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BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel
1901 9th Avenue SW, Watertown, South Dakota 57201-5088Phone: 605/886-8011 | Fax: 605/886-3667
The BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel, attached to the Watertown Event Center provides a convenient location for visiting Bramble Park Zoo, Historic Uptown Watertown, Watertown Mall and many local businesses.
Guests on business can enjoy easy access to Minnesota Rubber, Terex Utilities, Deuco, Enercept, Benchmark Foam, Angus Palm, Davisco, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Lake Area Technical Institute and Twin City Die Casting. The Watertown Event Center is also located right next to the BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel, making this the perfect hotel to stay at while visiting for conventions and events. We gladly welcome groups at this Watertown, SD hotel.
Families delight in the fact that Bramble Park Zoo is just two miles from the BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel. Guests can also enjoy just a short drive to many other local attractions, such as Redlin Art Center, Watertown Mall, Thunder Road, Ton-O-Fun, Lake Kampeska, Dakota Sioux Casino and Lake Pelican.
As the only full-service hotel property in Watertown, SD, guests can expect to feel right at home. The clean, charming rooms at this South Dakota Best Western offer free high-speed Internet access, cable satellite television, a coffeemaker, room service, in-room movies and much more. We are also the only hotel in Watertown that offers complimentary airport transportation.
An on-site Minervas Restaurant and Bar are also provided for your convenience at the BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel. While staying at the hotel, guests can also enjoy an indoor heated pool, hot tub, an exercise facility, cocktail lounge, business center and full-service meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 1,600 attendees. Call today to find out more about our meeting and event space in Watertown, SD.
For a memorable stay at a hotel in Watertown, South Dakota with great customer service, reserve a stay online at the BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel today.
A Little History and a Lot of Fun
Book Package
Watertown is rich in history and we will make it easy for you to enjoy a little history and have fun exploring a variety of unique family owned shops in historic Uptown Watertown! Plenty of learning opportunities await you at the Codington County Heritage Museum and the Goss Opera House. Start with coffee and work your way through the bakeries, handmade chocolates, flavored popcorn, jewelry, clothing, antiques and so much more!
Zoo Much Fun Package
Book Package
There is Zoo much fun and memories to be shared when you bring the family to Watertown! Enjoy a relaxing evening in a comfortable guestroom then plan to spend a few hours - or the entire day at the Bramble Park Zoo! From cats to camels, bears to buffalo, penguins to peacocks and so many more varieties of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. They are waiting for your visit! Bring the camera and prepare to have fun!
Family Traditions Package
Book Package
We are here to help you spend some quality time with your family and enjoy the inspiring artwork of one of South Dakota's most beloved artists - Terry Redlin. Bring the family and have some fun at the indoor pool and game room and relax for the evening in one of our comfortable guestrooms. You will receive a certificate for a Terry Redlin - 1000 piece puzzle of your choice to be redeemed at the Redlin Art Center. Kids young and old can participate in the Gallery Scavenger Hunt while you get a glimpse of the nostalgic family traditions that are depicted throughout the Art Center. Our family friendly Minervas Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner so bring the family and bring your appetite!
Zoo Much Fun Package
Book Package
There is Zoo much fun and memories to be shared when you bring the family to Watertown! Enjoy a relaxing evening in a comfortable guestroom then plan to spend a few hours - or the entire day at the Bramble Park Zoo! From cats to camels, bears to buffalo, penguins to peacocks and so many more varieties of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. They are waiting for your visit! Bring the camera and prepare to have fun!
Family Traditions Package
Book Package
We are here to help you spend some quality time with your family and enjoy the inspiring artwork of one of South Dakota's most beloved artists - Terry Redlin. Bring the family and have some fun at the indoor pool and game room and relax for the evening in one of our comfortable guestrooms. You will receive a certificate for a Terry Redlin - 1000 piece puzzle of your choice to be redeemed at the Redlin Art Center. Kids young and old can participate in the Gallery Scavenger Hunt while you get a glimpse of the nostalgic family traditions that are depicted throughout the Art Center. Our family friendly Minervas Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner so bring the family and bring your appetite!
Rest and Relax at Ramkota Package
Book Package
You deserve a break and we know just how to make that happen! Start with a great room with pillow top beds, plenty of pillows and luxurious linens, you can relax in your room and order room service or visit the friendly staff at Minervas Restaurant & Bar to use the food and beverage certificate. After a great night's rest start your day with a little pampering, you will receive a certificate for Prestige Salon and Day Spa that can be applied toward a variety of services from manicure or pedicure to massage or use the certificate for your favorite Bare Minerals products!
Romance is in the Air Package
Book Package
Any time is the perfect time to impress your sweetheart, it does not have to be a special date to make a memorable evening, we can help with the arrangements for you! The Romance is in the Air Package includes one of our beautifully appointed king guestrooms with luxurious linens and plenty of space to relax. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and drinks in Minervas Restaurant or perhaps breakfast in the morning with the food and beverage certificate, plus we will have a lovely gift pack awaiting your arrival.
A Little History and a Lot of Fun
Book Package
Watertown is rich in history and we will make it easy for you to enjoy a little history and have fun exploring a variety of unique family owned shops in historic Uptown Watertown! Plenty of learning opportunities await you at the Codington County Heritage Museum and the Goss Opera House. Start with coffee and work your way through the bakeries, handmade chocolates, flavored popcorn, jewelry, clothing, antiques and so much more!
Rest and Relax at Ramkota Package
Book Package
You deserve a break and we know just how to make that happen! Start with a great room with pillow top beds, plenty of pillows and luxurious linens, you can relax in your room and order room service or visit the friendly staff at Minervas Restaurant & Bar to use the food and beverage certificate. After a great night's rest start your day with a little pampering, you will receive a certificate for Prestige Salon and Day Spa that can be applied toward a variety of services from manicure or pedicure to massage or use the certificate for your favorite Bare Minerals products!
Romance is in the Air Package
Book Package
Any time is the perfect time to impress your sweetheart, it does not have to be a special date to make a memorable evening, we can help with the arrangements for you! The Romance is in the Air Package includes one of our beautifully appointed king guestrooms with luxurious linens and plenty of space to relax. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and drinks in Minervas Restaurant or perhaps breakfast in the morning with the food and beverage certificate, plus we will have a lovely gift pack awaiting your arrival.
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Enjoy free entrance into all SD state parks and recreation areas. This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. In Pierre.
June 2012
Join us for our annual Street Rod River Run located at the City park. In Chamberlain.
Free to the public at Kenny Anderson Park, in Sioux Falls. Over 30 balloons will ascend at 6am and 6:30pm on Sat and 6am on Sun.
Lake Alvin Recreation Area is hosting the annual DakotaMan Triathlon. In Canton.
July 2012
Featuring PRCA sanctioned rodeo all three nights, Carnival and fireworks. In Mobridge.
Event includes casino run, motorcycle parade, live music, raffles, bike show, silent auction, food, and outdoor party in Sioux Falls.
Pilots come together for the AirVenture Cup Race, one of the most successful racing events in aviation. In Mitchell.
August 2012
The premier agricultural event in SD, Dakotafest provides exhibitors and attendees with farming and ranching needs. In Mitchell.
The Corn Palace Festival is a celebration of the annual redecoration of the World's Only Corn Palace. In Mitchell.
