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Chief Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Exterior detail
Indoor pool
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    5 min walk
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    18 min walk
  • Black Hills National Forest
    3 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Custer

At Chief Motel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Black Hills National Forest and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Custer State Park. Highlights at this motel include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a sauna and express check-out. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Custer motel include Sylvan Lake and Needles Highway.
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What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive
  • Needles Highway - 14 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive
  • Needles Eye - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Our Place - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Chief Motel

Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
Chief Motel offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. Chief Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Custer motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Chief Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 October and 22 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Chief Custer
Chief Motel
Chief Motel Custer
Chief Hotel Custer
Chief Motel Motel
Chief Motel Custer
Chief Motel Motel Custer

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chief Motel?

Chief Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chief Motel?

Yep, Chief Motel has a free self car park.

Does Chief Motel have a pool?

Chief Motel has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chief Motel?

No, Chief Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chief Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chief Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Chief Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Rocky Knolls Golf Course is a short 18-minute walk away.

Chief Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 453 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean..a bit small but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and hotel are OLD ! ! ! OLD AS DIRT... OLD AS THE HILLS !! ! These rooms are not worth the amount charged for them. Look around for better properties at the same price !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bob and Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room had a designated parking spot, there were plenty of towels. Air co ditioner could have been slightly colder, but it did work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting Custer State Park
Next time we’ll ask to be on the east side of the hotel where there’s a better view of the surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man at front desk was helpful and friendly. My granddaughter enjoyed the swimming pool. It was deeper than some. I enjoyed the hot tub, although the jets were not functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
I am very disappointed in this motel. On the day we arrived for check-in, there were several folks already waiting. One of them shared that the man who runs the property was nowhere to be found. One of them decided to call the police and have them do a welfare check. At this point we left for a quick bite and returned about an hour later. Still no update on the whereabouts of the man who runs the motel so we still couldn’t check in. By that time we needed to head out for an evening tour in Custer State Park. Rather than take our chances and drive 20 minutes back to the Chief Motel after our tour to find out if someone was there now to check us in, we decided to just find another place close by. We never did find out what happened to the guy from the Chief Motel. I do hope he is ok, but there is no excuse for there being no staff to check us in at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, Great price!
This place was definitely awesome for the price we paid! Friendly staff as well, they were great! Huge pool and a hot tub in a separate building was very welcoming as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel!
This was great little motel! Older, but clearly well maintained and well loved. Great pool for a quick dip on a hot day on our cross country journey. Close by ice cream and a good breakfast joint the next morning. Would for sure stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Excellent area to stay and then drive around and see all the sites ..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place - older but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was delightful little motel in the heart of Custer. We sat out in the courtyard each day under the giant tree and talked and watched the passersby. Our room was quaint but clean and comfortable. The staff from maintenance, to housekeeping to front desk were all very friendly, helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Little Hotel!
Check in was very easy. Old school with hand written registration and an actual door key. Nostalgia! Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Abundant towels (big, fluffy and clean). Rug was so clean, my husband walked around bare foot (He does NOT normally do this). Had neighbors next door each night-and still very quiet. The Hotel Owner and additional office helper were very friendly and wanted to make sure that we had all we needed. If ever visiting Custer again, will go back. The hotel is centrally located to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, etc. Chief Hotel is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Love the Chief
We always stay at the Chief Motel when we come to Custer (every 5 years or so) as it is nostalgic for our family. There was a snafoo with our booking (4 rooms total for 4 days) but the front desk agent made it right and upgraded one of our rooms. It’s not a 5 star hotel but it is clean, comfy and a good price. Centrally located and easy walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean.
This was the cheapest room available for the night, so I low expectations. I was wrong. The room was very clean. Kudos to the staff and management.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024