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Chief Motel

2.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Indoor pool
Indoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Custer State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Chief Motel

Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a sauna and a hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a garden are onsite.
Chief Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Chief Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Magic Show. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 12 minutes from Custer State Park
Chief Motel offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. Chief Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Custer motel is smoke free.

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

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 October 2 and May 22.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Chief Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 508 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Walking distance to the downtown, comfortable beds and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owner, they do a good job here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jo, Maywood

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Wifi sucks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place Clean Great pool Close to all attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind. Check in ends at 10pm but when we called and let them know we weren't sure we could make it by 10 they were quick to work with us. The room was clean and comfortable when we finally made it there and was the perfect respite from the long travel day we had had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Local family owned and operated. Although I did not use it, they have an indoor pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
location was what I needed. The wifi was weak and sometimes nonexistent. the TV never worked. I was traveling alone and just wanted the TV and wifi. But the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old-style motel with top quality touches (sheets, towels, toilet paper, etc.).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, convenient and quiet. It was close to a lot of the places we wanted to visit in and around Custer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very nice stay. The owner, Bruce, was great while checking in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable bed. Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, respectful, responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

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.
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

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

James

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