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Lantern Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Milbank motel

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Standard Double Room, Courtyard View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1010 S Dakota St, Milbank, SD, 57252
  • Place, Lake Farley Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Milbank Area Health Care Campus
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Stone Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Courtyard View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Courtyard View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite, Courtyard View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Milbank

In Milbank .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Milbank motel, you'll find Lake Farley Park and Milbank Area Health Care Campus. Lakeside Park and Cliffs Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Farley Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Milbank Area Health Care Campus - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Stone Lake - 16 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Dakota Sioux Casino - 46 min drive - 50.0 miles
  • Madison Hospital - 57 min drive - 45.1 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sly’s
  • ‪Brass rail - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lantern Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Milbank motel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lantern Motel also features a vending machine and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Milbank motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Lantern Motel offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Lantern Motel Motel
Lantern Motel Milbank
Lantern Motel Motel Milbank

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lantern Motel to the airport?

Lantern Motel is 46.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lantern Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lantern Motel.

Does Lantern Motel offer free breakfast?

Lantern Motel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lantern Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lantern Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lantern Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lantern Motel have a pool?

Lantern Motel does not have a pool.

Does Lantern Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lantern Motel to downtown Milbank?

Lantern Motel is 1.7 mi away from Milbank.

Lantern Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rashantae

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig H

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people…room spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sianneh

Business traveler
Clean room|friendly staff|
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No coffee cups the first day and no coffee after that. Limited front desk hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good stay

Breakfast was true continental. Bed was very good. Very good stay for the price. Economical way to spend a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The people working at the motel were friendly and tried to help but motel maintenance definitely an issue. When we arrived, the key would not unlock the door. After they attempted other keys and other rooms, finally got into a room. The room was clean and ok, but in the morning realized even though the door was closed and seemed to lock, it was not locked. The window also would not lock.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very basic, but it was clean, everything worked and the staff was pleasant. The shower was hot, the cable worked and place was quiet. But just to repeat, it's basic. It's good for a place to crash for the night and then head off to where ever your going. Would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Getting directions was a bit difficult due to a language barrier. The jey needs to be pulled out of the room door about an 1/8-1/4 inch before it'll turn to unlock the door. For the price, its a great room in a great location. I'd definitely stay agin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel has been updated and seemed very clean. Our room seemed quite moist as the carpet may have been recently shampooed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how simple it was to check in & out!! The fridge was a little noisy, but the bed was comfy and the room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay after a long days work in the sun all day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean staff very friendly and helpful Breakfast disappointing only cold cereal with common use milk jugs and zero hot food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Amenities
Older property, but very clean and comfortable. High step tub has been restored, but challenging if mobility issues. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

Excellent!

I would definitely recommend this motel. Very clean, friendly staff, great shower and comfy beds. You can tell the owners take pride in this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, good breakfast. Older property, but clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025