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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, US
4.2Very Good
Hotel amenities
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Laundry
Free Parking
Non-Smoking

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About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is a 2.5-star hotel located in Custer, South Dakota, within a national park setting. The property sits within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and the 1881 Courthouse Museum, with Black Hills National Forest 1.6 miles away and Stockade Lake 4.2 miles distant. Rapid City Regional Airport is approximately 55 miles from the hotel. Guests rate the location 4.2 out of 5 stars.

The hotel offers 88 individually decorated guestrooms, including 2 suites. Each room features a refrigerator, LED television with cable, a private bathroom with shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, desk, and microwave. Housekeeping is available on request. Guest comfort ratings average 4 out of 5 stars.

Ammenities include a complimentary full breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Recreation options feature an indoor pool, terrace, and garden. The property provides complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, business center, 24-hour front desk, free self parking, and luggage storage. Additional features include an electric car charging station, fire pit, and accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair-accessible parking and paths of travel. The property is smoke-free and committed to sustainability practices including renewable energy, LED lighting throughout, locally-sourced food, and comprehensive recycling and food waste policies.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome for $15 per day, with up to two dogs per room at an 80-pound weight limit (maximum $100 per week). Cats and other animals are allowed with prior property approval. The hotel maintains a professional management team and guest satisfaction stands at 4.1 out of 5 stars overall, with 77.7% of guests recommending the property.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Custer, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Stockade Lake.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Grand Magic Show - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Way Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
1881 Courthouse Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
French Creek Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Gates Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Big Rock Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Harbach Centennial Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Monument Health Custer Hospital - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Black Hills National Forest - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Four Mile Old West Town Museum - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Stockade Lake - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Custer State Park - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Indian Museum of North America - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
French Creek - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 79.9 km / 49.7 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Dining

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Rapid City Regional Airport, approximately 55 miles from Custer.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Free parking for guests

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

Pets are welcome.

  • Pets accepted. 15.00 USD per day. Up to two dogs per room with an 80 lb. weight limit per animal, maximum of 100 USD weekly. Other pet types such as cats, birds, or other animals are allowed at the discretion of the property and require prior approval from the property.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: $35 per accommodation, per night Service animals are exempt from fees Crib (infant bed) fee: $10 per stay Rollaway bed fee: $10 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know before you go

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy .

Frequently asked questions

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

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn located?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is located at 310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, US.

What attractions are near Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 1 km / 0.6 mi Grand Magic Show - 1 km / 0.6 mi Way Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi 1881 Courthouse Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi French Creek Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Gates Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Big Rock Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Harbach Centennial Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Monument Health Custer Hospital - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi Black Hills National Forest - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Four Mile Old West Town Museum - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Stockade Lake - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi Custer State Park - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi Indian Museum of North America - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi French Creek - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi The preferred airport for Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 79.9 km / 49.7 mi

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offer parking?

Free parking for guests

How do I get to Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Rapid City Regional Airport, approximately 55 miles from Custer. Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

What amenities does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offer?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn features amenities such as Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Laundry, Free Parking, Non-Smoking.

What are the rooms like at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is pet-friendly. Pets accepted. 15.00 USD per day. Up to two dogs per room with an 80 lb. weight limit per animal, maximum of 100 USD weekly. Other pet types such as cats, birds, or other animals are allowed at the discretion of the property and require prior approval from the property.

What fees should I know about at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Pet fee: $35 per accommodation, per night Service animals are exempt from fees Crib (infant bed) fee: $10 per stay Rollaway bed fee: $10 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

What should I know before staying at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy .