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About the Hotel

120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, South Dakota, United States, 57730

Rooms & Amenities

Chief Motel offers 2-star accommodation with family rooms, double rooms, and suites. Each room includes a desk, flat-screen TV with ESPN, FOX, CNN, and Disney, and a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a private pool. The motel provides free WiFi, in-room coffee and hot cocoa, and microwaves with refrigerators in every unit. All rooms are on the ground floor, with no smoking or pets allowed.

Onsite Dining

Two restaurants are adjacent to the motel, one with a gift shop. Guests can enjoy meals without leaving the property.

Leisure & Activities

The motel has an indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna open from May 20 to September 28. Guests can explore nearby hiking and cycling trails, including the Mickelson Trail, a 110-mile limestone path through the Black Hills. Other activities include rock climbing at Needles Eye, paddle boating at Sylvan Lake, and gold panning in Custer State Park. Evening programs in the park feature costumed characters and guided nature walks.

Location & Transport

Chief Motel is one block from downtown Custer and 20 miles from Mount Rushmore. Rapid City Regional Airport is 80 km away. The motel is near Custer State Park, Sylvan Lake, and the Black Hills Playhouse. Directions: Take Hwy 16 west to Custer; the motel is four blocks on the left.

Services & Safety

The motel provides free self-parking, including sheltered motorcycle parking for up to 10 bikes with daily bike rags and a wash area. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, and first aid kit. Family-owned and operated, the motel offers ground-floor rooms for easy access.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Two-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Private pool
Deluxe Family Room
2 persons
28 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Private pool
Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
26 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Private pool
Queen Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Private pool
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Getting around

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City Centre
Custer600 m
Airports
Rapid City Regional (RAP) 79.7 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, South Dakota, United States, 57730
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120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, South Dakota, United States, 57730
Nearby
Park
Custer State Park
500 m
411 W Mount Rushmore Rd
Custer County 1881 Court House Museum
400 m
Gallery
A Walk In the Woods Gallery & Gifts
510 m
Restaurants
Dairy Queen
310 m
335 Mount Rushmore Rd
Baker's Bakery & Cafe
590 m
541 Mount Rushmore Rd
Gold Pan Saloon
530 m
508 Mount Rushmore Rd
Calamity Jane Coffee Shop and Grill
520 m
512 Mount Rushmore Rd
Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream
640 m
548 Mount Rushmore Rd
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