Stay at The Trail Inn in Selby, SD, offering motel rooms, RV sites, and laundromat. LGBTQ+ friendly with easy access to Lake Hiddenwood and Aberdeen Airport.
Guests appreciate the clean, well-maintained rooms and RV sites, attentive family-run service, and convenient amenities like laundry facilities. While pricing policies may surprise some, the quiet location and helpful staff earn strong praise.
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Located on US-12 in Selby, South Dakota, The Trail Inn, RV Sites & Laundromat offers a combination of motel accommodations, RV park facilities, and laundry amenities. The property caters to travelers seeking convenient overnight stays or extended visits with options like full hookup RV sites and motel rooms, some recently remodeled. Guest reviews frequently highlight the cleanliness of the rooms and the friendly, helpful nature of the family-run staff.
The setting is practical and straightforward, with spacious RV spots noted for easy access and level ground, alongside motel units equipped with comforts such as mini-fridges, microwaves, and Roku-enabled TVs. Laundry facilities on-site add convenience, especially for longer stays, and pet-friendly policies make it suitable for travelers with animals. Parking is ample and well lit, contributing to a secure and accessible environment.
The Trail Inn's location supports visitors interested in sightseeing and outdoor recreation, with Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area nearby. Although the property scores moderately for sightseeing and getting around, its proximity to Aberdeen Regional Airport within a 90-minute drive provides reasonable access for regional travelers. The quiet and peaceful atmosphere noted by some guests makes it a comfortable retreat after a day on the road.
While many reviews commend the customer service and overall value, some guests mention additional charges for extra occupants, emphasizing the importance of clarifying costs during booking. The motel's family-friendly and LGBTQ+ inclusive environment speaks to a broad range of visitors, including RV travelers, road trippers, and those looking for practical lodging in this part of South Dakota.
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Very clean. Well priced. Friendly staff. Love the TV unlike the person below who obviously doesn’t know how to turn on a TV. It was great having a Roku. Mini fridge and microwave was a big help. We did not need all the towels they offered but thought it was great they offered so many. We had our pet and he loved running in the back field. Parking easy and well lit. They offer several washing machines as well. Family run and it was a true pleasure. We are traveling from California to MN and like drive up motels because of our pet. This was a wonderful stay.
Great place to spend the night. They have remodeled rooms and some that are cheaper that haven't been. We spent the night in a freshly remodeled one. Very nice, firm beds. Staff was great. Very helpful. They have a sister in down the street that has great food but don't allow pets. Normal 10$ extra for pet. Thanks much
Art and Savannah are very helpful, super friendly, and hardworking people during my stay. I wish I could give 6 stars, but I can only give 5. Thank you for a wonderful stay
We recently stayed at The Hilltop for 4 days/3 nights. We rented an RV spot and had an excellent time. The park is well-maintained, and the owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. They even offered us one of their hoses thinking we didn’t have one. Which we did. The sites are spacious, level, and easy to access, with full hookups that worked flawlessly. The motel/park amenities are top-notch — we especially enjoyed the laundry facilities. The location is perfect with beautiful views. What we appreciated the most was how peaceful and quiet it was at night, making it a great spot to relax after a long day of traveling. We highly recommend this park and will definitely be returning!
We were caught in a snowstorm and the owners at Hilltop Motel sent their sons to help us get unstuck. The room was very nice, and they made dinner for us as we weren't able to make it out to pick up anything. A wonderful experience!
Rooms on the new side were very clean and well maintained. My biggest issue with the motel is that it is an extra $20 for a 2nd person. So, my $59+tax room turned into an $79+tax room.That is absolutely OUTRAGEOUS!! The worst part is, she failed to mention it at check in and I just handed her the card since we had already discussed a room rate of $59 over the phone prior to arrival. I never dreamed it would be that much. $170 something for 2 nights for 2 people in a town that has 2 restaurants open on sunday and one gas station?!?! The dakotas and northern Nebraska are the only places I've seen it that high for a 2nd person. What happened to room rates being based on double occupancy??
Stayed in the hotel - Absolute gem of a place! Completely refurbished from stem to stern and nice work on that - clean as a pin, safe and quiet. Excellent amenities and comfortable beds. I booked online and the automated key dispenser in the lobby was the easiest and fastest check-in ever. Genius! Best bang for the buck I've had in a long time! Highly recommend!
Come and stay here because it’s close to work and all I can say is it’s perfect. Stayed here for three months used the rv site and the motel rooms as well and it’s excellent. Hookups are great and easy, rooms are clean and staff are very friendly. Definitely recommend if you’re traveling. They also have a laundry room which is great!
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