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The Brookside Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers gather around a crackling firepit at this welcoming motel near Mount Rushmore, where mornings start with a hearty breakfast before a day of exploration.

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The Brookside Motel, at the base of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, offers a comfortable stay with free full breakfast, terrace firepit, and in-room WiFi. Guests praise the helpful staff and prime location.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Keystone is home to The Brookside Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park, while Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Cosmos Mystery Area are popular area attractions. Reptile Gardens and Needles Highway are not to be missed. Visit our Keystone travel guide
Map
603 Reed St, Keystone, SD, 57751

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grapes and Grinds
    19 min drive
  • Keystone Pub Grub
    5 min walk
  • Ponderosa Restaurant & Lounge
    18 min drive
  • The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon
    11 min drive
  • K Bar S Pub
    16 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 20 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brookside Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brookside Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brookside Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Brookside Motel located?

Situated in Keystone, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Cosmos Mystery Area and Custer State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Brookside Motel Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 977 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 977 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 977 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 977 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 977 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found this place quite good for our needs. It was a decent budget hotel with the added benefit of a basic breakfast available, which is rare these days in budget accommodation. The staff were very helpful, and the location is just within walking distance of town, though better off driving. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was very helpful when I was asking for a late check-in I was driving along distance and I was going to be getting there close to the end of their check-in time. I arrived with no problems. Staff was very helpful. However when I got to my room my bed sheet was not clean. Sure if it was a permanent stain or that it just wasn't clean. In the morning the breakfast selection was decent however the eggs and the sausage were both cold. Coffee though was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Donna

I like this place it is like u are in a private cabin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Deena

Liked: Staff & service
Our room had bed bugs, but the staff was great and it was a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in this area. Good price for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a great price! If you’re looking for a place to crash while you do the surrounding tourist attractions, this is a good place to do it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderful place to stay, incredibly comfortable and easy to get a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Property was a bit dated but good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff very helpful and informative. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great value and location as the shops and restaurants were only a 5 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Very close to Mt. Rushmore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice little motel. Good breakfast before our day started.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and the staff where super nice and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Not a new luxury hotel, but clean, quiet, comfortable, and close to and convenient to everything in Keystone, Custer State Park, the Badlands, Rapid City etc. at a very reasonable price. Left us with more money to do things in the area! All guests were convivial and host was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing breakfast

The motel is a little bit faded but the staff are certainly trying to do their best. For the price it has an extremely convenient location and offers a hot breakfast with a wide selection of cold food. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Located in a cute area with history, giftshops, restaurants and beatiful landscape
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It's an older property that could use some updating. Personnel were excellent. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

nancie

Liked: Staff & service
Great location close to mt rushmore and custer park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even though we didn’t stay in the room much, the service was always great when we were. We had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accessible & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

James

Fantastic stay. Easy and friendlu people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. The staff is very accommodating. Worth your money!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025