Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, a scrumptious breakfast is available on-site each morning.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a maximum of 22 pets per room, and a pet fee of USD 15.00 per stay plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15.00 applies. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 15:00 and check-out time ends at 11:00. Late check-out is available for a fee of USD 15, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not mentioned.

What is the location like in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Vermillion, near the University of South Dakota. It is close to Clay County Park and Mulberry Bend Overlook, and approximately a short drive from Lewis and Clark Lake and DakotaDome.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 21 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of USD 15.00 per day, and rollaway beds are also available for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation may be required for both.

Prairie Inn Motel in Vermillion

Average nightly price at Prairie Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$72
March	$69
April	$71
May	$69
June	$67
July	$70
August	$72
September	$69
October	$74
November	$81
December	$74

What guests think

Prairie Inn earns mixed feedback as a budget, older property, with many guests finding it clean and quiet for the price, while others report dated spaces, maintenance issues, and a sparse, inconsistent breakfast experience.

The location is praised as convenient to the University of South Dakota and the Dakota Dome. Service ranges from friendly and accommodating to hard to reach, with occasional long check-in waits and receipt or policy frustrations. Facilities are basic: there is no elevator, parking is ample, and renovations are underway, with some equipment or fixtures showing wear or not working. Expect a simple, no-frills stay focused on value and proximity to campus.

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Facilities

Basic facilities with no elevator and ongoing renovations. Parking is ample, though some equipment or machines were reported out of order.

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8

Tim

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large parking lot Hot water was inadequate

6

Bethany

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean overall. Property could use some updates and new parking lot. Breakfast had a poor selection of items with no fresh items and microwave did not work.

8

Catherine

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

DONNA

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator. No breakfast. I wasn’t altogether sure the linens had been changed but I just wasn’t sure.

4

Maria

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

If what you’re looking for is no frills and a place to rest your head then it’s ok. We were able to check in early and the day was nice; had a room with 2 queen beds, pillows were a bit flat so e we took the pillows from other bed, it was obvious by the smell and black eye makeup the pillowcase was dirty. Towels were thin and one of 2 we had was ripped and frayed. There was a coffee maker in room but no coffee. The Continental breakfast was prepackaged pastries and cereals. Hotel is in a remodel due to water damage, so only 4 rooms upstairs on the East side are open. Hotel needs an overhaul.

4

Evan

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Smelled like bad incense and ethnic food no ceiling or carpet in hallways shouldn’t have had to pay full price for a hotel that’s in process of renovating

8

Catherine

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They are renovating - what is completed is really nice so it will be excellent soon but for now some things are a little dated. Our room was clean and spacious and the facility is right next to the dome so conveniently located for university events. Staff was really nice and welcoming. Would stay here again.

6

Amber

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Barbara

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Catherine

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several guests found rooms and common areas clean or fresh, but others reported stained carpets or linens, dust, mold in bathrooms, and occasional pests.

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10

Jackie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Dawson

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An older property, there were places where things were worn. But it was very clean. Smelled fresh without chemicals. Good value. Would stay there again.

10

Tammi

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are dated, but clean, quiet and great for the price.

4

james

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There is mold in almost all the showers. My room had water damage on the ceiling. Breakfast wasnt open on time.

8

Steven

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice for a less expensive hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, good breakfast.

2

duran

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Filthy and the bed sheets were gross. Water stained ceilings and the bathroom smells sewage gas. The rooms were dark with poor lighting and dark. Too tired and it was last minute booking with no refund.

4

Mary

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only stopped here because we had already been driving for 13 hours. The description of the hotel couldn't be further from the truth. When you booked, it was nonrefundable and we could see why. The room was very dirty. There was dried food and peanut butter all over the table. The bathroom had thick black mold in the shower enclosure. There were hairs in the bathroom from previous occupants. The blankets were beyond threadbare. The fabric was totally gone on one, with only the rubber liner left. The second was missing most of the fabric as well. Breakfast was pathetic. We found one cup of oatmeal. When we asked for a second cup, the very crabby woman at the front desk said, "No. There is no more. We will order more next week." A gallon of milk and "orange flavored" drink from Walmart were in a small fridge, with mystery junk food pastry and sugary cereal piled on the counter. This place is a dive, and a ripoff.

8

Brenda

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super quiet. Very clean

2

Sherry

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was stained. There were cob webs in the corners. The shower curtain was yellowing. The hvac unit was moldy. The window did not lock. The blankets were scratchy. The sheets were dirty. The front desk attendant was gone. My neighbors were loud. There was vape smoke wafting out into the hallway. The breakfast was gross.

10

Margaret

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated; comfort varies with some finding beds comfortable while others note hard mattresses and thin pillows. Many found it quiet, but limited outlets, occasional temperature or lighting problems, and a couple of security concerns were reported.

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Robert

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was dark and dindgy. Lights were burned out. Breakfast was lacking, Common area was messed up. Every thing was outdated, like the bead spreads looked 20 years old. Needs a total renovation.

6

Joel

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were hard

6

Janice

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

You need to have more wash cloths at least two in the bathroom. More electrical outlets needed in rooms to charge devices.

8

Kelly

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is convenient and beds are comfortable.

4

Kim

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The stuff didnt ask me how many pets we had. So, there was an unexpected 2nd pet fee when we got there. There was trash under the beds including an old shirt. The door to the room was broken, so we only had the deadbolt and not the extra security lock. I wont be staying here again.

6

Jose

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time there. They do a great job on cleaning but there too much humidity on the room coming from the floor carpet

2

Sherry

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was stained. There were cob webs in the corners. The shower curtain was yellowing. The hvac unit was moldy. The window did not lock. The blankets were scratchy. The sheets were dirty. The front desk attendant was gone. My neighbors were loud. There was vape smoke wafting out into the hallway. The breakfast was gross.

6

Paul M

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Catherine

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Cheryl

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Several mention friendly, accommodating staff and late-night flexibility. Others describe hard-to-reach or slow service, long check-in waits, and receipt or policy frustrations.

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10

Jackie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Catherine

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Marion

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at the front desk tried to make us pay for dogs who never entered her property and deactivated our keys. In the morning, she closed the breakfast room 5 min early, 5 min before 9 am. The towels were thread-bare and the trash in the room had not been emptied.

8

Robyn

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average room with easy check in and check out.

8

Catherine

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They are renovating - what is completed is really nice so it will be excellent soon but for now some things are a little dated. Our room was clean and spacious and the facility is right next to the dome so conveniently located for university events. Staff was really nice and welcoming. Would stay here again.

6

Amber

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Margaret

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

6

Harold

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would not provide a receipt

6

Paul M

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Cheryl

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Prairie Inn is praised for being across from the Dakota Dome and close to the University of South Dakota, making it convenient for campus events. Guests also note easy access to town.

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10

Jackie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Tracey

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Right by U of SD , older but clean

10

LARRY

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

nice place easy access to everything

8

Catherine

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Kelly

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is convenient and beds are comfortable.

6

Nicole

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location near campus. The hotel is just older and could use a rehab. But the price was great!

8

Catherine

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They are renovating - what is completed is really nice so it will be excellent soon but for now some things are a little dated. Our room was clean and spacious and the facility is right next to the dome so conveniently located for university events. Staff was really nice and welcoming. Would stay here again.

6

Craig

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a convenient location for sports.

8

Stephen

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to the football game we came to see

10

Kay

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely basic hotel. Love that it’s across from the Dakota Dome!!

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Dining

Breakfast is generally very limited, with mostly packaged items, weak coffee, and some machines out of order; a few guests reported okay or improved options on occasion.

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Lori

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Towels were horrible, as was water pressure. The “continental breakfast” consisted of toast, bagels, or prepackaged muffins, juice machine was out of order, two kinds of cereal (some sort of flakes), so we went to Cafe Brûlée (HIGHLY recommend!!); when we returned to our room (before 9:00, so two hours left until checkout) the bed was stripped and they’d started cleaning. 😡

8

Daniel

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our hotel was very nice, we had a king room on the first floor, A/C was excellent, t.v. Was great and Wi-Fi was secure! Our bed was very comfortable! … however our room didn’t have a rack to hang dress clothes and the breakfast room didn’t have any fruit, no yogurt and served cold cereal, toast with no butter or margarine, bagged bagels from grocery store, continental breakfast could use some improvements, maybe waffles or biscuits and gravy, or some type of egg sandwich! It was too many carbs for diabetics or other health conditions!

8

Steven

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice for a less expensive hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, good breakfast.

6

Bethany

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean overall. Property could use some updates and new parking lot. Breakfast had a poor selection of items with no fresh items and microwave did not work.

6

Laurie

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor breakfast--coffee was barely brown, only white bread available ( no wheat option), only ultra processed foods offered (hostess, etc). No fruit either.

6

DONNA

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator. No breakfast. I wasn’t altogether sure the linens had been changed but I just wasn’t sure.

4

Diane

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were overnighting on our way to a dog show. Hotel itself is run down and needs a decor update. Shower did not work when I told the front she said she knew!!! Then perhaps fix it orrrrr. Put us in a room that has a working shower. Breakfast was horrible - very little food or choices. Would not recommend.

10

Scott

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room and very friendly staff and the Biscuits and gravy and coffee to start my day was amazing

2

Sherry

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was stained. There were cob webs in the corners. The shower curtain was yellowing. The hvac unit was moldy. The window did not lock. The blankets were scratchy. The sheets were dirty. The front desk attendant was gone. My neighbors were loud. There was vape smoke wafting out into the hallway. The breakfast was gross.

10

Catherine

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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