Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites 

3901 9th Ave. Se, Watertown, SD 57201 United States (USA) near Exit 177 on I-29 (~0.4km)
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2.5 Star Property
44.891266-97.052475
+1-800-219-2797
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  • Free comp. breakfast
  • Hotel has 66 rooms
  • 2 floors in property
  • Check in time: 03:00
  • Check out time: 11:00
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10

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Local Attractions

Redlin Art Center – Renowned gallery featuring the works of Terry Redlin; free admission. Bramble Park Zoo – 15?acre zoo with 100+ species; great for families. Codington County Heritage Museum – Local history exhibits in a historic 1906 library. Mellette House – Restored historic home of South Dakota's first governor. Sandy Shore Recreation Area – Lakeside park with swimming, picnicking, and outdoor recreation. Watertown Veterans Memorial – Scenic lakeside memorial honoring local veterans. Infinity Fun – Indoor family fun center with games and activities. Legends Mini Golf – Outdoor mini?golf and family entertainment.

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Verified Reviews of Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nice hotel to stay at. Enjoyed the larger room with the sofa sleeper.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26 2025 at a $177.99 average nightly rate.
"Breakfast"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The breakfast cook was very friendly and very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 23 to Sun Aug 24 2025 at a $138.99 average nightly rate.
"Enjoyed our stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The rooms were very nice and clean. Staff was very nice.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 13 to Sat Mar 15 2025 at a $117.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 175 guest reviews

Property Description

Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites offers a welcoming, family friendly stay with clean, comfortable rooms and exceptional service. Conveniently located near Watertown's top attractions—including the Terry Redlin Art Center, Bramble Park Zoo, Goss Opera House, and Watertown Mall—the hotel is also close to major local businesses such as Terex, John Deere, Titan, Butler, Bobcat, and WAPA, making it ideal for both leisure and corporate travelers.Guests enjoy modern amenities including complimentary full hot breakfast, free high-speed WIFI, an indoor waterpark with pools and a waterslide, a fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and free onsite parking. The hotel also features meeting facilities suitable for small groups and events.Each guest room includes a remote-controlled TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, and workspace, with microwaves available upon request. Cribs, rollaway beds, and sofa beds are available for larger families. Outstanding customer service, convenient access to local attractions, and a comfortable atmosphere make this property a top choice for travelers visiting Watertown.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 03:00
Check Out: 11:00
Year of Last Renovation: 2013
Floors: 2
Rooms: 66
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 0
Handicap Rooms: 0
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 1 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 648 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 45 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Pool Info:
The pool is open every day from 7am-11pm. We have a hot tub, standard pool, and a kiddie pool with slide. We also have a pool with our 140 ft waterslide. Slide hours vary. Summer hours are sunday 8am-11am and 5pm-10pm. Monday-friday 5pm-10pm. Saturday 8am-10pm. Winter hours are sunday 8am-11am. monday-thursday 7pm-10pm. friday 5pm-10pm and saturday 8am-10pm.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Reservations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellations made after this time may incur one night’s room and tax.
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 9.00%
Total Misc Fees: $2.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 4.00 Per Night
Occupancy Tax: 2.00 Per Night
City Tax: 2.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.00%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Cleaning Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 0.00 Per Item
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Spa Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Additional Room Fees: 0.00 Per Night
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 0.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Elevator
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Private car parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Our airport is 7 miles from hotel. We do not have a shuttle. Lake city cab charges a one way fee of 10$

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Complimentary hot breakfast featuring eggs, breakfast meats (rotating items), waffles, pastries, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee. Gluten?free options available upon request.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Complimentary on‑site parking available for all guests, including ample space for trucks, trailers, and buses.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, lobby, meeting spaces, and all public areas.

Cleaning Policies

Public areas are cleaned daily, and hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the hotel for guest safety and convenience.

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  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel - Start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet at the casino's restaurant. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Watertown Brewing Company - Try their tasty sandwiches and handcrafted beers for a satisfying lunch. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Dempsey's Brewery Pub & Restaurant - Enjoy delicious pub food and craft beers in a lively atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Codington County Heritage Museum - Explore the local history and culture through exhibits and artifacts. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel - Start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet at the casino's restaurant. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Watertown Brewing Company - Try their tasty sandwiches and handcrafted beers for a satisfying lunch. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Dempsey's Brewery Pub & Restaurant - Enjoy delicious pub food and craft beers in a lively atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Redlin Art Center - Admire the beautiful wildlife and landscape paintings by Terry Redlin. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel - Start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet at the casino's restaurant. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Watertown Brewing Company - Try their tasty sandwiches and handcrafted beers for a satisfying lunch. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Dempsey's Brewery Pub & Restaurant - Enjoy delicious pub food and craft beers in a lively atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Bramble Park Zoo - Visit the zoo to see a variety of animals and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Located 3.8 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites 

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites .

Feel free to use the Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites  meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Watertown event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
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Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Prairie Room 27 x 24 x 8 648--/--3827161916--/--------
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Prairie Room

this meeting room holds up to 43 people. we can set up however guest would like rooms set up. we have rectangular tables. also has a door that leads out to our patio.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
648 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
27 x 24 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full Day Rental:
$125.00 USD

FAQs about Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites

What time is check in?

Check in time is 03:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites have?

There are 66 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites?

Complimentary hot breakfast featuring eggs, breakfast meats (rotating items), waffles, pastries, yogurt, cereal, fruit, juice, and coffee. Gluten?free options available upon request.

What parking is available at Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites?

Complimentary on‑site parking available for all guests, including ample space for trucks, trailers, and buses.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, lobby, meeting spaces, and all public areas.

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Communication Assistance Free WiFi

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Communication Assistance Free W

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