Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools
Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • Needles Highway
    5 min drive
  • Horse Thief Lake
    5 min drive
  • Black Hills National Forest
    10 min drive
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    45 min drive

Room options

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hill City

When you stay at Lodge at Palmer Gulch in Hill City, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Custer State Park.

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers 61 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Planning an event in Hill City? This hotel has 500 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Peak Grill & Tap Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Turtle Town - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Peak Grill & Tap Room
  • Turtle Town

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Free water park access
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free water park access
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (500 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (May 22 - September 06): USD 13.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Lodge Palmer Gulch Hill City
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At Palmer Gulch Hotel
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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 847 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great place for a family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JOANN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but difficult to find as it has poor signage. It is actually a KOA.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Location was central to what we wanted to see. Info for booking didn't match. Black mold on ceiling in bathroom needs an updated. Service people were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More dinner spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience! Would definitely stay again. Lots to do with kids, staff was friendly, clean, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and beautiful. The facilities have a ton of amenities, and great family features (pools, playgrounds, laundry, etc.).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel in HIll City - Stay Multiple Days
During our vacation seeing Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse, we stayed just one night at the Lodge. We wis h we would have stayed 2 to 3 nights. The hotel was amazing, the pool and outdoor activities was top notch, and the breakfast was super convenient and easy. We ended up booking a horse back riding activity (day of) and it was our kids favorite thing we did during our 10 day vacation. Our trail guides were super fun and engaging (both from Rochester >> one from NY and the other from MN). On our way back east from the Grand Tetons (we looped back to go to Custer which we did not see the first day we were in Hill City), our kids asked if we were going to stay at the KOA Lodge again -- they loved it so much. One thing to note, there were tons of Harley-Davidsons in the lot because this was duing the week of the Sturgis Rally. The Lodge offered a bike washing area for the riders which I thought was such a great and easy thing to offer. Loved seeing the extra effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time and to install
Such a nice setting. The staff is so nice. Our room was ready when we arrived. Lots of amenities for the entire family. Our room was clean and had a cute balcony. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but no phone service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and bed was comfortable staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots to do, just so many people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandalyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keila

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No phone. No TV. No wifi. Staff refused to give a refund. A terrible experience and won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Fife

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site dining was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property that treats guests very well. The room was very nice and comfortable. It was convenient and offers many amenities. They do a nice job of making anything guests may want available. We enjoyed our stay and recommend the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was amazing! So clean, beautiful, and lots to do for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family really enjoyed the Lodge. We had fun in the pools, rock climbing wall and mini golf. The breakfast options at the lodge were lacking a bit but did the job. Beautiful area and very close to all the Rushmore Activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024