Cedar wood Inn, hat a great spot! Starla and her crew were so inviting and nice. My wife and I…read morecalled and texted multiple times to ask questions and Starla answered every time and put us at ease. She made us feel very welcome and went above and beyond when I asked for a favor for our anniversary. This independent hotel is the only place we will stay going forward near Sturgis. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, every thing you need is there. The atmosphere is great! David Brobst

Lovely convenient place, very reasonably priced on the edge of deadwood. Small and right at the…read moreside of a main road but it really quiets down to nothing after midnight. Trolley stops nearby if you don't want to walk into town but it's only a half mile. Rooms very clean with comfy bed and free wifi. Free parking on site. Small bathroom. Free (very basic) continental breakfast and the women at the desk are friendly and helpful. We loved starting our first night of our black hills adventure here. I would never stay at the hotels in town knowing this little gem is here in a much more peaceful area.

Really great experience. Received a text message with codes for the front door, room door, and…read moreparking information. Didn't have to see a person at all, which is great for someone like me lol Others may not appreciate the impersonal nature of the transaction as much as I did. Room was large, bed was huge and comfortable, linens smelled fresh. Furnishings were suitable for the theme of the Inn. Breakfast was adequate- yogurt, fruit, some packaged muffins, mini bagels, juice and coffee. Perfectly fine. You should be made aware when you book, but there's no elevator so you're carrying your bags up those steps (see my pics). We were here at the end of September during some sort of freak heat wave and the poor little window AC was doing its best to keep up. I was comfortable; my husband was hot. I just appreciated they had AC at all. It's just a very large room with high ceilings to try to cool with a small unit.

So far, so good! I just checked in and will update as the day goes on…read more Very clean - smells great, even with huge amount of antiques. Very sweet check-in with Sue. Quiet little street (I'm a city girl) - can see Mine from window looking out front of 2nd story. If you are from the country, you will think it is a highway out front. I lived by the freeway in MN so this is quiet to me. Room has everything a girl needs, except food - and that is walking distance. On second look, there is coffee and water in the lobby. You can probably find a muffin or tangerine in the fridge if you want a little snack. Cute little park area (very small, think tiny mountain town) across the street to walk dogs. Flowers are gorgeous. More later...

The best find of the trip, the Ponderosa Motor Lodge is off the beaten path. Just up the road from…read morethe casino soaked town of Deadwood, this place has more charm and class than anything we found over there. A (I am assuming) family run establishment perched atop a hill, this place consists on a few cabins with one or two motel rooms in each. It's filled to the brim with kitsch and the family that runs it is sweet as pie (Grandma even stayed up late so we could check in at 11:15pm! I LOVE HER!). We went in the off season and called 3pm the day off to get a room and had our pick of the litter, they did say it fills up quick in the summer. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean and you couldn't beat the price (I think it was $50). Everytime I am in South Dakota I am going to go out of my way to stay here. me: "where would you recommend we go for breakfast?" lady at desk: "well, i just wish the burger king hadn't closed..." I LOVE THIS PLACE!

ZERO STARS I booked a room from out of state by calling the…read morelocal number (I had already looked at the property on two booking sites.) It sent me to another booking company and I reserved a room on Jan. 15th. We arrived early and called to get an early check in. There was NO FRONT DESK to check in. There were NO PEOPLE on the property. We waited till check in time. We waited another half hour (in a blizzard) in the parking lot. NO ONE EVER SHOWED UP. THE PROPERTY WAS APPARENTLY CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Now they refuse to refund my money. They are still booking rooms and cabins on at least 3 booking sites. Beware! This place will scam you.

Wow, absolutely beautiful. The canyon is spectacular, and the short hike to the waterfall was…read moreamazing. The room was very nice and the food and restaurant service was excellent. The woman at the front desk was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend.

Beautiful lodge setting in the Spearfish community. Spearfish is home to walking/hiking trails and…read morewell as several waterfalls. The lodge completes the experience. Food was amazing (best Bison stew!) and service was excellent.

Stayed here for 3 nights and have no complaints. Very clean and quiet room. Staff was friendly…read more Breakfast at Dale's was excellent. Parking was easy. Convenient to downtown. I would definitely stay here again.

We initially were happy with the hotel, when we checked in we told the people at the front desk…read morethat my wife had serious asthma and allergies and requested a pet free room . We were informed that they actually did not have any pet-free rooms but were assured that by then putting us on the top floor we would be as far from any rooms that have had pets in them as possible. I was stunned to walk out of my room this morning and see a couple get off the elevator with an enormous dog! This is the off season and there is no way that this hotel is filled to anywhere near capacity , so why they would send someone with a pet up to the top floor is beyond me. I'm very disappointed that the hotel would put my wife's Health in jeopardy

This is a great place to stay in Deadwood. The rooms are done in period style of Wild Bill HIckock…read moreDays. There was a wonderful bed to sleep on; nice couch, sitting area, and nice bathroom. This hotel is in a great location to walk to things in Deadwood. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There are free coke type drinks and waters througout your stay. In the morning good coffee and scones are there for you to enjoy. Wonderful stay - highly recommend if staying in Deadwood.

I think it's important to note there's a difference between historic & outdated. When staying in a…read morehistoric hotel, expectations should be set accordingly for everything from decor to ammenities. I would have liked for them to leave the TVs out, but I understand that, for hotels, they are basically as necessary as having a bed. I also waited to write this review until we'd stayed at another historical hotel down the road, for an apples to apples comparison. Staff were friendly and excited to share. We were shown to our room & given a small tour of the property, including the gorgeous ballroom, which was being set up for a private even. They've undergone restoration, not renovation. They've stayed period-correct & everything from the style to the furnishings reflect this. Rooms were quiet & clean. Our room was a shower only room. As I'm half mermaid, I like having a tub option but not a deal breaker. There was a tea cart out, which we found to be a nice touch without adding a lot of cost for them. We appreciated the addition of hallway seating nooks & spent time there daily. My favorite was the exit lighting (see pic), absolutely charming! What they did right comparatively: decor & hospitality throughout the stay. Staff were friendly & daily housekeeping was offered. On check-in we were asked where we came in from, what we were here for, with genuine interest and eye contact. The thought put into each furnishing was evident. So quiet, never a slamming door or loud guest. No odd odors! This is HUGE in a property of this age, when the surfaces have soaked up a hundred years of cigarettes & other stenches! Parking lot is attached with guest spots reserved- no 2 block hike to the car lot for any item you've forgotten. What needed improvement comparatively: communication. The pre-arrival info only made sense after checking in. Arrival was a bit odd, nothing to indicate we were in the right place. We roamed the casino a bit, then approached the bar for assistance. The barkeep was also the innkeeper & only one working. My husband drove around d/t no parking signage. At check-in, the cone stystem was explained & it's actually a really good system! I would definitely stay here again.

We stayed many nights and very pleased with the rooms, the staff, the Gem restaurant and the large…read moregaming areas!!

The room was fine, but I would be very cautious about playing the slots here…read more I played blackjack and lost money, but I have absolutely no issue with that. I lost fair and square--that's how gambling works. The problem was a slot machine that took $20 from me without any actual play. The machine was acting extremely finicky, and when I brought it to management, they refused to refund the money or do anything to resolve it. There's a big difference between losing $20 because you played a losing hand and losing $20 because a machine takes your money without actually giving you a game. The blackjack was legitimate gambling; the slot experience felt like a scam. The hotel room itself was fine, but management's response to the slot issue was extremely disappointing.

I literally signed up for yelp so I can talk about how much I enjoyed this place…read more My girlfriend and I stayed here on the night of September 24th during our week in the Black Hills. I don't think we could have asked for a better experience. The room was very cozy and warm with a wonderful bed. Having coffee on the balcony looking out at the mountains was magical the next morning. They do an amazing job making you feel welcomed. They gave us a tour and explained everything perfectly. The back garden area is delightful and inviting, and the hot tub was perfect after a day of driving. Then we were able to cozy up by the fireplace inside with a glass of wine. And the breakfast! Holy cow, it was delicious! We were served amazing cream cheese jalapeno omelettes with raspberry and cheese crostinis. The coffee was even above and beyond what you'd find elsewhere. On top of all that, the building is on the National Historic Register. It was built originally by the famed Hearst family. The entire family who runs the place was so kind and welcoming. I felt at home instantly. It was the perfect way to spend a night in Spearfish.

This Bed & Breakfast is an INCREDIBLE find! The innkeepers take impeccable care of details. I…read morehave special nutritional needs (GF/DF), and they were accommodated beautifully! Breakfast, for me, was a healthy protein with a carbohydrate, berries (antioxidants), fresh-squeezed orange juice, and a hot drink of choice. The check-in/check-out process is well-explained. The bed was comfortable. The linens were comforting to promote a good night's sleep. The caretaker comes in daily to clean. I highly recommend this business whenever you come to Spearfish!