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Chief Motel

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A building labeled SPA POOL with a covered seating area and a stone feature in front. - Chief Motel (Custer)
A large indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a blue floor. There is a door and a chair visible. - Chief Motel (Custer)
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Located close to Crazy Horse Memorial and Sylvan Lake, Chief Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and a sauna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink, and a toilet.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a quilt, a chair, and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a shelf with towels.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed )

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Triple Room (One queen bed and two double beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Custer is home to Chief Motel. Sylvan Lake and Needles Eye are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Needles Highway. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Custer travel guide
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120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • A mountain with a prominent peak and a smaller peak to the left.
    Black Hills National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • French Creek Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Way Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Magic Show
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Miner's Cup
    17 min walk
  • Purple Pie Place
    2 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    5 min walk
  • Baker's Bakery & Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and May 22.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Chief Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Chief Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chief Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chief Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Chief Motel located?

Situated in Custer, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Black Hills National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial. Sylvan Lake and Legion Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chief Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 590 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Location good access easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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I loved the bedding. It was a really cute little room and would recommend to anyone to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall was great. The manager was great and his dog Lily was cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and the bathroom well stocked with all the necessities. Being right in town and on the main drag, it was a little noisy with all the traffic until it got late in the evening. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hot tub was hot, pool was heated, and the rooms were clean. Nothing fancy here, but all around decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Although place is showing its age, it’s always clean and provides basic amenities. Price does reflect this so it’s why I give it 4 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Been here multiple times, awesome staff, very clean, and great pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service, clean rooms and personable staff. Bruce was a great host! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean property, friendly staff, food and gas easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hot tub and pool area were clean and the temperature was perfect. The room was clean as were the bathroom. The issue I have is we had two adults and to kids in our room and by the 3rd person we were out of hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice clean room, great parking, quiet, good place to stay when in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy access to anything in town. Staff was very friendly. Parking was right in front of your door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Chief Motel in Custer South Dakota was a gem of a motel. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff was so friendly and welcoming. The motel is centrally located, there are several breweries and downtown is within walking distance, and the Putple Pie Place is across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Chief is a “motor court” style motel. The room was very clean, the shower , TV, coffee maker , etc worked as expected. The owner was friendly and helpful. The only negative comment I have is that outside the building was a large collection of mops, buckets, etc that detracted from the overall appearance of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just stayed in Custer the one night. Very nice place with a warm pool and hot tub that works and a sauna that works. Very friendly guy thay checked me in and a wonderful old lady that loved to tell me stories. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the place! Super clean and comfort. Best choice if you are traveling alone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Property is very old, but as clean as could be. Cannot beat the value for a two bedroom room, but it should be noted there is no fan or AC to the second bedroom. Staff is very helpful and the location is great for downtown Custer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean and decorated nicely. I didn't use the pool or hot tub so don't know about that. Convenient to other towns and sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and comfortable. Quier but close to town. A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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At check in Bruce was super helpful, giving a short tour of things to see in the area. This place serves up a super comfortable bed, microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. You have your own parking spot in front of your room. There is also an indoor pool and hot tub. Very convenient location in Custer! Clean, convenient and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The cleaning staff was very nice. I did not use the swimming pool. The steps to the office are a little taller than normal. I tripped going up the step.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful staff, assigned parking (that was great), comfortable bed. Excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Walking distance to the downtown, comfortable beds and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find , convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025