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Smart Choice Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Plankinton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Senior Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Senior Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Plankinton

Within a short walk of Plankinton Historical Museum, Smart Choice Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Pool Side Park. This hotel has 32 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Plankinton Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pool Side Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 25 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Corn Palace - 29 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 29 min drive - 31.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plank Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Commerce Street Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The earlybird express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Smart Choice Inn

Hotel in Plankinton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Smart Choice Inn , guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Smart Choice Inn ?

This hotel is located in Plankinton, a short 19-minute walk from Pool Side Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Plankinton Historical Museum. You'll also find Fish Lake Country Club nearby.

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

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on Nov 20, 2025 start from $82.0, 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.

Is there parking available at Smart Choice Inn ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Smart Choice Inn feature a casino?

No, Smart Choice Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Smart Choice Inn ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Smart Choice Inn ?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Smart Choice Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Smart Choice Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Smart Choice Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Smart Choice Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Smart Choice Inn for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay.

Does Smart Choice Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Smart Choice Inn ?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Smart Choice Inn .

Smart Choice Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 288 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ron

Adequate for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with group
Room was a little dinged up but no problems outside of that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Phil

Quick booking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

2/10 Terrible

Aspen

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
There were bedbugs on our pillow in our first room went to the front desk and asked for another room there were dead roaches everywhere in the second room went back up to the front desk and asked for a refund the personnel at the desk proceeded to say the bug we showed him wasn’t a bedbug (I know what a bed bug looks like) sucks we’re heading back to Iowa from Yellowstone drove 11 1/2 hours and now we’re just driving the rest of the way home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd, Palo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving at this property. We did not stay because of property conditions. I asked for a refund at the front desk (that we have not recieved). We left looking for cleaner, safer accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do Not Book! This property is CLOSED. Took over 2 hours to get refunded and another room in a different town after driving an hour out of the way
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

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

Avoid at all cost

I have no idea how this place had a 8.0 rating. This is 1 or 2. Carpets were filthy, some of the bedding was stained. Seriously, just burn the place down, it was that bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bethany

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

The hotel is abandoned.

Hotel is abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian f

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with group

Motel was closed

Hotel was closed by city due to fire regulations, and was not notified. Just hoping to get my money back now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pulled in to a dark parking lot. No cars. No lighs. No motel. It’s closed. I booked and paid for one night. There was construction materials in lobby looked thru front door. Please please take off your website. The worst hotel stay or should I say NONSTAY EVER. had to drive over 30 miles to find a room for the night. Which wasn’t great. I’ll list one thing only. Too much wrong to write. There were NO DOOR KNOBS ON ANY ROOM They took them off. Lovely night just lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hallway was very dirty. We walk into the room and there was a dirty washcloth on the bathroom counter. We pulled the sheets back on the bed, and there was a longer black hair on the sheet that you lay on. The continental breakfast consisted of a loaf of bread with a jar of peanut butter With a knife stuck in the jar. Also two containers with cereal. very unappealing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ixchel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clerk walked out to us with no bra on, barefoot, not friendly, called because i forgot some items in the room, very rude, yelling unfriendly. When we went to the room, you push the fur and it opened rugby up. Bathroom dirty, shower slimey, horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As soon as we opened the door a dog came running up to us. Thankfully, we like dogs so it's wasn't a big deal but not everyone does. Then the lady at the front desk starts showing us her feet because it was hot and they were swollen. It was hot but still weird. Then she tells us to hold on a minute. We were standing there waiting for a good 10 minutes thinking she still needed something. She starts petting her dog and I ask her if we're good and she just says, "Oh, yeah". The breakfast area was some cabinets just placed in the hallway. There was only cereal, toast, and coffee. We get down to our room and the gentleman comes out because he had just turned on the air-conditioning. It had been 104°F. It was the ground floor and there were only shear curtains on the window. There was only one working light. One of the pillows didn't have a pillow case. When my husband went to ask for a pillow case they said they would bring it to the room. They did bring it to the room but then the guy tried looking passed my husband to see into the room. There was what looked like major mold on the wall behind the toilet as well. Unfortunately, that was the only hotel that we knew of in that town and we just needed a place to sleep for the night. Not great but we have had to sleep in worse places. The staff seemed friendly enough. Just not very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place stinks, from the hall into the room. There was hair in the bathtub. The towels and bedding are worn out. The chairs have stains on them. I would not have stayed here but for the fact the ac in my camper did not work in the 105 degree heat. I did not sleep well and was out the door before 6 AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don't think the sheets were clean. There were hairs when we pulled the sheets back that weren't ours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

S.S.

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was dirty from the front door to the room and within. Floors hadn’t been vacuumed in quite awhile. There were hairs and buggers in the bathroom. The air conditioner sounded like a jet plane and didn’t actually cool the room off until 3:00 in the morning. The room was sweltering hot. Would never recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryKate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tabitha

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was warm and there was plumbing and tv. Other than that the stay was mediocre. The small breakfast bar was not stocked in the morning with nothing but probably the previous morning's leftover half loaf of bread, cereal, 2 granola bars, and a quart of milk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
She wasn't at the desk, had to call her. Very unfriendly, just sat and typed on the keyboard for 5 minutes. Then put the card on the desk just stared at me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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