Garner Hotel Brookings by IHG

Hotels
Garner
8 (201 reviews)
3020 Lafevre Drive , Brookings , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good breakfast options
Convenient location
Cons:
Pool closed
Noise issues in the room
Limited amenities
Not as booked

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some mentioning discomfort and a need for improvements.
Service
9.11
Staff was helpful and addressed issues despite external problems.
Location
9.15
Location is convenient and easily accessible.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were generally nice, but some had issues like noise and outdated amenities.
Amenities
6.63
Limited amenities available; pool and hot tub closed, causing disappointment.
Value for Money
7.09
High room rates for subpar amenities and services affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Breakfast options were sufficient but could improve in quality.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall stay was pleasant, but several issues diminished the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located on motorway I-29 in Brookings, South Dakota, the Holiday Inn Express is just a stone's throw away from South Dakota State University, making it an ideal choice for visitors to the area.

Amenities Galore
Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast daily, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool featuring a waterslide, and stay active in the modern fitness center. The hotel also provides in-room flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers for added convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the South Dakota Art Museum and the South Dakota Agricultural Museum, both located just minutes away. For business travelers, offices of major companies like 3M, Daktronics Systems, and Larson Mfg are in close proximity.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Brookings now for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Aug 21, 2026 until Sat, Oct 31, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • 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: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 201 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Paige solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Front desk girls were nice and accommodating.

Cons:

Our deadbolt didn't lock on our door, and the bathroom door had to be slammed to close. Sad the slide was closed for maintenance.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful, our room was having issues the female staff who worked over night she was extremely helpful and even moved us. I wish I could remember her name.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group us
5
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kier solo_traveller us
3
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Alyssa solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly! The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Finley solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Todd solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jackie Austin family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Brookings was hosting the State BB Tournament. It was so hard to get rooms, but finally got room at Garner. The staff was so great and we had to check out early as some of our family got sick.

Cons:

It was noisy because of all the high school students stay with us. Not a problem as we expected that.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Bettina family_with_children us
10
Excellent overnight stay
Pros:

The property and room were very clean. Love the proximity to restaurants and venue location. Employees were nice, helpful and respectful.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller us
10
Perfect would stay there again!
Pros:

Clean and comfy

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
8
Wish the pool was open
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Jaci family_with_children us
10
Everything was great!
Pros:

Everything was great!

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Wheelock family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The Staff was super helpful, Booking.com messed up the reservation but the Garner staff stuck with it and took care of the problem.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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madisen family_with_children us
10
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Kellye couple us
4
2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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Alan
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
A
Alan
10
Pros:

Clean room and friendly staff.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Robert
8
Pros:

Pool not in operation due to remodeling. All else above average.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Till couple us
2
Pros:

Good products in bathroom. Mostly clean nice desk staff

Cons:

Not what I booked. Booked last June as Holiday Inn. Pool area was closed, breakfast was terrible. Beds uncomfortable. TV blurry. They greatly decreased quality and charge more then most hotels in area.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Nicole
4
Pros:

Pool not working and there was no mention of this when we booked. That was disappointing. Very expensive stay for limited amenities. Breakfast was the exact same options both days of our stay. Fresh cookies in the lobby was nice.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee