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Smart Choice Inn

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

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Guests at Rodeway Inn start their day with a continental breakfast before heading out. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Self-parking adds another layer of convenience to the stay.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Senior Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Senior Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Plankinton Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pool Side Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 19 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Corn Palace - 23 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 24 min drive - 32.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plank Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Commerce Street Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Al's I-90 Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Bar - ‬9 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Smart Choice Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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 elevator
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per 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; 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 elevators

Property is also known as

Smart Choice Inn Plankinton
Smart Choice Inn
Smart Choice Plankinton
Rodeway Inn Hotel Plankinton
Rodeway Inn Plankinton
Rodeway Inn
Smart Choice Inn Hotel
Smart Choice Inn Plankinton
Smart Choice Inn Hotel Plankinton

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 Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on Dec 15, 2025 start from $82.0, 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?

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 ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smart Choice Inn located?

Situated in Plankinton, this hotel is within 1 mi (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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Reviews

Smart Choice Inn Reviews

5.8

5.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.2

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
For a quick in and out, this older motel was fine. The bed was comfy, the air worked, they provided coffee and continental breakfast. The desk clerks were courteous and offered extra towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms had cockroaches. Carpets were dirty. Bathroom was clean enough for a shower although you could see caulking holding carpet down in doorway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty

Check in staff very friendly and efficient. Room ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easily the worst hotel I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Quick booking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

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

Plankington area

Next door to a nice little gas station that provided nice cook meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ron

Adequate for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bethany

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

The hotel is abandoned.

Hotel is abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

It was okay.

Wish it had a better breakfast. There was no one even there this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was weak, i had food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Room was a little dinged up but no problems outside of that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving at this property. We did not stay because of property conditions. I asked for a refund at the front desk (that we have not recieved). We left looking for cleaner, safer accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do Not Book! This property is CLOSED. Took over 2 hours to get refunded and another room in a different town after driving an hour out of the way
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tabitha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was warm and there was plumbing and tv. Other than that the stay was mediocre. The small breakfast bar was not stocked in the morning with nothing but probably the previous morning's leftover half loaf of bread, cereal, 2 granola bars, and a quart of milk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025