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Smart Choice Inn

2.0 star property
Plankinton guestrooms with free WiFi

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Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
801 South Main St., Plankinton, SD, 57368
  • Plankinton Historical Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Pool Side Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Corn Palace
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Plankinton

In Plankinton .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Plankinton hotel, you'll find Plankinton Historical Museum and Pool Side Park. Fish Lake Country Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and Dakota Wesleyan University is within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Plankinton Historical Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pool Side Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fish Lake Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 22 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Corn Palace - 24 min drive - 25.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Commerce Street Grille & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Plank-Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪D J's Drive Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe & Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Smart Choice Inn

Plankinton guestrooms with free WiFi
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Plankinton hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Smart Choice Inn offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Plankinton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Smart Choice Inn to the airport?

Smart Choice Inn is 92.4 mi (81-min drive) away from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smart Choice Inn ?

As of May 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on May 20, 2025 start from $48.59, 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.

Does Smart Choice Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smart Choice Inn .

Does Smart Choice Inn offer free breakfast?

Smart Choice Inn offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Smart Choice Inn ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smart Choice Inn ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Smart Choice Inn ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Smart Choice Inn have a pool?

Smart Choice Inn does not have a pool.

Does Smart Choice Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smart Choice Inn to downtown Plankinton?

Smart Choice Inn is 0.5 mi away from Plankinton.

Smart Choice Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 254 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Larry

It was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with family
Room was clean. Breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ansel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again!!!!!!

I had reserved the room in advance as it said there was only one left, but upon arriving, it didn't appear that was the case. The Host were ok, helpful and talkative, but the room was something to be desired. The TV didn't work, I asked for the wifi access and didn't get a response on that. There were some type of bugs crawling all over, we slept with towels over our pillows. The TV didn't go off, it for some reason had no picture, but was still on. I slept with an eye mask to shield the lightness. Thankfully we only had to spend a minimal amount of time there as we headed out very early in the morning to continue on to Custer, SD. It was deceiving because the room stated it was $59(or$54?), but it actually ended up costing us $72 because I added some insurance plan that was confusing when I did the online reservation. I thought it was to reserved the room due to it only showing 1 available, but after arriving and seeing that not to be the case, it seemed to me a gimmick on getting more money out of a person traveling looking for a place to stay. Either way, it definitely wasn't a good experience and we will probably never stay there again or refer it to anyone else traveling out that way. I guess you get what you get in Plankinton, SD
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kit

Liked: Cleanliness
Management was good. Garbage was full but not there fault. Trash collector could not come till Monday morning. Room was ok just needed a little more attention. Mirrors refrigerator and such. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and it's amenities were great. Check in was a breeze.The parking lot was dark and unkept.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value. Toast, coffee and cereal all included in the 54 bucks! Placed on interstate side. Business across the street gave off an odor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not first choice, but served it's purpose. Door handle only worked by pulling up, not the typical down movement. It was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs in the bed. Bugs in the floor. Carpets were filthy. Front desk person was annoyed that I was checking in at 9pm. She was more worried about her boyfriend who came back in. She through the cards in the counter and walked off. I’ve stayed here many times and the place has fallen apart and is FILTHY. Stay in Mitchell or Kimball if you can
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Terrible service left to go to the store as I was requesting a refund gave me a dirty room questionable people in parking lot bug everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was dirty and musty smelling in room and halls
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jervis, Vermilion Bay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms had cockroaches. Carpets were dirty. Bathroom was clean enough for a shower although you could see caulking holding carpet down in doorway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Myung Chun, Dahlonega

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor maintenance, dirty hallway and bathroom. Sink drainage was not working and lots of dead bugs in the sink and the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Howard, Lowell

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was bugs in there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run. Don't look back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mony

Traveled with family

Reasonable price

Windows broken, windows have no lock slide open easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Misadvertised. Bed bugs, disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JUSTIN

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

Dirty, Dirty, Dirty !

Absolutely terrible. This place needs reported right away. Roaches infested the breakfast area and rooms. Air conditioning was not cooling at all, resulting in a very hot and sticky room. Did not even want to sleep there due to all of the bugs, but was already charged the room price. No screens on the window. No smoke detector- just exposed wires hanging from the ceiling which is probably against code. The toilet looked unclean in the bowl and still had hairs on the outside. Price was just as much as a properly maintained hotel. I would not suggest staying here, and definitely do not eat the infested food. Opened the fridge in the room and bugs went scattering everywhere. Hallways were trashed and unclean and the side door to the outside had no lock or key entry so anyone could walk right in. The parking lot was dark with no lights except for nearby truck-stop. This place is dangerous to both health and safety. Could not get out of there quick enough!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Needed help setting up TV, food & coffee hard to come by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

Run down

Nobody was at the desk at 8 pm when we arrived. We pushed the call button and 15 minutes later a couple drove up in pajamas to check us in. The entire place was dirty and run down. Our pillows were disgusting, but thankfully we had our own since we had been camping. The room was dirty and the shower barely drained. I wish I had stopped at Chaimberlin instead. Don't stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

William, Mount Joy

Disliked: Amenities
Location and overall appearance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Food was left on counter top all night Had to wait for help by calling the phone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gas station next door had good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024