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Lantern Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Milbank with free breakfast

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
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Standard Double Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
The Lantern Motel welcomes travelers with practical comforts including continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and free self parking. Guests appreciate being able to relax with a newspaper or visit the vending machine for a quick snack during their consistently comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1010 S Dakota St, Milbank, SD, 57252

What's nearby

  • Lake Farley Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Milbank Area Health Care Campus - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Stone Lake Museum - 22 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Big Stone Lake - 35 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Big Stone Lake State Park - 39 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brass rail - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Knights of columbus - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lantern Motel

Property highlights
Lantern Motel provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Lantern Motel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lantern Motel Motel
Lantern Motel Milbank
Lantern Motel Motel Milbank

Frequently asked questions

Is Lantern Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lantern Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lantern Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Lantern Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lantern Motel located?

Situated in Milbank, this motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Farley Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Milbank Area Health Care Campus. Cliffs Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Lantern Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sianneh

Clean room|friendly staff|
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people…room spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay after a long days work in the sun all day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how simple it was to check in & out!! The fridge was a little noisy, but the bed was comfy and the room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very basic, but it was clean, everything worked and the staff was pleasant. The shower was hot, the cable worked and place was quiet. But just to repeat, it's basic. It's good for a place to crash for the night and then head off to where ever your going. Would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Amenities
Older property, but very clean and comfortable. High step tub has been restored, but challenging if mobility issues. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, good breakfast. Older property, but clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very help full and friendly staff. Great morning breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel has been updated and seemed very clean. Our room seemed quite moist as the carpet may have been recently shampooed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great inexpensive place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Getting directions was a bit difficult due to a language barrier. The jey needs to be pulled out of the room door about an 1/8-1/4 inch before it'll turn to unlock the door. For the price, its a great room in a great location. I'd definitely stay agin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No coffee cups the first day and no coffee after that. Limited front desk hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property but the service is good. Second time staying, so obviously we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an older motel but it was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The people working at the motel were friendly and tried to help but motel maintenance definitely an issue. When we arrived, the key would not unlock the door. After they attempted other keys and other rooms, finally got into a room. The room was clean and ok, but in the morning realized even though the door was closed and seemed to lock, it was not locked. The window also would not lock.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lantern Motel-Milbank

Simple-no frills motel. Clean room with no issues. Very friendly staff. Continental breakfast was available. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very clean & inexpensive. It is a little dated & there were some very rowdy neighbors that sounded like they may break the door down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Very Clean Older Hotel - Hidden Gem

Don't overlook this little gem. It is an older hotel, but it is very clean and the staff is friendly. The rooms are spacious and they have taken time to update the rooms with stainless steel dormsize refrigerators and microwaves. The towels were soft and felt like new. The bathrooms were small, but very clean and inviting. There was even a little flower made out of toilet paper sealing the roll. There is a small breakfast area, but it included a decent variety, including cheese omelets. The food was kept very fresh and the counters and tables very clean and well maintained. If you are just looking for a friendly place to stay as you travel, don't miss this one. It's obvious the owners take a lot of pride in their hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Amenities
Price was right forroom but was called on my phone at 238 in the morning about my reservation and if I was there VERY BAD!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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