Lodge at Palmer Gulch
12620 Hwy 244, Hill City, SD, USSee what's available
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About this property
Lodge at Palmer Gulch is a 2-star hotel in Hill City, South Dakota, located within a national park and a 10-minute drive from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. The property sits 3.3 miles from Black Hills National Forest and 10.4 miles from Custer State Park, making it a convenient base for exploring the Black Hills region.
The hotel features 61 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Each room includes a bathroom with a bathtub or shower and hair dryer, along with practical amenities such as an iron and ironing board. Phones with free local calls are available in all rooms. Guests rate room comfort at 4.2 out of 5.
Dining options include The Peak Grill & Tap Room, a second full-service restaurant, and a coffee shop/cafe, along with a bar and lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Recreation and wellness facilities feature two outdoor pools, a complimentary water park with a waterslide, and a sauna. The property also offers bicycle rentals, miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, horse riding and rental, fishing, a playground, and nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. Additional amenities include concierge services, gift shops, a business center with conference space, free self-parking, and wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout. Dogs are welcome, and a dog exercise area is available on site.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is highly rated by guests, with an overall score of 4.3 out of 5 based on 848 reviews, and 81.4% of guests would recommend it.
Location & nearby attractions
Black Elk Peak - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Needles Highway - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Black Hills National Forest - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Horse Thief Lake - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Presidential Trail - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Major Lake Park - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Mount Rushmore - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Naked Winery - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Stone Faces Winery - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Granite Sports - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Everything Prehistoric - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
1880 Train - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
The preferred airport for Lodge at Palmer Gulch is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi
Rooms
Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Check-in & check-out
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are welcome.
Fees & policies
- Resort fee (May 22 - September 06): $13 per accommodation, per night
- Additional inclusions
- Business center/computer access
- Concierge service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Newspaper
- Partner property access
- Partner property pool access
- Pool access
- Spa tub access
- Sporting facilities or equipment
- Pet fee: $10 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: $10 per day
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
- Up to 3 children 1 year 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.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Lodge at Palmer Gulch located?
Lodge at Palmer Gulch is located at 12620 Hwy 244, Hill City, SD, US.
What attractions are near Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Black Elk Peak - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Needles Highway - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Black Hills National Forest - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi Horse Thief Lake - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi Presidential Trail - 6.5 km / 4 mi Major Lake Park - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi Civilian Conservation Corps Museum - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 km / 4.4 mi Mount Rushmore - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi Naked Winery - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi Stone Faces Winery - 9.7 km / 6 mi Granite Sports - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi Everything Prehistoric - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi 1880 Train - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi The preferred airport for Lodge at Palmer Gulch is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi
How do I get to Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
Grab a bite to eat at The Peak Grill & Tap Room, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
What amenities does Lodge at Palmer Gulch offer?
Lodge at Palmer Gulch features amenities such as Bar & Lounge, Pool, Gym, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly.
What are the rooms like at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Is Lodge at Palmer Gulch pet-friendly?
Yes, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is pet-friendly.
What fees should I know about at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
Resort fee (May 22 - September 06): $13 per accommodation, per night. Additional inclusions. Business center/computer access. Concierge service. Housekeeping. Laundry facilities. Newspaper. Partner property access. Partner property pool access. Pool access. Spa tub access. Sporting facilities or equipment. Pet fee: $10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Rollaway bed fee: $10 per day.
What should I know before staying at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September. Up to 3 children 1 year 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. Contactless check-out is available.