Watertown, SD

Travel Guide

Aerial View of Watertown, South Dakota during a Summer Sunset
Aerial View of Watertown, South Dakota during a Summer Sunset
Aerial View of Watertown, South Dakota during a Summer Sunset
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Nice little zoo containing a variety of animals from jaguars and zebras to alligators and camels.
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown

2 out of 5
2900 9th Ave Se Watertown SD
The price is SAR 219 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
SAR 219
SAR 246 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Watertown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (988 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

2.5 out of 5
16415 Sioux Conifer Rd Watertown SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 286 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
SAR 286
SAR 325 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Watertown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dakota Sioux Casino and Lake Kampeska are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (46 reviews)
All I wanted

Reviewed on 14 January 2026

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
3901 9th Ave Se Watertown SD
The price is SAR 347 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
SAR 347
SAR 385 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Watertown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
Pleasant stay, easy access to highway, clean. Only issue was lack of vanity in bathroom. Nowhere to put toiletries!

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Luxury home: Elegance,Comfort,Fishing,Hunting,Optional Pontoon/Jet ski rent

Lake Luxury home: Elegance,Comfort,Fishing,Hunting,Optional Pontoon/Jet ski rent

Watertown SD
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watertown. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Pelican Lake Recreation Area and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Awesome property! The view of the lake was great. The house was big and very clean. A highly recommend

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Lake Luxury home: Elegance,Comfort,Fishing,Hunting,Optional Pontoon/Jet ski rent
5 BR/2.5 BA Hunting & Fishing Lodge

5 BR/2.5 BA Hunting & Fishing Lodge

Watertown SD
Stay at this vacation home in Watertown. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Dakota Sioux Casino and Lake ...
10/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
It was the perfect place for our family to get together.

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

5 BR/2.5 BA Hunting & Fishing Lodge
Cozy, spacious house located near historic downtown near shopping and dining.

Cozy, spacious house located near historic downtown near shopping and dining.

2 out of 5
Watertown SD
Stay at this vacation home in Watertown. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Codington County Heritage Museum and Watertown ...
Cozy, spacious house located near historic downtown near shopping and dining.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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Mellette House

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mellette House during your trip to Watertown. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Mellette House
Nice little zoo containing a variety of animals from jaguars and zebras to alligators and camels.

Bramble Park Zoo

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who live at Bramble Park Zoo during your vacation in Watertown? Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Bramble Park Zoo

Dakota Sioux Casino

3/5(15 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Dakota Sioux Casino during your travels in Watertown? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Dakota Sioux Casino

Lake Kampeska

3/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Kampeska during your travels in Watertown. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Lake Kampeska

Watertown Mall

3.5/5(15 reviews)

During your trip to Watertown, you can enjoy retail therapy at Watertown Mall. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Watertown Mall

Terry Redlin Museum

5/5(19 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Terry Redlin Museum in Watertown. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Terry Redlin Museum

Reviews of Watertown

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
35
5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
72
4 - Good 61%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Watertown is a dying community, no decent restaurants to entice people to come out and eat

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed visiting the Terry Redlin museum.

5/5 - Excellent

K

Bigger city experience in a small city

5/5 - Excellent

MnOtter

This is a great little town. All the conveniences of Walmart,(Runnings and TSC, and a good variety of both fast food and casual dining chain restaurants. There's also a few large truck stops fro travelers. Watertown has everything you need.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Location great for shopping. Easy on and off highway.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The hotel said Expedia would provide me an emailed receipt, please do so expeditiously