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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay with 2 outdoor pools in Hill City

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Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic area
2 outdoor pools
Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • Needles Highway
    5 min drive
  • Horse Thief Lake
    5 min drive
  • Naked Winery
    11 min drive
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    45 min drive

Room options

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Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building | Terrace/patio

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hill City

In Hill City .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Black Elk Peak and Needles Highway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 5 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 8 min drive
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 11 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Family-friendly stay with 2 outdoor pools in Hill City
Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers its guests a complimentary water park, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a spa tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 500 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers 61 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Free water park access
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee (May 22 - September 06): USD 13.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Spa tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lodge Palmer Gulch Hill City
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Palmer Gulch Hill City
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The Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City
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At Palmer Gulch Hotel
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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Hill City
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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 847 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience! Would definitely stay again. Lots to do with kids, staff was friendly, clean, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and beautiful. The facilities have a ton of amenities, and great family features (pools, playgrounds, laundry, etc.).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel in HIll City - Stay Multiple Days
During our vacation seeing Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse, we stayed just one night at the Lodge. We wis h we would have stayed 2 to 3 nights. The hotel was amazing, the pool and outdoor activities was top notch, and the breakfast was super convenient and easy. We ended up booking a horse back riding activity (day of) and it was our kids favorite thing we did during our 10 day vacation. Our trail guides were super fun and engaging (both from Rochester >> one from NY and the other from MN). On our way back east from the Grand Tetons (we looped back to go to Custer which we did not see the first day we were in Hill City), our kids asked if we were going to stay at the KOA Lodge again -- they loved it so much. One thing to note, there were tons of Harley-Davidsons in the lot because this was duing the week of the Sturgis Rally. The Lodge offered a bike washing area for the riders which I thought was such a great and easy thing to offer. Loved seeing the extra effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time and to install
Such a nice setting. The staff is so nice. Our room was ready when we arrived. Lots of amenities for the entire family. Our room was clean and had a cute balcony. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but no phone service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and bed was comfortable staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots to do, just so many people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandalyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keila

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No phone. No TV. No wifi. Staff refused to give a refund. A terrible experience and won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Fife

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site dining was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property that treats guests very well. The room was very nice and comfortable. It was convenient and offers many amenities. They do a nice job of making anything guests may want available. We enjoyed our stay and recommend the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was amazing! So clean, beautiful, and lots to do for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family really enjoyed the Lodge. We had fun in the pools, rock climbing wall and mini golf. The breakfast options at the lodge were lacking a bit but did the job. Beautiful area and very close to all the Rushmore Activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids want to live here! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was quick but great! We were able to book for longer and in a cabin next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place for families and reunions. Lots to do on the property and surrounding areas. It is a beautiful location. Trash and towels not changed daily but that is ok by me. Towels were readily available and if your trash is full you just put outside your door. We stayed in the lodge and not a campsite. My second time here and would highly recommend if you have kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024