Chief Motel

Motel with indoor pool, near Black Hills National Forest

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Black Hills National Forest, Chief Motel offers a serene retreat. Take in the views from the terrace, unwind in the sauna or spa tub, and enjoy an indoor pool. With free WiFi and helpful staff nearby guests can easily explore Crazy Horse Memorial and Sylvan Lake.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Free parking
Air conditioning

Main amenities (7)

Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool
Sauna
Hot tub
Terrace
Garden
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Tomorrow

Oct 8 - Oct 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

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

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

Wonderful

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

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

Good

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

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

About the neighborhood

120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Needles Highway - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪Miner's Cup - ‬17 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬6 min walk
‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chief Motel

At Chief Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a sauna, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 33 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM

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

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

Garden
Terrace
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna

Accessibility

No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.

Policies

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 does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Chief Custer

Chief Motel

Chief Motel Custer

Chief Hotel Custer

Chief Motel Motel

Chief Motel Custer

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chief Motel currently open?

The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.

Does Chief Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chief Motel 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 Chief Motel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Chief Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chief Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chief Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Chief Motel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Chief Motel also has a sauna and a garden.

What's the area around Chief Motel like?

Chief Motel is a short 5-minute walk from 1881 Courthouse Museum and 18 minutes' walk from Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.