Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

2.5 star property
Mountain hotel with indoor pool, near Rocky Knolls Golf Course

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Property grounds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Experience the charm of Black Hills National Forest at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer, an IHG Hotel. Relax in the spa tub or soak up the sun by one of two pools, then enjoy shopping on site and a firepit under starry skies. With a free breakfast buffet, 36 holes of golf nearby and helpful staff that guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY878
CNY968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
433 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG puts you within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the fitness center for a workout. A hot tub and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 91 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Doorbell and phone notification

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

There are 2 hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 12.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Custer

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG currently open?

The property is closed between October 21 and April 12.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG also has a fitness center and a picnic area.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 17 minutes' walk from 1881 Courthouse Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Bed
Hot Tub
Balcony
View
Attraction
Value

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a variety of options and excellent quality. (43 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were a highlight, enjoyed by both children and adults alike. (6 reviews)
  • The hot tub and pool area were a highlight, offering a relaxing experience with beautiful views. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Sturgis 2025

Great stay , great hotel
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet Getaway

Check in was easy. My room was conveniently located. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very quiet and I had a restful stay. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Twila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and easy. The desk personnel were friendly and helpful. Housekeeping did a great job.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second visit

This is our second stay here. We enjoyed so much the balcony suite. The location is ideal for whatever site you want to visit in the Black Hills. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast is very good with a wide variety of options. I will stay here again in the future.
Sheri, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Custer

Great bed and breakfast!!!
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great stay for our trip to Mt Rushmore. Great breakfast.
Colleen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay was good. Overpriced, but was a good overnight stay overall.
Christa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Custer
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lesson learned, request the upper floor.

We’ve stayed here before and prefer the quiet upstairs rooms, our ground floor room off the main lobby this time around was quite noisy.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Low water pressure

It was good, but the water pressure in the shower and lavatory was lacking.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and safe.
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property! Convenient to all the parks and the Mickelson trail. Friendly staff and very clean rooms!
Nicole, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, beds very comfortable! Great breakfast!
Judy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was better than expected in terms of the quality of the room, amenities, and friendliness of the staff.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful property!

Very nice property, staff was friendly and efficient. Thanks for keeping up such a nice place.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds, great breakfast options.
Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

like the hotel
Jiang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating staff. Very professional and friendly.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean place, nice people
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and amazing facility.
Elmir, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nicely organized and mostly quiet. Great breakfast could've had either some pancakes or waffles would be cool though. Overall great staff and hotel. Thank you.
Joshua, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We got in really late and had to leave fairly early but the hotel staffer was very helpful and the property was clean.
Jim, 1-night trip