See all properties

Prairie Inn

Property class: 2

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Prairie Inn

A Prairie Inn building with a covered parking area and a signboard.
A Prairie Inn with a covered entrance and brick facade.
A kitchen with red cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and towel rack.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $82
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

View in a map
916 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069
  • Place, University of South Dakota
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, DakotaDome
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, National Music Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A bathroom with a glass bowl sink, a towel rack with folded towels, a toilet, and a shower curtain.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a large window with curtains.
Best Western Vermillion Inn
Vermillion
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 631 reviews
Best Western Vermillion Inn

About this property

Prairie Inn

Vermillion hotel steps from University of South Dakota
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and ATM/banking services.
Prairie Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Vermillion hotel also offers a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Prairie Inn is a smoke-free property.

Prairie Inn has a restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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, a security system, 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

Prairie Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 358 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was a good place to stay for the night for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great location! And fantastic value!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are dated, but clean, quiet and great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, close to campus, warm bed and hot shower. I was traveling with a dog and they put me in a room on the first floor right by an exit door which was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hot shower, clean room, bed to sleep on, food in morning, 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendant at check-in was friendly and helpful. Walls are a little thin so it was a bit noisy until 11pm and at 6 am. The shower wouldn't work and the temperature was only boiling hot. The adjuster just spun and the shower stopped wouldn't stay up. When I told the lady at the front desk she said she would check it, didn't apologize or anything else. Beds were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location near campus. The hotel is just older and could use a rehab. But the price was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Safe place to stay; in desperate need of updates
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Great give it a try!

It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024