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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
Balcony
Indoor pool
Indoor spa tub
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive
  • Needles Highway - 14 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive

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

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 like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Chief Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • 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 October 2 and May 22.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators
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

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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?

Check-out 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).

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Chief Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 454 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

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Excellent area to stay and then drive around and see all the sites ..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff member was very helpful with how to get to visitor attractions nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel, we really enjoyed the covered pool and the terrace and the good restaurants in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

David

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel due to the owner being so kind and the staff was amazing. Will be back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

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

10/10 Excellent

Kori

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a comfortable and economical stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place - older but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel!
This was great little motel! Older, but clearly well maintained and well loved. Great pool for a quick dip on a hot day on our cross country journey. Close by ice cream and a good breakfast joint the next morning. Would for sure stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles D

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was delightful little motel in the heart of Custer. We sat out in the courtyard each day under the giant tree and talked and watched the passersby. Our room was quaint but clean and comfortable. The staff from maintenance, to housekeeping to front desk were all very friendly, helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allright little place
Check in was fairley easy room was comfy close to a place to eat food was goodice machine didn't work but it was good only stayed one night due to time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Love the Chief
We always stay at the Chief Motel when we come to Custer (every 5 years or so) as it is nostalgic for our family. There was a snafoo with our booking (4 rooms total for 4 days) but the front desk agent made it right and upgraded one of our rooms. It’s not a 5 star hotel but it is clean, comfy and a good price. Centrally located and easy walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024