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Prairie Inn

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

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Prairie Inn in central Vermillion offers practical amenities: laundry facilities, restaurant, bar, and WiFi. The 24-hour front desk helps guests explore nearby DakotaDome and National Music Museum.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is HK$582
HK$633 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

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

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/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 curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/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
Fridge
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
916 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069

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
  • ‪Mister Smith's Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Lumber Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Nopal - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Prairie Inn

Hotel near University of South Dakota
Located close to DakotaDome and National Music Museum, Prairie Inn provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Prairie Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers

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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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room washing machine/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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 15.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 100 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 21 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairie Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 15.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Prairie Inn?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prairie Inn on 16 Nov 2025 start from HK$582.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Prairie Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Prairie Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Prairie Inn located?

Situated in Vermillion, this hotel is steps away from University of South Dakota and DakotaDome. National Music Museum and Clay County Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Prairie Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 334 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Cailee

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

6/10 Okay

Paul M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had a very limited amount of places to plug in my hearing aid / and Cochlear equipment and my computer lap top. The staff were friendly , but not available. You had to use a phone at the front desk and call them . I do appreciate them as they helped me get my lost piece of personal bag returned or shipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great give it a try!

It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

TOMMY

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

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

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

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.

8/10 Good

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Only 2 towels in the double room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled like bad incense and ethnic food no ceiling or carpet in hallways shouldn’t have had to pay full price for a hotel that’s in process of renovating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Kim

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

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Harold

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jose

Second time there. They do a great job on cleaning but there too much humidity on the room coming from the floor carpet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Beds were hard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Average room with easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for a less expensive hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

6/10 Okay

Amber

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

2/10 Terrible

duran

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