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8.5

389 reviews

Chief Motel

Chief Motel

120 Mt. Rushmore Road , Custer, 57730, South Dakota, United States

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Private pool

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Water sports facilities on site

Sauna

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Chief Motel

Chief Motel is a 2-star motel in Custer, South Dakota, United States. Located at 120 Mt. Rushmore Road, it sits about 0.4mi from the city center and has 389 reviews.

Amenities include a private pool and an indoor swimming pool (free), free private parking and free Wi‑Fi, water sports facilities on site (free), and a sauna (free). The property also offers air conditioning, a sun deck, a private entrance, parking on site (free), non-smoking rooms, a garden, free toiletries, and a bathtub. For activity seekers, horseback riding is available, with a golf course and mini golf offered for an extra charge.

With the address and a location just 0.4mi from downtown Custer, this lodging is a practical base for travelers who value convenient access and a broad set of on-site comforts. Ready to plan the next adventure?

Chief Motel sits just 0.4mi from downtown Custer, offering a practical base for travelers who value easy access and a broad set of on-site comforts. Amenities include a private pool and an indoor swimming pool (free), free private parking and free Wi‑Fi, water sports facilities on site (free), and a sauna (free). The property also offers air conditioning, a sun deck, a private entrance, parking on site (free), non-smoking rooms, a garden, free toiletries, and a bathtub.

Inside, a heated indoor pool awaits for year-round swims, designed for adults with a shallow end for easy padding in. Pool 1 is indoor, all-season, adults-only, and features a shallow end, ensuring a relaxed splash for grown-ups.

For adventure on the horizon, horseback riding is available, with a golf course and mini golf offered for an extra charge. Whether seeking a gentle ride or a round of mini golf after a day of exploring Mt. Rushmore country, this lodging keeps the action close and easy to plan.

Closest airports

Rapid City Regional Airport

33.2mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Water sports facilities on site

Sauna

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Horseback riding

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Queen Room in Chief Motel

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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Deluxe Family Room in Chief Motel

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Deluxe Family

1 Twin Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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Two-Bedroom Suite in Chief Motel

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Suite, 2 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Chief Motel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

280 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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Family Room in Chief Motel

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Family

2 Double Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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King Room in Chief Motel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

235 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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Apartment

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Superior, Single

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Guest reviews

8.5

389 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Ramona

8.2

June 2025

Bed was comfortable. Shower had hot water quick. The check-in was pleasant and staff was courteous and helpful. Convenient to Custer state park. TV worked well after we got it plugged back in. (Someone had unplugged it)

Parking had one truck parked too far in harder to get around. Another was put in room beside us and we put cooler in back seat hard to get things out of your car when ones parked by us and the rest of parking lot seemed empty. Had a porch so you couldn't park as close had to carry everything around the vehicles and the porch. My husband is handicapped so it was harder but , I hadn't specified needing handicapped since all on ground floor.

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Mcclendon

10

July 2025

This is an older motel but very well cared for. It was just right for our visit. Walking distance from Family Dollar and a cute laundromat with good prices. There was an excellent taproom right next door that also has an attached restaurant. Cute little mainstreet type stores to stroll though. My teenagers loved the indoor pool. Staff anticipated needs and were very friendly but not intrusive. A great stay all around.

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Vaper

9.1

July 2024

Very close to all of our planned activities. Staff was very friendly, actually changed sheets everyday. Shower was good and hot, never got cold on us. Hot tub and pool area was very clean. Loved the rose quart boulders out front front, those had to cost a pretty penny to get.

The room I felt was a little small. But I went with price, not comfort. The doorknob is wore out, and the key can be removed while turned, which leaves the door unlocked. We tried to duplicate that result for staff, and of course it only functioned as it should lol. The ice machine doesn't work.

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Dena

10

June 2024

The property is perfectly located. It is the start of the Custer downtown area. We could walk to every restaurant and there was one literally 15 steps from the motel. The staff was so kind. Our car broke down and we didn’t know how long we would have to stay. They kindly blocked our room for us for 2 weeks. Thank goodness we didn’t need the 2 weeks. Just 4 extra days. They were fabulous. Don’t hesitate to book here. You will not be disappointed. I wish I could give them a million stars.

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Melissa

10

June 2024

Great location. So many places to go within walking distance. Late afternoon/early evening you would just see people walking around town. Everything was local to town, no fast-food chains which gave you a chance to experience mom and pop shops. The pool was bigger than most hotel pools, with the hot tub and sauna it made for a very relaxing time with the family.

There was a distinct smell in our room which we could not figure out. But we were only in the room at night so did not feel the need to complain.

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Wolf

8.2

August 2025

Room was very clean, beds were comfortable. Nice pool, hot tub and sauna. Location was on the main street so you could walk to most restaurants. This is a nice old style motel,parking outside your room.

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Alan

8.2

July 2023

Room was dated but clean and had the facilities that we required. Housekeeping staff were very good, exceeded my expectations with changing linen and towels etc. When we checked in, the man on the desk, possibly the owner, couldn't have been more helpful. We have never been to Custer before and after checking us in he suggested a couple of things that we might like go check out. We obviously intended to go to Mt Rushmore and to The Crazy Horse memorial site. However he suggested travelling on the Needles road and the Iron Mountain road if going to Rushmore. To go that way we needed an entry fee for the Custer State Park. It was the best $20.00 I've ever spent on sight seeing anywhere. Sensational and awesome are words that still don't do it justice. We were very close to the attractions that we wanted to see. The town also had everything we needed.

I said the motel is dated but realistically it was everything we expected and a bit more. The staff make it so. We stayed at a Ramada in Niagara, where there weren't even any coffee making facilities in the room or at the reception/Unwelcoming area. There staff tended to look down there noses at you. Totally different to the Chief Motel. Refreshing to engage with people who know what guests want.

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Virginia

9.1

June 2023

Easy and efficient check-in. Room was upgraded. Manager provided good info re dining and attractions. Clean and comfortable room. Lots of towels, pillows, lighting, outlets, and toiletries. Good shower. Room included dining table. Assigned parking just outside our room which was nice. Refrigerator w/small freezer provided. Good restaurants in area and within walking distance. Good WiFi and TV. Good heater. Digital clock included. Good bedside lamps provided for reading. Really liked this property.

Bathroom shower door needed to be cleaned as mold was forming. Also, shower floor was slippery even though several rubber strips were provided. If not more rubber strips, then perhaps a rubber mat should be included. Non-smoking rooms had chairs and ashtrays located immediately outside entry door. Would have preferred a smoking court be provided away from non-smoking rooms.

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Cynthia

9.1

July 2025

Friendly staff, beautiful bedspreads and lovely decorations in the room.Bed was comfortable. Indoor pool and hot spa. Great toilet paper and plenty of towels. I liked the assigned parking in front of my room door.

Hotel is older and rooms are a little on the small side. I didn't t see vending machines.

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Luvert

10

June 2024

The hotel was centrally located to all the places we visited which was fantastic. There was an assigned parking spot for our room. The pool, hot tub, and sauna were great. The staff was very nice and they helped suggest places to eat. The food was fantastic.

The shower and toilet were outdated but that is a nitpicky thing that did not affect our stay.

Points of Interest Around Chief Motel

Attractions

Custer State Park

0.3mi

Black Hills

6.1mi

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

11mi

National Presidential Wax Museum

12.4mi

Cosmos Mystery Area

14.4mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Chief Motel

Private pool

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Water sports facilities on site

Sauna

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Horseback riding

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Chief Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property