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Lantern Motel

2.0 star property
A cozy retreat where travelers can relax with newspapers in hand and convenient snacks nearby, making for a comfortable home base during their journey

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The Lantern Motel welcomes travelers with practical comforts including continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and free self parking. Guests appreciate being able to relax with a newspaper or visit the vending machine for a quick snack during their consistently comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is HK$386
HK$420 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, Courtyard View

Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Milbank is home to Lantern Motel. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Big Stone Lake Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Farley Park and Lakeside Park. Visit our Milbank travel guide
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1010 S Dakota St, Milbank, SD, 57252

What's nearby

  • Carlyle Lake Swimming Beach Illinois
    Big Stone Lake
    16 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Lake Farley Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Milbank Area Health Care Campus
    2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Stone Lake Museum
    18 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Dakota Sioux Casino
    46 min drive - 80.4 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sly’s
  • Brass rail
    17 min walk
  • Casey’s
    2 min drive
  • Habanero's
    3 min drive
  • Taco John's
    13 min walk

About this property

Lantern Motel

Property highlights
Lantern Motel provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Lantern Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and cable channels

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Lantern Motel Motel
Lantern Motel Milbank
Lantern Motel Motel Milbank

Frequently asked questions

Is Lantern Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Lantern Motel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lantern Motel on 7 Mar 2026 start from HK$386, 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 Lantern Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lantern Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lantern Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lantern Motel located?

Situated in Milbank, this motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Farley Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Milbank Area Health Care Campus. Lakeside Park and Cliffs Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lantern Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean! Nice big screen TV and microwave in room. Very pleased with my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sianneh

Clean room|friendly staff|
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check-in. Clean, renovated room. Nice place for an older motel. Beds were comfortable. Continental breakfast was just okay. Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Craig H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people…room spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good stay

Breakfast was true continental. Bed was very good. Very good stay for the price. Economical way to spend a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. My husband and I love we have a place to crash for a night or two. It has clean comfortable rooms and beds. We have stayed a few times and will probably stay again. My only criticism is they advertise continental breakfast, which I don’t expect much but coffee is a must. Even after I told the employee the machine was out of coffee it wasn’t filled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

Excellent!

I would definitely recommend this motel. Very clean, friendly staff, great shower and comfy beds. You can tell the owners take pride in this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, good breakfast. Older property, but clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very help full and friendly staff. Great morning breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very basic, but it was clean, everything worked and the staff was pleasant. The shower was hot, the cable worked and place was quiet. But just to repeat, it's basic. It's good for a place to crash for the night and then head off to where ever your going. Would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an older motel but it was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property but the service is good. Second time staying, so obviously we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Getting directions was a bit difficult due to a language barrier. The jey needs to be pulled out of the room door about an 1/8-1/4 inch before it'll turn to unlock the door. For the price, its a great room in a great location. I'd definitely stay agin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lantern Motel-Milbank

Simple-no frills motel. Clean room with no issues. Very friendly staff. Continental breakfast was available. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very clean & inexpensive. It is a little dated & there were some very rowdy neighbors that sounded like they may break the door down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The people working at the motel were friendly and tried to help but motel maintenance definitely an issue. When we arrived, the key would not unlock the door. After they attempted other keys and other rooms, finally got into a room. The room was clean and ok, but in the morning realized even though the door was closed and seemed to lock, it was not locked. The window also would not lock.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Very Clean Older Hotel - Hidden Gem

Don't overlook this little gem. It is an older hotel, but it is very clean and the staff is friendly. The rooms are spacious and they have taken time to update the rooms with stainless steel dormsize refrigerators and microwaves. The towels were soft and felt like new. The bathrooms were small, but very clean and inviting. There was even a little flower made out of toilet paper sealing the roll. There is a small breakfast area, but it included a decent variety, including cheese omelets. The food was kept very fresh and the counters and tables very clean and well maintained. If you are just looking for a friendly place to stay as you travel, don't miss this one. It's obvious the owners take a lot of pride in their hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay after a long days work in the sun all day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashantae

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how simple it was to check in & out!! The fridge was a little noisy, but the bed was comfy and the room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025