"The heater at the motel didn't work until early morning, and I couldn't control the shower water temperature. The office and dining area had a pungent odor that reminded me of burned food.2018-10-08"
"Old hotel. The room was dated and not especially clean. The "private lanai" was a walkway on the 2nd floor with one plastic chair sitting outside each room. The stream was across the parking lot, with a deep wall between it and the motel. Stay here only if you'll have to sleep on the street otherwise.2015-08-15"
"We had a relaxing stay for 2 days, but then the people in the room above ours stomped around until midnight. The motel was nice, but ask for a room on the 2nd floor.2018-09-07"
"The wireless Internet at this motel didn't work well.2017-10-21"
"We didn't stay at this hotel because of all of the stairs. We'd requested a 1st floor room, but were given a room on the 2nd floor.2019-06-06"
"Located at the end of town away from the busy area. Easy access to Crazy Horse Memorial. We had a great stay at this hotel. Nice room and helpful staff. Breakfast was super good. Do stay here.2016-08-03"
"Nice hotel. The employees were friendly. We enjoyed our stay.2016-08-09"
"Reasonably priced and convenient to area attractions. The hotel was old and the room was slightly cramped, but it was clean and well-maintained. Friendly, helpful personnel.2016-08-08"
"The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerks were friendly.2015-05-26"
"Great location and fair price. The hotel room was clean. A wonderful experience and great choice for a visit to Mt. Rushmore.2020-07-30"
"The hotel was clean and the rates were fine, but the bathroom was so small that I almost had to step into the bathtub to shut the door. The employees were nice.2019-07-23"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable.2018-08-08"
"The AC in my motel room didn't work, and the cable TV was terrible. Find a better place to stay.2019-07-22"
"We had a comfortable stay, but we were disappointed that our motel room hadn't been vacuumed. Everything else was clean. The breakfast area was quite congested, so we ate elsewhere.2017-07-14"
"Close to Mt. Rushmore - room was musty and smelled like smoke - bathtub drain was clogged, so there was water up to my ankles by the end of my shower - housekeepers didn't seem to change bedding daily - I had to call a few times to get directions, and the night clerk wasn't at all helpful - didn't get 1st-floor room as requested, and the clerk's response to my complaint was, "I can't help you" - the day clerk said we should have been able to get a 1st-floor room, but the night clerk didn't put guests with children in those rooms - disappointed that the pool and whirlpool were closed for the season - breakfast was mediocre at best - a terrible experience.2013-08-01"
"Close to shops, restaurants, and attractions. The rates were a little high, but the hotel was nice and quiet. No continental breakfast provided.2018-06-18"
"The bathroom sink had cracks and didn't drain. It was never repaired, though I reported the problem to the motel clerk.2018-06-11"
"Great location. The pool and whirlpool were nice. This motel is a must-stay.2017-10-17"
"The hotel room was fantastic, and so were the views. Excellent staff and dining. We loved our stay and will definitely return.2021-05-28"
"The lodge was gorgeous, and we loved our room and the dining area. The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. A wonderful experience; definitely book a room.2021-05-27"
"I loved this hotel and would stay here again. The location was perfect, and the rates were reasonable. The beds were so comfortable, and the service was wonderful. There were outdoor whirlpools and a campfire at night. Great place.2020-10-02"
"I loved this hotel from the moment I arrived. There was dust all over my car windows, and there was a trash can and window cleaner right there. The location was convenient to restaurants, a grocery store, and area sights.2019-07-13"
"Always a good place to stay. Book a room at this hotel.2019-06-03"
"Great room, pool, and whirlpool. We enjoyed staying at this hotel.2019-06-02"
"I had a nice, comfortable stay. The hotel was clean, and the staff was super accommodating. The property was a bit tucked away, so GPS was a good thing.2019-05-10"
"Don't stay at this hotel. The service was poor.2018-07-16"
"Great location next to historic downtown and restaurants. The hotel room was comfortable, but I heard a lot of noise from neighboring rooms. The AC was loud. Friendly staff and nice indoor pool and whirlpool. Breakfast was good.2017-08-28"
"The hotel was OK, but there was no fridge in the room.2017-06-26"
"We had a great stay at this hotel. Easy walk to town and restaurants.2016-07-29"
"We had a pleasant hotel stay overall, but we did find a dirty sock under one of the beds, and our room wasn't serviced during our 2-day stay. We had to go to the front desk for clean towels, and the used ones weren't picked up.2017-10-16"
"A pleasant experience all in all. The hotel room was large, and the beds were comfortable. Loved the blackout drapes. But we found a dirty sock under a bed, and our room wasn't serviced the 2nd day. We had to ask for clean towels, and the used ones weren't removed. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.2017-10-11"
"Reasonably priced. Great hotel room; it was clean and updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. Ample parking for trailers. I'd stay here again.2015-08-17"
"Not a good value. This motel was a dive and needed updating. Stay somewhere else.2021-07-10"
"The motel was old, and the room smelled musty. Didn't look like online photos. There was dog hair on the carpet, and the AC didn't work properly. No towels in the room, though the front desk clerk said he saw the housekeeping put them there. The hair dryer didn't work, and no toiletries were provided. I was really disappointed.2021-06-16"
"The motel clerk refused my request for an early check-in despite my being there for a medical procedure. Don't stay here.2021-05-17"
"The hotel clerk was rude and seemed put out by our arrival. We got there at 5:30 PM and had to wait 30 minutes before our room was ready.2021-11-10"
"The hotel was great, and the staff was friendly and professional. Stay here; it's a nice place.2019-07-14"
"The hotel was close to a shopping center, restaurants, and fast-food chains. Storybook Island wasn't far away. The room was clean, and the continental breakfast was excellent.2019-07-05"
"Nice hotel with great historical decor in the lobby. Good location for walking to restaurants and a store. The staff was polite and helpful.2022-07-17"
"A nostalgic hotel. We enjoyed being in a walkable area.2016-11-08"
"Nice hotel, but room needed better soundproofing. I heard a lot of street noise, music from bars, and other guests. The rooftop bar was amazing, but drinks were expensive.2015-02-10"
"The hotel room was great, but the heater didn't come on the 2nd day. As soon as we told the front desk clerk, someone was sent to fix the problem.2022-01-10"
"Perfect location. This hotel was the best of the best.2018-11-12"
"The hotel was built in an atrium structure; the restaurant was on the 1st floor, and food smells filled the building in the morning. Other than that, everything was OK. The staff was friendly. Full set of amenities.2015-09-13"
"The 1st room had what looked like dried blood on the blanket. We were moved to another room, and there was hair in the bathtub and on the walls. The toilet was dirty. The hotel clerk sent a housekeeper to clean the bathroom, and she made us wait outside the room.2022-04-24"
"The hotel room was clean. Smooth check-in and checkout. Book it.2021-07-23"
"The hotel looked and smelled old. The room was dark, dreary, and not worth the price. The front desk clerks were accommodating. Don't stay here.2018-09-28"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
