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Brookings Inn

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

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Lobby
Exterior
Birthday party area
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Indoor pool
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
  • Pool

Room options

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Brookings is home to Brookings Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dakota Nature Park and Lake Campbell, while McCrory Gardens and SDSU Dairy Sales Bar are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Swiftel Center.
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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 - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Children's Museum of South Dakota - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hy-Vee Chinese Express - ‬3 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 a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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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