Where is the best place to stay in South Dakota?

South Dakota has plenty to offer. Consider staying in some of its most favoured locations, like Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen.

What are the best hotels in South Dakota?

Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City is a very popular hotel in South Dakota, with a score of 8.2 from 1,262 reviews. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South (9.0 from 506 reviews) and GLō Best Western Dawley Farms In Sioux Falls (8.5 from 402 reviews) are also highly rated South Dakota hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

What is a good hotel near Mount Rushmore?

Grizzly Gulch Cabin Historic is a hotel near Mount Rushmore that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 9.4 across 23 reviews.

What is a good hotel in South Dakota near Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort?

For a good hotel near to Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, consider La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark - it is rated 8.4/10 from 1,719 HotelsCombined reviews.

Is there a good hotel near Sioux Falls Convention Center?

If you’re planning to stay near Sioux Falls Convention Center, you should consider Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr, which has a score of 7.1 from 1,674 reviews.

What is the cheapest city to visit in South Dakota?

The cheapest city in South Dakota to stay in is Rapid City with average nightly rates of ₹ 4,677. The second most affordable city in South Dakota is Madison at around ₹ 9,675 per night.

What is the most popular city in South Dakota to stay in?

The majority of our users looked for stays in Rapid City, which makes it the most popular city to stay in South Dakota. Sioux Falls and Aberdeen in South Dakota are also popular among our users if you’re looking for more recommendations.

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in South Dakota?

If your travel plans to South Dakota are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, or Sioux Falls Convention Center. Keystone is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Mount Rushmore. Staying in Rapid City is preferred if you want to visit Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort. To visit Sioux Falls Convention Center, it’s most convenient if you stay in Sioux Falls.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota is August (₹ 7,465). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in South Dakota is July (₹ 15,701).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest day to stay in South Dakota is Monday (₹ 11,582). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 13,823.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in South Dakota?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 85 days before your trip to South Dakota. The lowest price found when booking 85 days ahead was ₹ 6,413 per night.

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Quality Inn Aberdeen

2923 6th Avenue Southeast, Aberdeen, SD, United States

3.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

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₹ 8,337

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota is August (₹ 7,465). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in South Dakota is July (₹ 15,701).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest day to stay in South Dakota is Monday (₹ 11,582). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 13,823.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in South Dakota?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 85 days before your trip to South Dakota. The lowest price found when booking 85 days ahead was ₹ 6,413 per night.

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