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Chief Motel

Chief Motel
Chief Motel – Custer, SD
Chief Motel – Custer, SD
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About Chief Motel

Located in Custer, 0.7 mi from Black Hills National Forest, Chief Motel provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The motel features an indoor pool, hot tub and free WiFi throughout the property. At the motel each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Chief Motel offers 2-star accommodations with a sauna. Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Custer, like hiking and cycling. Crazy Horse Monument is 6.2 mi from Chief Motel. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 50 mi from the motel.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 565 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We were hauling a trailer with motorcycles and they were very accomodating. They had room for us to park close to our room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Carpet old and torn.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Amazing place to stay. Easy access to all the treasures of the Black Hills. My family has stay here several times and the pool house is amazing. Large clean pool, hot tub and sauna.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Need to clean carpet or replace! Smells like wet diapers!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is perfect to enjoy downtown and all that it has to offer

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Older accommodations. But, great location, great staff...especially housekeeping. Quiet, safe and clean.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The only negative comment I have is that outside the building was a large collection of mops, buckets, etc that detracted from the overall appearance of the property.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean; housekeeping changed sheets and towels every day which was a surprise. Air conditioner worked well. Bathroom was large and shower was tall and hot.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We rented a triple room and while thankful for all the beds, the space in the room did not equal the amount of people we had and so it was very cramped. Our boys did love the enormous pool and hot tub though! The main disappointment was their lack of customer service etiquette on the phone. A few days prior to our arrival we tried to ADD a night to our stay via the website we made our original reservation through. While I was in the middle of finalizing the addition we hit time limit for editing our reservation (which I admit was my fault for not paying attention to the time, however I was literally on the payment section when I hit the time limit and was unable to complete adding a night). In adding a night (due to some last minute changes in our traveling schedule) it gave me a discount online. I called the hotel right away to see if they could help me finish the transaction with the discount. After explaining to them the situation, the worker responded “so are you just calling to express a grievance?” I responded by saying , “no, I’m simply trying to explain what happened and ask if you can help us.” Matter of factly he responded “no. I can’t do that.” (We had a similar situation happen on our way to the area with one other motel and they were very accommodating and understanding) I simply felt the way he responded did not exemplify good customer service. Even if he couldn’t honor my request there was a much more tactful and kind way to respond.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Air conditioning did not meet the needs - the room was very hot. No breakfast and very gimmhugh cost.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I liked the room set up. We were traveling with my daughter and we got a suete. It gave us all a little more privacy than the standard hotel room. I can't think of anything that I didn't like about the motel

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice clean and quiet room. Convenient location for walking and driving in Custer. Nice pool too! No ice in ice machine

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location, cleanliness Old furniture and seemed a little run down

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very walkable location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Did not have breakesy

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The man up front was very helpful and had a good conversation about all the surrounding things to do. Older furnishings, but a nice place to stop.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The shower got cold quickly in the am.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location is close to the eating places in downtown Custer. The room may be old, however, it is clearly well looked after and cared for. Best motel I have ever stayed in and 100% would stay there again for a great price.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean, comfortable and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was nice and clean. It had everything we needed. The owner was very nice. It did not have breakfast. We would definitely stay there again.

Frequently asked questions about Chief Motel

Does Chief Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Chief Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Chief Motel offer parking?
Yes, Chief Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Chief Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Chief Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Custer, see business hotels in Custer.
Does Chief Motel have a fitness center?
Chief Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Chief Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Chief Motel is located at 120 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD SD 57730. With a Walk Score of 51, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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