Smart Choice Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Plankinton with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
801 South Main St., Plankinton, SD, 57368

What's nearby

  • Plankinton Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pool Side Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fish Lake Country Club - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 25 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Corn Palace - 29 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Commerce Street Grille & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Plank-Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪D J's Drive Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe & Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Smart Choice Inn

Property highlights
Smart Choice Inn provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Smart Choice Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smart Choice Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 13 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on 19 June 2025 start from AU$91.76, 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.

How much is parking at Smart Choice Inn ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smart Choice Inn ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smart Choice Inn ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smart Choice Inn located?

Situated in Plankinton, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plankinton Historical Museum and Pool Side Park. Fish Lake Country Club is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) away.

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Smart Choice Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 259 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Tammy

Price was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

4/10 Poor

William

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

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

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and it's amenities were great. Check in was a breeze.The parking lot was dark and unkept.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

It was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Room was clean. Breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

natalie

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

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

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Well worn, but clean.

Just a place to sleep on moto trip. Well worn, but clean. Manager’s were very nice and accommodating. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffery

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place is a dump
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

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

Keep driving to Mitchell!

Met at the door by an aggressively barking dog, clearly this is a place you stay once because your are forced to get off the interstate and need a place to sleep. We will forever stay in Mitchell!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Needed help setting up TV, food & coffee hard to come by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia

Nice spot along I-90, cheap and convenient. Receptionist was nice. Bed was comfy. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and staff friendly and helpful. The room was missing a lightbulb and no spoons available for breakfast or in the breakfast area and no one around to ask for one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run. Don't look back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
Great people at the desk. Rooms need work paint picnic table would be nice out front
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023