023
Country setting in the city.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2023
Good for a quick stay
It eas a clean room but in need of updates. It was like it was when I was here in the ‘70s.
The best thing was it was quiet & the mattresses were good, but they need new pillows!
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2023
Convenient to where we were going. Warm room as the temp outside was 35. Clean and comfortable.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 26, 2022
Very outdated, very dirty, some staff were pleasant
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Area is pretty. Facility is old. Was ok for the prices in the area. No amenities. Note in room says coffee and breakfast in lobby but lobby does not open till Saturday at 10am. Need to update the notices posted in room.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 7, 2024
I'm amazed Expedia allows this property to be listed on their page. Our basement room was musty beyond acceptable, cracks in walls, bathroom door wouldnt close, no washcloths, and worst of all the desk clerk was completely surprised by our arrival. She said they were full, but there were 6 cars in the lot for a 30 room facility. It was beyond creepy and i paid $200.00. Unacceptable.
Lucinda
Lucinda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 24, 2023
Non smoking room- but it smells like old cigarettes
Carleen
Carleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Pleasantly Surprised
I have staid in different motels and really didn't expect much from this one because other motels were musty smelling and just didn't feel clean. At the Allyndale I was so surprised and pleased. It smelled very clean and fresh, the beds were very comfortable, bathroom was very clean and the towels were soft and fluffy. The room was very spacious with a good sized fridge and not little like the other hotels. It even had a nice round table where you can eat. Oh yes, and it also had a microwave. Overall We were very very happy with our stay and would stay again in a heart beat. Great job Allyndale. I wasn't paid to write this. This is from my own honest experience.
CatalinaMarty
CatalinaMarty, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2024
The water that came out of the tap was yellow. The carpet was from the 1950s and very worn. The shower did not work. The air conditioning did not work. There were no amenities.
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 3, 2022
It was not very clean.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2023
Clean but nothing fancy
No breakfast as advertised. Office area not even open to get ice
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 22, 2023
The carpet was filthy.
The doors look awful.
Did not use shower-the light fixture above was gross.
Joy
Joy, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2023
The rooms were in poor condition. The carpets were soiled and stinky. The air conditioner filters were horrible. My wife pulled the sheets back, they were yellowish. WE DID NOT STAY.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 5, 2023
The property was locked when we arrived at 10.30 pm
Even after calling them, no one picked up phone.
We were stranded and had no accommodation for night.
I called Expedia for the help. Expedia service person Aldo’s couldn’t reach the property owner.
Sneha
Sneha, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 30, 2023
Carpets were stained, as well as the chairs. One of the chairs the wooden legs were bent. Toilet leaked at handle. Black mold on ceiling of shower. Bed was comfortable. Bedding old, one of the little pillows were yellow stained. The place wasn't dusty. Bathroom clean. Way too much $ for the quality
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 3, 2023
Drive on by
This was probably the worst motel room I’ve ever stayed in. Smelled bad, looked bad, it was bad. Way overpriced. No idea who would rate this place as exceptional or why, because it’s definitely the opposite. Description says it was built in 1990. It’s more like 1960 with all original disgusting carpet and bathroom.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 16, 2023
Since we did not have what the manager termed a “normal” time frame for our stay I feel we were given the worst room. The carpet crunched when you walked on it. Did not walk on it without shoes on.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 26, 2023
Mini fridge didn't work. In room coffee was horrible. Shower was moldy tilesnd difficult to get into because of mini size of bathroom. Bedd was old, saggy and very uncomfortable. Room was musty and super tiny. No one was around when we tried to checkout.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2023
The stay and the motel were very good. The owner was very accommodating and helpful. What was bad was that you (Expedia) did NOT have my paid reservation submitted to the motel. All you gave him was my name…so essentially, I did NOT have a reservation (and the extra paid insurance for the reservation) with the motel. So now I have been charged twice on my credit card 557.67. Once from you on 5/17/23 and the motel charging me (since they did NOT have my reservation from you).
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 10, 2023
Needs TLC and basic updating.
First, desk clerk was new and didn't know where the room was. It took 3 tries and a call to the owner to find room 3. Older motel so we weren't expecting much. However, in 90 degree heat, it would have been nice to have an air conditioner that actually made the room cool. TV remote partially changed channels, but no volume control. Safe neighborhood. Quiet. Hidden up a hill with poor signage during the day. We drove right by it the first try. Bed was comfortable.
Sandra D
Sandra D, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 13, 2023
It was easy to park.
First room I was in was very run down and dingy (sticky stains on carpet and sticky something on table, a few pills on the floor in the bathroom, hair in sink, mold on ac window unit, hole in bathroom door, pieces of door frame splitting away, and a very strong odor of smoke that persisted after attempt to air the room out with all windows and doors open (I was told all rooms are non smoking but people either side of this room were there long term and smoked. Also, no Wi-Fi (an issue for a meeting I had that evening). Told it was “down because of weather” (no rain, storms, wind that day so maybe another day?) and could not be fixed until the owner arranged that (who was unavailable)
The young lady at the desk (Juliana) was sympathetic but shared there was nothing she could do. I asked if I could speak to manager, told not available, could not be reached.
I called Expedia to let them know the state of the motel room and that I felt it was not “as advertised” (certainly not the photo and a motel that is “basic” is fine by me but not dirty and smelly!).
A gentleman from Expedia spoke with the front desk lady and THEN I was offered another room. It was damp, smelled of mold (there was a humidifier that didn’t do much) but at least cleaner. Unfortunately was below someone who chose to watch very loud TV programs until after 2:53 am (the last time I looked at my watch before giving up on sleep)…no answer at the door to request turning volume down
Carleen
Carleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
As expected
Good
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 21, 2024
Extremely outdated, has not been properly maintained in years. Needs to be demolished for health hazards. 1/4 of the price would have been too much.