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Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Indoor pool, open 7 AM to 11 PM, sun loungers
Reception
Lobby
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites offers continental breakfast, dry cleaning, an indoor pool with children's pool and waterslide, a cozy lobby fireplace, helpful staff, and free parking. Perfect for families, it's near Goss Opera Hall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3901 9th Ave Se, Watertown, SD, 57201

What's nearby

  • Terry Redlin Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Watertown Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Watertown Family Aquatic Center - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Lake Kampeska - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Dakota Sioux Casino - 19 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

Family-friendly hotel near Terry Redlin Museum
Located close to Goss Opera Hall, Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a 24-hour gym 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).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 66 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Watertown Suites Watertown
Best Western Watertown Inn Suites
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Watertown
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites Hotel
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Watertown
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites Watertown
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites Hotel Watertown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Watertown an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–11 PM.

Is Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites?

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

What time is check-out at Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites located?

Located in Watertown, this family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Terry Redlin Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Goss Opera Hall and Watertown Family Aquatic Center. Glacial Lakes Distillery and Bramble Park Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 567 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is always very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just one night in our trip back to Canada and it was a good choice. The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Room was perfect as we needed 3 beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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

Great place to stay!

Our family was on a weeklong road trip and this place offered everyrthing we needed! Comfortable beds, clean, air conditioning and a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The hotel was updated and very clean! The water park was awesome. Our kids loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water slide pool area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool could use a little cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, comfy beds, the king suite was nice and spacious. There was some brown splatter on our ceiling, unsure what that was but it was kinda gross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great hotel

Nice newer hotel. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Pool was great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I had a great time swimming! The staff was also very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an excellent hotel, good view and location. Accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Great costomer servise. Clean room, great breakfest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Great place to stay!

This will be where I stay the next time I'm in Watertown. Staff was nice & helpful...room was updated & clean. Breakfast was good. Definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small kiddy pool is a bit run down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were here with kids and grandkids. Hotel fit our needs nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for us and grandchildren
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, fun waterslide, the eggs at breakfast are the best I've had on a free buffet in years, the hotel lobby and our room were very clean, It was a great stay and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateri

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

great for 9 yr old birthday

Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We had a great time swimming and the birthday girl had a great birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice property for a reasonable price. They are in the process of doing some remodeling but overall it was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

VLADIMIR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel we have stayed at in Watertown! During the last year & a half we have made lots of trips to Watertown & have stayed at four other hotels. We plan to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool area was great. A few more seating options would be great in pool area and for breakfast. Parking lot was overfull, had to make a spot work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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