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.

Fun establishment! Clean, efficient, free laundry facilities and fresh cookies every day! They…read morethink of all the things that make staying in a hotel comfortable!

It's HIE. So you know what you are getting before you walk in the door…read more I liked the open staircase in the lobby. Easy to run up and down from the 2nd floor. The decor looked very South Dakota to me. Breakfast was a little subpar. I prefer egg white omelettes and turkey sausage which weren't offered while I was there so I ended up having to eat instant oatmeal. My biggest issue is that they did not have a water dispenser. In this dry SD air hydration is key and no water available in the lobby

We spent four nights here while visiting Custer South Dakota. I like this hotel. We have stayed…read morehere before and everything was still good for this stay. From the front desk, cleaning staff, breakfast staff everyone is very hard working and we sure did appreciate this during our stay. The room was clean and comfortable making it a great stay. We will be back.

I had my doubts but I was very pleasantly surprised. The outside was very well kept. We stayed in a…read more2room with kitchenette. The retro decor was tasteful and well done. What really struck me was the cleanliness. I've stayed in big chain hotels and they don't have the feeling of pride and care that The Rocket shows. The kitchen is indeed tiny but well equipped with 2 burners, mini fridge, coffee maker and coffee/ filters, sink, dishes, pots and pans, and even dish soap and towels. The beds were good-not great but just as good as any other hotel. The bath towels were soft. Shower is tiny but comes with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. I would recommend and would come here again. Thank you Rocket Motel!

Wonderful place to stay. Love the retro motif. Don was super friendly and resourceful for dining…read moreopportunities. Bed was unbelievable comfortable and room was the cleanest I've stayed in during my travels throughout the country. Wonderful shower with actual hot water (the shower wand was a surprise, but a pleasant one as I bring my own and swap out the shower head wherever I stay) and the plush towels put the icing on the cake. I highly recommend staying here if you are ever in Custer.

We stayed here during our road trip and it turned out to be a convenient and comfortable stop…read moreoverall. One of the best parts is the location -- only about 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore, which made it easy to explore the area without a long drive. The hotel had a few nice touches we appreciated, especially the outdoor patio and the clean-looking pool and jacuzzi area. Breakfast was decent as well and worked perfectly before heading back on the road. The biggest downside is that some parts of the property feel dated. The carpet in the hallways and elevator areas is pretty worn out and could really use replacing because it affects the overall impression of the hotel. We also had an issue with the refrigerator in room 308 constantly making noise through the night, which wasn't ideal for sleeping. Still, the room itself was comfortable enough, and considering the location and price, it's a solid option for a short stay -- just with a few overdue updates needed.

Stayed for three nights on a roadtrip Overall the place was clean and the staff very friendly and…read morenice Carpeting In our room and some hallways needed cleaning Also after the first night our air conditioning unit stopped functioning- luckily we were not on the first floor and the weather was mild so we could open our window Breakfast was ok and they have an outdoor seating area which was nice. They have coin laundry on each floor which was convenient and they can make change at the front desk for you WiFi is super slow - especially at night when everyone gets back to the hotel . We had one of our party that needed to do a little bit of work and couldn't . Even just trying to check email or socials was difficult some nights Overall it has a convenient location

As Erin W. stated in her recent review, this place offers incredible value. Amy at the front desk…read moreis friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable and charming - charming in a way that might remind you of staying overnight at Grandma's or Auntie's house in that spare bedroom. Coming into Custer the other day and looking for a place to stay the night, we happened upon this one and were mighty happy we did. We checked in and asked about places in the area to get some dinner. One place we'd driven by and then asked about had Amy's approval and so we walked down the 1-2 blocks to the pizza place to order before their 8:30pm closing time. $69/night for 1 queen-size bed, 3/4 bath and t.v. Plus, the next morning, you can buy a breakfast coupon at the front desk for $4.99 - it's good for the next-door restaurant (The Wrangler Cafe, or something similar) - the coupon will save you $4 on that one breakfast plate.

Rooms are clean and comfortable. Looks nothing like all the other chain motels you see in the Black…read moreHills. Nice couple owns the place. They're very friendly and accommodating. I definitely recommend Mile Hi!

A great place to stay. Nice owners. Great place to walk the dogs. Close to Custer but far enough to…read morebe quiet. Easy access.

We rented three units and we very happy that we chose this lodge. The staff is incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful. The cabins were pure comfort and met all our expectations. Calamity Peak will be visited by our family again and again.

As a longtime Best Western Gold member with more than a decade of loyalty and dozens of stays, my…read moreexperience at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn was extremely disappointing. I specifically reserved and confirmed a ground-floor ADA-accessible room with two beds because both my father and I are unable to carry luggage upstairs. On the day of arrival, after spending over an hour being bounced between the hotel and corporate customer service, I was informed that our reserved room had been given away. We were told our only option was an upstairs room requiring stairs, and that no refund would be provided. When we arrived, there were numerous unassigned rooms still available. The sole employee on duty insisted there were no remaining ground-floor rooms with two beds. However, another party in our group checked in after us and was immediately assigned exactly that type of room. Thankfully they switched rooms with us, though even that was met with resistance and attitude from the front desk. What bothered me most was not the mistake itself, but the complete lack of accountability, empathy, or apology. The only explanation offered was that the employee was "new." Accessibility accommodations are not optional conveniences--they are necessities for many travelers. After this experience, I no longer feel confident that Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn takes the needs of guests with disabilities seriously. Unfortunately, after years of loyalty to the Best Western brand, I will be looking elsewhere for future stays.

My wife and I spent the night at the Buffalo Ridge Inn as we continued our trip west. The hotel is…read moreon the west end of Custer which is about a 30min drive from Mt Rushmore. The parking lot does fill up but we were able to find a spot close to our ground floor room. The room had a comfortable king size bed, a large flat screen TV with cable service and a wall mounted AC in the back above the sink. The AC was noisy but in a good way to drown out any outside noise. We enjoyed a good night's rest here. Our only complaint was the small number of towels in the room. I'm sure we could have asked for and received more but we didn't.

My friend and I go to the Black Hills to hike every year. This year we stayed at the Chief Motel…read more The motel is great with comfortable beds, a hot tub, a sauna, and a pool. Also, the owner was fantastic and great to talk to. My friend and I called him the chief and I think it's fitting.

We like staying at small mom and pop motels and actually stayed here 30 years ago. It was just as…read moreclean and nice this time and the owners are super nice. I imagine the next time we are in Custer we will stay here again!

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.

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.