Western South Dakota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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Where to stay in Western South Dakota

Rapid City which includes a city and night scenes

Historic Rapid City

Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Art Alley.

Historic Rapid City
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Rimrock

While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns.

Rimrock
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Deadwood. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a casino, and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,292 reviews)
"This place was super clean. Has a nice little water park inside for kids, our 6&7 year old loved it. Casino looked nice, we didn’t gamble though. Great location to Deadwood and Sturgis."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$100 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$100
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,254 reviews)
"Stayed 4 nights. Breakfast was ok but wish there would have been some fruit and perhaps muffins. The shower head was very forceful, not gentle. Could not walk to eat but there were places to eat close by to drive to. All in all it was a very nice place to sleep while visiting all the sights."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Foothills Inn
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hope Ct, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$179 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$179
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Black Hills Maze and Fort Hays Old West Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean and nice. The staff are great."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
660 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,679 reviews)
"Love staying here!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Holy Smoke Resort

Holy Smoke Resort

3.5 out of 5
24105 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Keystone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (571 reviews)
"Seemingly new property with large clean rooms. A few good restaurants and grocery nearby. Loved our stay... Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Holy Smoke Resort
Spearfish Cottages

Spearfish Cottages

3.5 out of 5
514 W Mason St, Spearfish, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Spearfish. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
Riverside Cottages
"Adorable cottages right by the spearfish river. It’s like living in a tiny house with all the conveniences of home. This property is so close to everything such as the canyon, restaurants, fishing and other services. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Spearfish Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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