Best Western Graham's

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Best Western
7.5 (239 reviews)
301 W 5Th St , Murdo , US
+1 605-669-2441

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Children's playground
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional staff
Clean and spacious rooms (many reviews)
Convenient location and easy parking
Good/hot breakfast for many guests
Pet-friendly and handy for road trips
Pool available
Cons:
Musty smells and flies reported in some rooms
Perceived as overpriced for the experience
Inconsistent housekeeping (poorly made beds reported)
Breakfast access/setup issues and limited protein options
Limited nearby dining options late at night

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Many reviewers call rooms very clean and spacious, but several mention musty smells, flies entering when doors are open, and at least one instance of poorly made bedding, producing a mixed cleanliness impression.
Service
9
Consistently praised across reviews—staff described as professional, friendly, helpful, with someone frequently at the desk and a very friendly morning crew.
Location
7.5
Conveniently located to Hwy 90 with easy parking and handy for travel routes; however some found the rural/agricultural setting and limited nearby dining options a drawback.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms frequently described as big, comfortable and well laid out, though isolated complaints about bedding presentation and occasional odors reduce the score slightly.
Amenities
8.5
Breakfast is often described as better than expected and hot; pool is noted as an amenity. There are some inconsistencies (locked breakfast area before service, limited coffee availability) but overall amenities are a positive.
Value for Money
6
Multiple guests explicitly call the hotel overpriced for the experience and price (e.g., $155), and some felt the refurbishments and services did not match brand expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast praised by several guests as good and hot, though at least one review found it limited (few protein options) and the setup/access to breakfast inconvenient.
Overall Experience
7
Overall a mixed-positive stay: many guests appreciated cleanliness, comfort, and attentive staff, but issues like smells, flies, inconsistent housekeeping, and perceived high price tempered the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Welcome to Best Western Graham's, your ideal stay in Murdo!

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy our seasonal outdoor swimming pool and fully-equipped fitness centre during your stay. Our air-conditioned rooms come with a desk, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a refreshing shower. Plus, each guest room is equipped with a convenient fridge for your use.

Family-Friendly Accommodations: With family rooms available, everyone can have a comfortable and enjoyable stay at our hotel.

Convenient Location: Situated in Murdo, we are just 93 km from the Pierre Regional Airport, ensuring a smooth journey to and from our hotel.

Book your stay at Best Western Graham's now for a memorable and relaxing experience!

Important information:

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 Mon, Sep 7, 2026 until Tue, May 25, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 239 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7
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Qing • couple • us
3
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Beail • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Smells musty

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Patsy • couple • us
4
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • extended_group • ar
5
A place to sleep , no more
Pros:

It ok but I guess for a work trip.

Cons:

So so

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • family_with_children • us
4
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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martin • couple • ca
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
9
Pros:

We came with a dog. The last hotel gave me the worst room available. This hotel had everything. I was very impressed. Very clean. Nothing I needed to ask for. The staff was professional and very friendly. Always someone at the desk. Keep up the good work. It’s appreciated

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
9
Good Spot to Rest Halfway to Chicago
Pros:

Conveniently located to Hwy 90, clean & comfortable, friendly, helpful staff.

Cons:

I needed blankets from both beds to stay warm. Price was a bit high. $155

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
7
Overpriced and disappointing
Pros:

Comfortable beds

Cons:

Location. We choose this place because of the distance from our previous night stay. When we got in we asked about a place for a good meal. We were told by the lady at the desk, there's a drive in, but it closes in 25 minutes. There is a bar just down the road . Good food but not what we were looking for on our last night out.
The beds although comfortable, were poorly made. The bottom sheet was a flat not fitted. When we pulled the cover and top sheet back, it appeared that someone just got up. Not good.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • us
6
Of 14 hotel stays on our trip, this was least satisfactory especially at the price.
Cons:

This place is a refurbished motel --- not on par with Best Western's typical standing. The breakfast area is locked until the meal is all laid out. There's no place to get a cup of coffee and read. Breakfast is nothing special either --- no protein source but hard boiled eggs and yogurt.

With your room's doors open to the great outdoors, flies come buzzing in every time. Fortunately you can buy a swatter at the family food center on Main Street.

If you can stay elsewhere along your way, advise doing so. This isn't a bad place, just not very pleasing given its name brand.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gwendolyn • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Staff were friendly

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

This was a great place to stop for the night as we made our way from Wyoming to Minnesota. Parking right outside the room is very handy. The room was big and comfortable and was laid out nicely so that you could easily use the sink or shower while others slept without bothering them. Breakfast was great and the staff were friendly. I would stay again!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • us
8
Very pleasant and clean place to stay.
Pros:

The breakfast was better than expected and hot. The Staff was pleasant and greeted us when we arrived.

Cons:

Nothing. I would definitely stay again!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
Great stopping point for us on our way to the Badlands and Mt. Rushmore.
Pros:

We were most impressed with the clean and spacious the room, the delightful staff, and the quality of the breakfast provided. We would stay again if the opportunity arises.

Cons:

No complaints from us!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Bernice • couple • be
9
Goed hotel voor je doorreis naar de toeristische gebieden in de buurt.
Pros:

Zeer nette kamer met alles er op en aan.
Een verrassend volledig (Amerikaans) ontbijt.
Goede ligging.
De ochtendploeg was supervriendelijk!

Cons:

Het hotel ligt in landbouwgebied, we hadden vele vliegen in de kamer, maar dat is een detail.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • us
9
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

Too expensive for the location IMO

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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JING • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

location

Cons:

I really cannot recommend this hotel.
* The sink in the first room we were assigned wouldn't drain at all, so we had to switch rooms. However, the bathroom drain in the new room was extremely slow—by the time you finished showering, the water would literally cover your ankles.
* The desk/tables were covered in dust everywhere.
* There was half a box of pizza left behind by previous guests in the fridge.
* The towels had yellow stains on them.
* The room's air conditioner was extremely noisy, so neither my family nor I could get a good night's rest.
* As for the breakfast, there was hardly anything worth eating; you're much better off buying your own food outside.
I rarely leave reviews for hotels on Booking.com, but I just couldn't hold back this time. Maybe it was just bad luck on my part, but this was my actual experience, and it was absolutely terrible.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee