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855 North 5th Street, Custer, SD 57730, United States of America

#4 of 26 hotels in Custer

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 763 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The non slip mat had to be ordered, should probably be standard, breakfast next door (the hotel has some collaboration as the menu is in the room) wasn’t great,

    Clean, fresh design, nice with double doors and chairs in front of the room. Most of the washers and detergent w1 free. The driers did cost,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Loved the Inn. It was more then we expected. One thing we booked a king room but got queen beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing could have been better

    We were very comfortable in our room. I liked the way you supplied us with all we needed without having to enter our room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Cute Motel in Custer, S.D.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast Cafe options left a lot to be desired. We had to drive into town to get a proper breakfast.

    Absolutely wonderful place. The staff was extodinary... Proactive by calling us beforehand to coordinate arrival time. Super helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. It is obvious that it has been renovated. Very nicely done.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cozy rooms, very friendly staff and nice pool / hot tub area inside. We had an amazing breakfast in the café of the property.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to everything, beautiful spacious room. Very kind and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Great independent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a cute place with a comfortable bed and wonderful, warm staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    8.0
    Centrally located for a Black Hills visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Modern updates needed

    Great location, close to downtown Custer. The restaurant next door served a nice breakfast. The room was average, grounds ok .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to go home.

    Happy hour cookies

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean place with amenities that were well done. Staff was clearly proud of their hotel.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very hospitable and warm welcome. Great facilities and good location near to Custer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only option for breakfast was to pay at their cafe. The food was ok but a bit of a canteen feel about the atmosphere here. Otherwise you had to drive into Custer which isn't ideal.

    The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The facilities were lovely after a busy day - hot tub and pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    We liked the facility and will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant is closed after 11 am. We checked out after one night and left for home to beat the weather. We didn’t get any refund because we registered for two nights and both nights were charged upfront.

    Nice room though at first they had us on the upper level which is only accessible by stairs which we would have had a difficult time negotiating. We asked for the lower floor and they were accommodating. Property is laid out well. Restaurant is on the property and has great breakfast food. Very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    We loved staying here. It’s a great base camp for day trips around the area. The Inn and the on site restaurant are warm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staying here felt like I was staying at summer camp for adults! There’s games, a pickle ball court, placed to walk, near many trails and attractions, a cookie Happy Hour and a heated pool.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    Can’t wait to go back…will be a repeat customer : )
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    The staff, facilities, room, and pool were great. Also really appreciated the EV charging stations…

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    Loved staying here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a ground floor room and the people that stayed right above us seemed to be walking around quite a bit for some reason until pretty late into the night and it was a little noisy at times, but that is no fault of the hotel itself.

    We loved staying here, staff was wonderful and room was very nice and clean the entire hotel is very charming, I heard they even served fresh baked cookies in the afternoon but we were never around at that time to try them out, would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    8.0
    Great spot. Wonderful stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator

    Quaint. Cute.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    10
    A absolutely wonderful place to stay in this beautiful area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! It’s perfect!

    Everthing!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Clean, cute and friendly place, I would stay again and recommend to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lock on door could be more secure. Door to building should also require room key for security also.

    Very pleasant and helpful staff. Common areas are clean and very nicely decorated. Room was also clean and well decorated. Great to have cookies and milk in afternoon. Great restaurant adjacent to parking lot for breakfast - quick bite or a hearty breakfast - your choice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were so friendly and accommodating. They gave above and beyond service.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Nice hotel, break from the chains, would come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room we were in was a bit cozy but overall it was great.

    Everything, the pool/hot tub were nice, laundry facilities were convenient and all was very good. Would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price.

    We stayed at this hotel because Booking.com managed to book us into a hotel which does not exist (The Ponderosa in Custer). Apparently they will refund us the difference in the costs between the two hotels, because booking the Bavarian Inn on the day of the Custer round-up was not cheap. On the plus side this is a wonderful hotel, great staff, swimming pool, jacuzzi, games, milk and cookie time in the afternoon, great room, comfortable bed, alas we had to be up at 4am for the round-up so missed breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Both of us had a hard time sleeping in their Nectar memory foam mattress. It’s hard to move and roll over once the body sinks into the bed couple inches. If you love memory foam beds, this is your place. If you need a bed with support, this is not your place.

    Wonderful place to stay with all the amenities. They pay attention to all the little details right down to quality coffee in our room. The pools and pickleball court was great! The housekeeper has been there 30 years and the staff goes the extra mile.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great little place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Very close to downtown Check out time great. Restuarant nearby

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed our home away from home. It was very cozy and comfortable. We felt very safe in this location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing to dislike at all.

    Loved the location, close to Crazy Horse and Mt Rushmore. Loved being close to the shops and post office so I could easily mail postcards.

    Stayed in September 2023

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