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1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Watertown, SD

12 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

JoVan

฿2,455

฿2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with rows of chairs, a podium, and a television on a stand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining table, a chair, a refrigerator, and a lamp.

A living room with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a rug, a console table with decorative items, and a staircase.

2. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

12.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Linda

฿2,524

฿2,810 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A hotel reception area with two HP laptops on desks, a Holiday Inn Express sign, and a vending machine with snacks.

A breakfast area with a yogurt machine, cereal, and hot food options.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG

11.3 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Brittany

฿4,497

฿4,955 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools and a high table.

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table, leather seating, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a beige exterior, stone accents, and a covered entrance area.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown

11 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Jason

฿4,250

฿4,687 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large painting of a lighthouse and pier on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a patterned backsplash.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard stand.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown

11.4 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Rebecca

฿2,114

฿2,366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade and a sign reading "My Place Hotel".

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD

12.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Tim

฿2,851

฿3,166 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The exterior of Mustangs Bar & Grill with a neon sign and horse decorations.

A compact bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a small table with a chair.

A casino with multiple gaming tables and slot machines, leather seating, and a large screen displaying sports events.

A group of people toasting with drinks in a bar setting with a sports event on the TV.

7. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel

17 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Anthony

฿2,416

฿2,742 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An indoor water play area with a slide, a playhouse, and a pool.

A spacious room with a fireplace, dining table, and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

8. Best Western Watertown Inn and Suites

12.6 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

grant

฿3,109

฿3,447 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a dining set.

A spacious interior with a curved wooden staircase, a reception area, and a dining area with multiple chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bed with a headboard.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There is a counter with food items and a coffee machine.

9. Econo Lodge Watertown

9.6 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

William

฿2,066

฿2,313 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a computer station, and a decorative wall with a stone accent.

An indoor swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by tables and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a variety of framed artwork on the walls.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Watertown

6.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Brian

฿2,628

฿3,066 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

A reception area with a marble counter, a computer desk, a blue patterned ottoman, and a blue sofa.

A Travel Inn with a brick facade, a sign indicating Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast, and a parking area with a vehicle.

11. Travel Inn

6.2 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Richard

฿1,812

฿2,037 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A reception area with a stone pillar, wooden wall, two leather chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

A sign for a Super 8 motel with a pool and spa, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, seating, and a pool.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a minibar.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown

8.1 km from Pelican Lake Recreation Area

GREGORY

฿2,265

฿2,530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Watertown, SD	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Watertown near Prairie Lakes Ice Arena	9.2 Wonderful 482 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 279 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown	9.4 Exceptional 425 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Pelican Lake Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, nice clean room, good breakfast"

My Place Hotel - Watertown, SD

10/10 Excellent

"Clean comfortable beds and good location"

Travel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Will stay again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown

8/10 Good

"Clean, helpful, but they need to get a new handyman! Such poor quality painting & fixing!"

Pet-friendly Watertown Home ~ 1 Mi to Downtown!

8/10 Good

"The only things I would suggest is to have railings put on for going to basement for laundry, and maybe put a fence so that people likes us with our dog or people with small children can let them out safely. The park just down the street is great. It was great to stay there and will keep it mind for next year when we go up there."

Other attractions near Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Bramble Park Zoo

9.2/10 (35 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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A sunset over a lake with a water tower and residential area.

Lake Kampeska

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

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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Sandy Shore Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Sandy Shore Recreation Area during your travels to Watertown. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Codington County Extension

Codington County Extension is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Cattail Crossing Golf Course

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Watertown at Cattail Crossing Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Watertown Family Aquatic Center

9.0/10 (13 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Watertown when you stop by Watertown Family Aquatic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Riverside Park

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park, a lovely green space in Watertown. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Glacial Lakes Distillery

You can take time to visit Glacial Lakes Distillery during your travels to 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 22 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 22 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.

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