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Chief Motel

Property class: 2

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A building labeled SPA POOL with a covered seating area and a stone feature in front.
A corridor with white chairs and a potted plant.
A wooden spa tub with a metal ladder, a caution sign, and a wooden floor.
A large indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a blue floor. There is a door and a chair visible.
A covered corridor with white plastic chairs and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, French Creek Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink, and a toilet.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a quilt, a chair, and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a shelf with towels.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed )

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Custer

At Chief Motel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Black Hills National Forest and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Custer State Park. Highlights at this motel include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a sauna and express check-out. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Custer motel include Sylvan Lake and Legion Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • French Creek Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Way Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Chief Motel

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.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Chief Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 October and 22 May.

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

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Chief Custer
Chief Motel
Chief Motel Custer
Chief Hotel Custer
Chief Motel Motel
Chief Motel Custer
Chief Motel Motel Custer

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chief Motel?

Chief Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chief Motel?

Yep, Chief Motel has a free self car park.

Does Chief Motel have a pool?

Chief Motel has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chief Motel?

No, Chief Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chief Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chief Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Chief Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Rocky Knolls Golf Course is a short 18-minute walk away.

Chief Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 590 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The location is perfect to enjoy downtown and all that it has to offer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Been here multiple times, awesome staff, very clean, and great pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service, clean rooms and personable staff. Bruce was a great host! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean property, friendly staff, food and gas easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice clean room, great parking, quiet, good place to stay when in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The man up front was very helpful and had a good conversation about all the surrounding things to do. Older furnishings, but a nice place to stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Older accommodations. But, great location, great staff...especially housekeeping. Quiet, safe and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy access to anything in town. Staff was very friendly. Parking was right in front of your door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean; housekeeping changed sheets and towels every day which was a surprise. Air conditioner worked well. Bathroom was large and shower was tall and hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Chief Motel in Custer South Dakota was a gem of a motel. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff was so friendly and welcoming. The motel is centrally located, there are several breweries and downtown is within walking distance, and the Putple Pie Place is across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just stayed in Custer the one night. Very nice place with a warm pool and hot tub that works and a sauna that works. Very friendly guy thay checked me in and a wonderful old lady that loved to tell me stories. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Chief is a “motor court” style motel. The room was very clean, the shower , TV, coffee maker , etc worked as expected. The owner was friendly and helpful. The only negative comment I have is that outside the building was a large collection of mops, buckets, etc that detracted from the overall appearance of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the place! Super clean and comfort. Best choice if you are traveling alone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

This property is OK is you just need a shower and a place to sleep. The room was pretty small for 2 people and luggage, but it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean and decorated nicely. I didn't use the pool or hot tub so don't know about that. Convenient to other towns and sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Property is very old, but as clean as could be. Cannot beat the value for a two bedroom room, but it should be noted there is no fan or AC to the second bedroom. Staff is very helpful and the location is great for downtown Custer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and comfortable. Quier but close to town. A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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At check in Bruce was super helpful, giving a short tour of things to see in the area. This place serves up a super comfortable bed, microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. You have your own parking spot in front of your room. There is also an indoor pool and hot tub. Very convenient location in Custer! Clean, convenient and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The cleaning staff was very nice. I did not use the swimming pool. The steps to the office are a little taller than normal. I tripped going up the step.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Television was inaccessible in both of the rooms I stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place Clean Great pool Close to all attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Love this little hotel we stay here at least 2x a year for the past 25 years,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025