American Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Murdo with free parking

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Lobby
Front of property
Standard Room
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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303 E 5th St, Murdo, SD, 57559
  • Place, Pioneer Auto Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Murdo Community Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Dakota's Original 1880 Town
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Murdo

At American Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pioneer Auto Museum and Murdo Community Center. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Murdo hotel include Keith Hayes Memorial Stadium and South Dakota's Original 1880 Town.

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Auto Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Murdo Community Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Dakota's Original 1880 Town - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Keith Hayes Memorial Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Murdo Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Pierre, SD (PIR-Pierre Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle E Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Covered Wagon Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Bar And Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prairie Pizza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Hotel in Murdo with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Murdo hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
American Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. This Murdo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 August and 15 May.
The property will be renovating from 10 August 2025 to 15 May 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

American Inn Hotel
American Inn Murdo
American Inn RV Park
American Inn Hotel Murdo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at American Inn?

American Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at American Inn?

Yep, American Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at American Inn?

No, American Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at American Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at American Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

American Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 605 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast offered but it was a decent property. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Comfortable bed and spacious bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONCEPCION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijaya

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Get what you pay for - the room was nice and everything we needed was there. The town looked dilapidated but the hotel was great! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to. Had places for walking. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect after a long drive

Quick check in. Free water and snacks. Free mile rags to clean out bike. Big clean room. Quiet night. Soft bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heloise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained older hotel. Best stay in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but nicely updated. Very clean. Room was spacious. We arrived at midnight my key was instantly available with no wait. Very thoughtful. Very pleased with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

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

Nice comfortable place to stay

Really cute hotel in this small town. Clean, comfortable bed and cute decor. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. We had some sleeping bags get terribly wet the staff allowed us to use their dryer so we could dry them. Also, they let us know when the dryer was down so we could swap the sleeping bags and get them out when they were done. Furthermore, the room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025