Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available onsite. Parking is on-site and limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 15 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 18.4 miles from South Dakota State University and 19.4 miles from Children's Museum of South Dakota. Other nearby attractions include Turtle Lake (11.7 miles) and Lake Poinsett (13.3 miles).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 15 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Arlington Inn - Comfortable Motel in Arlington

Average nightly price at Arlington Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$72
February	US$65
March	US$66
April	US$69
May	US$67
June	US$68
July	US$71
August	US$73
September	US$74
October	US$261
November	US$92
December	US$88

What guests think

Arlington Inn draws mixed feedback: many guests describe clean, quiet, budget-friendly rooms with comfortable beds and simple stays, while others note dated spaces, maintenance lapses, and a very limited breakfast, reflecting an overall no-frills, sleep-focused experience.

Service is often friendly, including late-night check-ins, but front-desk availability and follow-through can be inconsistent. The location is convenient to the highway and DeSmet, with a restaurant next door, though the town has limited options. Expect a basic place to rest rather than a full-service stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Parking is easy, and overall amenities are basic; several guests felt the property is dated.

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Matthew

24 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It looks like the owner gave up. Very rundown.

6

Justin

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very friendly and approachable. This is not a hotel where you would find a butler or uniformed staff. This is a hotel in a tiny town - perhaps the only hotel in this tiny town. The building shows wear and tear from years of use but everything looked safe and clean. I've stayed in better places for the same amount of money but I've also paid more for worse. I did not dislike anything but neither did I find anything especially appealing.

8

Michael

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy to park. Small gravel around parking lot sticks to shoes and you carry it in to the room. Limited local restaurants, limited items in continental breakfast, no local breakfast options!

6

Robert

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is just a place to sleep. The lobby smells bad and the breakfast is Sunny D and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I'm not kidding. PB&J for breakfast. The ice machine doesn't work and there's no elevator. But it was quiet and the bed was good.

8

Karen

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s nothing fancy, but the room was comfortable. The main issue I had was that two of the three main lights in the room did not work, but the owners resolved it by moving me to a different room, so that was good. There also were no stoppers for the drains in either the bathtub or the sink. Breakfast was simple, but good. I liked that they were flexible on the timing.

6

Steve

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great and very friendly. The property is extremely dated, has 70s carpet and likely the same bed spread. The property is dirty, I told my wife not to even drink the coffee out of the breakfast area because of the condition. The entry into the building was extremely unpleasant. We will likely not ever stay there again.

8

Linda

8 Jun 2023

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The check in was easy and quick! The room was clean and appears they are doing some remodeling. The bar grill next door was a good place to eat.

8

Barbara

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was good stay. Hotel could use some remodeling. The couple who ran it was nice. Beds were comfy.

6

noreen

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The tv didn't work

6

Michael

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was pleasant but the property is in serious need of investment and care. This property is overpriced for the state of the amenities. Our room had one of the worst paint jobs I've seen, a sink that barely drained, lights that didn't work, and carpet in serious need of replacement. On the plus side, the beds were comfortable and clean.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms clean and tidy, while others reported dirty areas, odors, worn linens, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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10

Errol

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet

8

Karl

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was pretty clean, facilities were good. Very limited breakfast.

10

Heidi

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk personnel. Clean room and bathroom. Appreciate breakfast starting at 5:30 am. Quiet atmosphere.

8

Orrin

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice & clean, quiet.

2

Dale

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Worst hotel I have stayed in. Smelled like curry and other spices. Didn’t update towels or toiletries at all. Very dirty.

8

Adriane

20 Jun 2024

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It was not nice nor very clean. It clearly hadn’t been thoroughly vacuumed since the last guest. It was convenient and relatively safe. A decent hotel in this area at this price point,

6

Steve

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great and very friendly. The property is extremely dated, has 70s carpet and likely the same bed spread. The property is dirty, I told my wife not to even drink the coffee out of the breakfast area because of the condition. The entry into the building was extremely unpleasant. We will likely not ever stay there again.

6

Donna

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing that was unsatisfactory was the pillows. They were yellow stained.. had to go buy a couple of pillows. Lesson learned.. always bring your own pillows

10

Benjamin

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and clean. Nice room and owner. Highly suggest.

4

Becky

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Run down. Old warn sheets and bedspread. Very loud A/C. No cups in room for water. Uncomfortable beds and pillows. Only cereal and toast for breakfast.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but generally quiet with comfortable beds; several guests said the stay was mainly good for sleep. Decor and fixtures feel dated, with occasional maintenance issues and some HVAC noise reported.

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Kim

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean Horribly noisy heater kicked on then off, every couple minutes… not exaggerating

10

Ericka

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy beds!

10

Simeon

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A place to sleep

6

Robert

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is just a place to sleep. The lobby smells bad and the breakfast is Sunny D and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I'm not kidding. PB&J for breakfast. The ice machine doesn't work and there's no elevator. But it was quiet and the bed was good.

8

Deano

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quite and comfortable

8

Barbara

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was good stay. Hotel could use some remodeling. The couple who ran it was nice. Beds were comfy.

6

noreen

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The tv didn't work

10

Jose

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For sleep is awsome

4

Becky

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Run down. Old warn sheets and bedspread. Very loud A/C. No cups in room for water. Uncomfortable beds and pillows. Only cereal and toast for breakfast.

6

Michael

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was pleasant but the property is in serious need of investment and care. This property is overpriced for the state of the amenities. Our room had one of the worst paint jobs I've seen, a sink that barely drained, lights that didn't work, and carpet in serious need of replacement. On the plus side, the beds were comfortable and clean.

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Service

Many guests found the staff friendly and helpful, including quick or late-night check-ins, but others reported limited front-desk availability, difficulty obtaining supplies or refunds, and inconsistent follow-up.

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Renee

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay!! Loved it! Great service!

8

Ryan

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well-kept property with friendly staff. Very helpful.

4

Lynn

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Attention to detail. We were a large group with several rooms. Some rooms didn't have towels, some didn't have TP some didn't have soap, etc. The light globe in the back entrance has at least 2 inches of dead bugs in it, fire hazard waiting to happen. I get you're not going to get a 4 or 5 star experience in Arlington, SD, but when you're paying the same rates as in Brookings, it should at least have basic supplies.

6

James

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

About the only place in town to stay. Owners are not very friendly and you have to ring the bell to get front desk attention. We had to routinely ask for fresh towels. The breakfast consisted of coffee, juice, toast and cereal. When we decided to check out a day early, we were not refunded a nights stay or given a credit voucher.

2

Melissa

7 Nov 2023

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Upon checking in, found bugs all over in the room. Fabric chairs covered in stains. Could smell old smoke in the rooms. Smoke detector didnt appear to be functional and was also yellow with smoke. Staff was not helpful. Was told a manager would call me, but never did. They also charged my card three times and had to dispute through my credit card. Did not stay and had to find other accommodations. Travelocity should include bugs in their insurance coverage.

8

Karen

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s nothing fancy, but the room was comfortable. The main issue I had was that two of the three main lights in the room did not work, but the owners resolved it by moving me to a different room, so that was good. There also were no stoppers for the drains in either the bathtub or the sink. Breakfast was simple, but good. I liked that they were flexible on the timing.

6

Steve

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great and very friendly. The property is extremely dated, has 70s carpet and likely the same bed spread. The property is dirty, I told my wife not to even drink the coffee out of the breakfast area because of the condition. The entry into the building was extremely unpleasant. We will likely not ever stay there again.

6

Dan

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff had quite limited availability.

4

Dan

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff had very limited availability.

10

Jean

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was caught in the road closures by Sioux City Iowa during the recent flooding and came in late at 1 am. The person checking me in was friendly and kind even though it was the middle of the night and I am sure they don't have many customers at that hour.

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Location

Convenient to the highway and DeSmet; the area is fairly isolated with limited dining, but there is a restaurant/bar next door.

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Sade

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty isolated but there is a restaurant next door

8

Betty

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that it was convenient to the highway. It was clean and quiet. If I am ever back in this area, I would more than likely stay here again.

8

Michael

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy to park. Small gravel around parking lot sticks to shoes and you carry it in to the room. Limited local restaurants, limited items in continental breakfast, no local breakfast options!

6

Paul

28 Nov 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is fine and rooms are clean. Good spot to stay for our ice fishing trips

10

Phyllis L.

17 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easily accessible from highway. Clean

8

Karen

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed that it was nextdoor to 1481 Grille in Arlington, where we were able to walk over to eat! We had a comfortable weekend stay. It was not too far from DeSmet, which was our destination for Laura Ingalls Wilder historical sites.

8

Adriane

20 Jun 2024

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It was not nice nor very clean. It clearly hadn’t been thoroughly vacuumed since the last guest. It was convenient and relatively safe. A decent hotel in this area at this price point,

8

Linda

8 Jun 2023

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The check in was easy and quick! The room was clean and appears they are doing some remodeling. The bar grill next door was a good place to eat.

8

Chris

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for fishing

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Jason R

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not a bad place to stay if your up in the area for some fishing. Nice bar restaurant next door with great food.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited and inconsistently maintained, with items like toast, cereal, PB&J, or cold pancakes; a few appreciated early hours or found it acceptable but most comments are underwhelming.

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Karl

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was pretty clean, facilities were good. Very limited breakfast.

8

Barbara

13 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no soap in the shower dispenser. Breakfast left much to be desired. Cold pancakes. At least there was a microwave to heat them. Beds were comfortable, location was good for what we needed. Could use some updates

10

Heidi

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk personnel. Clean room and bathroom. Appreciate breakfast starting at 5:30 am. Quiet atmosphere.

2

cindy

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

no coffee pot in room. continental breakfast was stale cereal and the coffee pot where water went in to make coffee was very crudy. went to gas station for coffee and breakfast

8

Michael

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy to park. Small gravel around parking lot sticks to shoes and you carry it in to the room. Limited local restaurants, limited items in continental breakfast, no local breakfast options!

8

Dean

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

inexpensive and clean but breakfast was just milk and sunny d and coffee with raisin bran for cereal

6

Robert

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is just a place to sleep. The lobby smells bad and the breakfast is Sunny D and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I'm not kidding. PB&J for breakfast. The ice machine doesn't work and there's no elevator. But it was quiet and the bed was good.

4

Samantha

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property needs updating. The smell of Indian food was super strong when we arrived, the breakfast was a loaf of bread, a half full jar of peanut butter, frozen pancakes made from a mix and put in a Rubbermaid! The sink and tub was super dingy, the chair in bedroom was old and crusty, need I go on?

4

Becky

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Run down. Old warn sheets and bedspread. Very loud A/C. No cups in room for water. Uncomfortable beds and pillows. Only cereal and toast for breakfast.

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Jeremy

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast could be better

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Arlington Inn

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