10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Horse Thief Lake in Hill City from NZ$144

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A series of uniquely shaped tents in a forested area with a mountainous backdrop.

A tented room with a bed, wooden desk, and a view of trees.

A gravel path leading to a white tented structure labeled 'TENTS 33-75'.

A large, rustic wooden table with benches, surrounded by potted plants and string lights.

1. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

5.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Ken

NZ$341

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a view of a forested hillside.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and lighting.

2. Powder House Lodge

3.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

kathy

NZ$205

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A two-story building with large windows, outdoor seating, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows reflecting trees.

A spacious indoor area with a pool, wooden walls, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A building with hanging flower baskets and outdoor seating.

3. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

16.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Bradley

NZ$225

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden-paneled room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a small table, and a mirror.

4. Pine Haven Lodging

12.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Christopher

NZ$218

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

5. Rushmore Express Keystone

4.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Michelle

NZ$144

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a computer monitor, and a person holding a card.

A hotel room with a sofa, a cabinet with a television, a dining table with chairs, and a bed.

A bathroom with a towel rack, a small stool, and a towel rack with towels.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

6. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

4.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Mary

NZ$160

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

4.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Harish

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Billy

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, brick walls, and decorative elements.

A hotel room with two beds, a red wall, a large window, and a red chair.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

4.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Jonah

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by white railings and seating areas.

A spacious room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a round table, and a dining area with multiple chairs.

10. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

4.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Venkatesha Babu

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

8.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

John

NZ$185

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

Man Bock

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area with motorcycles.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a chair and table set, and a window with a view of trees.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden pergola.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a sink, and a microwave.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

17.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Lynne

NZ$197

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with outdoor parking and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel reception area with a wooden desk, a lamp, a Dell monitor, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A large rock formation with carved faces.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

4.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Denise

NZ$150

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stove, sink, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

A wooden interior with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows.

A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, a leather sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

17.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Glendora

NZ$269

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building labeled SPA POOL with a covered seating area and a stone feature in front.

A covered corridor with white plastic chairs and a potted plant.

A large indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a blue floor. There is a door and a chair visible.

A wooden spa tub with a metal ladder, a caution sign, and a wooden floor.

16. Chief Motel

17.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Nicole

NZ$225

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling beams.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

17. Holy Smoke Resort

4.1 km from Horse Thief Lake

Shannon

NZ$314

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a playground, and a small building.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

18. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

4.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Jake

NZ$193

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden door, a microwave, and a small table with a chair.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and windows with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, a plant, and a window with a view of the outside.

19. Econo Lodge Custer - Crazy Horse Area

17.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

David

NZ$171

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and a large rock painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

A room with a grey sofa, a blue storage unit, and a wooden wardrobe with two yellow handles.

A laundry room with two white front-loading washers and dryers, a wooden shelf above, and a tiled floor.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

17 km from Horse Thief Lake

LINDA

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Horse Thief Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 732 reviews	View
Powder House Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Bavarian Inn Black Hills	9.8 Exceptional 1,289 reviews	View
Pine Haven Lodging	9.8 Exceptional 136 reviews	View
Rushmore Express Keystone	8.6 Excellent 1,512 reviews	View

Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Powder House Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay here very much! Great location and it was so nice having the restaurant nearby. Only small thing was the air conditioner above the bed was a bit loud, but other than that we have a perfect trip."

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Location location location... You can see Mt. Rushmore from the balcony. 3rd floor pull up straight to the room. We had a balcony and a spa tub in the room. Ice, vending, and breakfast easy. Inside pool downstairs. Plenty of seating areas outside. Keystone a block away. Well worth it"

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful stay at the Roosevelt The room was beautiful, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the amenities were great. Loved being able to wash clothes in the laundry room two doors down from our roomafter being gone for a week. Great location! Hope to come back!"

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff. Rooms clean,"

The Little Pine, 3 Miles to Mt. Rushmore National

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! We enjoyed this as our home base, although we weren't there very long. The ladder to the loft was a little.. iffy. I would suggest at least some railing or a handle to hold on to going up and down. The water from the faucets smelled a bit like eggs for some reason. Could have been just the way water in Keystone is, I don't know. Grill and fire pit were great and the AC was nice! Host was responsive throughout answering questions. And again.. it was right in the heart of the black Hills which was great"

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I spent 2 nights in this cozy and clean cabin. Everything is as the pictures show. Becky was extremely helpful with suggestions of things to do in the area. We rented ATVs that were right on site and she guided us through a GPS APP that was very helpful on the trail. They even have coolers available to pack a picnic lunch. Great service, location for Custer State Park, comfortable beds and sheets, an all around 5 stars."

Donna's Creekside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great views, cozy place. Loved the wildlife in the morning!"

Granite Ridge Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Truly one in a million properties. Very unique spot- located off the beaten path, literally it is located at the end of a long gravel road in a beautiful wooded area. Close proximity to Mt. Rushmore, Keystone, and Custer State park. You will be greeted by deer and wild turkeys every morning and hear the 1880 train whistle as you enjoy coffee and breakfast on the back patio. So peaceful and beautiful. Well stocked kitchen with coffee maker, pots, pans, glassware, etc. Very spacious bedrooms and bathrooms - great for our party of 7. Beds were very comfortable. We spent alot of time out and about so we didn't have time to enjoy the hot tub, but it would have been amazing to view the stars from. Only downside was that we were there during a "burn warning" and we were not able to utilize the outdoor woodburning fireplace - but it is in a beautiful spot on the patio and weather permitting would be amazing. Great spot for our girls' weekend! The host was extremely responsive which was greatly appreciated."

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

10/10 Excellent

"Super cute cabin very close to Mount Rushmore and Keystone! Pet friendly was very helpful and we will stay again! Thank you!"

Other attractions near Horse Thief Lake

Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.8/10 (998 reviews)

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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A rugged mountain landscape with prominent rock formations and dense forest.

The Black Hills

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Black Hills during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Presidential Trail

9.4/10 (330 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Presidential Trail and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gutzon Borglum Historical Center during your trip to Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Holy Terror Mini Golf

7.8/10 (84 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Holy Terror Mini Golf and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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National Presidential Wax Museum

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Big Thunder Gold Mine

8.4/10 (201 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Big Thunder Gold Mine during your trip to Keystone. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Horse Thief Lake?

Horse Thief Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Hill City known for its notable monuments. You'll find 128 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Horse Thief Lake?

Rushmore Express Keystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Horse Thief Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Powder House Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Horse Thief Lake?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Horse Thief Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Horse Thief Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Horse Thief Lake.

What can I see and do near Horse Thief Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Holy Terror Mini Golf, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and National Presidential Wax Museum. Mount Rushmore, The Black Hills and Presidential Trail are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Needles Eye or Naked Winery are some local sights worth checking out.

Top Hotels Near Horse Thief Lake in Hill City from NZ$144

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Our top choices for Horse Thief Lake hotels

1. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

2. Powder House Lodge

3. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

4. Pine Haven Lodging

5. Rushmore Express Keystone

6. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

9. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

12. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

15. Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

16. Chief Motel

17. Holy Smoke Resort

18. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

19. Econo Lodge Custer - Crazy Horse Area

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

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Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Powder House Lodge

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Rushmore Express Keystone

The Little Pine, 3 Miles to Mt. Rushmore National

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Donna's Creekside Retreat

Granite Ridge Lodge

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Other attractions near Horse Thief Lake

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The Black Hills

Presidential Trail

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

Holy Terror Mini Golf

National Presidential Wax Museum

Big Thunder Gold Mine

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