Located in Keystone, Rushmore Express Keystone is in a national park, a 3-minute drive from Big Thunder Gold Mine and 8 minutes from Mount Rushmore. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Rushmore Cave and 9 mi (14.6 km) from Prairie Berry Winery.
What's nearby
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Mount Rushmore - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Rushmore Cave - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Cruizzers - 12 min walk
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 10 min walk
Big Thunder Bar and Grill - 3 min drive
Ruby House Restaurant - 11 min walk
Carvers Cafe - 6 min drive
About this property
Rushmore Express Keystone
Hotel with 8 spa tubs, near Big Thunder Gold Mine
Rushmore Express Keystone offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Keystone hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
8 spa tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 8 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
Free 24 hours off-site parking within 1322 ft
Street parking available
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
8 hot tubs
Art gallery
Designer shops
Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Shopping
Family friendly
DVD player
Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
A meeting room
Outdoors
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
42-inch LED TV
DVD player
Netflix
Premium channels
Satellite channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Microwave
Fridge
More
Free local calls
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Phone
Restaurant dining guide
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 1 and May 1.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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Rushmore Express Keystone Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We loved how clean, cozy and spacious our room was. We would love to come back
Svetlana
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gene
Travelled with family
24 Aug 2024
The service when we checked in was great. Very helpful. The room was large and liked the on site laundry. Breakfast typical continental, but they kept it stocked.
It is a motel with standard rooms. The breakfast was good. The front office was friendly. It was very convenient to Mt. Rushmore (2 miles) and lots of restaurants.
Ellen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen
24 Aug 2024
Gretchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jason
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelled damp and musty, the AC filter light was on that it needed to be changed and wasnt working properly. Neither the shower drained properly or the personal sink which was unpleasant, as I wasn't sure if i was wading in back up water. Overall was very disappointed for the amount I spent and it was only 1 night.
We arrived late. The front desk young woman had to stay 2 hours late to check us in. She was SO nice!! (I was expecting a grumpy person being she had to stay 2 hours after her shift ended)…. But she was so nice and welcoming! The hotel was in great condition and breakfast was pretty good for a smaller hotel! Close to town and felt safe staying there.
Jeff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Kelly
Travelled with family
23 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
BEWARE OF POOL! DANGER! On our first night, we headed to the pool. As we walked in we watched a lady slip down the pool stairs. Then the lady directly in front of us fell as well. I learned from their mistake and with both hands on the rail attempted to walk into the pool steps. My feet slipped right from under me. My husband crawled into the pool and helped the kids in over the side. The entire floor of the pool is so slick you can’t walk…The lobby is cute and staff are available and friendly. That’s all the positive I have to say. The rooms smell, the bathrooms are DISGUSTING! I went to the ground floor and showered in a bathroom in a random hallway as it was clean. There’s grease stains running down the walls (I assume bed bug spray). Nasty white crusty on all the surfaces of our room. The tub didn’t drain and was covered in brown goo and hair.
A lovely night, had everything we could possibly need, including a pool and hot tub. Walking distance to restaurants, east access to Mt. Rushmore. Fantastic!
I think it depends on the room you get at this place. Our room was clean but it had an odor of smoke. Not like someone had recently smoked in the room but imbedded smoke in the carpet etc. I suspect the rooms inside the main hotel are better. The pool area was excellent, the breakfast was average and the location was great. All in all it would have been very good minus the smell which I am sensitive to.
Our family really enjoyed our stay here. It was close to Mt. Rushmore and other tourist attractions. Our suite was spacious and super clean. We had been traveling for over a week and this was hands down the best hotel experience of our trip.
Melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig
Travelled with group
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was polite and professional. Many shops and restaurants to walk to. Convenient area.
Hello, I drove from Schaumburg, IL to Keystone, SD on 8/16 and it was a long day travel. I was so tired and checked in the hotel. Everything was perfect at the hotel except the air conditioning. I don't know what was the mechanism of it but somehow Everytime it starts, within one minute it got stopped and then automatically it starts again but I could never find out when. And it was so loud that I woke up once at night just because of that noise.
Rest of the things we're excellent. Please get it fixed.