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Lantern Motel

2.0 star property

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A row of vending machines with snacks and drinks, a payment terminal, and a floor with patterned tiles.
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a plant, a clock, and a window with a view of the outside.
Free daily continental breakfast
A reception area with a green wall, a wooden desk, two chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a mirror.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Explore the area

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1010 S Dakota St, Milbank, SD, 57252
  • Place, Lake Farley Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Stone Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Dakota Sioux Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk. There are lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Suite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Farley Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Big Stone Lake - 13 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Big Stone Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Dakota Sioux Casino - 41 min drive - 80.4 km
  • Terry Redlin Museum - 41 min drive - 89.4 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Habanero's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey’s - ‬2 min drive
  • Sly’s
  • ‪Millstone Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lantern Motel

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.

This Milbank motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lantern Motel on 8 Sept 2026 start from NZ$143, 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.

Lantern Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't perfect, but what motel is? It was clean, comfy and staff were very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay after a long days work in the sun all day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sianneh

Clean room|friendly staff|
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean! Nice big screen TV and microwave in room. Very pleased with my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was spotless. Valley Queen cheese sticks in the breakfast area was a nice surprise!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people…room spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irving Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and helpful staff. Very quiet and had no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfred

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check-in. Clean, renovated room. Nice place for an older motel. Beds were comfortable. Continental breakfast was just okay. Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great inexpensive place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

Good stay

Breakfast was true continental. Bed was very good. Very good stay for the price. Economical way to spend a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brad

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

10/10 Excellent

Rashantae

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

Excellent!

I would definitely recommend this motel. Very clean, friendly staff, great shower and comfy beds. You can tell the owners take pride in this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how simple it was to check in & out!! The fridge was a little noisy, but the bed was comfy and the room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very disappointing, only had cereal, toast, a little bit of fruit and beverages!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Amenities
Older property, but very clean and comfortable. High step tub has been restored, but challenging if mobility issues. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

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