We LOVED staying at Gerry's Motel - it was, by far, the best place we've stayed at on our road trip.
Upon arrival, we had to call to check in, and Barb was immediately over to help us. She got us checked in and invited us over to the bar for dinner.
The room was so clean and cozy - way better than any affordable motel in larger towns (and safer too!).
We went over to the bar to eat - the food was great and affordable! We really enjoyed unwinding there after a day of driving. We sat out on the front steps outside of our room to watch the sunset and enjoy the beautiful prairie evening.
Don't book this place if you're expecting amenities and things to do. This is purely a place to stay as you drive along I-90; but it is so much better than anything in Mitchell or larger surrounding towns. Gerrys Motel was QUIET, CLEAN, SAFE - not sure what else you could ask for!
I can confidently say that we will happily stay at Gerrys Motel the next time we find ourselves driving across South Dakota.