Chief Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with indoor pool, near Black Hills National Forest

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Exterior detail
Indoor pool
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed )

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Needles Highway - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Chief Motel

At Chief Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a sauna, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 33 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Chief Custer
Chief Motel
Chief Motel Custer
Chief Hotel Custer
Chief Motel Motel
Chief Motel Custer
Chief Motel Motel Custer

Frequently asked questions

Is Chief Motel currently open?
The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.
Does Chief Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chief Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Chief Motel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Chief Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chief Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chief Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Chief Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Chief Motel also has a sauna and a garden.
What's the area around Chief Motel like?
Chief Motel is a short 5-minute walk from 1881 Courthouse Museum and 18 minutes' walk from Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Very clean, but not comfortable
I have stayed at this motel several times before, and this may be my last time. I was given a room I had stayed in once before, and I really don’t like its location. It’s right next to laundry, and the office, so I don’t feel I have much privacy. It’s also at the entrance of their walkway, so there are lots of people going by that door, and that room is anything but soundproof. It’s a very small room, so I felt cramped in it. The bed was also extremely uncomfortable, it was hard and I woke up with a sore back and hips every morning. I also would like to know what laundry detergent they are using, because I had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Each of the three mornings I stay there, I woke up with swollen, puffy eyes and red, raw skin underneath my eyes. It took a couple of weeks for my eyes to heal again after this stay. I like that it’s family-owned, and they are very conscientious about keeping clean rooms. But between the allergic reaction and the hard mattress, I don’t think I can risk another stay here. A few years ago, I woke up with my jaw out of place. I had to find a chiropractor that morning who was willing to fit me in and work on my jaw for 45 minutes to get it back into place. I think that was from the hard mattress and uncomfortable pillows. I really don’t like giving a negative review to this property as generally I like it and want them to have a good business, but they need to do some updates for the comfort of their guests.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great but not cheap
This is a motel on the main drag of Custer. Easy walking to bars and many restaurants. It’s an older hotel and not much to look at on the outside. However the rooms are large and nicely appointed. Comfortable beds, nice towels, indoor pool and hot tub, coffee maker, nice size TV, in room are just some of the amenities. If you can get a good deal on it, it’s a great place. Took one star off as it’s a little pricey. Custer is a great base camp for the southern blackhills.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an older property that is well maintained. We did have an AC problem, but the temperature during our stay made that a non-issue. We were offered the choice to change rooms, but declined. Enjoyed the large indoor pool. Room was small, but had everything we needed.
Charles D, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff member was very helpful with how to get to visitor attractions nearby
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked staying at Chief Motel. It was a cozy place with very comfortable beds. Older but clean and neat. The only thing was that their outdoor pool was not the cleanest but we still swam in it. Just could have been better. Otherwise it was a great place to stay.
Laurissa, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

There was no service. Keys were taped to outside office door. Sink in room drained slow. Carpet in room smelled musty.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our kind of place!
Have stayed here several times. Never had a complaint about anything. Prefer mom & pop motels over big chain motels. And this place is perfect. Not the fanciest motel, or the most modern. But that's what makes it so special, and why we stay here, and will again, if we ever return to Custer.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great check in with manager, very informative gave us some great tips about where to go in Custer and surrounding areas. We booked 2 room unit which was good for privacy however noisy air con and no window in 2nd room which was stuffy. great indoor pool close to everything Custer has to offer. Recommend for short stay!!
Sharon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nothing
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Todd, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel due to the owner being so kind and the staff was amazing. Will be back next year
Karen, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location
David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Room was very clean..a bit small but comfortable
Dana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This property and hotel are OLD ! ! ! OLD AS DIRT... OLD AS THE HILLS !! ! These rooms are not worth the amount charged for them. Look around for better properties at the same price !
Rick, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Benjamin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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Bob and Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Each room had a designated parking spot, there were plenty of towels. Air co ditioner could have been slightly colder, but it did work.
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Visiting Custer State Park
Next time we’ll ask to be on the east side of the hotel where there’s a better view of the surroundings.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bonnie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and pleasant
David, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Spacious rooms, friendly service, pool and jacuzzi open until 10 pm."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM