Name: Magnuson Grand Rushmore View
Address: 522 South Highway 16A, Keystone, South Dakota, United States of America, Keystone, South Dakota, US
Rating: 7.78

What guests think

At Magnuson Grand Rushmore View, travellers consistently praise the walkable Keystone location near Mount Rushmore, with many noting views of the monument from balconies or the parking lot and easy access to shops, dining, and area attractions.

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful with local recommendations. Rooms are basic and dated with limited in-room amenities, patchy Wi‑Fi and few TV channels; parking can be tight, and there is no breakfast or pool. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from very clean rooms to recurring reports of musty odors, insects, and maintenance issues. Expect a no‑frills stay that prioritizes convenience over polish.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: there is no pool or hot tub, and parking can be tight or shared, making late arrivals and accessibility challenging. Lobby coffee is available, with occasional issues like an out-of-service ice machine reported.

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Sherrie

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel could use a renovation. Not enough parking. Front office employee was very friendly and helpful. Great location!!

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Daniel

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Borderline run down. Needs repairs- pool had 2 piles of gravel in it, rooms old. Inadequate parking- need signage on what parking actually can be used by hotel guests. Good view from balcony of part of Mount Rushmore.

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Patricia

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was difficult because we arrived late and the parking although designated for the hotel was shared by a bar/restaurant next door. Needed to have a way for security to ask guests or the bar to please move their cars for guests of the hotel. Other parking options were across the street. Not helpful if you're disabled. Need more ada rooms.

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JORGE ALBERTO

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Minutes (drive) away from Mount Rushmore and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Has RV parking available too.

10

Phillip

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only needs more parking. Other than that rooms are great and service as well. Good simple cheap option for a Rushmore and Custer State Park Visit

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Claire

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, felt safe, and friendly check-in. Convenient location with parking, coffee and tea always available in lobby, and even a slow but functional elevator at great price point for the area in summer.

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Frank

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was nicely located to shopping and restaurants. And very close to Mt Rushmore. Staff was very friendly and accomofating. There is no swimming pool or hot tub. No body lotion. Parking is available.

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James

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No microwave,snowy tv channels,dead bugs in air conditioner,no mini frig.,no iron and boards,ice cube maker not working when we went to get ice. Staff was really nice and friendly and you can see Mount Rushmore from balcony lnfront of your room.

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Tracey

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff were nice, hotel and rooms are clean and comfortable but dated. Perfect location for Keystone attractions. No breakfast options, which would have been appreciated. Parking however a nightmare. People parking in front of our room, my 84 year old mother with a walker would have to walk a ways to our room, there are not enough parking. Store and laundry are close by, convenient. There is indeed a view of Mount Rushmore from the parking lot and upper floors

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Joseph

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Did find gloves (clean) in one of the beds. This property looks like it was once the biggest and best of Keystone, but a filled in pool and age shows otherwise now. Was good and clean and reasonable, but nothing spectacular. Good location. You can see three of the four presidents on the mountain. Sorry Teddy!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but there are recurring complaints about musty or mildew odors, bugs, and occasional maintenance problems such as plumbing or bathroom fixtures. Experiences vary widely across stays.

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Rodger

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay there. Clean room, friendly staff, reasonable price.

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Ashley

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was very small, the beds were small, and the mattresses were in poor condition. The air conditioning was too noisy. The light in the bathroom didn't work. We also found cockroaches, and the whole room stinks. I'll never return to that hotel. Good luck to whoever rented it.

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Lauren

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was not as nice as I had hoped for. It’s an older property in need of updating and repairs. It did not feel clean or nice

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Monika

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great. Extremely warm and friendly staff. Rooms were very clean. We would stay here again.

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Fred

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room wasn't clean and arrived early and was told room wasn't ready. She said not til 3pm. So when we arrived at 430pm, we went to room it had a bad odor of urine and sheets hadn't been changed because they were dirty. Rather not go into details but in was terrible

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STANLEY

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled, the sink did not drain.

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Tracey

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here as part of our national parks tour. The room was clean, but dated. There was a musty smell. The bathroom exhaust fan didn’t work.

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Terry

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in need a updating. The carpets, blankets and curtains smelled of cigarettes and mildew. Even though the room appeared to be clean the smell was difficult to overcome. The wooden doors to the outside did not give me a secure feeling. On a positive note the view from the walkway was very nice.

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Keith

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had the clerk show us about 9 rooms and finally settled. Booked 3 nights because we were going to be in the area that long. All the rooms smelled of mold or mildew. The one we stayed at was the least smell but still smelled. Kind of scary with no one on staff after 9 or 10 when clerk went home. Stayed 2 nights and tried to cancel last night and they wouldn’t. Told me to contact Expedia and sent virtual message chat to see if we could get our money back and the chat said one moment and it never came back to give me and answer. But we left after 2 nights. Also booked it with a Discover card for the 3 nights and got to the hotel and she said they don’t take Discover. That should have popped up during our initial booking, would have saved us lots of grief and our money. The hotel looks nothing like the tranquil pictures you see online. We paid extra for Mountain View which was only a hill, not what we pictured. Also there were these little bugs we would see crawling around on top of the carpeted baseboards.

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Brenda

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness was exceptional

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic, with limited TV channels, unreliable Wi‑Fi, and few in‑room amenities like fridges or microwaves; some bathrooms feel small and AC units can be noisy. Several guests enjoyed monument views from outside their doors.

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Marianne

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast and not much tv internet was bad

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Kerry

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was fine. Showers were meh; very low, not great for anyone 5"5' and above. Good view and easy to walk to the strip. Good walking to DQ, and begal stop.

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Holly

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There isn’t a refrigerator in the rooms and have to go to the lobby for coffee machine. There is also only 4 Channels for the TV. Price per night is a bit high for what you get.

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Charles

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Marketed for a view- we could see Mt. Rushmore but it was pretty far away. Not worth paying more for a "view".

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Ronan

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated interior. But I would stay again

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Ashley

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I think it was just fine for the cost. Nice location, easy to walk to a lot of stuff. You can see Mount Rushmore from the room which is cool. It was clean and easy check-in and check out

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Michael

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is clean and comfortable. Bathroom very small. No breakfast. Air conditioner very noisy.

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Ashley

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. Just didn't realize there was no fridge for us to use.

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Marie

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is on the old side. Its toilet is round and really small, the bed was too hard for me and it was very limited on the tv channels. It was just okay.

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Chris

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 5 stars is for the front desk lady in the morning. She's warm and welcoming. I hesitated about the tunnels at Needles Highway but with her warm assurance, I drove one of the memorable drives in Custer State Park. Needles Eye wasn't as narrow as I thought. The motel and the room were dated. I personally don't like beds with those old school coverings. That said, I would stay there again. The motel is in a very convenient location; virtually at the foot of Mount Rushmore. Restaurants are within walking distance but shops close early including the gas station store next door.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with numerous mentions of friendly, accommodating staff who offer helpful tips and go above and beyond. A few guests reported inconsistent interactions.

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Stephanie Ann

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you Connie for letting me check in a little early and accommodating me a first floor room!

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Madeline

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was rude. Online pictures must have been from when the property was new. Rooms were nothing like the pictures and there were bugs in the room.

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Marcos

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location! Staff are some nice folks. Recommended!

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Sharon

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Friendly staff!

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Kristina

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Vey walkable property. We love Keystone. Very centrally located hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful changing us to a first floor room.

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Janese

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Chris Conner was amazing. I checked in at almost office closing time, he got me checked in and stay a little later to help get me get some maps printed due to my phone crashing. That was huge for me. He made sure I was set before leaving for the night. Thank you for everything

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BARRIE

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super helpful. We had a dead battery and she went home to get jumper cables for us to get our battery going, which we really appreciated. Wonderful service. We highly recommend this hotel.

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kayleigh

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were so friendly, quick easy check in, room clean, bed comfortable, fresh coffee, close to where I needed to be

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Bruce

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff easy check-in. Walkable to the downtown businesses.

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Chris

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 5 stars is for the front desk lady in the morning. She's warm and welcoming. I hesitated about the tunnels at Needles Highway but with her warm assurance, I drove one of the memorable drives in Custer State Park. Needles Eye wasn't as narrow as I thought. The motel and the room were dated. I personally don't like beds with those old school coverings. That said, I would stay there again. The motel is in a very convenient location; virtually at the foot of Mount Rushmore. Restaurants are within walking distance but shops close early including the gas station store next door.

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Location

Excellent, walkable base in Keystone a short drive from Mount Rushmore, with many areas offering views of the monument. Convenient for exploring the Black Hills and close to shops and restaurants.

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Edna

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable. Everything was close by. No need to go far for necessities. View of Mt. Rushmore from hotel.

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Abdon M

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Place could use updating. Friendly staff. Aprox 5 min drive to Near Mt Rushmore monument and centrally located in Keytone. Town stores and dinning are walking distance. Typical above average motel, but love the area near almost everything. Keystone town is beautiful. I would stay here again with my 2 grand kids.

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Vicki

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was right in the town of keystone south dakota very comfortable great staff great location up on a hill could see mt. Rushmore right from the hotel beautiful view Was able to walk down to the town in minutes and shop, look around and enjoy music playing through outside speakers and check out the eats wonderful!!!

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Lou Ann

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quiet, beds were comfortable. Great location to walk the downtown area. Could see Mt Rushmore from the parking lot.

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James

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Decent. Nice hotel within walking distance of all that Keystone has to offer!

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Eric

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great place in a convenient location that is walkable to a number of dining choices. can even see part of Mt Rushmore from the balcony!

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Carrie

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved that you could see Mount Rushmore from the parking lot and it only took 4 minutes to get to Mount Rushmore from the hotel.

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Joni

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The location was perfect for the places we chose to visit. Centrally located and easy access to freeways and roads to get there. We went to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Custer, Hill City, Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City.

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Barbara

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to Mt. Rushmore.

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Daniel

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to tour Mt. Rushmore.

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Dining

No breakfast or room service is provided, though free coffee is available in the lobby. Guests rely on nearby restaurants within walking distance.

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Laura

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fun and 24 hour coffee.

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Marianne

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast and not much tv internet was bad

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Nancy

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were so surprised with this stay! The rooms were great! We had a great view of Mount Rushmore. Great coffee always available. Loved the town of Keystone!

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Jacob

27 Jul 2023

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Really liked this Motel. Great area, few minute walk away from the restaurants and shops. And 5 minute drive to Mount Rushmore. You can actually see the monument from the hotel, in the distance. In particular, one of the staff at reception called Moose, was really helpful and offered lots of advice on places to see, and recommended a tour which i did, and lots of good info about the area, such as hiking trails etc. No breakfast here, but a good cafe across from the reception. Would definitely stay again when in the area!

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Israel

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good but no breakfast included

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Mary

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location, we could see Mt Rushmore from our room door. Close to food, gas, shops. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Staff friendly at check-in. Fat Sam's restaurant within walking distance had a very good breakfast buffet. The front office is not there all night and they do not have room service, but they do specify you can get fresh towels at the front desk during office hours. Ice machine is outside and didn't work for a little bit, but they got it fixed within a reasonable matter of time. TV only had a few channels available, but that was OK for us since we spent most of our time exploring. Great location and close to Mt Rushmore. Also saw Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Black Hills National Forest. Overall a very good place to stay

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Kelly

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, close to everything around Mt. Rushmore. They have coffee in the morning, A:C in the rooms. Adding some brochures od extra services they offer would be a plus in the rooms. For the rest, is very convenient for the rates.

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Luis

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no breackfast.

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James

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No microwave,snowy tv channels,dead bugs in air conditioner,no mini frig.,no iron and boards,ice cube maker not working when we went to get ice. Staff was really nice and friendly and you can see Mount Rushmore from balcony lnfront of your room.

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Tracey

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff were nice, hotel and rooms are clean and comfortable but dated. Perfect location for Keystone attractions. No breakfast options, which would have been appreciated. Parking however a nightmare. People parking in front of our room, my 84 year old mother with a walker would have to walk a ways to our room, there are not enough parking. Store and laundry are close by, convenient. There is indeed a view of Mount Rushmore from the parking lot and upper floors

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Month	Average price
June	US$97
July	US$110
August	US$121
September	US$106

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