We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in South Dakota, USA. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, historic buildings, romantic hotels and lodges. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Holiday Home. Situated 23 km from Journey Museum, 22 km from Dinosaur Park and 49 km from Adams Museum, Tranquil Creekside Retreat with Deck on 30 Acres! provides accommodation set in Rapid City. The Rush Mountain Adventure Park is within 50 km of the holiday home. The property is non-smoking and is located 45 km from Mount Rushmore. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 36 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Rapid City in the Black Hills region, 29 km from Mount Rushmore National Monument, Summer Creek Inn & Spa features a spa centre and hot tub. The bed and breakfast has a sun terrace and views of a waterfall and a garden, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Superior rooms include a spa bath or a hot tub. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player is featured in all guest rooms. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Hill City is 18 km from Summer Creek Inn & Spa, while Deadwood is 50 km away.Show full description
Summer Creek Inn is a remarkable resort in Rapid City. It stands out with its luxurious guest suites, each uniquely decorated and with private luxury baths. The inn provides unexpected comforts and is perfect for weddings, reunions, or a relaxing getaway.
Luxury Tent.Elegant. Great views. Popular among women. Situated 5.1 km from Mount Rushmore, 35 km from Black Hills National Forest and 36 km from Journey Museum, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore features accommodation set in Keystone. This 3-star luxury tent offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The luxury tent has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Some units have a seating area and/or a balcony with outdoor furniture. At the luxury tent, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in American cuisine. Guests at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keystone, like hiking and walking tours. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Rush Mountain Adventure Park is 12 km from Under Canvas Mount Rushmore, while Crazy Horse Monument is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 46 km from the luxury tent.Show full description
This unique resort in Keystone, South Dakota, provides a memorable glamping experience with stunning views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding hills. The accommodation seamlessly blends with the natural environment.
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Great value. Popular among couples. Featuring a hot tub for guest relaxation, Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast is 35 minutes' drive from Rapid City. WiFi is provided. Sheridan Lake Marina is 10 minutes’ drive from the bed and breakfast. Air conditioning is offered in all rooms at Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast Rapid City. Select rooms include an en suite bathroom with a spa bath. Guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace at Rapid City Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast. A shared lounge and a games room are also available. The property offers free parking. Pactola Reservoir is 5 minutes’ drive from the bed and breakfast. The city of Deadwood is 50 km from Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
The Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast is a charming rustic accommodation surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of South Dakota's Black Hills. The cozy and comfortable rooms are complemented by a restaurant, bar, and terrace for dining and relaxation.
Lodge.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located in Hill City in the South-Dakota region and Mount Rushmore reachable within 17 km, Freedom Ridge Cabins provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, barbecue facilities and free private parking. Some accommodation includes a patio with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with shower. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, canoeing and cycling are possible in the surroundings. Black Hills National Forest is 30 km from the lodge, while Journey Museum is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 48 km from Freedom Ridge Cabins.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Built in 1899, this historic Deadwood bed and breakfast is 5 minutes’ walk from dining and entertainment on Main Street. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Antique books and vintage furnishings are provided in every air-conditioned room at 1899 Inn. Private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower. A full hot breakfast is served daily at Inn 1899. Menu options include quiche, waffles, baked French toast, fruit, and more. Guests can enjoy views of the Black Hills from the B&B terrace. The property offers free parking. The Adams House Museum can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk. Mickelson Trail is 10 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
The 1899 Inn in Deadwood is a unique bed-and-breakfast that stands out from other accommodations in the area. It has a historic feel being the only inn from the turn of the century. Each room and cottage is uniquely decorated, adding to its charm.
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great value. Situated in the middle of all the action and adventure the Black Hills have to offer, the quaint Town Hall Inn has had many different incarnations over the years. Originally constructed as Lead's town hall in 1912, the ornate building held many functions, including the mayor's and treasurer's office, court room, jail, judge's chambers and even gallows, which were directly behind the building. The twelve rooms, with names such as Prosecution, Mayor’s Office and Auditor’s Office, each contain a flat screen TV, a microwave, a small refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. There’s also an array of lovely antique stores, eateries, museums, art galleries and the Historic Homestake Opera House all located on Lead's Maine Street. On top of that, the Homestake Mining Company housed their general offices in the building for nearly 50 years.Show full description
Town Hall Inn is a historic hotel in Lead, South Dakota. The rooms have high ceilings and are decorated with antiques, creating a unique and charming atmosphere. It's a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the history and charm of Lead.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great bar. Popular among couples. Located in the heart of historic Deadwood, walking distance to everything, this historically restored hotel features guest rooms decorated entirely in the era of the 1890's. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel, casino and restaurant. Each uniquely decorated room at the Martin & Mason Hotel features lofted 12 foot ceilings and authentic Victorian furnishings. Coffee is provided in the hall on an antique tea cart by guest rooms each morning at 7 am. Every guest room has a private bathroom. Rooms 3 & 4 have clawfoot tubs in the room with privacy screens. Lee Street Station Diner on the first floor, serves breakfast from 7am-noon and lunch from noon-2pm six days a week. Deadwood's Outlaw Square, Adam's Museum and the Railroad Station are directly across the street. The best dinner restaurants in town are steps away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in South Dakota.
Luxury Hotel.Opened October 2022. Set in Deadwood and within 200 metres of Adams Museum, The Bank Hotel Deadwood features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy city views. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 84 km from The Bank Hotel Deadwood.Show full description
Holiday Home. Located in Spearfish, 33 km from Adams Museum, South Dakota Home - Private Lake, Canoe and Fire Pit provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with lake views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 103 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Holiday Home. Set in Lead, within 16 km of Adams Museum, Vista Lodge offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a terrace. The 7-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 100 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated in Belle Fourche in the South-Dakota region, Custom Belle Fourche Cabin Great for Large Groups has a balcony. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 8 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 115 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Cosy. Great location. Popular among couples. Situated in Custer and within 32 km of Mount Rushmore, EO Bungalows, Black Hills has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service. Rooms include a patio with a city view. At the hotel rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Black Hills National Forest is less than 1 km from EO Bungalows, Black Hills, while Crazy Horse Monument is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 78 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great bar. Popular among women. Hotel On Phillips features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Sioux Falls. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a business centre and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have a city view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Hotel On Phillips. The nearest airport is Sioux Falls Regional Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LIVELY boutique hotels in South Dakota. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Featuring mountain and river views, River Falls Lodging is 5 minutes' drive from Hot Springs. A full kitchen or kitchenette is available in each unit. Free WiFi is provided. The air-conditioned accommodations will provide you with satellite TV. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has an oven and a refrigerator. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At River Falls Lodging you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Picnic tables are also available. The property offers free parking. Guests can check out fossils at Mammoth Site just 4.5 km from this property.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Set in Sioux Falls, Comfort Inn & Suites at Sanford Sports Complex offers a bar. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge. Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning at the hotel. A business centre and a gym are available at the property as well as free private parking. The nearest airport is Sioux Falls Regional Airport, 8 km from Comfort Inn & Suites at Sanford Sports Complex.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great value. Situated in Sturgis, within 47 km of Journey Museum and 21 km of Adams Museum, The Hotel Sturgis features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at The Hotel Sturgis have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Dinosaur Park is 47 km from The Hotel Sturgis. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 64 km from the hotel.Show full description
One of the coolest boutique hotels in South Dakota.
Holiday Home. Set in Deadwood, 48 km from Mount Rushmore and 40 km from Journey Museum, Tranquility on White Tail Road offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Located around 37 km from Adams Museum, the holiday home is also 39 km away from Dinosaur Park. There is parking on-site and the property features an electric vehicle charging station. The spacious holiday home with a balcony and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 53 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views.Opened February 2022. Situated in Sturgis, 36 km from Adams Museum, The Loft At Raz Hideaway features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV and a kitchen. At The Loft At Raz Hideaway the rooms include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This small hotel has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings.
Holiday Home. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Raz Hideaway is located in Sturgis. This holiday home features a terrace. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious holiday home comes with 7 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Adams Museum is 36 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 79 km from Raz Hideaway.Show full description
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