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Chief Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 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

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

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, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 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

Motel near Black Hills National Forest
Located close to Crazy Horse Memorial and Sylvan Lake, Chief Motel provides a terrace, a garden and a sauna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Chief Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 October and 22 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is 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

Does Chief Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Chief Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chief Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chief Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chief Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Chief Motel located?

Situated in Custer, this motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Black Hills National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial. Sylvan Lake and Needles Eye are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Chief Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 453 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Nice sheets & towels. Rooms were small but beds comfortable. Walkable to local restaurants . Perfect place if you plan on being out & about. Has pool & sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob, West Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very informative and friendly. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The Manager/Owner was incredibly helpful and nice. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean..a bit small but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bob and Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room had a designated parking spot, there were plenty of towels. Air co ditioner could have been slightly colder, but it did work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man at front desk was helpful and friendly. My granddaughter enjoyed the swimming pool. It was deeper than some. I enjoyed the hot tub, although the jets were not functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
I am very disappointed in this motel. On the day we arrived for check-in, there were several folks already waiting. One of them shared that the man who runs the property was nowhere to be found. One of them decided to call the police and have them do a welfare check. At this point we left for a quick bite and returned about an hour later. Still no update on the whereabouts of the man who runs the motel so we still couldn’t check in. By that time we needed to head out for an evening tour in Custer State Park. Rather than take our chances and drive 20 minutes back to the Chief Motel after our tour to find out if someone was there now to check us in, we decided to just find another place close by. We never did find out what happened to the guy from the Chief Motel. I do hope he is ok, but there is no excuse for there being no staff to check us in at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, Great price!
This place was definitely awesome for the price we paid! Friendly staff as well, they were great! Huge pool and a hot tub in a separate building was very welcoming as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024