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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property
Warm up by the firepit or dive into your day with an energizing breakfast nearby historic attractions.

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Exterior
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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About the neighborhood

Map
310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 12 min walk
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 12 min walk
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Hotel rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Black Hills National Forest
Located close to 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and a vegetable garden
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs and high-speed internet. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2020
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 2 2024 to April 25 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Buffalo Ridge
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Hotel Custer
Best Western Custer
Custer Best Western
Best Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel Custer

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 2 to April 25.

Is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was awesome, breakfast was different everyday except for the staples, which was nice. The staff all very nice and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better breakfast than most. Very attentive staff at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
We loved our stay there! Close to downtown but quiet. We will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Beautiful place to stay
When we needed extra items (towels.. coffee ..toilet paper) they gave it to us right away. Very friendly staff…very clean room .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mahendrakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, convenient access to all the surrounding activities. Good dining options close by (Walkable). Good breakfast options right on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay at Buffalo Ridge Inn. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The location was excellent as we were able to visit both the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt. Rushmore, our two destinations! And the staff were outstanding and helpful in making our stay very enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Centrally located..Great breakfasts. Staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very impressed with our stay. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Close to so many tourist attractions we wanted to see!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean property and the staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and convenient. Reasonable price. Not particularly remarkable, but I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The complimentary breakfast was a plus. I enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average stay at a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Harold R

Liked: Staff & service
Clean great food great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Nice place to stay. Good location for the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024