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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

2.5 star property
Watertown hotel with indoor pool

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown, an IHG Hotel is your haven for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, unwind in the indoor pool or explore nearby attractions with ease thanks to free self parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (4)

  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
$134 nightly
The total price is $148
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Extra Floor Space)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2803 8TH AVE SE, Watertown, SD, 57201

What's nearby

  • Terry Redlin Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Redlin Art Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Watertown Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Kampeska - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Dakota Sioux Casino - 15 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

Enjoy your visit to Watertown with a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Desk chair

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Watertown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Watertown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Watertown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Watertown an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown by IHG Watertown
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Watertown by IHG Hotel Watertown

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dakota Sioux Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG has an indoor pool.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG is a short 15-minute walk from Terry Redlin Museum and 15 minutes' walk from Redlin Art Center.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with many reviewers praising its quality and the friendly staff serving it. (19 reviews)
  • The hot tub provided a great experience for guests, with many enjoying its use. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

New hotel, great breakfast, great location
lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and the desk clerk was throrough and pleasant.
Ila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great coffee!!

We were only there one night, but our stay was lovely and just what was needed in the middle of a long and weary trip. Close to the hockey rink and an Aldi was helpful as well. Breakfast was great with a super friendly staff and AMAZING grind on the spot coffee. Thanks for everything!! Newer hotel, beds were comfy and very clean.
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean, new, breakfast, pool, hot tub, the rooms were beautiful and equipped with all the essentials. Wonderful place to stay.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

We stayed at the Holiday Inn and Express in Watertown SD while attending a two day car show. From check in to check out our experience was excellent. The staff was incredibly friendly, the room was spacious and very clean. The bed and bedding was very comfortable! The complimentary breakfast was delicious and we'll staffed with incredibly friendly gals. Location was very convenient too.
Tonya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay in Watertown. We were in town visiting family and the kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The breakfast was great. Everyone was super friendly.
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff at Check-in. The pool and hot tub were wonderful after a long drive.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

We gathered for a family member's birthday. It was a great stay. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean facility and friendly staff
VERNON, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean hotel with friendly staff!
Doreen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All very good and very friendly and the breakfast lady was the best
Cornelius, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and modern. Great breakfast.
Alyssa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!!!

The staff was incredibly friendly, it was very clean, and the breakfast was very good. We will stay again for sure!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean! And great continental breakfast.
Kurt, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and great staff
Shelby, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful New Hotel . Nice location Friendly staff. Nice Hot Tub and pool .Clean room. Great Beds And and Bedding.
paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is always clean and quiet. Nice for families with kids.
Colan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice
Ashley, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was great. Rooms are nice!
Brandon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!

Just one night on our travels but great stay. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Spacious room, comfortable bed, and everything was very clean. Breakfast was good. Definitely will stay again.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was quiet. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, beautifully updated room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Healthy breakfast options.
Janelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gabby checked us & and was efficient & friendly. She even looked up when Godfathers Pizza closed. The lady that cooked & served meals was outstanding. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious! Housekeeping staff always greeted with a smile. We were in room 402. It was nice & clean & quiet. We will recommend this property to others.
Sandr, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time had there! Staff wonderful and welcoming!
Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great stay! Non smoking, clean hotel, comfortable beds, staff very friendly. Coffee provided in room, microwave, safe. I highly recommend staying here
Julie, 1-night trip