Chief Motel

Property class: 2
Motel with indoor pool, near Black Hills National Forest

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When you stay at Chief Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink, and a toilet.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a quilt, a chair, and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a shelf with towels.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed )

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • French Creek Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Way Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Chief Motel

  • When you stay at Chief Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. 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

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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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Reviews

Chief Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The indoor pool area was clean, large, and well-maintained, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (28 reviews)
  • The hot tub was clean, relaxing, and at a perfect temperature, providing a great experience for guests. (15 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, with assigned spots right outside rooms and easy access to the property. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and very nice people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Been here multiple times, awesome staff, very clean, and great pool!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, clean rooms and personable staff. Bruce was a great host! Will definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Clean property, friendly staff, food and gas easily accessible.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice clean room, great parking, quiet, good place to stay when in the area!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to anything in town. Staff was very friendly. Parking was right in front of your door.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean; housekeeping changed sheets and towels every day which was a surprise. Air conditioner worked well. Bathroom was large and shower was tall and hot.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Chief Motel in Custer South Dakota was a gem of a motel. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff was so friendly and welcoming. The motel is centrally located, there are several breweries and downtown is within walking distance, and the Putple Pie Place is across the street.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just stayed in Custer the one night. Very nice place with a warm pool and hot tub that works and a sauna that works. Very friendly guy thay checked me in and a wonderful old lady that loved to tell me stories. Will stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the place! Super clean and comfort. Best choice if you are traveling alone.
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8/10 Very good

Property is very old, but as clean as could be. Cannot beat the value for a two bedroom room, but it should be noted there is no fan or AC to the second bedroom. Staff is very helpful and the location is great for downtown Custer.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean and decorated nicely. I didn't use the pool or hot tub so don't know about that. Convenient to other towns and sites.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable. Quier but close to town. A
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8/10 Very good

At check in Bruce was super helpful, giving a short tour of things to see in the area. This place serves up a super comfortable bed, microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. You have your own parking spot in front of your room. There is also an indoor pool and hot tub. Very convenient location in Custer! Clean, convenient and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

The cleaning staff was very nice. I did not use the swimming pool. The steps to the office are a little taller than normal. I tripped going up the step.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful staff, assigned parking (that was great), comfortable bed. Excellent stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Walking distance to the downtown, comfortable beds and very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find , convenient location and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Centralized in the town, pool/spa area was nice and relaxing. Would recommend to a friend to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice motel, we really enjoyed the covered pool and the terrace and the good restaurants in town.
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8/10 Very good

The motel was in a great location- close to restaurants, bars, and in the main drag in Custer. We visited the hot tub nearly every night and had it all to ourselves, which was quite nice. Beds were better than most and room was clean. It’s an older property but maintained. Everything worked, but the ac was loud and one person showering used up most of the hot water. It was nice having the ability to park near the room. Bruce was friendly and helpful at check in. The only negatives were that we were awoken at 5am by a truck backing up. I believe it may have been a garbage truck at the property next door. Fortunately that only happened once during our 4 day stay. Also the parking area on the side of the property is pretty narrow and one day there was a landscaping truck making it interesting to park our vehicle. I would recommend this motel to travelers based on our experience. I would also stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owner, they do a good job here.
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10/10 Exceptional

2nd time staying here!! Love this place. Clean and friendly!! Close to everything. Just book it!!
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were very clean and comfortable.