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Smart Choice Inn

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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801 South Main St., Plankinton, SD, 57368
  • Place, Plankinton Historical Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pool Side Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corn Palace
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Senior Single Room

Senior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Plankinton

At Smart Choice Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Plankinton Historical Museum and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Pool Side Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Plankinton hotel include Fish Lake Country Club and South Dakota Tractor Museum.

What's nearby

  • Plankinton Historical Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pool Side Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 18 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Kimball Park - 19 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Corn Palace - 23 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose Saloon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Plank Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Commerce Street Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The earlybird express - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Smart Choice Inn

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Plankinton hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Smart Choice Inn offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Plankinton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-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.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Smart Choice Inn ?

Yep, Smart Choice Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Smart Choice Inn ?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on 2 July 2026 start from AU$113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Smart Choice Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smart Choice Inn ?

No, Smart Choice Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smart Choice Inn ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Smart Choice Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 295 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Betty

Check in staff very friendly and efficient. Room ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Phil

Quick booking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ellen

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

Plankington area

Next door to a nice little gas station that provided nice cook meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easily the worst hotel I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking was awesome for a semi truck and lowboy. There was a gas station with in walking distance that had a small kitchen it opened at 5am
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite and very helpful property was clean. Had a very wonderful day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Bethany

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

The hotel is abandoned.

Hotel is abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Tammy

Price was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

ron

Adequate for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a quiet town with easy access to highway 90. Rooms were clean and afforable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Chris

It was okay.

Wish it had a better breakfast. There was no one even there this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

ARIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Furniture are broken and stained chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite staff are amazing! Super friendly and helpful. The room was really clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gas station next door had good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was weak, i had food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Nadine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel clerk was dirty and horrible body odor, Lobby was dirty and cluttered. Would definitely not eat a continental breakfast there and didn’t see any breakfast set out anyway. Pillows were nasty and discolored. Hairs on bedding appeared to be from a dog , some appeared to be like eyelashes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Amenities
Location and overall appearance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Conveniently just off the I90.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Clean. Comfortable king bed. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option at the reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Room was a little dinged up but no problems outside of that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024