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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

2.5 star property
Mountain hotel with indoor pool, near Rocky Knolls Golf Course

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Experience the charm of Black Hills National Forest at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer, an IHG Hotel. Relax in the spa tub or soak up the sun by one of two pools, then enjoy shopping on site and a firepit under starry skies. With a free breakfast buffet, 36 holes of golf nearby and helpful staff that guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is $184
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
433 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG puts you within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the fitness center for a workout. A hot tub and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 91 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Doorbell and phone notification

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

There are 2 hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 12.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Custer

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG currently open?

The property is closed between October 21 and April 12.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG also has a fitness center and a picnic area.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 17 minutes' walk from 1881 Courthouse Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Room
Location
Bed
Hot Tub
Balcony
View
Attraction
Value

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a wide selection of options. (42 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were a highlight, enjoyed by both children and adults alike. (6 reviews)
  • The hot tub and pool area were a highlight, offering a relaxing experience with beautiful views. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place to relax 5 stars
Alex, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff, clean room, pretty quiet and nice location.
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to town and National Parks as well as Crazy Horse.
Steven, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great stay for our trip to Mt Rushmore. Great breakfast.
Colleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Custer
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good stay
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was clean and polite staff
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Rooms were very nice and comfortable. Even with all the motorcycles in town, it was still quiet. Easy access to all the places we wanted to go to and see. Only negative is that the women who were setting up the breakfast were rude at times and grumpy. Other than that, we will be back!
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable beds, great breakfast options.
Daniel, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Overall, a nice Holiday Inn Express. The room needed to have the paint done as there's chips out of it. The beds were comphy, and the bathroom clean. Breakfast was good.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Rooms were clean, beds very comfortable! Great breakfast!
Judy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My king size bed was extremely comfortable and the pillows were perfect! The room was clean and everything was in working order. Breakfast was yummy and so very handy. Highly recommend!
Penny, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice property.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Quiet clean
Beth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very accommodating staff. Very professional and friendly.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

:)
ALEJANDRA, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great clean place, nice people
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed how clean our room was. People above were very loud walkers but no fault of hotel
Marsha, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean and nicely organized and mostly quiet. Great breakfast could've had either some pancakes or waffles would be cool though. Overall great staff and hotel. Thank you.
Joshua, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff was great and room was very clean
Dallas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean, new property!
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We got in really late and had to leave fairly early but the hotel staffer was very helpful and the property was clean.
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

like the hotel
Jiang, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Checkin was easy and very pleasant.
Pamela, 1-night trip