Nestled near South Dakota State University, Brookings Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Unwind by the lobby fireplace or make a splash in the indoor pool, complete with a lazy river and waterslide. With free WiFi, a bar, gym and helpful staff nearby McCrory Gardens.
South Dakota State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Swiftel Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Larson Ice Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Children's Museum of South Dakota - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Restaurants
Subway - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Culver's - 6 min walk
Taco Bell - 10 min walk
Hy-Vee Chinese Express - 3 min drive
About this property
Brookings Inn
Enjoy your visit to Brookings with a stay at Brookings Inn. After splashing around at the water park, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features of this Art Deco hotel include an indoor pool, a lazy river, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers like the pool and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
119 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Water park access (surcharge)
Children's pool
Lazy river
Working away
24-hour business center
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (5400 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Facilities
Built in 1970
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
An indoor pool
Water park access (surcharge)
Lazy river
Hot tub
Waterslide
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Brookings Days Inn
Days Inn Brookings
Days Inn Hotel Brookings
Days Inn Wyndham Brookings Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Brookings
Brookings Days Inn
Brookings Inn Hotel
Brookings Inn Brookings
Dakotah Lodge of Brookings
Brookings Inn Hotel Brookings
Days Inn by Wyndham Brookings
Frequently asked questions
Does Brookings Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brookings Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Brookings Inn?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Brookings Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Brookings Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brookings Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Brookings Inn and nearby?
Brookings Inn has a lazy river and a hot tub.
Are there restaurants at or near Brookings Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Brookings Inn like?
Brookings Inn is a short 16-minute walk from McCrory Gardens and 17 minutes' walk from South Dakota State University. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Brookings Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Children
Breakfast
Water park
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Food
Mexican restaurant
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
Older hotel but great stay for the price.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
It is an old hotel, but the room we got was very clean and comfortable!
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
Room was fine, quiet and comfortable.
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2025
Convenient, inexpensive adequate hotel
Stayed one night before a campus visit the next day. The hotel is clean and the front desk staff was friendly. The indoor water park area is nice for families with kids. The hotel itself is showing its age and could use some updating, but nothing was uncomfortable or unusable, just worn. The breakfast was adequate but was very carb-heavy, the only hot item offered was waffles. Some protein or fruit would have been welcome.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
comfortable stay
bed was comfortable.. breakfast was good, did run low on the first day but was stocked better the 2nd morning. the pool was a hit with the kids
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Friendly place great restaurant
My niece and nephew have children they enjoyed it
Good location easy to get around
Jerel
Jerel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2025
Not bad. Not great.
The lady at the front desk was great as was the restaurant. But, the rooms were "clean". The hallways were in need of love. The entire place felt... "damp". Not a bad place, but not a great place. The building needs some serious TLC
Trenia
Trenia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2025
SDSU.
Enjoyed interaction checking in. Bed was comfortable. Room size was good. Breakfast - could use some protein. Very disappointed that the only creamer for coffee was hazelnut. You have to be able to have regular creamer or carnation powder. It is very dated hotel, but would stay there again.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Restaurant attached to the hotel is very good. Nice location.
LaRae
LaRae, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Great stay. Spotty wifi.
Great hotel. Only drawback was the wifi was very spotty. No serice most of the stay.
Gail
Gail, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Good place!
Bao
Bao, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
All in all, it was a great place for the value!
Indrajith
Indrajith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Everything was perfect. Upgraded my suite to one with a jacuzzi. Ac worked great and i loved every minit of it
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
My boys love the pool(s)! The front desk staff is wonderful and calm in stressful situations! We'll be back!
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2025
Water park is great
Water park is great. Staff was wonderful. AC in room only went to a certain temperature and it got really hot overnight.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Nice facility and water park area
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 11, 2025
The hotel staff was very nice. The hotel though is very rundown and in need of some maintenance and improvements. The Mexican restaurant inside the hotel is absolutely amazing!
Bridget
Bridget, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Fast check in. Dirty room. Waterpark was fun.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2025
The swimming pool looked so inviting for families. Liked having a restaurant on site. Breakfast selection was minimal.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
centrally located , affordable, clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 22, 2025
Pool is small and stairs are difficult to get in when older
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Good in reasonable price
Nabin
Nabin, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2025
Concert
1. The TV didn't work but the desk sent someone very promptly! That probelm was resovled. 2. I couldn't get the hair dryer to work.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2025
Close to the highway thats it
Ben
Ben, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 22, 2025
Very outdated. Rust in the tub. Hair in the tub. Toilet didn’t flush. The smell was awful.