Smart Choice Inn

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

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

801 South Main St., Plankinton, SD, 57368

Plankinton Historical Museum
‪16 min walk‬
Pool Side Park
‪17 min walk‬
Fish Lake Country Club
‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room

Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Senior Single Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room

Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

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
Fish Lake Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles
Dakota Wesleyan University - 25 min drive - 28.7 miles
Corn Palace - 29 min drive - 30.8 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
Ponderosa Bar
‪Al's I-90 Cafe - ‬1 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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Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$98 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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 Sep 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on Sep 30, 2025 start from $75.0, 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.

Is Smart Choice Inn a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Smart Choice Inn ?

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, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Smart Choice Inn ?

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

Smart Choice Inn Reviews

5.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Aspen

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 27, 2025

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

S.S.

Traveled with family

Jun 22, 2025

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

Jun 14, 2025

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

Jun 14, 2025

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

Jun 13, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Jun 9, 2025

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

First off, the name of the hotel is Regency not Smart Choice. You can't tell me they changed that overnight and didn't inform us of the change. The room in the pictures looks much better than the actual room. The air conditioner looks like its hanging on by a thread. The woman checking us in seemed to have a problem but it turns out she was just distracted from her barking dog. The breakfast was horrible! Two choices of cereal or white bread. Ok there was jam or peanut butter but no butter. Coffee was probably left over from the day before and just reheated. I don't think if it was fresh it would have been any better. No, I would not stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveler, Traveled with pets

May 22, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Tammy

May 20, 2025

Price was good. Bed was comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Business traveler

May 7, 2025

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

Dirty and outdated.

The room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned. The sheets looked dirty but it may be they were just stained. Where the air unit as I could see outside along the edge. The photos shown in the app for this property were clearly not of this property.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

May 5, 2025

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

I have stayed in third world country hotels during my career. This place ranks right down there with the worst of them. There was no one there to check me in. I hung around for 30 minutes. Dirty and worn.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Nov 13, 2024

It was convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with family

Oct 13, 2024

Room was clean. Breakfast was a joke.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Oct 11, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ansel

Traveled with family

Oct 8, 2024

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

Oct 1, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kit

Sep 29, 2024

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

Sep 23, 2024

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

Sep 20, 2024

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

Sep 2, 2024

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

Aug 30, 2024

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