Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Clear Lake

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8 (92 reviews)
920 3rd Avenue South, Clear Lake, South Dakota, 57226 , Clear Lake , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Golfing nearby
Free breakfast
Wheelchair accessible parking
RV, bus, truck parking
Parking (limited spaces)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful Staff
Good Location
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Poor Room Quality
Lack of Coffee

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Reviews indicate cleanliness issues as there is water damage noted and general dissatisfaction.
Service
9.68
Multiple reviews highlight nice and helpful staff.
Location
9.22
The location is described as good.
Room Quality
6.67
Reported issues include a bad bed and lack of maintenance.
Amenities
7.7
Amenities are mentioned but with some disappointment, like the closed bowling alley.
Value for Money
8.66
The pricing is considered inexpensive but not reflected in quality.
Food and Beverage
5.71
Lack of morning coffee and general dissatisfaction with food services.
Overall Experience
8.68
Mixed sentiments overall lead to a neutral overall experience rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:51

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Clear Lake, your perfect getaway near the beautiful Clear Lake.

Unbeatable Location
Just a minute away from Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center and a short drive to Ulen Park, our hotel places you in the heart of nature and recreation, with easy access to serene Lake Cochrane Recreation Area and vibrant local attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 30 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary toiletries, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls in your cozy sanctuary.

Onsite Dining and Amenities
Savor a complimentary continental breakfast before diving into our indoor pool, and stay connected with our free Wi-Fi. With a 24-hour front desk and ample parking, your needs are covered for a hassle-free stay.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional experience; book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ATY

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 5.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
D
dallas partner
10
Pros:

Great little place to stay

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Landry
10
Pros:

Very Nice and Clean, Will come back

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
C
Cindy family
6
Pros:

No comment!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Chris partner
6
Pros:

Place has potential.. but all yhe staff quit and the owner has zero care about this location.. i feel bad for the people taken care of it now

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
8
Pros:

Quiet, inexpensive, too bad bowling alley was closed, good location

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
T
Troy
2
Pros:

This was the oddest hotel I have ever stayed at, there was no coffee brewing in the morning! The TV remote didn’t work very well, which didn’t really matter because there were not any decent channels to watch! The bed was horrible it was just as bad sleeping on a trampoline! I foresee this hotel closing soon or being sold to another investor, the room had water damage on the ceiling, so my experience was very lack luster, in the future I will be staying at another hotel.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
E
Elaine
4
Pros:

No one there at 530 for check in.. no coffee in the morning when told it would be ready by 6am.when I called the number from the previous night...on Sat.am..to find out about the coffee..I was told that the manager was caring for a 7 month old baby, and couldnt get there..other people were complaining to

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
B
Betty
10
Pros:

The staff was very nice and helpful.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
P
Perry partner
8
Pros:

This hotel was in a small town and provided a clean room.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl friends
8
Pros:

Nice place for the price!

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
T
Tracy
10
Pros:

Nice clean hotel in a quiet small town.

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
J
Jamie
2
Pros:

Staff was very pleasant. No hot water my last night or following morning. Door didn't latch. Had to use deadbolt to hold door closed. Toilet seat loose slides around. Mattress wore out huge dip in it.

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
M
Murthy
6
Pros:

Only heat and fan, no air-conditioning.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
H
Hazel partner
2
Pros:

Very dirty. Worn, dirty, & damaged furniture.
Do not stay here!!

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
D
Dan family
10
Pros:

Nice view

2025-05-07 via Nuitee
D
Dan
10
View
Pros:

We had a nice room; overlooking the lake.

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
E
Emily family_with_children
8
Pros:

The building is dated however it is clean and the workers are friendly.

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
J
Jamie partner
10
Pros:

This property is a gem! The property is older but well maintained. The staff was incredibly friendly throughout our stay. The hotel was quiet and conveniently located less than 1/2 hr away from Watertown. Very pet friendly! We will definitely be staying here again.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children
10
Pros:

The Manager and staff were very nice, and helpful. A very small town home feeling. The kids loved the pool. It was a quiet, clean, and frendly town. We sat outside and just talked for hours in the evening with manager, staff, and other guests. Great place to stay, I highly recommend it.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
M
Mohammad
10
Pros:

I feel here like my own home . No headache,
Siutable for someone who wants an amazing quiet vacation.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee