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Our top choices for Pelican Lake Recreation Area hotels

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, (380)
"Clean, great staff. "
United States
Peter
The price is RM439
RM486 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown
Courtyard
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, (541)
"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 RM299
RM349 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown
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, (229)
"Polite staff and quick check in and out."
United States
Darla
The price is RM549
RM605 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG
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, (930)
"Room was very clean and spacious. Loved the amenities with the kitchenette. Bed was firm and choice of pillows was awesome. Friendly staff. "
United States
Teresa
The price is RM348
RM387 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD
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, (400)
"Quiet clean room, good breakfast, great staff."
United States
Alan
The price is RM292
RM326 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
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, (717)
"Everything was accommodated by Chay , the stay was good and well priced. 5 *"
United States
Isaac
The price is RM244
RM273 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 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, (970)
"Perfect stay!!"
United States
Heidi
The price is RM240
RM269 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown
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 RM266
RM298 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Travel Inn
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, (668)
"Quick check in, clean and very good value. "
Canada
Russsell
The price is RM262
RM293 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Watertown
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, (575)
"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."
United States
Duane
The price is RM366
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites
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, (39)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Dusty
The price is RM328
RM372 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
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Top Pelican Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown

AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown

10/10 Excellent
"This place is a hidden gem. Beautiful rooms so quiet. Mexican restaurant/Bar next to it and continental breakfast area and food awesome ! "
Tami 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Celebrated our anniversary here and everything was excellent!! Even got coupons and free play money! "
Madeleine 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

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.