Title: Prairie Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6139371&destination=Vermillion%2C+South+Dakota%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=84959&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Prairie Inn Travelers find comfort and convenience near the University of South Dakota with free parking, newspapers, and easy access to local attractions ## Photo gallery for Prairie Inn ![Exterior - Prairie Inn (Vermillion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/d7b72b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cafe - Prairie Inn (Vermillion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/72f7ed06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Prairie Inn (Vermillion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/41c09b2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Prairie Inn (Vermillion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/27100b5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Prairie Inn (Vermillion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/83bd0223.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Prairie Inn in central Vermillion offers practical amenities: laundry facilities, restaurant, bar, and WiFi. The 24-hour front desk helps guests explore nearby DakotaDome and National Music Museum. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Bar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=84959&PinnedHotelID=84959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/473884bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking 7.8 Good 17 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84959/b5f319d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave 8.2 Very good 10 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVermillion-Hotels-Prairie-Inn.h84959.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVermillion-Hotels-Prairie-Inn.h84959.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Vermillion is home to Prairie Inn. Clay County Park and Mulberry Bend Overlook are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lewis and Clark Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at DakotaDome. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Vermillion travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Vermillion.dx6139371) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.79138%2C-96.92936&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tRpfII1naqmUVpHA1OjM5I-yhYM=) 916 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069 ### What's nearby - ![A Theremin!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139371/944996bd-6a40-4cbc-b7f0-fa1c50279524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of South Dakota 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Russian musical instrument gusli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532648841/c0a08316-de49-4577-ba80-0a19c1d66874.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Music Museum 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - W. H. Over Museum 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Sanford Coyote Sports Center 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - DakotaDome 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 3 min drive - McDonald's 6 min walk - Café Brulé 2 min drive - El Nopal 14 min walk - Mister Smith's Bakery Cafe 8 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 like: - Free self parking - ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers - A vending machine and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Prairie Inn have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries - 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Crib (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 elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Built in 1990 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Crib (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 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 15.00 per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00 Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 220 lbs 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 Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 15.00 per stay plus USD 15.00 one-time cleaning - 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 elevators 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Prairie Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Prairie Inn? ### What time is check-out at Prairie Inn? ### Where is Prairie Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Prairie Inn Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 76 8 - Good 108 6 - Okay 86 4 - Poor 47 2 - Terrible 22 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Curt Mar 10, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Parking and proximitiy to University of South Dakota is incredible. Outside appearance is average, but interior is recently remodled and very clean. Was quiet and peacefull. very little traffic or noise after 9pm. Basic Motel with few aminities, but very clean and priced perfectly for its offerings. Would easily stay again if visiting USD and didnt' plan to spend much time in the room. ##### Curt Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory Jan 18, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities hot shower, clean room, bed to sleep on, food in morning, 10/10 ##### Gregory Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole Nov 6, 2025 Great location near campus. The hotel is just older and could use a rehab. But the price was great! ##### Nicole Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn Jul 22, 2025 Average room with easy check in and check out. ##### Robyn Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Steven Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice for a less expensive hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, good breakfast. ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean and quiet area. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Nice, newly renovated bathroom. Great downtown area with fun shops and lots of food choices. ##### Jackie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Robert Lloyd Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The hotel offered good value for money. Some areas such as stair carpets are a little worse for wear and the breakfast could be improved but it was certainly worth the money ##### Robert Lloyd Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly Sep 2, 2023 The location is convenient and beds are comfortable. ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Apr 11, 2025 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! ##### Margaret Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Craig Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Staff & service It is a convenient location for sports. ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very nice and clean. All is well. Thanks ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness #### Clean but extremely frugal amenities The bed was comfortable. The mattress was clean, but the box spring cover looked old and soiled. The blanket was old and worn. The pillows not the greatest. The coffee maker was placed high up in a closet and there was no coffee or cups. There was just one chair in the room. No paper or pen. No phone. Only one half-dollar size soap. One tiny tube of shampoo. Only one roll of toilet paper—no backup roll. One washcloth. Breakfast was cereal or a few pieces of pastry. The hotel had sufficient parking. It appeared to be owned or operated by people from India. ##### Barbara Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid Oct 30, 2024 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! ##### Ingrid Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We stopped in early to make our reservation. We were going to be a late arrival. They have it posted that the lobby is open until 11:00pm. We knew it would be closer to midnight. They waited for us. She had the key in her hand when we came through the front door. Our only problem was the heater. It was very warm when we checked in. We turned it down to 68\. It did not cool off. We completely shut it off. The staff was great. ##### Cheryl Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean but pretty worn and bedding is thin. Bath towels are small and thin. Heat was either on or off. Set to auto it never shut off and room got way too hot despite set at 70\. Breakfast was ok but no juice at all - machine marked as broken. Pop machine broken too. Could be a great place but there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. Fantastic location and staff were great. ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Mike Feb 26, 2026 Disliked: Amenities What hotel does not have coffee in the morning?? The "Out of Order" sign looked like it had been there awhile. I like to give independent hotel owners a shot when I am traveling alone, my wife refuses for just the experience I had here. I will say everything was clean, but the sky blue walls gave me a little bit of a hospital feel! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ce8a1ef-118c-4a3f-b2e9-2db419f7327b-1772141848647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mike Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandie May 27, 2025 Liked: Staff & service For the price it was a clean hotel. ##### Mandie Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony Jul 1, 2023 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. ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Jun 4, 2023 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 ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Jose Aug 24, 2025 Second time there. They do a great job on cleaning but there too much humidity on the room coming from the floor carpet ##### Jose Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Cailee May 20, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness Safe place to stay; in desperate need of updates ##### Cailee Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Joel Aug 10, 2025 Beds were hard ##### Joel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### LARRY Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities nice place easy access to everything ##### LARRY Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely basic hotel. Love that it’s across from the Dakota Dome!! ##### Kay Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Nov 24, 2024 #### Great give it a try! 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