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Prairie Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from University of South Dakota

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Lobby
Property entrance
Reception
Exterior
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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916 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069
  • Place, University of South Dakota
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, DakotaDome
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Music Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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 curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

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
Fridge
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Vermillion

Prairie Inn places you steps from DakotaDome and within a short 5-minute stroll of University of South Dakota. Highlights at this hotel include in-room washers/dryers, free WiFi and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Vermillion hotel include National Music Museum and Mulberry Bend Overlook.

What's nearby

  • University of South Dakota - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • DakotaDome - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Music Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Bluffs Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Clay County Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 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
  • ‪Old Lumber Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Nopal - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mister Smith's Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Prairie Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of South Dakota
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.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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 at the property

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)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

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

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, a smoke detector 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
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Prairie Inn?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Prairie Inn?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prairie Inn on 13 Oct 2025 start from AU$106.63, 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.

Is parking available at Prairie Inn?

Yep, Prairie Inn has a free self car park.

Is Prairie Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Prairie Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Prairie Inn?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Prairie Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Prairie Inn Reviews

7.2

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 330 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert Lloyd

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

2/10 Terrible

Sebastian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Die Bettwanzen machen die Nächte zu einem Erlebnis. Wer nicht gerne allein schläft, hat hier Gesellschaft.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Henderson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

duran

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

Liked: Staff & service
For the price it was a clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cailee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Safe place to stay; in desperate need of updates
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean. All is well. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

8/10 Good

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here several times and now that he is gone I stay there. It is always fresh and clean. The staff are always accommodating.Good people!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Very comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Poor breakfast--coffee was barely brown, only white bread available ( no wheat option), only ultra processed foods offered (hostess, etc). No fruit either.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari, Any city

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great give it a try!

It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

Comfy room

After reading some of the reviews ( which are admittedly older reviews)I was nervous about my booking. Yes, its a bit dated, but I was very pleasany surprised. The lady at the desk was friendly, the halls were clean and odourless and the room was just fine. Bed was comfy and clean, bathroom was clean. No issues! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Harold

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Would not provide a receipt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024