10 hotels in Keystone: Best hotel deals for 2023

August 5, 2022 Randal Brittian

Discover the best hotels in Keystone, South Dakota including K Bar S Lodge, Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore, Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites, Powder House Lodge, Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore, Holy Smoke Resort, Quality Inn Keystone Near Mount Rushmore, Keystone Inn and Suites By Magnuson Worldwide, Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore.
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1. K Bar S Lodge

434 Old Hill City Rd, Keystone, SD 57751
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1263 reviews

K Bar S Lodge

Welcome to K Bar S Lodge, your Keystone “home away from home.” K Bar S Lodge aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Given the close proximity to Keystone Cemetery (1.0 mi), guests of K Bar S Lodge can easily experience one of Keystone's most popular landmarks. K Bar S Hotel is a romantic hotel offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The motel features a 24 hour front desk. Plus, guests can enjoy free breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Keystone. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While in Keystone be sure to experience local fish and chips favorites at BaRLee's. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Big Thunder Gold Mine (0.9 mi) and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center (0.6 mi), which are some popular Keystone attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the motel. K Bar S Lodge puts the best of Keystone at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Such an Awesome Place

Reviewed By Dustin S

This place is awesome, and we enjoy staying here each year! We love it because unlike other hotels, it's actually tucked away from the busy mainstreet of Keystone. Instead of vehicles backfiring, you'll hear the occasional Steam Engine train whistle from the 1880s Train that goes by a couple times a day. It so very sets the mood. :) The nice lady at the front desk (Laura? I'm sorry I forgot your name!) remembered us from last year - very friendly customer service! Even though it's a bit pricier, you get what you pay for. Also! They have a full bar with a food menu now. I noticed one thing: Their general manager, Kyle, I saw was working at the restaurant part of the grounds during an evening. THAT is the mark of a great manager. Someone who is willing to step in to do the "grunt" work. Also, Jordan is really friendly, and was super helpful when working with me on booking!!! Definitely recommend!

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

321 Swanzey Street, Keystone, SD 57751
Excellent
38%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 739 reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Keystone is located at the base of Mt. Rushmore in the bustling historic town of Keystone, SD and central to all family-approved attractions. Just minutes from Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Keystone is a new, deluxe hotel architecturally designed after the magnificent look of Mt. Rushmore. Come and enjoy our Great Room as you relax around our 3-sided fireplace featuring a Western/Native American flair. The hotel features include free local phone calls, high-speed internet access, business center, and a large pool and hot tub.Enjoy a unique breakfast experience at our new continental deluxe Express Start Breakfast Bar served every morning featuring biscuits & gravy, bacon & eggs, the world's best tasting cinnamon roll, and much more. Visit Keystone, SD and stay smart at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Keystone.

Great stay

Reviewed By angiet1987

Loved everything about this hotel! Clean, comfortable and quiet! Close enough to walk downtown for dinner. We stayed one night here and loved the hotel! Lobby was very nice had water and coffee available all the time. Beds and pillows very comfortable.

3. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

24342 Presidio Ranch Road, Keystone, SD 57751 1 (877) 447-2098
Excellent
79%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 377 reviews

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

Located on an original gold mining settlement, Under Canvas® Mount Rushmore is the best way to experience one of America’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy views of Mount Rushmore during the day and a star filled sky with incredible views of the Milky Way at night, all from the comfort of your private tent. Dine on the outdoor patio overlooking Mount Rushmore, wake up with yoga on the deck overlooking the black hills and cozy up next to the fire with s'mores each night. With tons of exclusive activities to go along with our luxurious accommodations, each member of your group is sure to find something they love.

Surrounded by natural beauty !

Reviewed By Curious34221059697

This was my first experience with Under Canvas and it was phenomenal ! The staff were very helpful and super-friendly. The setting was incredible. The layout of the tents across the property was smartly-designed. The food and beverages were delicious and there are ample common areas to relax indoors and out. Definitely coming back !

4. Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites

320 Cemetery Rd, Keystone, SD 57751-2062
Excellent
41%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 487 reviews

Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites

A family-friendly hotel located 2 1/2 miles from Mt. Rushmore, Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites combines comfort, convenience and elegance for a monumental stay. An indoor pool and hot tub, Fitness Center, in-room wifi and a complimentary continental breakfast are just a few amenities that Rushmore Express offers, along with guest laundry and available meeting rooms for groups.

Good location, bad service

Reviewed By hitulu

Our whirlpool king suite was huge, but the only window faced the wall. Quite dark. Half of the lights were not working. Worst part was breakfast and cleaning. I have never seen before any hotel breakfast that had no bread for several days! Seriously? Can't just someone run to the nearest store and get couple of loafs? The announcement on the wall said that due to Covid the rooms will be cleaned every second day. Total BS. Our room was cleaned maybe once during our 6 night stay. I would not care much, but we ran out of clean towels, soap, toilet paper, so I had to go to the first floor to get the clean ones. While I was there, someone else came down with the similar problem and complaints, so the front desk person who was trying to make an excuse that they accidentally missed our room, had nothing to say to few angry guests. This is for the place, btw, that charges over $150 per night - for this amount of money, it would be expected to have clean towels, toiletries and bread at breakfast. Nice to be close to Mount Rushmore and Custer park though - so I may consider again if the quality of service improves.

5. Powder House Lodge

24125 Highway 16a PO Box 714, Keystone, SD 57751-6641
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 389 reviews

Powder House Lodge

Peace and Quiet

Reviewed By kwfnut

I stayed here and it was amazing. The restaurant is excellent and the staff is very attentive. Breakfasts are great. The location is up the hill from the town of Keystone so there is Peace and Quiet. Cabin 25 is nice if you are doing a solo trip.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

106 Highway 16a, Keystone, SD 57751
Excellent
21%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
14%
Terrible
22%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 312 reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Newly renovated Baymont Inn & Suites located on a hill inside Keystone that overlooks Mt Rushmore. Baymont Inn & Suites Keystone can accommodate any traveler with its single queen rooms with bunk beds, single king rooms, double double rooms and luxury top floor balcony suites that offer the best views in the area. Take advantage of our free breakfast each morning before you start your day. You will need it for all that Keystone has to offer. Keystone has enough to keep families busy for several days while exploring the area and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Don't Stay Here!!

Reviewed By S8752WLjanetv

The room is about the size of a cruise ship room. We stayed a week, no cleaning all week including trash dumped, bathroom cleaned , towels switched out...I asked if we could just get it cleaned without changing beds..Front desk told me they don't clean due to covid. REALLY, especially in SD! They should be sanitizing daily if they are worried about covid. Looks more like a cheapskate hotel not paying maids anymore to me! Terrible experience but the location is great.

7. Holy Smoke Resort

24105 Highway 16a Older Gps Is Misleading, Keystone, SD 57751-6641
Excellent
55%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 216 reviews

Holy Smoke Resort

Holy Smoke Resort offers 26 fully modern log cabins, Cabins can accommodate from 2 to 12 people as they are of different sizes. Some are pet friendly and some have fully equipped kitchens. Our Vacation rentals are fully equipped and one has a game room with a pool table and sleeps up to 12. All cabins have bathroom with shower, AC/Heat, refrig., Microwave, coffee, TV and WiFi. Bedding and towels are provided as well. Daily housekeeping is provided in all units except the vacation rentals. We have a 21 site RV Park. All pull-thru sites with TV, WiFi and full hook up Which includes sewer. Sites are long pull-thrus designed for the larger rigs, all have 30/50 amp. Electric. No showers or restrooms in the RV Park. The park is for fully self contained RV units having their own bathroom facilities. Our staff will gladly help you plan activities and places of interest to fit your schedule.

Cute and Cozy

Reviewed By Lana P

I loved our stay here. We rented cabins 9 and 10 for two nights. Cabins were clean and comfortable, close to many attractions and settled into beautiful scenery. Close to the highway but it was very peaceful and quiet. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

8. Quality Inn Keystone Near Mount Rushmore

231 Winter St, Keystone, SD 57751-2074
Excellent
22%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
11%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 95 reviews

Quality Inn Keystone Near Mount Rushmore

Located just minutes from Mount Rushmore and central to many attractions, the Quality Inn in Keystone SD offers a free hot breakfast, standard rooms to family suites, heated indoor pool and hot tub plus free WiFi.

long wait for waffle iron, scraped front of car going up and down parking ramp

Reviewed By blackriverwoman

staff friendly. had one waffle iron for breakfast and had line to door for people waiting to use it. other hotels we stayed at had 2 waffle irons and more breakfast options to pick from. had sign in kitchen telling employees that they could not eat any of the food which we thought was harsh. room was small. scraped the front of our car going up and down steep parking ramp.

9. Keystone Inn and Suites By Magnuson Worldwide

250 Winter St, Keystone, SD 57751-2073
Excellent
22%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
9%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 96 reviews

Keystone Inn and Suites By Magnuson Worldwide

The Keystone Boardwalk Inn & Suites welcomes you to the heart of Keystone & the Black Hills! Being located on the boardwalk gives you flexibility & places you right next to local shops, the 1880 Train, Borglum Museum and fabulous dining. Mount Rushmore is located 2 miles away and Keystone is the closest town to the national monument. In addition we are just minutes away from Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore Cave, and Wind Cave. While in Keystone be sure to visit all the quaint shops and many restaurants all with in walking distance of the motel.

Older, but Great Location!

Reviewed By djlons681

Right on the Keystone "Strip." This is an older property and it shows. Coffee provided, but no breakfast and few breakfast options in town in late September. Would probably stay somewhere else next time and pay more for a "free" breakfast included. Bare-bones, low-priced, and great location. Three floors and no elevator. Board games available to borrow, which we did and enjoyed. Nice woman managing the property.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

115 Swanzey Street, Keystone, SD 57751
Excellent
29%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
12%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 195 reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Keystones newest renovated property located right on the historical main street boardwalk. Ramada Mt Rushmore is a full service hotel just minutes away from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Get up early and enjoy breakfast at Mt Rushmore with astonishing views of the sun creeping up over the monument or visit the steakhouse next door and take advantage of their newly remodeled restaurant serving up a hearty breakfast buffet. You will be happy you chose Ramada for your hotel as we are centrally located to all the areas major attractions with Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial all just minutes away.

Mount Rushmore sightseeing and Crazy Horse visit. Did some shopping on the boardwalk which was the steps from the hotel

Reviewed By sswan216741

All staff was very helpful and accommodating. Did some shopping on the boardwalk which was like three steps from the hotel. Sat by the pool and played cards and cocktails. Spent two nights and everyone slept peacefully.

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