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Lantern Inn : Stay within a 20-minute drive of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and RV/bus/truck parking. Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing : A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a kitchen. It's located within a 20-minute drive of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

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Our top choices for Hill City motels

1. Lantern Inn

Hill City

Stacey

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

2. Chalet Motel

Custer

Adam

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

3. Chief Motel

Custer

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Rocket Motel

Custer

Shawn

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

5. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

Rapid City

Danette

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

6. The Pines Country Inn

Newcastle

Jami

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

7. Sage Motel

Newcastle

Heather

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

8. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City

Chris

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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Top Hill City Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff"

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We love this hotel. It might be a little dated, but it has everything you need for a good holiday. The pool areas are great - we were very happy it was hot enough this year to enjoy the outdoor pool, and the kids loved the big indoor pool. Breakfast hours are nice and early so you can get what you need before heading out on your adventures, and we appreciated the cooked options, especially the biscuits and gravy! Staff were really friendly and resolved any problems we had with housekeeping very promptly. One thing to note is that, in our experience at least, the check-in time is not flexible, so there's not much point arriving early."

Black Hills Luxury Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room that we chose slept six people two queen size beds in separate rooms and a pullout couch full kitchen had a 12 cup coffee pot coffee provided plates, silverware, full fridge perfect mini apartment. One indoor and one outdoor pool and an extremely warm, hot tub. Which is perfect for after riding motorcycle all day in Custer Park."

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! Such a great place to stay for families! So many kids, so many activities. We stayed in the row cabin and it was great for 2 adults and 2 kids. It was clean and had everything we needed. As a heads up, there is little to no cell service or WiFi in a lot of areas, BUT you’re in the hills, so to me, that is to be expected and disconnecting was nice for all of us. We used both pools which were clean and nice, they were busy at times but it was in the 90s all weekend. We played multiple rounds of mini golf, enjoyed the glow stick party and movie night. Our son joined in multiple games of sand volleyball. So many fun activities. We had breakfast at the Prospectors Tent which was affordable, fast and delicious! We had multiple suppers at The Peak Grill and tried different things each time and all enjoyed our meals. We enjoyed ice cream at Turtle Town and coffee at Grapes and Grinds. The kids loved shopping for souvenirs at the stores. It’s a great location and easy to get around to see other areas of the Black Hills. All in all, it was a great trip and we’d love to come back!"

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Hill City Motels information

Number of reviews	4,002
Accommodation	19 Motels
Lowest Price	NZ$133
Highest Price	NZ$789

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Hill City?

When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what Hill City has to offer. In the larger area, popular places to visit include Mount Rushmore, Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

At many motels, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Hill City?

Lantern Inn: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and RV/bus/truck parking. Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing: A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a kitchen. It's located within a 20-minute drive of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

What can I do in Hill City?

People visiting Hill City like its shops, monuments and mountain landscape. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. Favourite places in and around Hill City include Mount Rushmore, Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: The Black Hills, Black Elk Peak and Black Hills National Forest. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Granite Sports, Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Things That Rock.

What's the seasonal weather like in Hill City?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Hill City to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Hill City are April, March, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 35 cm of snowfall.

What are my options for getting around Hill City while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Hill City to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional), which is located 26.9 mi (43.2 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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