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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Watertown with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown, an IHG Hotel, offers a restful experience. Guests enjoy free WiFi, an indoor pool, and free self-parking. The 24-hour front desk and helpful staff ensure a hassle-free stay that visitors appreciate.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Extra Floor Space)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
2803 8TH AVE SE, Watertown, SD, 57201

What's nearby

  • Terry Redlin Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Redlin Art Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Watertown Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Kampeska - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Dakota Sioux Casino - 15 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

Property highlights
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like desk chairs and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Watertown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Watertown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Watertown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Watertown an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown by IHG Watertown
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG on Jan 2, 2026 start from $134.0, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG located?

Situated in Watertown, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Terry Redlin Museum and Redlin Art Center. Watertown Mall and Watertown Brewing Company are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and the desk clerk was throrough and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Nice staff. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, new, breakfast, pool, hot tub, the rooms were beautiful and equipped with all the essentials. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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

Great place to stay

We stayed at the Holiday Inn and Express in Watertown SD while attending a two day car show. From check in to check out our experience was excellent. The staff was incredibly friendly, the room was spacious and very clean. The bed and bedding was very comfortable! The complimentary breakfast was delicious and we'll staffed with incredibly friendly gals. Location was very convenient too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay in Watertown. We were in town visiting family and the kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The breakfast was great. Everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at Check-in. The pool and hot tub were wonderful after a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great Stay

We gathered for a family member's birthday. It was a great stay. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VERNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel with friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

All very good and very friendly and the breakfast lady was the best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!!!

The staff was incredibly friendly, it was very clean, and the breakfast was very good. We will stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! And great continental breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful New Hotel . Nice location Friendly staff. Nice Hot Tub and pool .Clean room. Great Beds And and Bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is always clean and quiet. Nice for families with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Rooms are nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Great place to stay!

Just one night on our travels but great stay. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Spacious room, comfortable bed, and everything was very clean. Breakfast was good. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was quiet. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautifully updated room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Healthy breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gabby checked us & and was efficient & friendly. She even looked up when Godfathers Pizza closed. The lady that cooked & served meals was outstanding. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious! Housekeeping staff always greeted with a smile. We were in room 402. It was nice & clean & quiet. We will recommend this property to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time had there! Staff wonderful and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! Non smoking, clean hotel, comfortable beds, staff very friendly. Coffee provided in room, microwave, safe. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Very clean, comfortable room; building and furnishings all appeared rather new. Breakfast and staff were exceptional. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023