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Brookings Inn

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a water park and free breakfast

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Brookings Inn, near South Dakota State University, offers continental breakfast, laundry facilities, free WiFi, a bar, gym, indoor pool with lazy river and waterslide, and a lobby fireplace. Helpful staff guide visitors to nearby McCrory Gardens.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Hot Tub

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View | Living area | 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2500 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006

What's nearby

  • McCrory Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Dakota State University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swiftel Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Larson Ice Center - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Children's Museum of South Dakota - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hy-Vee Chinese Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Brookings Inn

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2017 and located near South Dakota State University
Located close to McCrory Gardens and Swiftel Center, Brookings Inn provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river and a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • A water park (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 5 meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall value, pool, and location
Room features
All 119 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,400 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Brookings Days Inn
Days Inn Brookings
Days Inn Hotel Brookings
Days Inn Wyndham Brookings Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Brookings
Brookings Days Inn
Brookings Inn Hotel
Brookings Inn Brookings
Dakotah Lodge of Brookings
Brookings Inn Hotel Brookings
Days Inn by Wyndham Brookings

Frequently asked questions

Does Brookings Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Brookings Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Brookings Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Brookings Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brookings Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Brookings Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Brookings Inn located?

This family-friendly Brookings hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McCrory Gardens, South Dakota State University, and Swiftel Center. South Dakota Art Museum and SDSU Dairy Sales Bar are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Brookings Inn Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 201 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is pretty worn down, but the staff makes up for it with excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly outdated. Was so noisy all night that we barely slept. Staff were very friendly. No amenities in the room-had to ask front desk for shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place great restaurant My niece and nephew have children they enjoyed it Good location easy to get around
Blue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The building needs lots of work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff but lighting outside bad. Water pressure not great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kurt

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is run down. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was cold, low bathroom counter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fast check in. Dirty room. Waterpark was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is fine, but a little run down. It did feel safe and was clean. The internet and TV leave something to be desired, but we were only there for the night so it wasn't too bad. Also, the breakfast is lacking, but it gets the job done if you are starving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaci

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool is closed and it wasn't posted online. Literally the only reason we booked here. Also, I booked a room that was supposed to have a sofa in it and two Queen beds and we just got two queen beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room. Fresh towels daily. Kid friendly pool, was very busy. Was closed 10 pm to 10 am to allow for quiet night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not too bad. It was just very noisy . Lobby guy was not helpful at all. And I would not stay here again unless it’s the last place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Problems with TV freezing up really hard to watch Beds were uncomfortable Staff was great Need to have some protein for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kasey

Was the perfect post game stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

SDSU Stay

The room was old but comfortable. Water park was nice for the grandson. Staff were all friendly. I stayed on the first floor by the pool area. Might choose a upper floor next time as the pool is noisy if you wanted to sleep. Staff were good about closing the pool area on schedule which helped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay during the Reds on the Prairie sale. Very helpful staff. Breakfast options were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Felicia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mold growing on the floor into the fridge. Smelled terrible. Toilet seat discolored and chipping. We did get our room changed. Second room was a little better but there was mold in the shower. Pool was the best part but had to ask to have it opened both days.
Mold growing from the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Your place was reasonable and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Outdated and not the cleanest of room. No wi-fi or atleast didn’t work for us. Air conditioner sounded awful and loud
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool heater was broken so pool was not available. Room floor was disgusting as there was food, cups and trash on the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in staff very friendly. Continental breakfast good. Hotel and rooms themselves need a major renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Percy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, unprofessional, bed bugs,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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