At the foot of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, The Brookside Motel offers a cozy retreat. Fuel up with free full breakfast, unwind on the terrace by the firepit, or connect to WiFi in your room. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and location.
Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
National Presidential Wax Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - 11 min drive
Carver's Café - 9 min drive
The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar - 6 min walk
Ruby House Restaurant - 8 min walk
Ranger Danger Pizza - 19 min walk
About this property
The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore
When you stay at The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Custer State Park and Cosmos Mystery Area are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
27 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 20 and April 30.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Brookside Motel KEYSTONE
Brookside KEYSTONE
Brookside Motel
The Brookside Motel Hotel
The Brookside Motel Keystone
The Brookside Motel Hotel Keystone
Frequently asked questions
Is The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore currently open?
The property is closed between October 20 and April 30.
Are pets allowed at The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore and nearby?
The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore like?
The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore is a short 1-minute walk from Big Thunder Gold Mine and 16 minutes' walk from Presidents Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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6.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.6
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Nice place to stay. Friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Deanna
Deanna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2025
I like this place it is like u are in a private cabin
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2025
Our room had bed bugs, but the staff was great and it was a great location
Deena
Deena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Good place to stay in this area. Good price for the room.
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Convenient location for a good price.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Great place to stay for a great price! If you’re looking for a place to crash while you do the surrounding tourist attractions, this is a good place to do it!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2025
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Property was a bit dated but good location.
Georgie
Georgie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
We found the staff very helpful and informative. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great value and location as the shops and restaurants were only a 5 minute walk.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
It was a wonderful place to stay, incredibly comfortable and easy to get a good night sleep.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
The staff was very helpful and accommodating
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Great friendly staff. Very close to Mt. Rushmore.
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
It is a nice little motel. Good breakfast before our day started.
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Not a new luxury hotel, but clean, quiet, comfortable, and close to and convenient to everything in Keystone, Custer State Park, the Badlands, Rapid City etc. at a very reasonable price. Left us with more money to do things in the area! All guests were convivial and host was awesome.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Amazing breakfast
The motel is a little bit faded but the staff are certainly trying to do their best. For the price it has an extremely convenient location and offers a hot breakfast with a wide selection of cold food.
I would certainly stay here again.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
I loved the area and the staff where super nice and welcoming
Lucia
Lucia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
Located in a cute area with history, giftshops, restaurants and beatiful landscape
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
It's an older property that could use some updating. Personnel were excellent. Great location.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Even though we didn’t stay in the room much, the service was always great when we were. We had everything we needed
Paula
Paula, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2024
The staff were great.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2023
Great location close to mt rushmore and custer park
nancie
nancie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2025
The area is fantastic. The hotel needs a lot of upgrade. The breakfast was good. Now the toilet in the room was only 3 inches from one wall, it was uncomfortable. The shower is snall- very small.
GLENN
GLENN, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 29, 2025
This is an older property that needs come care. Breakfast was poor at best. The bed was comfortable, the shower was nice. No housekeeping service. The area was beautiful with lots of trees and was quiet.
Robert
Robert, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Nice and clean. The staff is very accommodating. Worth your money!
Marie Christine
Marie Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Clean, quiet, friendly staff. TV was not good (computer monitor screen) with minimal channel selections. Breakfast options very limited. We stayed for (1) night, and despite not 100% rating, we would stay again.