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Econo Lodge Custer

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
342 Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 32 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Custer

Hotel near Black Hills National Forest
At Econo Lodge Custer, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A computer station, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Custer boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 27-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator on request

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 03 and May 01.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Custer Econo Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Custer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Custer?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Custer?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Custer?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Custer located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Magic Show and Black Hills National Forest. Way Park and 1881 Courthouse Museum are just steps away.

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Econo Lodge Custer Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 443 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The room was very quiet, clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The location was also very good for our needs on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Clean, very friendly and courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good value for money and great location. 30 mins from Mt Rushmore and iron Mountain road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Property is older but clean and beds are comfortable. Its too bad no hot breakfast or hard boiled eggs being gluten intolerant meant not much offered for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Very clean, comfortable room, centrally located in Custer. Could do a better job with the breakfast and snacks, but I was impressed with what I got for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

The place smelled awful, but it was right in downtown Custer and the cheapest option for miles. The location was great, but the hotel was less than impressive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean rooms and premises, quiet and friendly front desk - specifically Cathy who was cheerful and accommodating. Only negative feedback is that someone was vacuuming near midnight that woke us up. Easy drive to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Jewel Cave in a cute little town.One of the better Econolidges and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Was an enjoyable stay for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice place to stay the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice stay right in town. Very walkable to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice place for a night, had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The Econo Lodge Custer was very clean. The staff were friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. It's the perfect location to enjoy the Black Hills too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

The hotel is average. Walking distance from most downtown amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location. Staff was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Good basic hotel but far too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

As long as the bed and pillows are comfortable, the parking is easy and safe, there’s no bugs in the hotel…. We’re very happy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very convenient location in the heart of Custer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the hotel is kinda outdated, dirty/wet room carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The staff are so friendly! Ocean especially was wonderful and helpful with helping us check in and being sure our stay was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting Custer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Location excellent. Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great staff and location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Nice clean comfortable room- wonderful staff recommended a great place to eat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

Good location. Walking distance to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Parking can be limited and the AC is set to only stay on 10 minutes at night but the staff, location, and hotel overall is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024