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Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort

2.5 star property
Beach lodge near Sylvan Lake

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Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort

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Exterior detail
Premium Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Valley View | View from room
Signature Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Park View
Presidential Cabin | Private kitchen
Premium Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Valley View | Bathroom

Overview of Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Your area essentials

Map
24572 Highway 87, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake10 min walk
  • Popular LocationNeedles Highway9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial26 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)58 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Valley View

Premium Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Valley View

Premium Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Valley View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 74 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Hill View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Hill View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Custer

At Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park. Highlights at this beach lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to kayaking, rowing/canoeing and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and a corner/local shop. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Custer lodge include Needles Highway and Black Hills National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 10 min walk
  • Needles Eye - 4 min drive
  • Needles Highway - 9 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 22 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Inn - 14 min drive
  • Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 13 min drive
  • Purple Pie Place - 15 min drive
  • Gold Pan Saloon - 13 min drive
  • Laughing Water Restaur - 18 min drive

About this property

Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort

Beach lodge near Sylvan Lake
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort also features gift shops/news stands, coffee/tea in common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort was completed in May 2022.

This Custer lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort offers 67 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2022.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM–10 AM for a fee: USD 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (101 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1930
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 October and 28 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 3 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • Administrative fee: USD 1 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 17 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

Lake Sylvan
Lake Sylvan Lodge
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake Custer
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort on 24 Apr 2024 start from AU$319.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

Yep, Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

The closest beach to Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort is Sheridan Lake South (15.4 km).

Does Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

No, Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sylvan Lake Lodge at Custer State Park Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 177 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Sioux Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We attended a wedding on this property and we had higher expectations for the hotel considering the high price. The area is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The price is exorbitant considering the condition of the hotel and the tv's have limited channels and were NOT High Definition, just like the old days. The food in the dining room was not worth the price tag.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was winding down for the season so the servers were actually housekeeping staff and they were out of most of the wines that we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sylvan Lake Lodge A+++
Amazing place to stay with views from every angle. The rooms was beautiful and just redone. The restaurant dinner was delicious!! We will definitely come back. Simply 5+++Stars in our opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arvidene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was great Ice Machine was not available / Broken
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

AIDAN, FOREST CITY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.

10/10 Excellent

mary

Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Bedding was great and room was clean Hotel has renovations going on only down fall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. The dining room was not good and very expensive. The dining room and bar closed at 8 pm which is ridiculous. The room had no headboards and only one nightstand between the beds. No reading lights either. For a place that charges a premium amount for everything they didn’t come through. That said it’s a beautiful area and the hiking trails are great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in May 2023