Econo Lodge Watertown offers a warm welcome with its free breakfast buffet and helpful staff. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind in the lobby near the TV, or park your vehicle at no extra hassle.
Codington County Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Watertown Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Goss Opera Hall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Watertown Family Aquatic Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Culver's - 2 min drive
Taco John's - 2 min drive
Casey's - 3 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Watertown
Enjoy your visit to Watertown with a stay at Econo Lodge Watertown. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 5:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
47 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 5:30 AM–9:30 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Handrails in stairways
Grab bar in shower
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping on request
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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).
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Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Watertown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Watertown 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.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Watertown?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Watertown?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Watertown?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Watertown?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dakota Sioux Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Watertown like?
Econo Lodge Watertown is located a short 3-minute walk from Watertown Mall.
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Reviews
Econo Lodge Watertown Reviews
7.8
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
Great accommodating, friendly staff, great breakfast, clean room! Definitely will stay there again. Thanks guys!!
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Room was clean and comfortable.
timothy
timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Very good service from staff
Jared
Jared, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
Staff was very nice and the room was very clean
Pedro
Pedro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
Helpful staff, sounds like they're new owners. Nothing fancy, but nice room and good basic breakfast.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
Very clean room.
Irving Raymond
Irving Raymond, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
The check in staff was courteous and helpful. John was particularly kind. The room was clean and
comfortable
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Extremely friendly people Nash at the front desk was awesome
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2025
Staff was very friendly. Great breakfast. Quiet and comfortable. I got a lot of work done. Only complaint was that one of the lamps in the room did not work. Other than that great stay!
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
It is a good place to stay for my regular trips to Watertown. Clean room and reasonable price.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 9, 2026
The room was clean and comfortable enough for the price I paid. The staff at check in were friendly and helpful. However, I was not happy in the morning to find nothing to eat but waffles. When I asked about food I was told that they ran out and wouldn't be making any more. I came down with more than an hour left in their breakfast time too. They didn't even have fruit, bread, bagels, yogurt, oatmeal or water. Pretty upset about that. They could definitely improve on that.
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Great place. Affordable. Quiet.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Friendly, comfortable and was clean.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Check in was easy. Clerk was courteous. Room was clean. Breakfast was good.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2025
Great bed to sleep in
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
room was clean and quiet
jerry
jerry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
Staff all the way from front desk to housekeeping are right on top of the hotel business, very nice experience.
Jesus
Jesus, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
I very much enjoyed my night. Of course, the hotel was a bit outdated, but it was quiet, clean, very affordable and the bed was super comfortable. I'd definitely recommended and come again.
Sabine
Sabine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Good service.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful! The hotel is older and there was a problem with their truck so breakfast was limited. For the price this was an excellent choice.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Staff were amazing. They answered many questions about the area and gave me awesome directions on where I needed to go.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Friendly staff, clean room, comfy beds! I wish the breakfast selection had more options, especially scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, and English muffins.
Ann
Ann, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Friendly staff. Clean Room. Nice Breakfast.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Reasonable and good for price
Khalid
Khalid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
The room was clean. It was quiet. The breakfast was good. The staff was very nice.