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    State Game Lodge Custer State Park Resort

    3.6 (20 reviews)
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    Gabriel S.

    Funny history of the State game Lodge is that it's burned down and was rebuilt and when it was rebuilt it was rebuilt by inmates for $1 per day. The landscape design of the game log was from a landscape designer from Minnesota. My family's been staying here for as long as I can remember starting out with my grandparents staying in the lodge and I was little kid. We always meet here as a large family with all my aunts and uncles once a year and it's always fun. It's a historic Lodge with lots of rooms good places to eat and a yearly summer artist in residence that you can talk to about all the arts that they're producing on site and watching the new painting.

    Vanessa D.

    We had a lovely experience here! Delicious dishes with unique options to choose from. We made a reservation and were glad we did so.

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    Jennifer D.

    This review is for the restaurant only. The lodge is a perfect spot to stop for lunch or dinner. We dined during Covid, inside. Servers wore masks but guests were not required to wear them. We felt very comfortable eating here. Tables were spaced out and everything was very clean. Our waitress was excellent. Our drinks were never empty and she was so kind sharing her favorite trails in the park with us. Food was better than I expected for a restaurant in a state park. Portions were a good size for the prices. If you're looking to catch some glimpses of the bison they like to hang out in the area around the hotel.

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    Amy O.

    We stayed in a beautiful two bedroom two bath cabin with a little kitchen. Talk about glamping! This was the absolute best accommodation on our state/national park tour. The location is awesome by the wildlife loop. We had this our home base in the black hills for 4 nights and I would not hesitate recommending this place to friends.

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    Bavarian Inn, Black Hills - King Room at the Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

    Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

    4.4(119 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    The staff were very friendly. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere in the shade situated within minutes of…read moreCuster, SD, Custer Park, Crazy Horse Monument, My Rushmore and many hiking trails. Loved the accommodations, everything was so cute, up to date and clean. Free laundry facilities including laundry soap and dried sheets. 3:30p cookie hour everyday. There was a 1/4 track through the trees with fitness stops sprinkled throughout, a pickleball court, a 1/2 basketball court, a pool with various outdoor games for those who want to use them. There was also and indoor pool and hot tub as well.

    You truly can't beat the location of the Bavarian Inn Hotel in the Black Hills. It's close to…read moreeverything and all the main attractions. The property is beautiful and very well maintained, and the staff is wonderful. You can tell they genuinely enjoy their jobs, which makes the whole experience even more pleasant. Check-in was quick and easy. The rooms are a bit outdated in style, but they are very clean and comfortable. I do wish the bathroom had been a little larger and that it didn't have a shower curtain instead of a glass door. Housekeeping is not provided daily, but you can request fresh linens and amenities each day, and they will be delivered to your room. Overall, it's fairly priced, great for families, with plenty of parking and lots of nearby services. I would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting the area.

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    Deluxe Room at the Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

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    Roost Resort - What we affectionately called the "backyard"

    Roost Resort

    3.7(17 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    I'm a Google Local Guide (Level 7, 86 reviews) -- I don't write reviews like this lightly. Sorry no…read moreyelp reviews yet. The Roost Resort has a genuinely nice physical setup -- well-maintained grounds and facilities. Unfortunately, our visit was marred by how the visitor fee was enforced. We drove 300+ miles each way to visit family staying at the resort. Saturday we paid the $10/car visitor fee without issue, though it came with a long lecture about costs, being a mom-and-pop operation, and "registered guests only" on the walk to the office. We left around 8:30pm, invited back for breakfast, and stayed overnight 40 miles away at another resort. We returned Sunday ~8:30am. By 9:30am the owner (Sheila) came back for a second fee. I asked if it worked like a motel checkout window since we'd be leaving soon. She charged the full fee anyway and repeated the same lecture -- for at least the 4th time. She mentioned being a 5-star resort; when I mentioned I'd leave a review, she took it as a threat. We were accused of using the shower house (false -- we'd showered elsewhere). When my cousin's husband mentioned being a disabled veteran, she accused him of "playing that card," described her own health condition, and threatened to call police. My cousin was told to vacate 2 days early, with 3 hours' notice. There's a difference between hospitality and running a hospitality business. A resort this nice deserves an owner who understands that difference.

    It is a small park with a very steep pads. The pads are narrow, and hard to navigate. My husband…read moreis a grading contractor and the pads are horrible. They have a check in at 3:00pm. All other parks are 1:00 The price is 47.00 a night, without full hookups. You can pay an extra 3.00 for full hook ups near by with better sites. They charged us a $30.00 late fee for checking out at 11:50. There was NO ONE THERE , That had to wait on us. It is a RV site. No one has to clean up.....What the heck! The dump station, takes some maneuvering to turn around in a small place. The view is great, but the lack of personal interaction is terrible. I would look for other parks, in the area. 1 out of 13 states is not bad for an average. You always have that one!!!!!

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    Roost Resort - Nice area

    Nice area

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    Roost Resort

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    Shady Rest Motel

    Shady Rest Motel

    4.7(14 reviews)
    11.0 mi
    $$

    A MUST STAY!!! Everything from cleanliness to most friendliest hospitality I've ever experienced…read more Anne was so welcoming when we arrived at SHADY REST, it was like meeting up with a good friend after years apart. She gave us the run down on best places to eat and things to do, which was very helpful. The Cabin was located walking distance from Main St. We actually drove up to Hill City, Keystone & Deadwood to visit for the day and later that eve came back through Custer without reservations for second night, called Anne at SR and she was happy to arrange a cabin for us within minutes of our arrival. Highly recommend staying here with great rate to boot. We enjoyed our stay very much in Custer. Can't wait to go back!! and of course stay at SHADY REST MOTEL/Cabins!! Thanks again Anne&John and GOD BLESS!

    Sadly, we must leave. Anne and her husband were very personable, and wanted to ensure my fiancee…read moreand I had a wonderful stay. They succeeded. The cabin itself is cozy with cable tv, Wi-Fi, a small kitchen area, and a porch swing....and a Jacuzzi. Anne was always ready to make honest suggestions where to go, and she was always right. We asked if there was an ice machine, she said no, but brought us back a tub of ice from her own kitchen. The location is near everything you are wanting to visit in South Dakota. Highly recommend you stay here if travelling through, as you feel nestled in the woods, yet still part of civilization, and amazing customer service

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    Shady Rest Motel - Cabin #11

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    Cabin #11

    EO Bungalows - property.

    EO Bungalows

    5.0(2 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    We found EO Bungalows as we were planning a cross-country trip in mid-May this year. Due to the…read morepandemic, many hotels were closed and we were leery of staying in most hotels. Having previously stayed at The Bavarian Inn just up the road, we reached out to discover that they, among others, were closed. The owners mentioned their new property in town, EO Bungalows, and how they were offering enhanced cleaning and contactless check-in/out. This combination was perfect for us and we booked one night. This location features four private units with ensuite bathrooms and a common courtyard. Parking is curbside and you're just one block off the main strip, making the location very walkable. The units themselves are wonderful. Nicely furnished with very comfortable beds; a kitchette with everything you need including a toaster; a bathroom with an incredible steam shower, dimmable lighting in all areas and artwork that creates a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere. We drive an electric car and found convenient free charging available at the local Chamber of Commerce just two blocks away. We had dinner on The Custer Wolf's patio and enjoyed our first restaurant meal in months. Thanks EO Bungalows! We'll be back... looking forward to the next Tesla rally, whenever that is.

    Great stay, clean room, great bed. Fenced, shared courtyard with gas fire pit and grill…read more Kitchenette with small fridge, cooktop, microwave and sink. Walk to local restaurant/ bars. Grocery 1 1/2 blks away. Management very user friendly. Adults only no pets. A little over average price but we'll worth it Only inconvenience, if that, room and bath for the single queen is small but workable. Would absolutely stay again. ps.... great hot air balloon adventure 1 blk away.

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    EO Bungalows - Well equipped kitchen

    Well equipped kitchen

    EO Bungalows - Kitchenette

    Kitchenette

    EO Bungalows - Very comfortable bed

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    Very comfortable bed

    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins - Behind the cabins

    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins

    4.0(13 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    I stayed at the Rock Crest Lodge this summer when I was in Custer for a wedding. We requested an…read moreaccessible room, and it worked for the most part. There were a few issues...but they were manageable since I wasn't staying in the room alone. Trouble 1) When showering, you can't reach the shower controls while sitting on the shower bench. I keep seeing this in hotels, I'm not sure what they expect you to do. Most people who need a shower bench can't stand up and get the controls! Trouble 2) Tiny little closet rod, difficult to get to behind the table & chairs (and the bathroom door). It's low, to make it an accessible height, but so difficult to reach that it was almost not worth even trying! Trouble 3) Table and chairs in the room would be nice if we were cooking in our room & such, but since we weren't they were really just in the way. The table was too small to pull under when in a wheelchair anyway. Their location meant that I couldn't reach the kitchenette area anyway. If I'd been staying alone I'm not sure how I would have handled the shower, and I would have requested that staff remove the table & chairs. Just thought I'd warn other wheelchair users so they can make an informed decision. The bed was adequately comfortable, water pressure was great, the room a little noisy due to the proximity of the ice-room & the parking lot. Overall - could have been better, but could have been much worse - at least i was able to get in and out! :)

    Nice spot for visiting Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Next door to two eateries. Great customer…read moreservice. The pool and playground were nothing special. We would stay here again.

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    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins - View from porch

    View from porch

    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins - View toward road

    View toward road

    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins - The deck and Hot tub cabin 212

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    State Game Lodge Custer State Park Resort - resorts - Updated September 2026

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