Prairie Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

Laundry

Air conditioning

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Explore the area

916 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069

University of South Dakota
1 min walk
DakotaDome
4 min walk
Sanford Coyote Sports Center
6 min walk
Yankton, SD (YKN-Chan Gurney Municipal)
31 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 3
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of South Dakota

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and ATM/banking services.

Prairie Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Prairie Inn, you're just a quick walk from University of South Dakota. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, laundry facilities and an ATM
Steps from University of South Dakota and DakotaDome
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Prairie Inn also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Vermillion hotel is smoke free.

Prairie Inn has a restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
In-room washer/dryer
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

1 building
2 floors
Built in 1990
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Separate dining area

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Separate sitting area
Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 15.00 per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 15.00 per stay plus a one-off USD 15.00 cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Children aged 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Prairie Inn

Prairie Inn Vermillion

Prairie Vermillion

Prairie Hotel Vermillion

Prairie Inn Hotel

Prairie Inn Vermillion

Prairie Inn Hotel Vermillion

Prairie Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was clean, had a bath & shower. Had 2 chairs ,small table, mini fridge & microwave. Not fancy but nice. And inexpensive.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family

26 Jun 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It was ok Ok for a quick night's sleep

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

18 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

4 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with family

4 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Some rough edges to work on, overall a good stay

The rooms were generally clean. We did find leftovers in one of the mini fridges in one room. The window sills had bugs and dust, so those aren't being cleaned regularly. The curtains in one room were also stained. The hallway was also very hot compared to the rooms. One of our rooms had two queen beds. There were only two towels (and one washcloth) in the bathroom. When my husband went to ask about getting more towels the desk clerk said, "you want them now?" Um, yes! Two towels in a room that should sleep four people is not enough. The next day after housekeeping was there we had three towels and still only one washcloth. Overall we did have a good experience. These were really minor inconveniences in the grand scheme of things. Bonus? The website does not mention breakfast, but we were surprised to find a light, continental breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Bethany

10 May 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel was clean overall. Property could use some updates and new parking lot. Breakfast had a poor selection of items with no fresh items and microwave did not work.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

1 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We stopped in early to make our reservation. We were going to be a late arrival. They have it posted that the lobby is open until 11:00pm. We knew it would be closer to midnight. They waited for us. She had the key in her hand when we came through the front door. Our only problem was the heater. It was very warm when we checked in. We turned it down to 68. It did not cool off. We completely shut it off. The staff was great.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family

9 Mar 2024

Liked: Staff & service

It is a convenient location for sports.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dawson

Travelled with group

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent place and a good price.

An older property, there were places where things were worn. But it was very clean. Smelled fresh without chemicals. Good value. Would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

10 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamica

30 Jan 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

18 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL, COLUMBIA

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Run down - lots of chipping paint, the towel racks were rusting. Breakfast options were lacking - no juice, just water or coffee. I don't know that I'd stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Kay, las cruces

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely basic hotel. Love that it’s across from the Dakota Dome!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family

11 Nov 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lacking

My room was dark and dindgy. Lights were burned out. Breakfast was lacking, Common area was messed up. Every thing was outdated, like the bead spreads looked 20 years old. Needs a total renovation.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

TOMMY

Travelled with group

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I stayed here while on a pheasant hunt. I was there to sleep and get up to hunt, so it served its purpose and that’s all I can ask for. I will be staying here again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Omaha

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean but pretty worn and bedding is thin. Bath towels are small and thin. Heat was either on or off. Set to auto it never shut off and room got way too hot despite set at 70. Breakfast was ok but no juice at all - machine marked as broken. Pop machine broken too. Could be a great place but there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. Fantastic location and staff were great.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with group

28 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meanwhile back at the Pizza Ranch Hotel…

I’ve stayed in plenty of budget hotels, but this was pretty bad to be honest. There were plenty of visible stains on the bedding: blood, mystery stains. The mattresses were very thin as were the pillows. When we asked for more pillows and towels, as there were only two on each bed and two (paper thin, dirty) towels total, we were given a death glare and quizzed on which room we were in and how many guests there were. Breakfast consisted of individually wrapped snack cakes, bread, and coffee. Given that this hotel is attached to a Pizza Ranch (that’s correct) I wouldn’t have been surprised if there was day old pizza slices for breakfast. Hard pass, I’ll pay a bit more and stay elsewhere in Vermillion. This is not worth the meager savings.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023