Name: Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
Address: 800 35th Street Circle, Watertown, South Dakota, United States of America, Watertown, South Dakota, US
Price range: $72–$127 per night
Rating: 8.93

What guests think

Travellers describe Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena as a clean, comfortable stop off the interstate, with easy access to food and shopping and an appreciated pool and hot tub.

Staff interactions are widely praised as welcoming and helpful, with occasional standout gestures. A few guests noted issues such as odors, stains, bugs, an unflushed toilet, slow-draining tubs, older decor, minor cosmetic or equipment quirks, and sporadic noise near the pool or outside. Breakfast feedback is mostly positive for hot items and variety, though some reported disappointing eggs, limited selection or hours, and a couple of mornings with no service despite advertising. Overall, expect a practical, budget-friendly stop with useful amenities and convenient highway access.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the pool and hot tub, though there are occasional outages. Pet-friendly touches, convenient exterior access/parking, and in-room fridges/microwaves are noted.

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10

Mickee

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our second time staying here, even got the same room as before. Clean room, comfortable bed, the best water pressure in the shower, and huge area for the dogs to run around.

8

Alyssa

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that our room had a door on the inside and outside making it convenient to access from the parking lot. The hotel was clean. Our room had a strange smell when we first got there but it was clean. Some repair jobs were done poorly but didn't affect the comfort. Just cosmetic. One of the overnight front desk ladies was extremely rude to my husband. The other 2 nights the ladies were very kind to us. Pool and hot tub were nice and they had good breakfast every morning.

8

Amy

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was out of service. Everything else was great. Room was nice and the beds were comfortable and clean. The staff were very friendly.

10

Joan

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I am staying in a mobility access room and I love the facilities, especially the bathroom. I wish all hotels had rooms like this one.

8

Sue

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the hot tub. Breakfast was not good. Eggs tasted bad.

10

Ashley

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff who were very nice. Clean rooms. Pet friendly. Didn't like the sheets. Hot tub was hot, unlike some places in Watertown. Breakfast was great. Good value. Would use again next time I visit.

10

Sue

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly quiet area. Clean room with frig, microwave. Interior and exterior doors. Quiet heat unit. Hot and cold options for breakfast. Pleasant staff.

10

Michael

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and in good condition. Staff was helpful and friendly. Cookies and dog treats at check-in was a nice touch. Pet area is great. We’ll stay here again!

10

Rachel

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. I was very impressed with the cleanliness and how nicely the property is maintained. The access from the parking lot with parking in front of the room was convenient for coming and going, especially with my dog. Staff was friendly and helpful, breakfast was good with a lot of variety and a nice, spacious area. Very quiet, and I enjoyed the pool and hot tub. I would highly recommend this hotel!

10

Michael

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff! Good breakfast with hot items. Nice pool & hot tub. Quiet.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness draws frequent praise across the property. A small number report issues such as odors, bugs, stains, an unflushed toilet, or slow-draining tubs.

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Alyssa

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that our room had a door on the inside and outside making it convenient to access from the parking lot. The hotel was clean. Our room had a strange smell when we first got there but it was clean. Some repair jobs were done poorly but didn't affect the comfort. Just cosmetic. One of the overnight front desk ladies was extremely rude to my husband. The other 2 nights the ladies were very kind to us. Pool and hot tub were nice and they had good breakfast every morning.

10

Koreen

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very welcoming and the fresh cookies were a real bonus!!

8

Craig

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tiolet was used and not flushed. Yeps!

6

Tarra

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just found hotel very dated and huge stain in the comforter

10

Gary

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes clean room and great staff

4

Brandon

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were bugs in the room and we came home with little bug bites all over. Not very clean.

10

Charles

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the cleanest and most friendly staff that I had met in my 14 days traveling.

10

Sue

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly quiet area. Clean room with frig, microwave. Interior and exterior doors. Quiet heat unit. Hot and cold options for breakfast. Pleasant staff.

10

Michael

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and in good condition. Staff was helpful and friendly. Cookies and dog treats at check-in was a nice touch. Pet area is great. We’ll stay here again!

6

Sheri

Mar 17, 2023

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The room was dirty, gravel in the bed, grass clippings on the floor, the bath tub was plugged and there were no Kleenex in the room. We let the staff know the next morning about everything and only received an apology. Had to stay another night because of weather and did not even receive a discount! Very disappointed

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet with good beds and handy interior/exterior door access; the property feels older in places. Some mention minor cosmetic or equipment issues, a shower/tub preference, and occasional noise near the pool or outside.

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April S

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, bed was so comfortable and breakfast was really good. Big selection of food.

8

Alyssa

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that our room had a door on the inside and outside making it convenient to access from the parking lot. The hotel was clean. Our room had a strange smell when we first got there but it was clean. Some repair jobs were done poorly but didn't affect the comfort. Just cosmetic. One of the overnight front desk ladies was extremely rude to my husband. The other 2 nights the ladies were very kind to us. Pool and hot tub were nice and they had good breakfast every morning.

10

Conway

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was very pleasant stay, rooms and bed were clean and comfortable.

10

Danette

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to access. Quiet and comfortable.

6

Malory

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on the first floor very nosy all around us. We were put by the pool. It was just an average hotel. Probably wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

4

angela

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great but was not impressed with the loud music outside of my room at 3:38 in the morning then at 5:15 am warming up a vehicle with a loud exhaust outside of my room so my 3 hour drive home in the bad weather turned intp 4.75 hours because i didnt want to crash

8

Erwin

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kind of Older inside but the Room was Comfortable and great Water Pressure for Shower. Not a lot of Traffick in the area and easy enough to drive around with some good Restaurants and Stores just a few minutes away.

10

Sue

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly quiet area. Clean room with frig, microwave. Interior and exterior doors. Quiet heat unit. Hot and cold options for breakfast. Pleasant staff.

8

Rita

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, bed comfortable. Couldn’t get the lamps to work near the bed.

10

Eliza

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay and great room. Wished it was a bathtub shower instead.

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Service

Service is consistently described as friendly and accommodating, with quick check-ins and thoughtful touches like cookies. Isolated issues include one rude night agent and a reservation record problem.

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Alyssa

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that our room had a door on the inside and outside making it convenient to access from the parking lot. The hotel was clean. Our room had a strange smell when we first got there but it was clean. Some repair jobs were done poorly but didn't affect the comfort. Just cosmetic. One of the overnight front desk ladies was extremely rude to my husband. The other 2 nights the ladies were very kind to us. Pool and hot tub were nice and they had good breakfast every morning.

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GENE FLORES

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel Manager Tracy was amazing for giving us a ride to the airport due to no show of Lyft. She went above and beyond her call of duty so we wont miss our flight early in the morning.

10

Koreen

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very welcoming and the fresh cookies were a real bonus!!

10

Donna

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in was very quick and easy! The desk clerk was very friendly and efficient. We had a fresh cookie, coffee and then a dip in the pool!

10

Richard

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at check in was outstanding and friendly

8

Malory

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close the McDonald’s and gas station. Front desk was very friendly and nice. Definitely recommend the hotel.

10

David

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is, by far, one of the cleanest and friendliest we've stayed in for a long time! The staff were very helpful and friendly without being too much. Continental breakfast was hot, fresh and staff were maintaining the area very well. If I need to stay in Watertown again, I will most definitely be back! Kudos to your amazing staff for making this a very pleasant experience.

10

Charles

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the cleanest and most friendly staff that I had met in my 14 days traveling.

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melanie dees

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The most gracious kind staff i have ever encountered. The night front desk Joanne and day front staff Kathy are genuinely friendly and helpful. Samuel who cleans the room does a terrific job and the lovely petite blond in the dining room is patient with all while hard at work. Loved these people and the facility. If all Quality Inn's are like this one sign me up !

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RICHARD

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice People. They had No record of my Hotels.com reservation and I had to pay again!

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Location

Convenient off the interstate and close to restaurants, gas, and shopping; several also found it quiet. One review mentioned being minutes from the ice rink, while another found walking distances a bit far.

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Robert L

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Grat on an off interstate. Great location and friendly staff.

8

Kevin

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to highway

8

Malory

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close the McDonald’s and gas station. Front desk was very friendly and nice. Definitely recommend the hotel.

10

Nichole

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked how accessible the hotel was to the interstate and shopping areas. It was quiet and well cared for.

8

Jerry

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, right off the inerstate and close to restauants.

10

Jolene

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is easy to access from the interstate.

10

Ashley

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved that we could see it from the highway and found easily. Not overly populated so it was nice

10

Tina

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for a hockey tournament and this location was affordable, clean, friendly, and 5 minutes from the rink!

8

Tim

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place clean quiet close to food and Walmart and a gas station

10

Krysta

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and quiet! Great location.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for hot items, variety, and attentive upkeep. A few reviews reported disappointing eggs, limited selection or hours, or mornings with no breakfast despite advertising.

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Craig

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice breakfast. Better than most.

10

April S

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, bed was so comfortable and breakfast was really good. Big selection of food.

8

Alyssa

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that our room had a door on the inside and outside making it convenient to access from the parking lot. The hotel was clean. Our room had a strange smell when we first got there but it was clean. Some repair jobs were done poorly but didn't affect the comfort. Just cosmetic. One of the overnight front desk ladies was extremely rude to my husband. The other 2 nights the ladies were very kind to us. Pool and hot tub were nice and they had good breakfast every morning.

8

Margo

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. But no breakfast available, although advertised with free breakfast

8

Sue

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the hot tub. Breakfast was not good. Eggs tasted bad.

10

Sue

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly quiet area. Clean room with frig, microwave. Interior and exterior doors. Quiet heat unit. Hot and cold options for breakfast. Pleasant staff.

8

Margo

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay, no breakfast available unlike advertised

10

Kari

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in. Staff was great! Beds were very comfortable. Great breakfast. Was the better of the Choice hotels we stYed at

8

Grace

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the staff!! They are all such nice ladies. The cleanliness was better than other hotels I have been to. The biscuits and gravy were phenomenal!!!

10

Veronica

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast.

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Month	Average price
July	$96
August	$87
September	$81
October	$99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $74	2 $120	3 $113
4 $72	5 $74	6 $79	7 $85	8 $72	9 $104	10 $109
11 $72	12 $77	13 $88	14 $84	15 $79	16 $108	17 $108
18 $76	19 $84	20 $102	21 $100	22 $80	23 $115	24 $127
25 $82	26 $90	27 $98	28 $88	29 $76	30 $104	31 $114

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

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20	21 $91	22 $87	23 $87	24 $84	25 $114	26 $114
27 $72	28 $78	29 $79	30 $78