Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Mount Rushmore - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Cruizzers - 11 min walk
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 12 min walk
Big Thunder Bar and Grill - 18 min walk
Ruby House Restaurant - 11 min walk
Carvers Cafe - 10 min drive
About this property
K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
Lodge near Mount Rushmore National Memorial
A free breakfast buffet, a firepit, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, free newspapers, and a computer station
Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 96 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating
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 self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
In the mountains
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
MP3 dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Free weekday newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 30 and April 15.
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Property is also known as
K Bar S Lodge Keystone
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Frequently asked questions
Is K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection located?
Located in the heart of Keystone, this lodge is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gutzon Borglum Historical Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Beautiful grounds, friendly staff and our room had a great view of the mountains. Definitely recommend this place over staying in town! And it’s close enough to walk around town should you choose to do so!
Excellent stay! This place is beautiful and conveniently located near Mt. Rushmore, restaurants, and entertainment. Nice and friendly staff. Fresh breakfast with plenty of options. We enjoyed the hot tub. Will stay here again
What a lovely surprise! Loves the location, the private beautiful scenery and very friendly atmosphere. Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend and plan to stay here next time we come. Wish we had stayed longer.
Great hotel near Mount Rushmore, breakfast is excellent. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Will diffidently return. We ate lunch at Pub and food was great as well.
We had a great stay at KBar S Lodge! The property is beautifully spread out, offering a peaceful setting and lovely views of Mt. Rushmore from several spots around the lodge. Our room was clean and comfortable, and we appreciated the quiet, scenic surroundings.
The complimentary breakfast was decent, with a good variety of options to start the day. The breakfast area itself is cozy and well-maintained, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a meal before heading out to explore.
Would definitely recommend this lodge to anyone visiting the Keystone area!
Rinosh
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean
May 23, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Better-than-most resort close to many state and national parks. Town of Keystone also has local activities, shopping and dining.
Jean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jeri
Jun 18, 2025
Loved the breakfast that you can eat every morning. Our rooms were far from the dining area but ok.
Beautiful place to stay
We could see George Washington's head out our room window
It looked right to the site
And we could see it lit at night
Easy to get in and out
Very comfortable sleep
And great breakfast