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Chief Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with indoor pool, near Black Hills National Forest

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Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Indoor pool
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Black Hills National Forest, Chief Motel offers a serene retreat. Take in the views from the terrace, unwind in the sauna or spa tub, and enjoy an indoor pool. With free WiFi and helpful staff nearby guests can easily explore Crazy Horse Memorial and Sylvan Lake.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$114 nightly
The total price is $126
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total includes taxes and fees

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed ) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed )

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Needles Highway - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Chief Motel

At Chief Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a sauna, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chief Motel currently open?

The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.

Does Chief Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chief Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Chief Motel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Chief Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chief Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chief Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Chief Motel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Chief Motel also has a sauna and a garden.

What's the area around Chief Motel like?

Chief Motel is a short 5-minute walk from 1881 Courthouse Museum and 4 minutes' walk from Grand Magic Show. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Chief Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool was consistently described as great, warm, clean, and wonderful, with many guests enjoying its large size and relaxing atmosphere. (14 reviews)
  • The hot tub was great, large, and very clean with perfect temperatures. (5 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were great, large, and very clean, providing a relaxing experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very nice stay. The owner, Bruce, was great while checking in.
Kayla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent area to stay and then drive around and see all the sites ..
Bill, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Manager/Owner was incredibly helpful and nice. It was a great stay.
Tony, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice pool and friendly staff
Ed, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice motel, we really enjoyed the covered pool and the terrace and the good restaurants in town.
Vanessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff member was very helpful with how to get to visitor attractions nearby
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owner is very informative and friendly. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly
bob, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a comfortable and economical stay.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice sheets & towels. Rooms were small but beds comfortable. Walkable to local restaurants . Perfect place if you plan on being out & about. Has pool & sauna
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, Great price!

This place was definitely awesome for the price we paid! Friendly staff as well, they were great! Huge pool and a hot tub in a separate building was very welcoming as well!
Kori, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was very clean..a bit small but comfortable
Dana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel due to the owner being so kind and the staff was amazing. Will be back next year
Karen, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and pleasant
David, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice place - older but very clean.
Kay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel!

This was great little motel! Older, but clearly well maintained and well loved. Great pool for a quick dip on a hot day on our cross country journey. Close by ice cream and a good breakfast joint the next morning. Would for sure stay again.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Visiting Custer State Park

Next time we’ll ask to be on the east side of the hotel where there’s a better view of the surroundings.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay! Had everything we needed and more! Would stay again!
Melissa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great check in with manager, very informative gave us some great tips about where to go in Custer and surrounding areas. We booked 2 room unit which was good for privacy however noisy air con and no window in 2nd room which was stuffy. great indoor pool close to everything Custer has to offer. Recommend for short stay!!
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay very helpful staff
Billie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our kind of place!

Have stayed here several times. Never had a complaint about anything. Prefer mom & pop motels over big chain motels. And this place is perfect. Not the fanciest motel, or the most modern. But that's what makes it so special, and why we stay here, and will again, if we ever return to Custer.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love the Chief Motel! It was very clean and the local owners were great!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked staying at Chief Motel. It was a cozy place with very comfortable beds. Older but clean and neat. The only thing was that their outdoor pool was not the cleanest but we still swam in it. Just could have been better. Otherwise it was a great place to stay.
Laurissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Amazing. Will stay again!
Christina, 1-night trip