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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
Reception
Property entrance
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$128
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
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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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mister Smith's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Muc Dining Center - ‬10 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
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services 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

Languages

English

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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 washer/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

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
Prairie Inn Vermillion
Prairie Vermillion
Prairie Hotel Vermillion
Prairie Inn Hotel
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 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prairie Inn on 28 July 2025 start from AU$128.08, 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 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 319 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great give it a try!

It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

The location is convenient and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great price for the stay

Stay was very good for the price we paid. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Great Stay

Comfortable room and very friendly staff and the Biscuits and gravy and coffee to start my day was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

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

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely basic hotel. Love that it’s across from the Dakota Dome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
It is a convenient location for sports.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok Ok for a quick night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, had a bath & shower. Had 2 chairs ,small table, mini fridge & microwave. Not fancy but nice. And inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Currently being renovated but they were careful to give only rooms far enough from the work that we didn’t hear any of it. Staff was so nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

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

Dawson

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

Decent place and a good price.

An older property, there were places where things were worn. But it was very clean. Smelled fresh without chemicals. Good value. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the flowers and vegetables and herbs growing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff…..very friendly and helpful. I received an injury while traveling/…they were kind to provide ice and extra plastic bags to place on the injuries.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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.

6/10 Okay

Harold

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