Located near the airport, The Dakota offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Unwind at the spa tub or swim in one of two pools featuring a waterslide for kids while staying connected with free WiFi.
Sioux Falls Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Denny Sanford Premier Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Sioux Falls Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Casey's - 3 min drive
Log Cabin - 4 min drive
Crooked Pint Ale House - 3 min drive
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Sioux Falls - 4 min drive
About this property
The Dakota
When visiting Sioux Falls, The Dakota is a great choice to consider. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center. Other highlights include a hot tub and a children's pool. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
98 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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
Children (17 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)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Waterslide
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
ATM/banking
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Waterslide
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from March 31 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Hot tub
Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Brimark
Brimark Inn
Brimark Inn Sioux Falls
Brimark Sioux Falls
Dakotah Lodge
Dakotah Lodge
The Dakota Hotel
The Dakota Sioux Falls
The Dakota Hotel Sioux Falls
Dakotah Lodge of Sioux Falls
OYO Hotel Sioux Falls Airport SD
OYO Dakotah Lodge Waterpark Sioux Falls
Frequently asked questions
Does The Dakota offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dakota 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 The Dakota?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Dakota?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Dakota?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dakota?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Dakota and nearby?
The Dakota has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a hot tub.
What's the area around The Dakota like?
The Dakota is in Northwest Sioux Falls, a short 8-minute drive from Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and 16 minutes' walk from Elmwood Golf Course.
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Reviews
The Dakota Reviews
5.8
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6.0
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
6.8
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2025
Breakfast healthy
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 24, 2026
Pool closed for the weekend, no prior notice of this. Booked through hotels.com so had to go through them to try cancel. I was on hold for about 30 minutes to discuss with them to cancel last minute. We were traveling with a 6 year old for state wrestling. We chose this hotel because of the pool and slide. Nice location by the Sanford center. Hotel staff very nice, understanding and accommodating and gave me the number to call. Did not make it to a room but lobby appeared run down not clean and dated with half full baby bottle in the corner and a nipple to another baby bottle on the floor. An old sectional couch is the lobby furniture but it is disassembled for 2 couches and the middle piece off to the side- looked tacky. Law enforcement was there dealing with a domestic issue when we arrived and another guest came down with issues of backed up toilet.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
Good breakfast.
James F.
James F., 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
Bed was comfortable and decent breakfast, room price was decent
Sheldon
Sheldon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 8, 2025
Room was pretty run down. Chunk of carpet cut out, sink badly stained and no drain stopper, chair covered in pet hair, rock hard pillows, pool and hot tub weren’t operating, ceiling leaking in hallway. Staff was friendly.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Great room for a night
Ashton
Ashton, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2025
The location and comfort was fine. However, the place needed a clean-up in general. Mold in a few places, pool down for remodeling and we weren't informed. Breakfast was ok, plus an interior garden to walk and enjoy.
Douglas
Douglas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Don’t go anywhere else
Wonderful people. Wonderful rooms. If in town, I’ll stay there, again.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Nice property, a bit dated. Nice, helpful staff. Easily accessible. Ok value for money.
Georgie
Georgie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Good price, pool and water slide was fun
Dann
Dann, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2025
The room was great and the bed was very comfortable. The website said breakfast was included however they had cancelled the breakfast service after we had registered. We were informed in the morning as we tried to enter breakfast room. The person at the front desk informed us and other guests with as much patience as she could. Bad management as they were not there to handle the situation.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
Good hotel at a fair price. Fun pool and slide for kids.
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2025
Old motel but clean and friendly staff
Staff was grest but first 5hey checked us into an already occupied room. New room light bulbs we burned ol, but clean and friendly staffut and toilet was plugged 🔌 and wouldn't flush. She would give us a new room if we wamted to, but she got the toilet to flush very slowly and we didn't want to move every, too late at night
Clair
Clair, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2025
Clean although aged. Good front desk help. Good coffee. Slept well. Good bed. (Comfortable) good rates! Good value for the money. Definitely a budget hotel. (Clientele)
Would likely stay again.
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Clean rooms
Madison
Madison, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 7, 2025
The employees arguing, outside appears empty, on checkout morning we were loading car at 9am and employee was already in our room nosing around we wasn't even done loading yet. She went into another room and people were still there taking showers. Check out wasn't until 11am. Breakfast was very limited. Room was clean
pamela
pamela, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 9, 2025
The pool area & hot tub plus slide great. Furniture old,worn. Continental breakfast good. Exactly what you expect.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2024
Dated but worth the price.
Hotel is a little dated but worth the money. The staff is great.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
These people are great everybody who works the desk should get a raise awesome people
Kirk
Kirk, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
The pool and slide are a lot of fun! Even though they were short on help, the staff is really nice and friendly.
Marvanne
Marvanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Really enjoyed our stay there. Room and bathroom was clean. Breakfast was really good. It was close to everything we needed to see and do. Motel was full of guests both nights with lots of families and kids. Was very quiet in our room. Will stay there again when we go back.
Doris
Doris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
We were stopped for one late overnight stay. The reception was extremely helpful and welcoming. We needed an early start for the long drive ahead so they arranged to have the breakfast open a bit early so we could. King bed and room was extremely comfortable.
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Decent for price
Check in was slow- but that’s because there was a new person training. Hallways were very humid. Walked into the room and looked really nice. Room was cool temp. Only complaint was that the shower walls were obviously not wiped down recently.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Room was clean great location few minor things but when you're paying such a low price you can't expect it to be perfect.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
The amenities are not great but they are good especially for a more economically friendly hotel. The beds were comfortable. They were in the process of updating rooms.