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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest by IHG

Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest with free breakfast, indoor pool, and WiFi. Close to Falls Park and Sioux Falls Regional Airport.

3821 W Avera Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, United States View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 742 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest by IHG

Guests highlight the clean, modern accommodations and family-friendly amenities, balanced by some inconsistencies in service and minor maintenance issues.

Guests often praise

  • Very clean and well-maintained rooms with modern decor and updated outlets.
  • Comfortable beds noted as exceptionally restful by multiple guests.
  • Extensive and tasty breakfast options, including hot items and quality coffee.
  • Kid-friendly pool area featuring a splash zone, slide, and warm water.
  • Friendly and accommodating staff, with occasional room upgrades provided.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests experienced noise issues from the kitchen area when staying in ground floor suites nearby.
  • Minor cleanliness oversight reported once (e.g., a forgotten cup in furniture), though otherwise very clean.
  • The hotel’s hot tub has been reported as out of order by a guest.
  • Reception service quality may vary, possibly linked to newer staff members.
  • Pricing is considered on the higher side by some visitors.

Best for

  • Families seeking kid-friendly pools and safe play areas for young children.
  • Visitors looking for updated, spacious rooms with convenient modern features.
  • Travelers valuing a strong breakfast offering and complimentary WiFi.
  • LGBTQ+ friendly guests seeking inclusive accommodations.
  • Those desiring easy access to local attractions and major highways.
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest by IHG offers a straightforward, modern lodging option suited for families and business travelers alike. The property includes an indoor pool with a children's splash zone, providing a kid-friendly area complete with a slide and shallow water ideal for young guests. Complimentary breakfast features a variety of options, from pancakes and omelets to cinnamon rolls and bagels, which has been appreciated by multiple guests.

Located just off I-229 Highway and a short drive from Colorado Technical University, the hotel provides convenient access to local attractions. Nearby points of interest include Falls Park with its waterfalls and sculptures, the Butterfly House & Aquarium, and the Great Plains Zoo, all within a reasonable driving distance. Sioux Falls Regional Airport is approximately 22 minutes away by car, adding to the accessibility for travelers.

The property serves as a practical base with essential amenities, including free WiFi and a well-maintained weight room. Guest feedback highlights clean, updated rooms with thoughtful touches like USB and USB-C outlets, though some reviews mention occasional front desk service inconsistencies. The hotel is LGBTQ+ friendly and functions as a conference center and wedding venue, which may appeal to visiting groups and event attendees.

Overall, this hotel suits visitors looking for comfortable accommodations in a convenient location without excessive frills. Families traveling with children and those attending events nearby will likely find the facilities and setting practical and accommodating.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Kid-friendly
Hot tub
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

TZ
Tiffany Zenkic Apr 01, 2026
10

I was very pleased with this Holiday Inn Express. We were here for a wedding and they graciously allowed us to check in a few minutes early so we could change and get to the venue on time. The room and bathroom were very clean. I am pretty picky about cleanliness and rarely give 5 stars in this area but they truly deserve it. Everything was updated so there were usb and c outlets on the bed and lamps. Decorating was modern and tasteful. Again everything felt clean and new. We did use the weight room and hot tub. Both were clean and kept up. They have a kiddie pool with a rain tree that would be great for young kids. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve seen. Delicious coffee (I’m picky), pancakes, cinnamon rolls, 2 kinds of omelets (cheese and veggie) biscuits and gravy, and several varieties of bagels. I would def stay here again!

LH
Local H Mar 20, 2026
8.0

First time staying at a Holiday Inn. The double Queen suites are nice & very well thought out. Our experience here with the receptionist was not the best (she said she was new) but we did end up getting an upgrade to a suite although on the website it confirmed they had regular double Queen rooms available & they were full. The receptionist put us in a 1st floor suite directly across from the kitchen, so at 6:00 a.m. our entire room filled with smoke and the smell of food. My son and myself are asthmatic and this was very difficult for us. They also stated the pool closed at 11:00pm, but the water was shut off on the kids pool & hot tub at 9:45pm. The breakfast was underwhelming: Stale cinnamon rolls,yogurt with liquid on top, bland sausage gravy,& the oatmeal was cold. I asked the breakfast bar attendant about it and and she looked at it, but I don't think anything was done. My son loved the pancake maker machine, but overall the experience was less than enjoyable.

JM
Jake M. Mar 16, 2026
10

Great hotel! For years we have enjoyed the consistently comfortable beds, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and amenities of staying at Holiday Inn hotels. This hotel was no exception. And I guess they appreciate our business too, because the manager upgraded our room. Thanks!

JV
Jillian Vue Mar 11, 2026
10

The hotel was nice and clean. The room was spacious. We did find a cup in the sofa couch but it was just a small cup. Everything else was clean. We loved the kid friendly pool. There was a hot tub, pool, and kids area where they had a slide and water area for smaller kids. That was our favorite. My kids loved it.

AL
Alyssa Lewis Mar 06, 2026
10

Very nice hotel. The pool area has a slash pad for little kids and a slide. All the pools are heated. Sadly the hotel tub is broken but still had water in it. Breakfast was very good, open 6 to 9:30.

JD
Janella Delugach Feb 07, 2026
10

Since I keep getting this notification even after turning them off I will write my review. I was only able to observe the lobby halls and elevator on my food delivery but they were very well laid out. The elevator was a blessing opposed to walking up to the third floor. The hallways were well lit and the lobby was inviting. Unfortunately this motel is out of my price range but is nice just as well. Hopefully I stop getting notifications to complete this now

BJ
Brian Jaouni Feb 02, 2026
10

Super clean rooms, great breakfast and an incredibly friendly staff. The rooms were so clean and the bathrooms were even better. I must say that this may have been the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in outside of my house. Idk what they are using mattress wise but wow, they sure sleep very nicely, my whole party commented on how well they slept.

BD
Brian Dummer Jan 17, 2026
10

My wife and I are IHG members and regularly choose Holiday Inns due to their consistency. This might be the best one I have stayed at! Our room is spacious and well kept up. There is plenty of space for my son’s pack-n-play. It appears the facility was recently remodeled. I initially believed it was a new build. (That’s how well-done it is.) The pool area has a six-inch-deep play area that was perfect for my two children under five. They played for an hour in that area and would have played longer if we let them. I could not be more pleased with this hotel. Worth it!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest by IHG

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

This modern lodging is a 2-minute drive from the I-229 Highway and a mile from the Colorado Technical University, while the Wild Water West water park is a 13-minute drive away.

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport 22 min Car · 1 hr 18 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in South Dakota. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Falls Park 14,270 reviews

Falls Park

131 E Falls Park Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, United States

4.8 · Park
Great Plains Zoo 3,291 reviews

Great Plains Zoo

805 S Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, United States

4.4 · Zoo
Butterfly House & Aquarium 2,467 reviews

Butterfly House & Aquarium

4320 S Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, United States

4.5 · Aquarium
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