Smart Choice Inn

2.0 star property

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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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pool Side Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corn Palace
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Senior Single Room

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

Deluxe Single Room

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

Basic Single Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Plankinton

Smart Choice Inn is located within a mile (2 km) of Plankinton Historical Museum and 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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pool Side Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 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

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

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
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)
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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 within a short 17-minute walk of Plankinton Historical Museum. Pool Side Park is also within a driving distance of 1.1 mi.

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

As of Jun 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on Jun 24, 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.

Is parking available on site at Smart Choice Inn ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-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 a free daily 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 available?

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 at Smart Choice Inn that offer a balcony.

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
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8/10 Good

Tammy

Price was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

ron

Adequate for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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
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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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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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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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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

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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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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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
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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

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

natalie

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