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The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

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A lodge with a covered patio, outdoor seating, a hot tub, and a fire pit area. - The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake (Rapid City)
Lobby sitting area - The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake (Rapid City)
A hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, and bedside lamps. - The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake (Rapid City)
A sign for Sandbar Lodge with a landscaped garden in front. - The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake (Rapid City)
A reception area with a sofa, chairs, a welcome sign, a chalkboard sign, and a wooden wall. - The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake (Rapid City)
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a chair.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with two beds, wooden slat wall paneling, bedside lamps, and a view of greenery through a window.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with two beds, wooden slat wall paneling, bedside lamps, and a view of greenery through a window.

Deluxe Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Rapid City is home to The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Rapid City travel guide
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12800 Cherry Ave, Rapid City, MI, 49676

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a turquoise sea with boats anchored near the shore.
    Torch Lake
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A white swan swimming in calm water.
    Torch River
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with a lighthouse, autumn trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Traverse City Beach
    29 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • A dock with several boats moored alongside, a wooden pier, and buildings in the background.
    Front Street
    34 min drive - 28.8 miles
  • A cable car system with passengers, set against a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
    Boyne Mountain
    51 min drive - 48.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oasis Tavern
    9 min drive
  • Johnny's Torch Riviera
    2 min walk
  • Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
    13 min drive
  • Coyote Joe's Bar & Grill
    19 min drive
  • The Dam Shop
    15 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 65 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake located?

Situated in Rapid City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Torch River and Torch Lake. Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic little resort, especially for a small group of friends or family. Loved the hot tub, cold plunge, and sauna! The fire pit was awesome, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room pet friendly would prefer something like a bar or coffee stand in site off season
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Welcoming, friendly, comfortable. Nicely decorated. So many amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very neat and tidy, stay was very pleasant, especially the lake being right at the front.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property very well maintained the amenities were great and the room was immaculate. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, bedding and towels smelled like they had just been laundered. The room was very comfortable. We are already planning a couple of trips back to the area and will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location for a fall weekend getaway! The staff was available and very friendly when needed, I love that there was no wait for check in/out as it was all done with emails and codes! The bonfire, games and lounge area was another cute addition. TORCH LAKE IS BEAUTIFUL and it’s only walking distance from your room. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great for groups and families traveling together! Cozy inviting outdoor area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and cozy place to stay close to Torch Lake! Had a great front yard experience! Would definitely recommend A+++
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good place to stay cold plunge, fire pit, and hot tub area are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a unique and very nice property. They have a ton of extras on property. The rooms are nice but as a small suggestion, some type of counters pace or top in the bathroom would be helpful and there's room. Also a reconfiguring of the shower . It would be great for a large group traveling together with everything they have to offer. The location is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had such a wonderful stay here!! Very clean. Wonderful staff. Many fun activities to do! Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close enough to the lake to walk to and we loved that. They are still working on some of the things they are going to offer and when they get everything finished it will be great. Great AC and comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All you really need is your swimsuit! And yes you can walk to the sandbar from the public beach without needing floaty devices. Our dog was able to join us too. Resort has many indoor and outdoor amenities! The staff is quick to respond with questions or needs and super friendly! They clean the entire resort daily and even leave treats. It’s just truly a gem all around and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was a 5 the room was a 4 . It was nice that it was after Labor Day and all their amenities were still open and available. Last year we stayed somewhere that same timeframe and nothing was out or available for us to use. The gentleman that works there was always there maintaining the property and amenities. He was able to answer any questions that we had. The property is across the street from the lake and next-door to a marina so everything you need in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Sandbar is being renovated. Only half of it is done. There is no check-in or no one to actually speak to. If there is a problem we had to talk with the workers. The outside bar is not set up yet. There was no iron or ironing board in the room. Having said that, the room was very nice and clean. The outdoor space was nice and functional, good view of the lake. They did have an indoor area with couches and a couple game tables. It will be a really nice place when it is complete!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please note that the staff was very nice. However, the pictures online are very deceptive and this resort is currently under construction and not right on the lake. Yes you can walk down to boat ramp. The pictures online do NOT reflect the current situation of what the place looks like. The room was completed and was very nice but I feel duped by the owners and asked for a partial refund as not all amenities were available but did not get a response. Shame, shame for false advertising.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Newly updated rooms, Jake the property manager was very polite & helpful with what we should see while we were there. Great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Overall we had a great stay at a new modern place with an awesome location. Some negatives we experienced were a minor smell of smoke in the room, a musty smell in the hallway outside of our room, and also I disliked the lack of communication that I wouldn’t be getting my code to my room until exactly 4:00. I got there 15 min early and was very confused about how to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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There is very little sound proofing. You could hear everything in the room next door. It was clean and very close to torch lake. The smoke detector kept going off in the morning while showering. It seemed to be related to the steam.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I liked that the property was very clean, the outdoor setup was beautiful and there was plenty to do on the property. The hot tub, sauna, indoor games was all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a beautiful resort with incredibly clean, modern rooms. The location is a short walk to the lake set on a gorgeous property, We enjoyed our stay and the staff was wonderful to deal with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful and pleasant, the atmosphere was good and locality was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very quant little spot. Very cozy and I loved the common areas. We played Pickleball, which they had everything you needed. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026