Lantern Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Milbank with free breakfast

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Interior
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Courtyard View
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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1010 S Dakota St, Milbank, SD, 57252
  • Place, Lake Farley Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Milbank Area Health Care Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Stone Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Milbank

At Lantern Motel you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Lake Farley Park and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Milbank Area Health Care Campus. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Added amenities include a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Milbank motel include Big Stone Lake Museum and Cliffs Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Farley Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Milbank Area Health Care Campus - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Stone Lake Museum - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Big Stone Lake - 35 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Big Stone Lake State Park - 39 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brass rail - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Knights of columbus - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lantern Motel

Motel in Milbank with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lantern Motel also features a vending machine and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Milbank motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Lantern Motel offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

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.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Lantern Motel Motel
Lantern Motel Milbank
Lantern Motel Motel Milbank

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lantern Motel?

Lantern Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lantern Motel?

As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lantern Motel on 4 Oct 2025 start from NZ$109.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lantern Motel?

Yep, Lantern Motel has a free self car park.

Does Lantern Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lantern Motel?

No, Lantern Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lantern Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Lantern Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, good breakfast. Older property, but clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very help full and friendly staff. Great morning breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Skylar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Very Clean Older Hotel - Hidden Gem

Don't overlook this little gem. It is an older hotel, but it is very clean and the staff is friendly. The rooms are spacious and they have taken time to update the rooms with stainless steel dormsize refrigerators and microwaves. The towels were soft and felt like new. The bathrooms were small, but very clean and inviting. There was even a little flower made out of toilet paper sealing the roll. There is a small breakfast area, but it included a decent variety, including cheese omelets. The food was kept very fresh and the counters and tables very clean and well maintained. If you are just looking for a friendly place to stay as you travel, don't miss this one. It's obvious the owners take a lot of pride in their hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Amenities
Price was right forroom but was called on my phone at 238 in the morning about my reservation and if I was there VERY BAD!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great inexpensive place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property but the service is good. Second time staying, so obviously we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lantern Motel-Milbank

Simple-no frills motel. Clean room with no issues. Very friendly staff. Continental breakfast was available. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very clean & inexpensive. It is a little dated & there were some very rowdy neighbors that sounded like they may break the door down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an older motel but it was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024