You truly can't beat the location of the Bavarian Inn Hotel in the Black Hills. It's close to everything 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 The rooms are a bit outdated in style, but they are very clean and comfortable.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. read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We are a family of five with little kids and this has been our favorite place we have stayed on our many trips. Whether you are a retired couple, family, or young honeymooners- this place is a great place to stay in Custer. The staff was so friendly. There were so many family-centered activities to be outside and enjoy and we tried to take advantage of all of It! Outdoor and indoor pools, a full wall of board and card games and books, an outdoor fire pit setting to enjoy, chalk and jump ropes, a nice outdoor walking trail in nature, ball courts with balls. Our absolute favorite was ordering the cookies and milk bedtime delivery. This was something we could surprise our little kids with that they thought was so magical. Thank you for helping us build such special family memories!! read more

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Highly recommend the Bavarian Inn. Reservation process was superb, checkin was friendly and efficient. Multiple text messages prior to and after checking in. Totally responsive to our needs. Room was not huge, but well appointed and super clean. I mean Lutheran German clean if you know what I mean. They had a very cool process for replenishing the room which we appreciated. Site has indoor and outdoor pools, and plenty of seating areas to curl up with a book or just kick back. The thing we noticed most was the place was full every night. Totally sold out. We made reservations 6+ months ago during their off season. Everything worked out great. You can tell the owners have great pride in the property. It is Bavarian quaint and nicely kept. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the location was perfect and service was superb. read more

Loved the stay there! So much activities and amenities for kids ; only downside not a safe walk to city downtown

The room was cute and clean. The front desk girl needs a lot more training. It wasn't very quiet. It's ok for one night.

Bavarian in is the friendliest and coziest place we've ever stayed... From the minute, we checked in until the minute we checked out, we felt very well taken care of . Our room was just perfect. It was very clean and it had everything we needed. ... we thoroughly enjoyed the chairs in front of our room because we enjoyed sitting outside.. We also enjoyed the outdoor pool, the indoor pool, and the hot tub. . One of the best little places we enjoyed was the fire pit down in the nook. I would be remiss if I didn't mention "cookie time".. every day from 3:30 to 4:30, in the lobby you can enjoy warm, chocolate chip cookies, and cold milk.. what a treat ! We would definitely stay here again and again and again read more

THis is an older hotel but it is kept up very well and is very clean. Fiona at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. Many activies on site and a nice cafe for breakfast or lunch available. Great place for families. I would stay here again. read more

Rooms were nice and clean. Views were excellent. Lots of activities and the staff were great at their jobs and really great to be around. The rooms, price and vibes here all get excellent marks Also, for $10 they will deliver warm chocolate chip cookies and cold milk to your room in the evening. If you are staying in the area, staying here is an awesome decision. read more

Great rooms with comfortable beds. Management exceptionally nice and informative. Hot tub was only lukewarm but rest of facilities were excellent for price. read more

This place was so amazing . It had everything for kids and better yet, the best stay ever. They gave us breakfast and free cookies at night. The hotel service was so nice and they came to pick up our towels for us. They even had a pool with heating and a sauna. This was definitely the experience I was hoping for. Best hotel ever. read more

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We flew into Rapid City and drove about 45 miles to the Bavarian Inn. "Oh Bavarian Inn how do I love thee? Let me count the ways; - Three minutes from Crazyhorse Memorial - Five minutes from the town of Custer - Five minutes from Custer State Park - 15 minutes from Mount Rushmore - 30 minutes from ALPINE SLIDE AT RUSHMORE TRAMWAY ADVENTURES (Keystone) & Rush Mountain Adventure Park - FREE (you heard right) FREE Postcards! And I wrote BOATLOADS of them. . . Every. Day. I think they heaved a sigh of relief when we left! Lol! WHY? WHY, did I do THAT! Because I want everyone to know about this FABULOUS FAMILY AREA! THAT'S WHY! :) -The staff at the Bavarian Inn. The most accommodating, generous, CHEERFUL managers and staff EVER! That alone is worth five stars! It was the perfect home-base to branch out from, to everything else we wanted to do! We had a GREAT TIME! read more

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What a delight! I spotted this one via Yelp, and it lived up to all of the positive comments. We had an easy, friendly checkin with chocolate chip cookies and milk. They have many amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis court, laundry facilities and a restaurant for breakfast. Our room was one of the deluxe rooms, with a lovely balcony. We had a drink and snacks there in the evening as we discussed the next few days. The room was very clean, well maintained. Pleasant sleeping experience. We will stop in again when we visit again! Exceptional stay!!! Thank you, Bavarian Inn for making us feel comfortable and "at home" read more

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Dirty and unsanitary! We were SO excited to stay here bc of the advertised ambiance and free laundry but were quickly and repeatedly disappointed. Our group checked into two rooms just before the office closed at 10. We brought our stuff upstairs, started unpacking and I found FINGERNAILS all over the vanity. Like a previous guest stood at the sink and clipped their nails. The office was closed so I had to clean up someone else's fingernails before using the vanity. I then climbed into bed only to feel granules in the sheets. We pulled the covers back and found dirt and hair inside the bed! It gets worse. The next morning I reported our experience to the front desk. They were apologetic and the attendant ordered a "deep clean and sanitize" service for our room. She said the owner would double check our room was clean afterwards so we left for the day feeling better. BUT, when we got back, I went to take a shower and there were curly hairs and melted soap stuck to the floor of the tub and a lost fingernail behind the faucet. We checked the bathroom of our second room and it also had hair in the tub, but none of us had used it. AGAIN we alerted the front desk. They offered to send someone to clean right then, which we accepted. The cleaner did not wear a mask in our rooms and when they finished re-re-cleaning my bathroom there was STILL hair in the tub. While discussing how unacceptable the conditions of our stay were with the evening attendant (Dana) I let them know 1 out of the 4 in-room provided coffee to-go cups was individually wrapped. The other 3 were totally unwrapped. The Dana said "that's how they came," but had no reply when I pointed out how inconsistent and unsanitary that was. Instead of a reduced rate for us having to clean hair and fingernails of previous guests Dana offered us milk and cookies. I kind of laughed, but she was serious. We declined. If *this* is how the Bavarian Inn cleans where people can see how gross is it behind the scenes? We declined (this is one of their add-on services for $9). I wish we could have moved to another hotel, but none could accommodate our group for the number of days we intended to stay on such short notice. I asked another guest about the condition of their room and we both agreed = this place is not very clean, but cute. It's like a hunting lodge you pay a lot of money for but have to bring your own sheets and clean before you use everything. With a "beautiful view" of the the side of a highway. read more

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1.A/C was perfect and responsive to setpoints 2.Pillows were air soft comfortable 3.King Size great suits 6'4" me. 4.Fridge set perfect to fast chill beers 5. Staff helpful and always smiling & responsive 6. Beautiful setting & surroundings 7. Wi-Fi fast & super responsive. Never a lag. 8.Close enough to town but far away enough to be quiet. read more

Highly recommend this place as a place to stay if you visit the black hills. Super great rooms with cozy beds. Played some basketball and pickle ball which was a lot of fun and enjoyed some time in the hammocks too. Enjoyed a night on the patio with a fire and they bought us home made cookies. Such a wonderful experience and I would love to come stay here again! read more

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Delightful independently run inn with charming touches. Convenient location and friendly staff. Nice rooms and a great breakfast included. Pancake making machines! And a coffee machine that makes great decaf espresso. Highly recommended. read more

This place is perfect. Indoor pool Spa is wonderful. Rooms very clean. Staff very nice! Visit the little "feel good cafe" next door for a great coffee and bites read more

This pace is very close to downtown Custer, (5minute drive) but definitely not walkable to the downtown area. Room was very comfortable and parking is plentiful. I didn't use them, but there were coin operated washing and drying machines. Check in was easy, friendly and quick. read more

My stay at Bavarian Inn was absolutely fantastic!!! The pool was very warm and it even had goggles and pool toys for everyone to use. The rooms were very nice and clean. The staff were also super nice. The food at the cafe had so many unique dishes, and everything I ate there was to die for. I absolutely LOVED my stay at Bavarian Inn, 5/5 would definately recommend!!!!! read more

The Bavarian Inn Black Hills is a super cute place to stay in Custer. It's a short drive to all things Custer State Park. There's and indoor as outdoor pool, outdoor patio, tennis courts, and walking trails. The rooms are simple but the amenities are nice. I loved being able to order breakfast, snacks, and drinks and have them delivered wherever I was. They offered early morning meditation on the weekend while I was there. I think this is a great place for both couples and families. They did overcharge me and I'm still trying to get that figured out so hopefully they will be nice about it. I would stay here again. read more

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We really enjoyed our stay. Check-in was a breeze. The room was very clean, the bed was amazingly comfortable, it was nice and quiet. The grounds were well kept and so pretty. Everything felt welcoming and friendly. We loved our stay! read more

I am not even sure where to start with how great this place is. I would certainly describe it as a boutique hotel that really appeals to my interest and not having every hotel experience being the same. They put a lot of great care and thought into the small details that make Hotel stay feel more like home. From providing a very welcoming check in to having the lights turned on, the AC turned down, and your TV turned to calming music when you come in your room really is the icing on the cake. The bed was very comfortable. It is not a new property, but you can tell there's been great care put into the updating. And for those on longer road trips, you really enjoy the fact that they have free laundry and they even provide the powder and dryer sheets. If you wake up the next morning, the Feel Good cafe is associated with the Hotel and just Next Door. They have great eats and it is very adorable. I'm very impressed and I will absolutely stay here in the future. read more

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We booked Bavarian Inn the night before our arrival to Custer. Nick at the front desk was so wonderful in helping with check in and recommending local spots for dinner (Custer Beacon with live music was awesome!) as well as activities for the following day. We forgot a wine opener and he ran one up to our room immediately after we called the front desk. Our room was nice and clean and very spacious. You can tell the Inn has history (dents on door frames, etc.) but I think it adds to the charm. The amenities were also wonderful, we enjoyed the indoor pool and jacuzzi as well as the pickle ball and basketball courts. Nick's hospitality and the central location of the Inn really made our visit a 5 star experience. We can't wait to return. read more

This is such a cute place to stay! A lot of activities and amenities, the staff are super friendly and helpful, the room itself was very clean and the bed was so comfortable. The inn grounds itself was clean and nice to walk around on for some fresh air. The staff provide some good information for the area including near urgent care centers just in case. It's also pet friendly which is a plus. Would definitely stay again! read more

The room was clean, comfortable and lovely. The people were so very nice. The cafe was perfect! The pools were inviting. It's convenient to many places AND is a place to stay in and enjoy the amenities. Truly, a wonderful place to stay. read more

Super cute. Nice people running this older but updated Inn. It has all the amenities including being dog friendly, indoor and outdoor pools. Tennis pickle ball and a restaurant for breakfast. They were kind enough to put my postcards in the mail and even offered stamps. Old fashioned fun and kindness. read more

Clean, modern rooms and all-around a great property. Front desk was super friendly at check-in, and when I left my travel pillow in the room they called me to let me know and even facilitated shipping it back to me so I didn't have to come all the way back as we were already on the road to our next location. Coolest perk: they have postcards that you can fill out and they will put a stamp on it and mail. Can't believe more places don't do that - such an incredible gesture! Highly recommend if staying in the area! read more

South Dakota was our only out-of-state trip this summer, and we could not have been happier with our stay at the Bavarian Inn! We wished we had booked all our nights here instead of traveling on to Rapid City! This place was beyond cute - super vintage, and yet very updated decor. I felt somewhat like I was inside a Pinterest page :). The lobby is incredibly welcoming, both with the staff and the assortment of games (and cookies!). There are extra, thoughtful touches everywhere! The pools were great - so nice to have both indoor and outdoor. And the little hidden patio areas were adorable! And then the cafe outside - my husband's favorite meals of the whole trip! We even stopped on our way back through after having been in Rapid City just to eat there again! Can't wait to go back after Covid to check out the inn's pancake breakfast! read more

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Really a hidden gem! Extremely clean, comfortable, and convenient to everything. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It's so pretty enough to be a local attraction itself. I would definitely stay here again. read more

What a true and unexpected delight this place turned out to be. Everyone is very kind, the grounds are beautiful with flowers everywhere. Per the name, this is a German inspired hotel. Super clean and well done. The rooms are beautifully thought out, clean and comfortable. They have the Feel Good Café that opens till 11:00 am with German pastries, croissant sandwiches, bowls and burritos. All very fresh and delicious. They also have 2 heated pools (one indoors and one outdoors), a tênis and a half basketball court. It's very family friendly. We were really glad we chose here instead of the common brand hotels. read more

Quaint but has lovely amenities located throughout the property. Very clean, comfortable bed and friendly staff. Great value for the rate. They offer free postcards and mailing for guests. Highly recommend!! read more

Great place to stay! Clean, quaint, cute charm throughout. We loved every part of this place from the cookie happy hour to the basketball court to the game room. Our room was clean and not a detail was overlooked. We would definitely stay here again! read more

What a gem of a place and happened to be the least expensive place on our long road trip! The people are friendly, fresh cookies and lots of board and other games to just use in your room or on the grounds. This is very close to Custer State Park too! It has a rustic, quaint charm not available in chain hotels. Wild turkeys meandering through just top off the experience! read more

We spent 5 nights here, and I would have loved to stay longer. It is such a cute and special independent little place. Very clean with comfortable beds. The indoor and outdoor pools were great, with wonderfully soft and full towels provided. Cookies and milk in the lobby each afternoon and a delicious little breakfast cafe off to the side. Pickle ball, giant cheese, giant connect 4 and all the board games you and your family could want. Truly a special place I would recommend to anyone. read more

Wow. That's the only word that captures the attention to detail that the Bavarian Inn team offers. Seriously, every detail of this place is carefully and thoughtfully curated. The rooms are clean and extremely well accessorized. I don't normally care about the little details - I travel for work and a room is a room - but it was so comfortable, warm and accommodating. I felt like I was at my rich aunts house (if I had one). The people working here are so friendly and nice. An entirely different level of service. Good people. And they can bake as well. The complementary home baked cookie was fantastic. Overall 110 out of 100. Great job team Bavarian Inn. Keep it up and be proud of the great place you make awesome for those traveling. read more

The rooms are old. Beds and floors creak. Air conditioner is old and irritating. Mattresses old and uncomfortable. Cafe isn't a cafe...more of a coffee bakery. I don't understand the good reviews. We stayed there based on reviews. Big mistake! read more

The Bavarian Inn welcomes you from the road, it's idyllic, picturesque, clean, has a most positive relaxing ambiance and boasts a friendly staff that treats you like a member of the family. read more

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Found this place on Yelp. Stayed 2 nights while seeing Rushmore and other tourist spots. Place is clean, staff is super friendly, the place definitely has a lot of character which is what we wanted. We didn't want a chain hotel. They have an indoor pool and hot tub. They have an outdoor pool and tennis court and par course. The supply family games. They serve a free pancake breakfast with toppings. They serve cookies in the afternoon. Our room was large and clean. They have coin laundry machines which are inexpensive. They even have an electric car charger, how awesome and forward thinking is that? Did I mention the friendly staff? They really are nice. The only things that I didn't really like was that their beds were too soft. My hubby and I kept rolling towards each other in the middle of the bed. Also because it has character, the rooms are not modern looking enough for my taste. They are painted a dark color with dark wood grain doors. There are also repairs that need to be done properly. See pics. Had to change this review from a 4 stars to 2 stars because I found mold all over the bottom of their shower curtain. Such a bummer because everything else was good and I love to support family businesses but not when they compromise my kids' health. read more

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I wish I could give this little gem more stars!! The amenities are AMAZING! Great indoor pool and hot tub, the cutest indoor and outdoor patio areas, clean grounds, a hammock and outdoor area for the kids. There's a pancake bar with various cereals, milk, orange juice and coffee in the morning. A hot chocolate bar with a cart of apples, and fresh cookies served daily. The rooms are very clean and partially modernized (decor, TV). The bathroom is not, nor the sink area, but again very clean and not bothersome whatsoever. We will most definitely stay here again when we return to the area. We couldn't be more pleased! read more

Best motel ever! Wonderful, caring staff, clean, cheerful rooms, WiFi, laundry with free detergent, excellent coffee/pastry/breakfast place right on the premises. Cappuccino was the best coffee I've had on this 2 week vacation. The most outstanding thing is that there is so much for the kiddos to do here: indoor swimming pool, swings, tennis and basketball courts, large people-sized chess and Connect 4 set, a free video game that the kids loved (Eat the Centipede?), grass to run around on, a playhouse, monkey bars...Highly recommend. Very close to town too. read more