Name: Valley Inn Sanford Medical Center
Address: 1000 South Grange Avenue, University Heights, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, US
Price range: $81–$92 per night
Rating: 7.57

What guests think

Valley Inn Sanford Medical Center is a budget-friendly, older property across from Sanford Hospital that many guests choose for medical visits, highlighting its convenient location while also noting dated decor, basic amenities, and a no-frills setup.

Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive but mixed, with recurring mentions of musty or urine-like odors and occasional housekeeping lapses. Rooms are basic and dated, some lacking microwaves or fridges, with intermittent maintenance and noise issues, and parts of the property have no elevator. Breakfast is a simple cold continental spread, and service ranges from very friendly to occasionally rude or unavailable, so expect solid value and convenience over extras.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with on-site parking; parts of the property lack an elevator, and some noted elevator noise. Smoking near the entrance was also mentioned.

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Anne

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Way off the freeway. No whete to eat that was close. Everything was run down. I wont stay there again. No elevator either.

8

charles

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

no elevator

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Donelle

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t that we didn’t like it. It’s just that I had called and reserved a room weigh in advance, knowing that we were an older couple and needed a downstairs room but when we got there, we were told that was the only one left and it was three flights of stairs and no elevator so that was quite miserable, and the people staying close to us were very loud so it made it hard for us old people to sleep lol otherwise it was fine

10

chi-cheung

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean and quiet room. area feel safe. a lot of parking spaces available. Price is reasonable.

6

Edward

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was conveniently located next to Sanford Medical Center. I was surprised there were no automatic doors to make the property more accessible for the mobility impaired. As well, there was smoking right outside the entrance.

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Daminica

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every time someone used the elevator it made a very loud bang which I was able to hear inside my room. It startled me every time

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sheila

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was good rates but we were on the third floor with no elevator

10

Juliette

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to book, easy to check in, clean and easy parking (with our trailer)

10

Gerald

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only negative was that the smoking area was located right next to the entrance. We had to walk through smokers to get inside.

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John

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking on site but not much within walking distance. Great for local medical facility.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but feedback is mixed overall, with recurring reports of musty or urine-like odors and occasional dirty bathrooms or inconsistent housekeeping.

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Lisa

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. The rooms were clean & quiet. The building entrance smelled like urine as did the community room where breakfast was being served.

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Kerry

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We checked in here so we could be across the street from my father who was having a heart operation. This place was so dusty that my allergies acted up and did not know it until I had time to really look around and see that even the sprinklers in the room in case of fire had an inch of dust on them. The shower was disgusting and the walls were dirty.

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Kari

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The smell when you opened the door was awful like B.O. Complained to management they said it may be the Air-conditioning unit that it leaks and gets carpet wet?! Hu?! It was the beds!!!

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Tina

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bathroom smelled like pee

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Shara

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room wasn't clean. The trash hadn't been emptied, it had used personal feminine products. The toilet paper was also out. The windows got stuck open as well.

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Beverly

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a very nice room clean quiet

10

Tammy

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very affordable. Older motel but was very clean. Beds comfortable

10

Nancy

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Nice size, clean room.

6

Evelyn

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel's front desk looked worn out, and it was quite inconvenient that the front desk and the rooms weren't in the same building. To make matters worse, the sheets were stained, and there was hair in both the bathtub and on the floor, clearly pointing to cleanliness problems.

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Amy

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled so strong of cleaner. It made me sick.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated; many find beds comfortable, but some report noise from thin walls or nearby facilities, intermittent maintenance issues, and missing in-room amenities like microwaves or fridges in some rooms.

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Mike

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to Augustana University, University of Sioux Falls, and the hospital. Inexpensive place to stay for a day or two. Staff was friendly. Rooms are a little dated. Overall, good for the price I paid.

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jennifer

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Staff was super helpful. Very comfy bed.

4

Rick

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the carpet should have been replaced last decade thin walls, noisy make sure you do not get room by vending machines, people banging doors all night

8

Robert

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was outdated and old.

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Marva

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outlets didn’t work, thin walls, loud bathroom fan, small pillows, hard mattresses, stale limited breakfast options

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Daminica

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every time someone used the elevator it made a very loud bang which I was able to hear inside my room. It startled me every time

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Rich

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed. It was quiet.

6

Sera

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There’s no mini fridge or microwave, the bed is immediately when you walk in the room like you dang near clip a shin on entry.

8

Prepper

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great rate for a quiet night of sleep. Hotel is right across from hospital. Rooms are old but clean and the bed was comfortable and the air condition worked great.

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Matilde Rowena

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is closer to the school. Place is quite. Great place for people who just need to stay and sleep for a night. I don't like the separate sink and the bathroom. There was no microwave. Overall the place is okay.

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Service

Service is mixed: many describe friendly, accommodating staff and smooth check-ins, but several report rude or absent front desk and delays, especially late at night.

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KIm

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is always friendly. Room and property are consistently clean. Convenient location. Exactly what I needed for my quick overnight stay.

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Sarah

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk lady who checked us in was extremely rude. I am lucky I had my 2 friends with me to have my back and step up because she kept saying "nope you're not on the list, no record." And I pulled out my phone to show her my confirmation number and information and she threw up her hand and very rudely stated, "nope nothing on there is going to help me at all." I was dissapointed, at checkout I asked my boyfriend to checkout for me because I didn't feel comfortable seeing her again.

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Mike

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had to wait with 4 other families for 15 minutes at front desk with nobody working. Someone saw us all waiting and kept doing other things, finally someone called the front desk and she answered and was told we were all waiting. She then helped us but she was all mad about it. Other than that, place was ok.

2

Shane

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nobody was at the door for check in. Nobody answered the phone. I reserved a room and didn’t even get to stay in it.

2

Melissa

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had to wait 15 minutes to check in because the front desk guy walked away and didnt leave a sign to tell you what to do. I had to use the house phone to call the front desk to get him back there.

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Bryce

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed for one night for doctors appointments.... but it was clean and welcoming!!! The lady that checked us in was Great and super nice!!!! Loved how they where fine with my daughters services dog. Yes i would tell people to stay here..... The only thing i wish different would be a better breakfast, like eggs, and sausag, or bacon!!!! But great over all.... Thanks for the stay Valley Inn

10

Juliette

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to book, easy to check in, clean and easy parking (with our trailer)

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Tim

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service. Friendly staff. Joe the general manager was awesome to work with.

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zana

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing

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Heidi

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed at this location multiple times over the years. I prefer this property over others due to location and price. For this stay, I arrived at 2 AM due to a travel snafu. My arrival came as an inconvenience to the staff person at the front office. She chewed me out because I used the wrong door and procceded to nag on me for not having a key. How am I to have a key when I am just checking in?! I chalked it up to the employee having a bad night and moved on but it left such a bad taste in my mouth that I will not return.

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Location

Directly across from Sanford Hospital and near local universities, the location is convenient for medical visits and short stays; several note a quiet residential setting but a few mention traffic or hospital noise and occasional safety concerns.

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Maria

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its literally across the street from the Sanford Heart Hospital. Very convenient & your only minutes away from dining & shopping.

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Jamielee

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Across from hospital

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JOHN

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Being next to the hospital made it a great place to stay before an appointment

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Dan

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Right across the street from the Sanford Hospital.

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Robert

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I checked the reviews before booking the room and it didn't say anything about it not being in a safe location and unfortunately someone stole our license plate holder with our trip permit. The officer was very nice. But the on line review made it sound safe. It was not. The people then said we were on the wrong side of town. Lots of property crime.

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Benjamin

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was located perfect to walk downtown with lots of eating establishments on Philips St. beds were very comfortable, large and very clean. Price was amazing compared to others in the area. Will definitely stay here again.

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Yewmun

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is conveniently located near Sanford Hospital, and it has plenty of parking space. Quiet at night.

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Denise

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were people in the parking lot (wearing hospital clothing) asking people for a ride. Shortly after checking in, we heard gunshots. Not a very good neighborhood.

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Travis

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the quietest due to being next to the heart hospital but it was a nice stay

8

Paul

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice area, traffic noisy.

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Dining

Breakfast is a basic cold continental selection (toast, cereal, yogurt), often described as limited, with weak or empty coffee at times. Adequate for a quick start but not for those wanting hot options.

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Emily

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They said they offered a free breakfast with the stay but the only breakfast there was was bagels and cereal.

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Garnet

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing much to the place. The breakfast is minimal. No hot food options except for toast.

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Judith

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable for visiting family in Sioux Falls. We like that it’s not on the interstate. It’s convenient to Sanford Medical Center. The staff is great. Housekeeping does have staffing shortages from time to time. The breakfast is NOT deluxe in any way. It’s bare bones. Toast is passable. Yogurt is fine when it’s available. Coffee is weak. Breakfast needs improvement.

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Lydia

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast options were lacking to say the least.

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Chris

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our tv on had one channel. We were unable to change it. Continental breakfast below average. Plus side. Right by Sanford Hospital.

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DAN

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to get into entrance for check-in. Breakfast was a zero, nothing hot, stale bagels.....

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Mary

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was only yogurt, cereal, bagels, toast, OJ and coffee. This was the only downside of our whole stay, so not much of a breakfast. Otherwise our stay was great.

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Robert B

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very limited. Empty coffee was not replaced.

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Susan

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk lady was not very friendly at all. The room was covered with dust like no one had been in it for weeks. And the breakfast was not good. Unless you like cold cereal. Very disappointed.

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Paul

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we rate five star we are taking price into consideration. Overall the room was clean, comfortable and not run down in any way. The bed was amazing. The building is a bit old but suited us just fine. The area seemed safe as was confirmed by locals we talked to at dinner. Breakfast includes no hot food or waffle maker. Again perfectly fine with us with price taken into consideration. Overall we will stay here when in Sioux Falls again for sure.

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