This place!! Just wow! I don't even know where to start on putting word to the feels!! I rolled in town late one night driving from Salt Lake City back home to Mpls to scrub the bugs off my windshield and just couldn't drive any longer. I pulled up all the apps I use to find hotels last minute when I travel and cross reference on here to see which ones look the least sketchy (I'm a deaf, single momma traveling alone- feeling safe AND getting a good price is my decision maker!). This one was the only one with 5 stars and thanks to breezing thru the photos on here, I saw that it was definitely affordable. I walked into the office area to see if they had any availability. My first thought when looking around was wondering what I was getting into. It was like I stepped back in time to the 80's. There was photos in plastic sleeves of all the rooms hanging on a column and silk flowers and thing around that reminded me being at friends grandma's house in the cities back then. Out pops this guy that instantly reminded me of Magnum Pi, asking how he could help me. Telling him I was just passing thru and wondering if he had any rooms left for the night, he kindly said they did have a room left and went into details of what all is included and walked over to point to a photo of the room that was available. And asked if I prefer a ground level or 2nd floor room. (Ground level please- I traveled with more stuff to carry in than I'd like) After handing him my card and getting the key, he offered to move a vehicle so I could park close to my room and let go over where the breakfast room and pool was again. And mentioned the room I'm in is his mom's favorite. (Somewhere in our convo, he mentioned it's a family owned Inn when I asked if he was the owner.) There are two separate buildings. My room was in the one that is set up like a motel (outside entrance to get in). I walked into my room and the nostalgia hit me. Even though it was throwback of 80's decor, it felt impeccably clean, perfectly cooled temperature and no wonky or over powering air freshener smells that I often encounter in small town old hotel rooms. I used to have a detailed cleaning business, combined with my hearing loss- I notice A LOT of things when walking into a hotel room. I have been at way more expensive and posh hotels on this trip- and I can't say- this one has all of them beat by a far shot for cleanliness! Despite my blurry, heavy eyelids late into the evening, I had notice how even the outside grounds felt so clean between the office and my room and was curious if it was going to still have that feel in the daylight or if it was going to be a head smack of what sketchy place did I get myself into from being to tired to think. The grounds are freaking impeccably clean too! In all my years of travel, I honestly can not think of a hotel, motel, resort that felt this clean on the sidewalks and parking lot! Not a single cigarette butt, bit of garbage or even any dead leaves were spotted! The bed is a bit firm. The pillows a bit flat (but hey, I always travel with my own pillow anyway). Not much for toiletries offered. Great mini fridge with a separate freezer compartment (very rare!) But I felt safe and slept better than I have in days. More out of curiosity than need, I checked out the Continental breakfast. The breakfast room smelled a bit wonky and the offerings were a variety of pastries and bagels along with coffee and apple juice. I grabbed some coffee and walked the grounds and checked out the pool. Again- amazed at how impeccably clean the grounds were and noticed it is set up for being kid friendly too. They have a play ground and the indoor pool is perfect temperature and relaxing vibe in there. I couldn't resist dipping my toes in the pool- I think it's heated- it wasn't freezing cold like most pools and also want over powering smell of chlorine either (I generally avails pools for this reason- I have sensitive lungs). As I'm sitting outside my room on one of the patio tables writing this review...I don't want to leave. I'm definitely putting this Inn on my list of being a stop when I travel for my annual business trip that usually takes me on this route. I'd also like to bring the kids to give them a taste of what things were like when I was a kid and see if they even have a clue as to how to use the throwback phone in the room! Millennials, this place would probably be a loss on you but any older generations would appreciate all the feels this place gives. read more

LandMARK Country Inn - Continental breakfast - Hotels Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

A hidden gem in Murdo, South Dakota. We thought we would have to stay in a dirty motel or pay $180 to stay at the other motel in the same town when we stumbled upon the cutest country inn. Mark, the owner and operator, is the greatest host and truly puts so much work in making your stay magical. We loved the themed rooms, the restaurant recommendation Mark made, hot showers, clean beds and room, and the pool was incredible. read more

Top 5 hotels ever,the owner is pleasant and we make our way here every few years traveling to MN from Wa.Amazing views!Amazing owner!Amazing pool!Amazing rooms!Best price in the state,and the pioneer auto and 1880 town are here!!!! read more

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What a lovely country inn! The setting is so peaceful and well kept. The room was immaculate, comfortable and smelled so clean! Beds were comfortable. Mini fridge in room. Loved the screen door and patio chairs right outside the room. Really nice playground area for kids. And the pool was amazing! I am looking forward to the free breakfast! Very reasonably priced and pet friendly. The owner is super nice, a local, and so accomodating. Will definitely stay again, and highly recommend. read more

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This place was absolutely wonderful! After stopping at the super 8 and being quoted $170 for the night we went down the road and saw the sign. We decided to give it a shot. The owner was incredibly friendly and extremely helpful! The price was wonderful the room was even better! Two days later on our way back through South Dakota on a vacation we intentionally stopped here for the night. Whenever I am in the area this is where I will be going! read more

Lovely little place! The whole property was pristinely kept, the guy at the desk was friendly even at midnight, and the breakfast was humble but good. Beds were comfy and the shower was hot. Great stop over. read more

This place was great! We were on a road trip and ended up needing a place to stay pretty late at night. They were able to accommodate us at around midnight. The staff is so friendly and the rooms are spotless and comfy. It's definitely a different vibe than your usual chain hotel, but it's a great price and a comfy night with nice people. Tips: bring shampoo and conditioner, as those aren't provided in the rooms. The breakfast is pretty basic, mostly toast, but it'll get you on the road in the morning. You have to call to make a reservation. read more

What a great place to stay! Mark was super friendly and welcoming. The heated pool was great, and open until midnight. There was free breakfast (bagels & pastries) and the beds were comfortable. Exactly what we needed for our one night in Murdo! read more

We landed at The Landmark after seeing their billboard, and we're so glad we did. The Landmark is just darling. Rooms are clean and individually decorated (we were in the Asian room), and all the people were super friendly. We were too tired to make it to the pool, but it looked inviting and was open late. The rates were affordable and included a breakfast spread of coffee and quite an assortment of pastries. Just what we needed on our drive along I-90. read more

OK, it's i90 in South Dakota, so generally slim pickins' for luxurious hotels and restaurants, but LandMARK (Mark is in all caps, pleeze) is spectacular. "Mark" has really extended his home to all of us staying there. Each room is decorated with care, the pool is an exact 90 Degrees, essentially a huge hot tub, and the grounds are sculpted. Trust me, you won't find better within a 200 mile radius! read more

I was passing through Murdo, SD in Sept 2011 as I was driing a UHaul moving back from Boston, MA to Seattle, WA. I knew my trip required a night stay somewhere along I-90 in this area, so I used Trip Advisor to locate the "best value" place to stay. I was sick and tired of Motel 6 or Super 8's, an I found this independently owned/build place. Mark was the owner/proprietor who answered my call as I was driving through Iowa, trying to pre-book a place in SD. He was very nice and helpful, explaining the amenities in detail and making me feel welcome. So I booked a room there. When I arrived late in the evening, Mark was there to help me, offering guidance on where to park my UHaul rig and making me feel comfy. I ended up sleeping like a baby as the room was so clean and comfy. The rooms in this place are all unique themed. I wish I had more time there to enjoy the stay. He also had a swimming pool that was heated to 90 degrees, making it the worlds biggest hot tub! I enjoyed the continental breakfast in the morning and then hit the road to teh Badlands and Wall Drug. About 2 weeks later, I was flying my small airplane across the country and really wanted to stay there, but he had closed the place seasonally, so I ended up staying elsewhere, but I did take arial photos and have posted at this other site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54726-d1791495-r119572657-LandMARK_Country_Inn-Murdo_South_Dakota.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT Mark, I'll try to come back that way this summer and spend a few days seeing he Badlands and Rushmore and plan on staying at your place! Hope you have a very successful season out there! read more

This place was amazing. Super friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable rates and as a full time custodian I know clean and these rooms are very clean. We look forward to coming back my new favorite hotel. read more

Really amazing. Wonderful price and the eccentric man who runs it is very kind. We had a rough night getting out of a storm. It was cheaper than a motel but as nice as a b&b. read more

Oh my goodness, you totally need to visit this place. It's like out of some movie, it's so bizarre but frickin' awesome. The proprietor is super helpful and although he is a little... odd... he is so nice and explains things very well. We were making a cross-country road trip and needed a pet-friendly place to stay. We randomly found this hotel and it was the best night we spent on the road. And it's really in the middle of nowhere! Our room was decked out in super crazy but fun decorations, the room was nice sized, and a big sliding door opened onto an area with a cute outdoor table and chairs. I hear there is a great pool as well, but we didn't have a chance to check it out. I also hear they have a few rooms with a hot tub in the room! Seriously, this place is hilarious. A must see! read more

We arrived at LandMARK at 1am, Mark was ready and waiting for us. The room was large, very clean and the beds were comfortable. We had to be up and on the road by 7am so we didn't get to check out the pool or play on the huge play set. I'd stop by again in heartbeat!! LandMARK is one of the best kept hotel secrets! read more

Stopped in Murdo for the night and saw the billboard for this motel. Called and talked to Mark. He was friendly and very thorough. Rooms were clean and unique. Beds were ok. Rooms did not have shampoo, conditioner or a blow dryer. I'm sure you could ask the front desk for the items. Breakfast was sweet rolls, donuts, bread, coffee and juice. They had a nice indoor pool. I would stay here again. read more

We recently passed through Murdo on our way to Yellowstone with 4 adults and 6 children. We found the LandMark on Yelp and decided to try it based on reviews. He knew exactly who we were when we pulled up and were greeted at the door with our keys and towels for the pool. The kids enjoyed the themed rooms...there may have been a few fights over the Finding Nemo room! We honestly couldn't have asked for a better place to stay as a large group. The kids enjoyed the heated pool and playground. The rooms were quite, clean and comfortable. The pizza place recommendation was spot on. We have no complaints and would stay again if back in the area. read more

This fantastic spot really was a game changer for our vacation! We had been traveling and sight seeing since early morning with a 2, 8, and 14 year old, so you can imagine the mood in the van by 8 pm. We had originally planned to find a campground for the evening so we didn't have reservations anywhere. We were exhausted and just wanted to crash somewhere. This place was the perfect spot! Probably the cleanest room I have ever stayed in. Our room was the "Nemo" room with an ocean theme to the decor. Our 2 yo loved it. The beds were great, room was extremely spacious, and the heated pool was amazing. Every encounter we had with staff was lovely. Everyone there was so kind and appreciative. We felt like royalty! The continental breakfast was mainly sweets or toasted English muffins, but thats was fine for my kids. I would have preferred something with protein for myself, but no complaints! The value for money was outstanding! read more

What a surprise! Dave at Pioneer Auto told us Mark would be great and he is! Had a nice swim and flatscreen tv before going to bed which was very comfortable. Morning coffee good. Oasis read more

While on a long cross-country drive, I was looking for a place to stay that was pet friendly. I called the Landmark Country Inn, and was pleasantly surprised at the professionalism and kindness of Mark, the owner. He clearly takes pride in his establishment, and for less than $100, I was able to book a room for the night. The room and bathroom were very clean--immaculate, and they have a heated pool. A complimentary continental breakfast is included, and he even offered to fill up my cooler with ice before I hit the road. Very conveniently located off I-90 and close to restaurants, I will definitely stay here again when headed through the area. read more

Stayed overnight while driving cross-country and hopped on Yelp to help us out in the middle of nowhere. Since Landmark had rave reviews we stopped in. Got one of the last rooms on a Tue night. Awesome, lived up to the reviews - clean, immaculately maintained. Quiet, wonderful, quirky - yes! read more

this place has a charm and a friendliness and A Touch of Class unlike any place I've seen! And it is one of the least expensive! Lots of little amenities that make it special. And quite lovely Vistas of the surrounding territory. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here! read more

Clean room at a reasonable price for the area. Beds are not the most comfortable but for one night, not bad. The breakfast is just toast, donuts and coffee. No decaf and no water available. Friendly staff. I would stay again when travelling. read more