Lantern Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Hill City with a seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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Reception
Exterior
Front of property
Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Traditional Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
580 E. Main street, Hill City, SD, 57745
    South Dakota State Railroad Museum
    9 min walk
    Teddy Bear Town
    10 min walk
    Granite Sports
    10 min walk
    Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    43 min drive

Room options

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Hill City

At Lantern Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of South Dakota State Railroad Museum and Teddy Bear Town. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Hill City motel include Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Berry Winery - 4 min drive
  • Needles Highway - 6 min drive
  • 1880 Train - 11 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 16 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lantern Inn

Motel in Hill City with a seasonal outdoor pool
As a guest of Lantern Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hill City motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lantern Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.75 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone number for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.75 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The outdoor pool opens for the season in June.

Property is also known as

Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel
Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel Hill City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lantern Inn?

Lantern Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lantern Inn?

As of 20 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lantern Inn on 30 Sept 2024 start from AU$210.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lantern Inn?

Yep, Lantern Inn has free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Lantern Inn?

The closest beach to Lantern Inn is Sheridan Lake South (7.9 km).

Does Lantern Inn have a pool?

Lantern Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lantern Inn?

No, Lantern Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lantern Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 237 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a MUST stay !!!!
Owners were awesome, I was impressed with their hospitality and the cleanliness of our room. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay at this quaint little Inn and would definitely stay again should we ever come back this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly and felt like family to us. We're definitely going to plan a trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute, friendly staff, very convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location to town and area attractions. Owners were delightful and working very hard to upgrade the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We so enjoyed our 5 night stay at this well kept property in Hill City. The owners are super nice and anxious to accommodate any needs. Would like to visit the Black Hills again and would be glad to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place, visited with some nice folks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a neat place to stay. It’s so cozy tucked in off the road. Looks recently updated. The room was perfect for us. It was so clean. The shower was a nice size, bathroom was small but was all we needed. The bed was super comfortable. Parking was great. The owners were very friendly. We walked to town I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Good sleeping, nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iulia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, close to everything, will definitly stay again!! Thank you for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest little place to stay! Very clean and friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Love that place, friendly people, has all been remodeled nice and fresh and clean! Have stayed there many many times! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M

Travelled with family
No room card needed - loved that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is close to town and across the street from a grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023