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American Inn

2.5 star property
American Inn offers a stress-free stay with reliable connectivity - the kind of place where travelers can truly relax without worrying about staying connected

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - American Inn (Murdo)
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Guests at American Inn appreciate the practical comforts that make travel easier - free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected without hassle, while self-parking eliminates the need for valets. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Murdo is home to American Inn. South Dakota's Original 1880 Town and Okaton Ghost Town are local landmarks and Murdo Community Center is one of the area's attractions. Visit our Murdo travel guide
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303 E 5th St, Murdo, SD, 57559

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Auto Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Murdo Community Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Dakota's Original 1880 Town
    1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Keith Hayes Memorial Stadium
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Murdo Golf Course
    8 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pierre, SD (PIR-Pierre Regional)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle E Drive-In
    5 min walk
  • Prairie Pizza
    11 min walk
  • The Covered Wagon Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    6 min walk
  • Buffalo Bar And Steakhouse
    16 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Property highlights
American Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 10 and May 15.
The property will be renovating from August 10 2025 to May 15 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

American Inn Hotel
American Inn Murdo
American Inn RV Park
American Inn Hotel Murdo

Frequently asked questions

Is American Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at American Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is American Inn located?

Situated in Murdo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pioneer Auto Museum and Murdo Community Center. Keith Hayes Memorial Stadium and South Dakota's Original 1880 Town are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

American Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 605 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay at a clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great location and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Great stay!

Very clean, quiet, comfortable bed, friendly staff, and all that for an excellent price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art

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

Nice comfortable place to stay

Really cute hotel in this small town. Clean, comfortable bed and cute decor. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Perfect night stay

The check in was quick, staff was friendly, place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet little motel. Comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damian James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and very comfortable beds, check in quick and friendly. We needed a place to sleep for the night as we’re were traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner/Manager is wonderfully helpful. Clean, comfortable rooms and quick checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Super clean property, convenient location, great stay for the price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Counter person was very friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Duane

Very nicely maintained hotel. Easy access to interstate friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a quick stay here that we booked while driving. Glad we found this little gem. Super friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to locate, rooms were very clean comfortable beds, easy access; friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute for our adventure… Absolutely enjoyed staying. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked online the day of and had a great experience! The room was clean and spacious and we had a great night’s sleep after a long day of travel:
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Great stay on short notice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly and helpful! The whole hotel was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem!!Updated and clean! It was also the fastest check-in I’ve ever had at a hotel. We booked it last minute and were very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can tell the owners take pride in their hotel. I would 100% stay here again and recommend it to anyone. The hotel and rooms were perfectly clean, the beds were soft and comfortable, and for anyone looking to charge their EV, there is a Tesla Supercharger right down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley

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

Nice quiet stay

Stayed one night, room was very quiet, bed was comfortable and everything was clean. Went to the gas station around the corner for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Amenities
Well maintained facility, very clean, friendly staff, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Very clean and comfortable! Would recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stopover on a cross country trip. Great value for the money. Clean, quiet, and very friendly check-in person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025