By Isabel Prontes
Badlands National Park is located in southwestern South Dakota and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the state. Many people are fond of the natural scenery of Badlands National Park because of its unusual resemblance to the moon, with its rugged buttes, massive erosion, vast canyons and angular spires. Since Badlands National Park is such a popular tourist spot, it's a good idea to do research well before visiting on some of the best lodging options in the area.
Cedar Pass Lodge
The Cedar Pass Lodge is the park's sole lodging choice. This lodge has a prairie location and is a rustic cabin accommodation with a comfortable, woodsy ambiance. The rooms include basic amenities such as a coffee maker, private bath, air conditioning and heat. There are both cottage and cabin accommodation options available. For an authentic feeling of peace and tranquility, the rooms do not come equipped with either televisions or telephones.
20861 Sd Hwy 240
Interior, SD 57750
605-433-5460
Days Inn
The Days Inn in Wall, South Dakota is one of the closest hotels to the Badlands National Park. It is approximately seven miles away from the park entrance. The hotel has features like a fitness center and meeting room. Guests will receive a free continental breakfast every morning, and access to coffee twenty-four hours a day in the lobby. The hotel offers guests free high speed wireless Internet access. The rooms all have cable television with channels including CNN, ESPN and HBO.
212 10th Ave And Norris
Wall, SD 57790
605-279-2000
Super 8
The Super 8 Motel in Wall is also approximately seven miles from the park. The motel rooms come with basic hotel conveniences such as high speed wireless Internet connections and cable television with a remote control. Every morning, guests to the Super 8 are able to eat a free continental "SuperStart" breakfast in the dining room. The parking lot of the motel is secure and also on the large side, and you can easily park a truck, car or RV.
I-90 Exit 110
Wall, SD 57790
605-279-2688
Econo Lodge
The Econo Lodge in Wall is a clean and friendly lodging option. The rooms come with amenities including microwaves and blow dryers. The hotel offers its guest high speed Internet access, free continental breakfast every morning, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Not only is the Econo Lodge in close proximity to the Badlands National Park, but it is also adjacent to the Wounded Knee Museum, another popular tourist attraction in the southwestern South Dakota area.
804 Glenn Street
Wall, SD 57790
605-279-2121
America's Best Value Inn
The America's Best Value Inn is a motel located in Wall. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and offers its guests free wireless Internet access. Also, there is a complimentary breakfast for all of the motel guests every morning. There are a lot of other restaurants close to the motel as well. It is in very close proximity to a lot of the area's attractions. If you are traveling with a pet, this motel welcomes them, but will charge a nominal fee.
201 South Boulevard
Wall, SD 57790
806-335-1561
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
