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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

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

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Nestled near Black Hills National Forest, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a cozy firepit, and an inviting garden. Unwind by the indoor pool or recharge at the 24-hour front desk. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CNY645
CNY714 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Room options

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Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility Accessible King Bed Room(Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Bed Room(Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds,Non-Smoking,Sofabed,Microwave and Refrigerator,High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 5

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • French Creek Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gates Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Rock Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and free perks include self parking and full breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 88 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Off-leash area available
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Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An indoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Children & extra beds

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn currently open?

The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Is there a pool at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night. 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 Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn and nearby?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn has an indoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn like?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is a short 13-minute walk from 1881 Courthouse Museum and 12 minutes' walk from Rocky Knolls Golf Course.

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Reviews

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its good variety, hot options, and excellent service. (75 reviews)
  • The pool was excellent, fun, and clean, with some guests enjoying it so much they mentioned it multiple times. (9 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking was available, with some rooms even having parking right in front of the door. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Rooms are older but adequate.
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel

Great little hotel we've stayed here a couple of times now never disappointed good location rooms are always clean and tidy breakfast is pretty decent and the staff is very friendly
Roger, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, clean rooms and helpful friendly staff
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice and there a couple of restaurants that we could walk to eat.
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Great staff. Beautiful hotel.
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, convenient location
Lyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean updated and the staff was friendly
Deetta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room!

Friendly staff, clean room, and very quiet! We would stay here again!
Linda J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean, pool was excellent, great breakfast. Would stay here again!
Ally, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room
Todd, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in Custer, decent breakfast.
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, friendly staff, good location.
Lisa, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy access to highway to both Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Monument. It’s not walkable to downtown Custer, but it was quiet and clean.
Jaci, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good for a road trip stop. Nice room, staff and free breakfast.
Toni, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Breakfast was good. Parking was very easy
Candice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were all very friendly. Room was clean and location convenient.
Tana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff gave fantastic recommendations and were extremely courteous. Wonderful stay.
Leah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great experience staying at the Buffalo Ridge Inn. It was clean and quiet. Would stay there again.
Sheri, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, close to some restaurant and gas station
Martine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was great
Wilfredo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Custer, SD

Nice place, friendly staff. Rooms are good size and cozy.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Custer

Comfortable bed, excellent water pressure and quite location. Staff was friendly and breakfast was good.
David L, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Checking in went very smoothly. Our room was nice and spacious. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel's location was great.
Betty, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

About what you would expect for a Best Western

Nice hotel very convenient location friendly staff and a nice breakfast
Roger, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy checking in and walkable to restaurants. Mini golf across the street. Room was clean.
Michael H, 2-night trip