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Prairie Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of South Dakota

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In the heart of Vermillion, Prairie Inn offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities, a cozy bar, and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi and unwind after exploring DakotaDome or National Music Museum. The 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist you.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
$82 nightly
The total price is $90
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
916 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069

What's nearby

  • University of South Dakota - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sanford Coyote Sports Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • DakotaDome - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barstow Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Music Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mister Smith's Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Lumber Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Nopal - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Prairie Inn

When visiting Vermillion, Prairie Inn is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20
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Children

    • Children (21 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 220 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • ATM/banking

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Prairie Inn
Prairie Inn Vermillion
Prairie Vermillion
Prairie Hotel Vermillion
Prairie Inn Hotel
Prairie Inn Vermillion
Prairie Inn Hotel Vermillion

Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Prairie Inn 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 Prairie Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 220 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Prairie Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Prairie Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Prairie Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Prairie Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Prairie Inn like?

Prairie Inn is a short 1-minute walk from University of South Dakota and 4 minutes' walk from DakotaDome.

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Reviews

Prairie Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

6/10 Good

Great location near campus. The hotel is just older and could use a rehab. But the price was great!
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice place easy access to everything
LARRY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great give it a try!

It was great.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice and clean and quiet
Floyd, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
TOMMY, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

They are renovating - what is completed is really nice so it will be excellent soon but for now some things are a little dated. Our room was clean and spacious and the facility is right next to the dome so conveniently located for university events. Staff was really nice and welcoming. Would stay here again.
Catherine, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

after seeing reviews about the bed bugs and seeing the hotel I let my reservation go and took the loss because I didn't feel safe there.
Frankie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.

8/10 Very good

Only 2 towels in the double room
Violet, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Showed its age. Few outlets and no USB outlets. Breakfast minimal. Manager burned insence with her morning prayers, but no smell in rooms. Clean, but minimal: one face cloth, thin towels. Good mattress and pillows. Reasonable valuee.
David, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The stuff didnt ask me how many pets we had. So, there was an unexpected 2nd pet fee when we got there. There was trash under the beds including an old shirt. The door to the room was broken, so we only had the deadbolt and not the extra security lock. I wont be staying here again.
Kim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Robert, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Would not provide a receipt
Harold, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was as expected; clean, comfortable simplicity. We wanted a clean, comfortable, stress free place to refresh, unwind, and get a good night sleep, and that’s exactly what we got here. We spent 5 nights here and have no complaints. Towels, bedding and toiletries were provided and replenished as needed. A free breakfast bar of cereal, bread/bagels, baked goods, juice, tea/coffee was available each morning. It appears to be family run. We only saw 3 people working there during our stay, working the front desk, breakfast bar, doing the laundry, housekeeping, and property care in/outside. They were friendly & hard working. Some of the negative reviews seem like the guests were rating it against a five star resort. If that’s what the comparison was, then their review is understandable, though not fair to the proprietor. For reviewers whose expectations were in line with the hotel rating and had a sub-par experience, that is unfortunate and understandably disappointing. My review is based on a 5-night stay in July 2022; other reviews are based on longer or shorter stays on a variety of different dates. Take it for what it is…only a snapshot of the 365 days/year that this business operates and provides services.
Angela, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

The carpet was stained. There were cob webs in the corners. The shower curtain was yellowing. The hvac unit was moldy. The window did not lock. The blankets were scratchy. The sheets were dirty. The front desk attendant was gone. My neighbors were loud. There was vape smoke wafting out into the hallway. The breakfast was gross.
Sherry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean but extremely frugal amenities

The bed was comfortable. The mattress was clean, but the box spring cover looked old and soiled. The blanket was old and worn. The pillows not the greatest. The coffee maker was placed high up in a closet and there was no coffee or cups. There was just one chair in the room. No paper or pen. No phone. Only one half-dollar size soap. One tiny tube of shampoo. Only one roll of toilet paper—no backup roll. One washcloth. Breakfast was cereal or a few pieces of pastry. The hotel had sufficient parking. It appeared to be owned or operated by people from India.
Barbara, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Beds were hard
Joel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Average room with easy check in and check out.
Robyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice for a less expensive hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, good breakfast.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet area. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Nice, newly renovated bathroom. Great downtown area with fun shops and lots of food choices.
Jackie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I waited in the lobby for an hour to check in. When I finally got checked in, she refused to give me a receipt, told me to get one from Expedia. There was no elevator, I had to carry all my bags up two flight of stairs. The property was old and rundown.
Amber, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel offered good value for money. Some areas such as stair carpets are a little worse for wear and the breakfast could be improved but it was certainly worth the money
Robert Lloyd, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Die Bettwanzen machen die Nächte zu einem Erlebnis. Wer nicht gerne allein schläft, hat hier Gesellschaft.
Sebastian, 12-night trip

2/10 Poor

Filthy and the bed sheets were gross. Water stained ceilings and the bathroom smells sewage gas. The rooms were dark with poor lighting and dark. Too tired and it was last minute booking with no refund.
duran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For the price it was a clean hotel.
Mandie, 1-night trip