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Lantern Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Hill City

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Lantern Inn is a haven in the business district where guests can unwind with free WiFi and enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff, while barbecue grills add to its charm.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
580 E. Main street, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • Major Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Twisted Pine Winery - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lantern Inn

Lantern Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.75 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone number for check-in assistance.
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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 not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.75 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel
Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel Hill City

Frequently asked questions

Does Lantern Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lantern Inn 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 Lantern Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Inn?

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

Is parking offered on site at Lantern Inn?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lantern Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Lantern Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

What's the area around Lantern Inn like?

Lantern Inn is a short 9-minute walk from 1880 Train and 8 minutes' walk from Civilian Conservation Corps Museum.

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Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The pool was very clean and a great amenity for kids. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are clean, comfortable, and a good central local. Definitely would stay again.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and friendly
Keith, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small room, convenient and in nice surroundings.
Lilita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Thank you!
GayLynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Short drive to everything. Easy walk to downtown Hill City. Friendly staff, clean and nicely appointed room. I would absolutely stay here again and I highly recommend.
Carl, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In just the spot we wanted to be. Close to all of the national parks and monuments we were there to visit.
Cheryl, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value

The motel was dated but that’s what gave it its charm. Very clean & orderly. I would def go back
Tamra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mother daughter trip

I stayed for a mother daughter trip to get away and it was amazing. They were so nice and accommodating! The rooms were so cute! I will definitely stay again!
Jessica, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was great. The room was very clean. We were trailering a motorcycle- and there was an area to park your trailer. Would definitely come back to this hotel if in the area.
Bonnie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Laura was most helpful, friendly and flexible.
Marion, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly service, told you up front that they would not be entering your room unless you needed service. small but perfect rooms.
Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So friendly, clean & comfortable!
Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location to town and area attractions. Owners were delightful and working very hard to upgrade the property.
Rachel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nick and Laura are great hosts! We have been coming to this motel for over 40 years and it never disappoints! It’s central location to the attractions in the Black Hills make the Lantern Inn the best place to stay!
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No room card needed - loved that.
Lisa M, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very basic and clean property. I want to thank the young man who was looking after the place while his family was away. He was very young for this responsibility but he tried very hard to help his customers! Small rooms and a refreshing small pool after a long hot drive.
Candace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a neat place to stay. It’s so cozy tucked in off the road. Looks recently updated. The room was perfect for us. It was so clean. The shower was a nice size, bathroom was small but was all we needed. The bed was super comfortable. Parking was great. The owners were very friendly. We walked to town I would definitely stay here again.
Deanna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Remodeled and updated is SO cute. Rooms are very well done with colors and surfaces in addition to maintaining some charm of original hardware. Price was good. Onsight owners were available and friendly. We have stayed at other corporate owned hotels in Hill City and The Lantern Inn was like finding a little gem
Fran, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant but basic

This is a clean no thrills hotel in Fall City, SD. The hotel is managed by the owners. They are pleasant and efficient At 3:45 pm the office opens and processing starts. The hotel is .2-.3 miles from the commercial center and across the streeet from a grocery/liquor store. The rooms are clean, but small. A box air conditioner is used. There is no breakfast, but coffee is available after 7:30am. There is a small pool and some picnic benches in a grassy area. In short, this is a hotel that has pluses and some minuses … my impression is that they are making an effort and fine tuning it. This is not a luxury destination, but you can get your zzzzs in and do the activities you came to do, but be aware of the limits here.
Roberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The entire interior was new. Very quiet. Cool amenities such as bbq(s) multiple. Staff is amazing!! I needed a park pass printed and the nice lady at the front desk printed it right up (after helping with formatting it). I booked the same day as arrival and she sent me my room entry code via text. Although her text was clear, I was tired and misread it. I called at 9:30 pm, she walked me through getting in and couldn’t have been nicer. Also, the Inn is right across the street from a great supermarket and the price of the room was fantastic. Super stay and a wonderful property!!
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the black hills

Great place to stay. Very friendly owners
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Amazing location, great room!
Marjorie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We spent two nights at the Lantern Inn and loved every minute! With the pool and the availability of a charcoal grill, we made dinner in the yard there while the kiddos enjoyed swimming. Staff was wonderful!
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access

10 out of 10 I’ll stay there again.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The inn was conveniently located and reasonably priced as compared to similar properties in that local. The room was clean and quiet, however if you’re looking for a luxury, full service resort, look elsewhere.
Peter, 2-night trip