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Prairie Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and convenience near the University of South Dakota with free parking, newspapers, and easy access to local attractions

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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 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is ￥10,191
￥11,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
57069, SD, Vermillion, 916 N Dakota Street

What's nearby

  • University of South Dakota - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sanford Coyote Sports Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • DakotaDome - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barstow Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Music Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sioux City, IA (SUX-Sioux Gateway) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Lumber Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mister Smith's Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Brulé - ‬2 min drive

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
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services and free newspapers
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

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Dec 26 - Dec 27
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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 220 lbs 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 Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prairie Inn on Dec 26, 2025 start from ￥10,191, 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 Prairie Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Prairie Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Prairie Inn located?

Situated in Vermillion, this hotel is steps 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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Reviews

Prairie Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

Liked: Staff & service
For the price it was a clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Average room with easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for a less expensive hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert Lloyd

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Second time there. They do a great job on cleaning but there too much humidity on the room coming from the floor carpet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Beds were hard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean. All is well. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had a very limited amount of places to plug in my hearing aid / and Cochlear equipment and my computer lap top. The staff were friendly , but not available. You had to use a phone at the front desk and call them . I do appreciate them as they helped me get my lost piece of personal bag returned or shipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great give it a try!

It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Convenient to the football game we came to see
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, nice, and close to where I needed to be in Vermillion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

6/10 Okay

William

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

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