Discover Fort Pierre Motel, a highly rated 4.6-star stay offering spotless rooms, free Wi-Fi, and convenient parking. Enjoy pet-friendly, air-conditioned lodging with excellent customer service near local fishing, hunting, and sightseeing spots.
Recent guests highlight the motel’s cleanliness, friendly staff, and suitability for outdoor enthusiasts, making it a practical choice for those visiting the Fort Pierre area.
GoHotelly doesn't process bookings — we open this property on each partner so you can compare live rates, cancellation rules and loyalty perks side by side.
Some links are affiliate — if you book, GoHotelly may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure.
Rooms, shared spaces, dining and exterior — grouped so you can skim quickly.
Fort Pierre Motel stands out as a genuine gem nestled at 211 1st St, Fort Pierre, SD. Boasting a solid 4.6 rating, it offers a warm, no-nonsense refuge for travelers seeking comfort without frills. Guests consistently praise the spotless rooms, which carry a fresh, clean scent that immediately sets a welcoming tone. The motel’s owners, the Schwinler family, run the property with a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring every corner reflects care and pride.
What makes Fort Pierre Motel truly memorable is not just its cleanliness but its approachable, friendly service. Visitors often mention the hospitality of the staff, who make guests feel right at home—whether it’s the helpful reception team or the diligent room service attendants delivering perfectly maintained linens and towels. The free coffee and doughnuts offered each morning add a thoughtful touch, showcasing the motel’s commitment to effortless guest satisfaction.
Strategically situated just off the highway, the motel is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. It caters wonderfully to hunters, anglers, and travelers towing boats or horse trailers with ample parking and convenient outdoor electrical hookups. The pet-friendly and kid-friendly environment, paired with vinyl plank flooring that’s easy on allergies and maintenance, further enhances the practical appeal of the motel.
Though amenities like a pool, restaurant, or fitness center are absent, the motel compensates with clean, comfortable, and uncluttered rooms that meet essential needs. The nearby river adds a soothing backdrop for those seeking quiet moments by the water. Patrons often return year after year, drawn not only by the motel’s dependable quality but also by the genuine sense of community fostered by the family-run operation.
Fort Pierre Motel encapsulates simplicity and sincerity, shining through its unpretentious yet thoughtful offerings. It’s a place where travelers can rest easy, knowing they’ll be met with professionalism, warmth, and a clean room after a day of South Dakota’s great outdoors.
The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
I arrived in Pierre SD and started looking for motels, most of the ones in town had horrible reviews! So i decided on Ft Pierre Motel. What a great choice, reception was very friendly and spoke english the room is spotless and smelled great. If ever in Ft Pierre i highly recommend this place..
This newly updated hotel is fantastic. It is clear why so many people talk about the place… It’s the Schwinler family. They run this place with refreshing attention to detail. It is clean as a whistle. And it is located just off the highway, where you can easily pull in if you’re driving the horse trailer, fishing boat, or hunting trailer. If all you have ever stayed at were chain hotels, you were in for an eye-opener with these people. It will take no time for you to realize that it is a whole different experience in the best way possible. I would recommend you stay there no matter why you come to the Pierre or Ft. Pierre area. These people are the best.
Stay here as a hunting base many times. Great people, clean rooms, sportsman friendly. My first call when needing a room I'm the area.
Amazing motel! Affordable price. Super clean rooms.Awesome customer service. They serve coffee and doughnuts for breakfast in the morning and it is locally owned and operated. very convenient to park right in front of the door and unload are stuff. There is also spots to plug your boat in.
Clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff, great location. Rooms are kind of barebones but that's all we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed here several years in a row; great owners, clean, comfortable, very hunter / dog friendly. See you next year.
The Fort Pierre motel has been my home for the past 1 and a half months. I sincerely want to express my gratitude towards the owners, for my stay, and for the room service lady's that ensures there are always clean linen, towels and that the rooms are in tip top condition. As well as the outside areas are always clean and tidy. Thank you for the complementary coffee always available from the reception office. On behalf of all South Africans, we enjoyed our stay, and we would highly recommend the Fort Pierre Motel.
Very clean, updated, pleasant. Nice sheltered picnic tables and plenty of room if you have a dog. I like that the rooms do not have carpet but vinyl plank! The river is right in the backyard and nice to sit by. I'll be back!
Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around
Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in South Dakota. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.
206 reviews 500 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501, United States
172 reviews 900 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD 57501, United States
Hand-picked alternatives with a comparable feel, size and price band.
Lake Thompson Recreation Area offers clean, spacious sites, beautiful shaded trails, a sandy beach, fishing, and friendly staff. P...
Experience the unique character of Braun Historic Hotel in Hot Springs, SD. Enjoy spacious, clean rooms with period decor, free Wi...
Experience comfort and warmth at Gerrys Motel, a highly rated roadside gem on I90. Enjoy spotless rooms, free parking, breakfast, ...
Short, honest notes are more useful than long ones. A few sentences about what worked, what surprised you, and who the hotel is best for will go a long way.
