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Getting Married in South Dakota

Wedding hotels in South Dakota offer versatile event space for celebrations across the state, from intimate gatherings to large receptions. The Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center in Sioux Falls leads the list you can book through Engine, with about 50,000 square feet of reception and event space and 38 event spaces. Couples, planners, and guests needing a block of rooms will find options for ceremonies and receptions throughout South Dakota.

Getting married in South Dakota means choosing between the Black Hills' dramatic scenery, the wide-open prairie, and growing cities like Sioux Falls and Rapid City, and these hotels are spread across the state to match those settings. You can search and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms to accommodate out-of-town guests, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or you can arrange it with the hotel directly. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

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Compare wedding hotels in South Dakota

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center Sioux Falls 50,398 sq ft 5,100 38 243 4.3 (1,000)
2 Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown Sioux Falls 8,979 sq ft 898 10 216 4.7 (274)
3 Crossroads Hotel at Huron Event Center Huron 8,175 sq ft 6,500 6 100 3.9 (696)
4 DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center Rapid City 7,200 sq ft 800 10 205 4.5 (1,000)
5 Hampton Inn Mitchell Mitchell 6,215 sq ft 690 13 75 4.7 (214)
6 Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown Sioux Falls 5,800 sq ft 700 17 136 4.4 (1,001)
7 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brandon by IHG Brandon 5,208 sq ft 600 3 68 4.5 (835)
8 Hilton Garden Inn Rapid City Rapid City 5,040 sq ft 320 9 120 4.4 (821)
9 The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection Rapid City 4,790 sq ft 320 8 177 4.0 (1,347)
10 Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG Sioux Falls 4,300 sq ft 665 10 290 4.3 (1,168)
11 State Game Lodge & Resort Custer 4,000 sq ft 280 9 100 –
12 AmericInn by Wyndham Chamberlain - Conference Center Chamberlain 4,054 sq ft 304 5 69 4.4 (1,000)
13 Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls South Sioux Falls 3,696 sq ft 360 8 103 4.4 (771)
14 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood Deadwood 3,696 sq ft 256 3 78 4.6 (1,001)
15 Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City Box Elder 3,585 sq ft 448 7 174 4.6 (1,002)
16 Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr Sioux Falls 3,366 sq ft 350 7 150 3.6 (2,391)
17 Grand Gateway Hotel Rapid City 3,225 sq ft 450 3 133 2.9 (6)
18 Foothills Inn Rapid City 2,944 sq ft 327 5 64 3.9 (1,547)
19 Prairie Inn Vermillion 2,880 sq ft 300 1 31 3.3 (385)
20 Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton Rapid City 2,394 sq ft 170 2 143 4.4 (1,002)
21 Bavarian Inn Black Hills Custer 2,200 sq ft 150 1 64 4.9 (1,302)
22 Martin & Mason Hotel Deadwood 1,924 sq ft 192 1 8 4.4 (227)
23 First Gold Gaming Resort Deadwood 1,750 sq ft 175 1 37 4.3 (1,005)
24 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Brookings Brookings 5,040 sq ft 504 1 101 3.6 (573)
25 Comfort Inn & Suites Deadwood Deadwood 2,376 sq ft 264 4 69 4.4 (858)
26 Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore Rapid City 2,100 sq ft 233 4 82 4.3 (753)
27 Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City Rapid City 1,365 sq ft 340 6 92 4.2 (1,605)
28 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aberdeen by IHG Aberdeen 24,000 sq ft 2,000 1 68 4.2 (429)
29 Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel Sioux Falls 20,000 sq ft 3,000 18 225 4.0 (1,001)
30 Best Western Ramkota Hotel Rapid City 13,200 sq ft 1,680 15 267 3.8 (1,001)
31 Ramkota Hotel Pierre 12,000 sq ft 1,500 14 151 4.0 (984)
32 Holiday Inn Spearfish - Convention Center by IHG Spearfish 11,232 sq ft 1,247 13 145 3.9 (742)
33 Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 10,000 sq ft 65 3 66 2.8 (1,001)
34 Hampton Inn & Suites Aberdeen Aberdeen 6,882 sq ft 914 6 84 4.5 (984)
35 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux City North-Event Center by IHG North Sioux City 6,717 sq ft 450 2 92 4.8 (883)
36 Ramada Mitchell Conf Center Mitchell 6,405 sq ft 800 11 – –
37 Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort Deadwood 4,800 sq ft 167 5 59 4.5 (1,000)
38 AmericInn by Wyndham Fort Pierre - Conference Center Fort Pierre 3,480 sq ft 350 8 67 4.5 (788)
39 Broadway Inn Yankton Yankton 3,200 sq ft 60 1 38 –
40 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Deadwood-Gold Dust Casino by IHG Deadwood 2,800 sq ft 170 4 78 4.5 (1,000)
41 The Hotel By Gold Dust Deadwood 2,808 sq ft 150 1 42 3.9 (1,112)
42 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winner by IHG Winner 2,400 sq ft 230 2 59 4.4 (411)
43 Cedar Shore Resort Oacoma 2,220 sq ft 200 1 100 4.2 (1,001)
44 Clubhouse Hotel & Suites Pierre Pierre 2,072 sq ft 192 3 79 4.3 (1,001)
45 Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Rapid City 1,915 sq ft 128 1 98 4.2 (2,928)
46 DoubleTree by Hilton Deadwood at Cadillac Jack's Deadwood 1,881 sq ft 80 4 107 4.6 (1,003)
47 Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 1,792 sq ft 190 5 100 4.8 (1,227)
48 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Pierre by IHG Fort Pierre 1,716 sq ft 70 2 83 4.2 (436)
49 Rushmore Express Keystone Keystone 1,700 sq ft 60 1 88 4.3 (1,518)
50 Best Western Kelly Inn Yankton 1,617 sq ft 175 4 121 4.0 (735)

Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help with booking a guest-room block and reception space for a South Dakota wedding?
Engine lets you search and book guest rooms at hotels across South Dakota. For a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking, while 8 or fewer rooms can be booked self-serve. The hotel's reception and event space can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or you can arrange it with the property directly.
What should I look for in a hotel for my wedding reception and overnight guests?
A hotel with dedicated ballroom and banquet space makes it easy to host your ceremony and reception on-site. Guest rooms in the same building mean your out-of-town guests stay close to the celebration. Many properties also offer getting-ready suites and spaces for rehearsal dinners, though amenities like catering and on-site coordination vary by hotel.
Which South Dakota cities have the most options for wedding venues with guest rooms?
Sioux Falls has the largest selection of hotels with substantial event space and guest-room capacity. Properties there range from convention-center-scale ballrooms to boutique downtown venues. Huron also offers hotels with ballroom and banquet facilities that can accommodate larger guest counts.
What should I compare when choosing where to put my wedding guests across different cities?
Compare the size of the ballroom or reception space, the number of guest rooms, and how far guests will travel to reach the hotel. Also look at whether the property has multiple event spaces if you're planning a rehearsal dinner or brunch. Engine lets you search and compare these details across hotels in Sioux Falls, Huron, and other cities so you can find the right fit for your guest list and celebration.
How far ahead should I book a hotel room block for my wedding?
Six to twelve months in advance is common, especially for peak wedding season or a weekend celebration. Booking early gives your guests time to make travel plans and locks in your preferred dates. If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups will handle the block for you.

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