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Lantern Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Milbank with free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, Courtyard View

Standard Suite, Courtyard View

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

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
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About the area

Map
1010 S Dakota St, Milbank, SD, 57252

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 - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Big Stone Lake - 35 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Big Stone Lake State Park - 40 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

Property highlights
Lantern Motel provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Lantern Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and cable channels

Languages

English, Spanish

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Lantern Motel Motel
Lantern Motel Milbank
Lantern Motel Motel Milbank

Frequently asked questions

Is Lantern Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Lantern Motel?

As of 19 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lantern Motel on 23 Aug 2025 start from AU$96.26, 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.

How much is parking at Lantern Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lantern Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lantern Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lantern Motel located?

Situated in Milbank, this motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Farley Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Milbank Area Health Care Campus. Cliffs Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Lantern Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel has been updated and seemed very clean. Our room seemed quite moist as the carpet may have been recently shampooed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Kevin

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

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

6/10 Okay

Skylar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Erick Daniel

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