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Chief Motel

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Indoor pool
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
The current price is $169
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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 )

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 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.

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 18 minutes' walk from Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Chief Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, with many guests praising its cleanliness, size, and relaxing atmosphere. (19 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were great, large, and very clean. (7 reviews)
  • The hot tub was great, large, and very clean with perfect temperatures. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place stay
Daniel, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place

nice place
colette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint. Nice.

Quaint, clean, convenient.
ANNETTE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place Clean Great pool Close to all attractions
Renato, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Walking distance to the downtown, comfortable beds and very clean.
Lori, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds and quiet place
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were there for just one night. The owner checked us in and was very helpful. And easy walked to great food places. Our only issue was the noise from washers right next door to our room.
April, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lot of bang for your buck

A lot of bang for your buck. It's not going to knock your socks off but for a budget motel it stands clear above the rest. Quality provided items in bathroom and was very clean. Would definitely recommend staying here.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option for the price. Very nice pool area for the kids.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owner, they do a good job here.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place!

Very clean room, comfortable bed, nice owner! I’d definitely stay here again! Well worth the expense.
Paul F, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room service was friendly. Pool, hot tub and sauna. Location was great, right on the main drag.
heather, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mom and Pops run, very nice people. Very clean and nice immensities and continently located in downtown Custer
Tena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bruce very congenial, friendly. Clean, comfortable room. Loved the pool, hot tub. Great location- right next to Mt Rushmore Brewery- delicious food, many choices.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was nice, convenient and quiet. It was close to a lot of the places we wanted to visit in and around Custer.
Rachel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is great, the room was huge and super clean, the office staff was really nice and easy to work with (we weren't arriving until after the office closed for the day and they left our key for us so we could still check-in). Parking was convenient - right outside your room, and the motel was quiet.
Margaret, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Local family owned and operated. Although I did not use it, they have an indoor pool.
Joyce, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable bed. Conveniently located
Donna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stop inCuster

Friendly and informative welcome. Clean and practicle rooms. Air condition very loud. Nice swimming pool. Good location.
Siegfried, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The motel was good. The parking lot was not. It really needs to be paved.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so kind. Check in ends at 10pm but when we called and let them know we weren't sure we could make it by 10 they were quick to work with us. The room was clean and comfortable when we finally made it there and was the perfect respite from the long travel day we had had.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

There was a half inch gap under our door which allowed moths into our room. It would have been large enough for a mouse to enter. The room was clean, if dated.
Nancy, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

We booked and was confirmed a king bed but upon check in was advised no king only queen was available. Had no choice but to accept it. Queen bed was very very uncomfortable 😩. Toilets seemed very low for any size person. Pool was good but the Hot tub was not hot. Room was small but clean. Staff were friendly.
Priscilla, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

location was what I needed. The wifi was weak and sometimes nonexistent. the TV never worked. I was traveling alone and just wanted the TV and wifi. But the room was clean
Robin, 1-night trip