Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Property class: 2
Mountain hotel in Hill City with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Lodge at Palmer Gulch features a free water park and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Needles Highway. 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY623
CNY750 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

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

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • 1880 Train - 7 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch features a free water park and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Needles Highway. 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

Hotel size

    • 61 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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

  • 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. Open daily.
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 22 to September 07

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered good food, a full bar, and a pleasant dining area with a beautiful view. (18 reviews)
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2/10 Poor

One of the nicest rooms we've ever had. Everything went well from check in to check out. We would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Great place for a family trip!
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10/10 Exceptional

The fireplace in our original booking was not working, maintenance was sent immediately to assist. They could not get it working. The staff at the lodge gave us an upgrade to a better room with a working fireplace. Excellent customer service!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a family to take a breather from a long road trip. Wish we could have stayed 3 nights instead of 2. Dinner at the restaurant was delightful sitting on the porch with a beautiful view of the mountains and a guitar player strumming at the cafe below was perfect. Fridge was separate freezer was very useful in the cabin. breakfast was fast and convenient. Mini golf needs an upgrade by all the other play zone facilities were nice and clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great accomodations & wondeful helpful staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful place and the location was great. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend to others.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay on vacation. It was easy to get to and easy late check in. Very friendly staff & clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and has everything you need to keep the family fed and busy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our time there. Close to trails and wildlife.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, friendly staff, very clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place for a much-needed night away from home. It was peacefully quiet at our cabin, our kids loved the pool and mini golf, and the parents enjoyed a little downtime.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and the amenities are great.
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10/10 Exceptional

This resort was amazing! So clean, beautiful, and lots to do for kids!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to bring the whole family and have such a great time
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and kids activates
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and bed was comfortable staff was friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great for kids
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for traveling with kids!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, close to Mount Rushmore, amenities were perfect!
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8/10 Very good

Lovely location. Staff were wonderful, excellent customer service! Lodge is older but clean.
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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.).
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great experience! Would definitely stay again. Lots to do with kids, staff was friendly, clean, beautiful surroundings.
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10/10 Exceptional

!0 minutes from Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Mountain. Excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting!