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Arlington Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Arlington with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Free daily continental breakfast
Arlington Inn is close to local attractions and offers a peaceful retreat. Travelers enjoy free WiFi, a smoke-free environment, and extended parking. Guests often highlight the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
402 Highway 14 & 81 South, Arlington, SD, 57212

What's nearby

  • Lake Poinsett - 26 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Lake Poinsett Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • South Dakota State University - 33 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Children's Museum of South Dakota - 33 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Swiftel Center - 38 min drive - 27.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardinal Tap - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪1481 Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tukisisho - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Arlington Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a bar, and a business center at Arlington Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Arlington Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arlington Inn VT - Green Mountains
Arlington VT Green Mountains
Arlington Inn Motel
Arlington Inn Arlington
Arlington Inn Motel Arlington

Frequently asked questions

Is Arlington Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Arlington Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arlington Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Arlington Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Arlington Inn located?

Situated in Arlington, this motel is within 25 mi (40 km) of South Dakota State University, Children's Museum of South Dakota, and Swiftel Center. Lake Herman State Park is 26.7 mi (43 km) away.

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Reviews

Arlington Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was good stay. Hotel could use some remodeling. The couple who ran it was nice. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monte

Disliked: Amenities
The staff was pleasant and the room was clean. However, the tv remote only turned the tv on and did not change the channels. The heater produced a terrible odor for several minutes when we turned it on for the first time. The room lacked outlets in convenient places. The carpeting appeared to be very old and the paint job in the bathroom was very sloppy. The floor of the shower was marked by black spots as if something had been partially removed from the surface. The breakfast included only cereal, milk, juice, toast, packaged cookies and donuts, and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had bed bugs and we did not stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sade

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pretty isolated but there is a restaurant next door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast could be better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for people on a budget

8/10 Good

Deano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quite and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Basically mediocre but the beds were comfortable and the shower had lots of water pressure so no complaints here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the view from the window. Peaceful and serene
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

8/10 Good

Candy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was just fine was only looking for a place to shower and sleep snd it met those needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk personnel. Clean room and bathroom. Appreciate breakfast starting at 5:30 am. Quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It worked. Clean. Nothing fancy. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful at check in.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Small town motel OK but should be better.

Basically too expensive given quality of the room. The bed was good, and so was the shower. But most other things in the room were aging and/or poorly repaired. Free breakfast should really only be called a snack. But there is no other motel in this small town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Patty

Disliked: Amenities
The property was ok, but he carpet in our room desperately needed a shampooing, there was no hair dryer or coffee machine in the room. The room was quite musty but I always travel with febreeze. The continental breakfast was 2 kinds of cereal, bread, coffee and juice, we skipped it. The Inn needs some upkeep. Bed was good, bedding clean, pillows comfortable. We stayed there to go to the next door restaurant which was in walking distance and made it worth while.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't get tv service as the dish was down. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Parking lot half closed off. Roofing work started at 730am. Should have closed until it was done or offered a discount. Was so tired after leaving there I was falling asleep while driving. Had to stop for the night way earlier than I'd have liked to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t waste your time or money

There was no front desk staff when I went to check in. There was a phone number to call and someone on the other end told me to take a room key of my choice from a basket at the end of the counter. Seriously? Three hours later the front desk staff asked me to come to the desk to register. I was very uncomfortable as the door did not have an extra lock, only the actual door lock. The room was freezing as the heat had not been turned on yet. When I went to check out, there was also no staff at the desk. Wanted a receipt and was unable to get one. The breakfast was a joke. A loaf of bread that anyone could put their hands in, a gallon of milk the was also a community gallon and a gallon of orange juice. One community jar of peanut butter and NOTHING else. I would NEVER Stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a reservation and when I went to check in the gentleman informed me that I did not have a room here. Pulled up my email confirmation and he shrugged his shoulders and refused to speak to me anymore. Apparently a big college game that weekend, so allowed a few reservations to fall away with no notification in order to capitalize on higher rates they could get from game attendees. I had to contact credit card company to make sure charges did not go through to this property. Needless to say, my impression of staff and the property is very low.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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