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Smart Choice Inn

2.0 star property
Plankinton guestrooms with free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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801 South Main St., Plankinton, SD, 57368
  • Place, Plankinton Historical Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pool Side Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Corn Palace
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Senior Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Senior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pool Side Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 18 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Kimball Park - 19 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Corn Palace - 23 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose Saloon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Plank Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Commerce Street Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The earlybird express - ‬16 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 10 per pet, per 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Smart Choice Inn to the airport?

Smart Choice Inn is 92.5 mi (84-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 Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on Jun 8, 2026 start from $87, including 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 0.6 mi away from Plankinton.

Smart Choice Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 295 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Betty

Check in staff very friendly and efficient. Room ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Phil

Quick booking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ellen

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

Plankington area

Next door to a nice little gas station that provided nice cook meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easily the worst hotel I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking was awesome for a semi truck and lowboy. There was a gas station with in walking distance that had a small kitchen it opened at 5am
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite and very helpful property was clean. Had a very wonderful day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Bethany

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

The hotel is abandoned.

Hotel is abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

ron

Adequate for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Tammy

Price was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a quiet town with easy access to highway 90. Rooms were clean and afforable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

It was okay.

Wish it had a better breakfast. There was no one even there this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

ARIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Furniture are broken and stained chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Nadine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel clerk was dirty and horrible body odor, Lobby was dirty and cluttered. Would definitely not eat a continental breakfast there and didn’t see any breakfast set out anyway. Pillows were nasty and discolored. Hairs on bedding appeared to be from a dog , some appeared to be like eyelashes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite staff are amazing! Super friendly and helpful. The room was really clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was weak, i had food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Amenities
Location and overall appearance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Conveniently just off the I90.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Chris

Room was a little dinged up but no problems outside of that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Clean. Comfortable king bed. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option at the reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024