Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites 

3901 9th Ave. Se, Watertown, SD 57201 United States (USA) near Exit 177 on I-29 (~0.2mi)
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2.5 Star Property
44.891266 -97.052475
+1-800-219-2797
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Very Good
4.0/5

Based on 175 guest reviews

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  • Free comp. breakfast
  • The Avg. Group Saves 3.9%!
  • 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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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

Check Rates1 King Bed Work Desk Ergonomic Chair High Speed Internet Accessible Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Work Desk Ergonomic Chair High Speed Internet Accessible Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAccessible 1 King Mobility Accessible Communication Assistance Bathtub Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSuite 1 King Bed Separate Bedroom Sofa Bed Work Desk Ergonomic Chair Microwave and Refrigerator Full
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSuite 1 King Bed Sofa Bed Work Desk Ergonomic Chair Microwave and Refrigerator High Speed Internet A
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSuite 2 Queen Beds Communication Assistance Sofa Bed Work Desk Ergonomic Chair Microwave and Refrige
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSuite 2 Queen Beds Sofa Bed Work Desk Ergonomic Chair Microwave and Refrigerator High Speed Internet
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

We are just a walk away from the Redlin Art Center. We have our Bramble Park Zoo. We also have a water park, go carts and mini golf that is only 2 miles down the road.

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Verified Reviews of Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean and friendly."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff and room was very clean. Would stay again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 18 to Sat Apr 20 2024 at a $112.99 average nightly rate.
"Very pleasant stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 15 to Sun Mar 17 2024 at a $122.40 average nightly rate.
"Clean & Comfy Like Home"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We enjoyed our stay at the property. It was clean, bed was comfy, towels were fluffy like ones at home.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 05 to Sat May 06 2023 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 15-May-2023:
Mark, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to be able to see you again the next time you are in our area.
"No problems checking in or out. Front desk clerk on duty when we arrived was very friendly."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very Good Very clean and friendly staff. The hotel amenities are amazing.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 16 to Fri Feb 17 2023 at a $98.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 22-Feb-2023:
Lori, thank you for the great review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 175 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to the SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Watertown located on the corner of Highway 212 and Interstate 29. If you are in town for business, our hotel's great location near this busy intersection keeps you close to all that Watertown, South Dakota has to offer. We are in close proximity to Premier Bankcard, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, and Terry Redlin Art Center. You can even host a meeting in one of our two meeting rooms.

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:
our cancellation policy is 6pm day of arrival
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.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

About Best Western Hotels

  • 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
  • Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
  • 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
  • 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

Seasonality and Projections at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites 

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites 

This chart illustrates fluctuations of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting rates and the best online individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The most competitive group/meeting rate displayed is 15.7% in the month of May 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $134 in the month of July 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites  in a month when rates are lower.

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
(sqft.)
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.

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

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

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

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Testimonials:

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"Our trip was great! The hotel was wonderful, the staff was superb, and the help from your company was terrific! We will definitely keep you in mind for our next trip and will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Thank you for the great help and patience!" S.R. - Layton, UT

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