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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Hill City with 2 restaurants and free water park

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Aerial view
2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, lunch served
In the heart of Black Hills, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is a haven for families and adventure-seekers alike. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, get active with basketball and horseback riding, or explore shopping on site. Enjoy continental breakfast at one of two restaurants serving lunch and dinner options.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Terrace
$122 nightly
The total price is $129
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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 | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • 1880 Train - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Featuring a free water park, Lodge at Palmer Gulch puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at The Peak Grill & Tap Room, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a hot tub are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 61 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (500 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Peak Grill & Tap Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Turtle Town - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

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 Lodge at Palmer Gulch and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. Lodge at Palmer Gulch also has a fitness center and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

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Reviews

Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool area was a highlight, offering a fun and convenient spot for kids to play and relax. (13 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a highlight, being described as the best part, pretty, convenient, and awesome. (7 reviews)
  • On-site dining was great, offering decently priced meals and kid-friendly activities. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Children
Breakfast
Amenities
Location
Family friendly
Recreation
Restaurant
Food

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Tera, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property. Loved it.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall the room was clean, however there was hair on the toilet and also a gob of it on the floor. I still would rate it as excellent because of the cleanliness of the rest of the room. I would definitley stay here again.
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and has everything you need to keep the family fed and busy.
Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to vacation
Jeffrey, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

August at Palmer Gulch

Check-in could have been smoother but overall the stay was great. There is so much to do at this campground that there is really no need to leave. It is kept very clean and other campers were very respectful overall. We will be back!
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and kids activates
Waylon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location. Staff were wonderful, excellent customer service! Lodge is older but clean.
Barbara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and pleasant. The room was nice sized even with rollaway cot. Lots of activities for kids, teens, adults, and groups to enjoy with daily activity sheet available to help plan the stay. Camped here in one of the little cabins 30+ years ago and had so much fun with my kids. This year in Lodge with grandchild was even better.
Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was very nice and inviting. Staff was excellent and made great dinner spot in Hill City. Enjoyed the quiet cabin and fireplace. Recommend highly
Marcia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect family spot for Mt. Rushmore visit!

The rooms in the lodge are really nice! Was expecting something more worn/rustic and was pleasantly surprised. Continental breakfast was really pared down... we chose to pay for the pancake breakfast in the tent. Pool near the lodge and hot tub are heated, great on cold nights. Only a 10 minute drive to the Mount Rushmore entrance and Keystone came in handy b/c the weather wasn't great during our stay and we had to stop multiple times at Mount Rushmore before the fog/mist cleared.
Shonna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place will come here again and recommend it to all others that are going to the area.
Merle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for family visit to Mt. Rushmore!

Stay in the Executive Lodge was nice. We had 5 people and needed 3 bedrooms. There aren't many options like this in the Keystone area... most accommodations suiting that many have a pull-out couch for 2 people. Executive lodges are nice and warm/heated. Living area is roomy with a dining table, fireplace, and sitting area. Master bedroom is nice & big. Other 2 bedrooms are smaller. Worked great for us BUT, for the price, I might have opted to stay another night in the Lodge which, also had really nice rooms.
Shonna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and the amenities are great.
Jeddie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay family friendly!
Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On site dining was great!
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its a great place for a family reunion.
Rita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and bed was comfortable staff was friendly
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place
Renea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! So much to do on the property!
Carrie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was absolutely great, i didnt realize the resort was seasonal so that was a lil bit of a bummer but will absolutely go back.
Dustin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was quick but great! We were able to book for longer and in a cabin next year!!
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is excellent and beautiful. The facilities have a ton of amenities, and great family features (pools, playgrounds, laundry, etc.).
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great experience! Would definitely stay again. Lots to do with kids, staff was friendly, clean, beautiful surroundings.
Heather, 1-night trip