See all properties

American Inn

Property class: 2.5

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for American Inn

A reception desk with a sign reading "AMERICAN INN" and a wooden cabinet to the left. - American Inn (Murdo)
A motel with a red roof and a covered parking area. - American Inn (Murdo)
A parking area with a covered structure, a sign for American Inn, and several vehicles. - American Inn (Murdo)
A long, narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, white walls, and a red door on the right. There are framed pictures on the walls and a fire exit sign at the end of the hallway. - American Inn (Murdo)
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall. - American Inn (Murdo)
American Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Off-peak, on budget: 30% or more off select hotels in our fall sale

Skip the crowds, keep the savings. AARP members save more after Labor Day. Book by Oct 7, 2026.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a radiator, a window with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | Desk, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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
Map
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
  • Okaton Ghost Town
    8 min drive - 11.0 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
  • Buffalo Bar And Steakhouse
    16 min walk
  • Prairie Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Sweet Olivia’s
    9 min walk
  • Subway
    6 min walk

Similar properties

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Best Western Graham's
Murdo
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 985 reviews
Best Western Graham's
Compare similar properties

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.

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

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

American Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 719 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place, nice staff, quick and simple check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfortable, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very clean and quiet with comfortable beds. Staff was friendly. Will stay here again if I'm passing through and need to stop for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Breakfast would have been nice. Quiet, and secure place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful with our late arrival. Very nice & kind to us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tim was super friendly. The whole place smelled nice and though the rooms were dated, they were clean and the amenities all worked. The bed was SO COMFORTABLE. Just a really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and stuff was helpful and very polite. I would stay there again if I return to that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop. Nice and quiet with everything you’d need nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet, safe, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room. immediate check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refreshing change from usual hotels. Reminded me of a cabin stay. Very comfortable and easy in and out in a quaint little town!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner manager was very knowledgeable about the local area. The rooms were super clean with newer fixtures and some homemade charm in the furnishings. We would definitely go back when passing thru there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rates and really clean rooms. Effortless check in. Super convenient for road travel, as it was close enough to the highway to jump back on without being so close that you hear it all night. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable mattress and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were wonderful. Room was quiet. Manager was delightful. No restaurant on site and limited choices nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was a great guy! Our room was clean and well stocked with towels, soap shampoo, etc. Check out was easy. FYI no walkins have to book online. Murdo has 3 restaurants. We ate at the little pizza place....highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The whole property was a bit dated, but renovated enough that I was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

allan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
staff friendly. Amenities basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check on was fine...quick... staff was friendly. Room was very spacious. We had a king bed. Everything was very clean. This is a no frills motel meaning there is no coffee in the lobby or any type of breakfast. It's a great value for the money...close to the highway and to the museum. Also close to the restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and room. RV parking lot enabled us to park our 26 foot Uhaul. Checked in late, front desk handed us our key and said good night. Nice, easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came in late and everything was ready for me. Great basic motel that is conveniently located. I have stayed there before. It was so great. and still is. Your basic motel with a great nights sleep. Get you back on the road with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great location and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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 review

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