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Our top choices for Pelican Lake Recreation Area hotels

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AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown

AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown

AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown
3.0 star property
6.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (542)
"This place is a hidden gem. Beautiful rooms so quiet. Mexican restaurant/Bar next to it and continental breakfast area and food awesome ! "
United States
Tami
The price is Rp1.160.429
Rp1.357.946 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown

Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown

Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown
2.5 star property
11 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (381)
"Clean, great staff. "
United States
Peter
The price is Rp1.909.600
Rp2.109.225 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown
Front of property
My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD

My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD

My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD
2.5 star property
12 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (937)
"Staff was friendly, quick and efficient. Rooms were nice and clean."
United States
Courtney
The price is Rp1.280.323
Rp1.425.201 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG
2.5 star property
11.3 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (232)
"Clean room, friendly staff. "
United States
Angelina
The price is Rp2.411.280
Rp2.654.552 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
2.5 star property
12.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (402)
"Quiet clean room, good breakfast, great staff."
United States
Alan
The price is Rp1.205.640
Rp1.344.022 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
Indoor pool
Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown

Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown

Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown
2.0 star property
8.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
6.6 out of 10, (719)
"Everything was accommodated by Chay , the stay was good and well priced. 5 *"
United States
Isaac
The price is Rp996.328
Rp1.116.498 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown
2.0 star property
11.4 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (978)
"Perfect stay!!"
United States
Heidi
The price is Rp1.039.864
Rp1.163.822 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown
Double Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Travel Inn

Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.5 star property
6.2 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (148)
"The rooms are clean and the staff is friendly. "
United States
Benjamin
The price is Rp1.004.700
Rp1.125.599 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Travel Inn
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
12.6 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (578)
"Very clean and welcoming "
United States
Kassidy
The price is Rp1.551.424
Rp1.719.888 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites
Lobby
Econo Lodge Watertown

Econo Lodge Watertown

Econo Lodge Watertown
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (675)
"Quick check in, clean and very good value. "
Canada
Russsell
The price is Rp987.955
Rp1.107.396 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Watertown
Restaurant
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
2.5 star property
17 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (43)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Dusty
The price is Rp1.339.433
Rp1.520.279 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
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.
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Top Pelican Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Room was good."
valerie 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"For the price it was a great hotel. Only complaint is that the 1 charging station was not working, so I had to venture out in the cold to charge."
Duane 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

Hotels near other Pelican Lake Recreation Area attractions

Nice little zoo containing a variety of animals from jaguars and zebras to alligators and camels.
Photo by Erik Rowley
Open Photo by Erik Rowley

Bramble Park Zoo

4.3/5 (15 reviews)
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Bramble Park Zoo during your travels in Watertown? Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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Aerial View of Lake Kampeska near Watertown, South Dakota

Lake Kampeska

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.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pelican Lake Recreation Area?
Pelican Lake Recreation Area is located in Watertown. Travellers like the surrounding area for its shopping. You'll find 18 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Pelican Lake Recreation Area?
AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Pelican Lake Recreation Area. Another good choice is Travel Inn, located 3.9 mi (6.2 km) away.
How many hotels will I find close to Pelican Lake Recreation Area?
Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Pelican Lake Recreation Area.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pelican Lake Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Pelican Lake Recreation Area.