Is parking available at the property?

Yes, limited parking is available onsite, and it is free of charge.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key attractions?

The property is located in the business district of Hill City, within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. It is approximately 11 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from June to September.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 35.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Lantern Inn

What guests think

Travellers describe Lantern Inn as a clean, friendly, no-frills base in Hill City with recently updated, cozy rooms, a convenient walk-to-town location near area attractions, and handy outdoor amenities like a pool, grills, and gathering spaces.

Guests consistently praise the on-site owners and staff for warm, responsive service and thoughtful help. Several note rooms can be small and simple, with occasional noise from appliances or the road. Expect a clean, good-value stay suited to exploring the Black Hills.

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Facilities

Outdoor amenities stand out, including a clean pool, multiple BBQ grills, a fire pit, and picnic areas; parking is available, with space for trailers noted. Guests found the property well kept for relaxing after outings.

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Bonnie

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Our stay here was great. The room was very clean. We were trailering a motorcycle- and there was an area to park your trailer. Would definitely come back to this hotel if in the area.

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Candace

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic and clean property. I want to thank the young man who was looking after the place while his family was away. He was very young for this responsibility but he tried very hard to help his customers! Small rooms and a refreshing small pool after a long hot drive.

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Deanna

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a neat place to stay. It’s so cozy tucked in off the road. Looks recently updated. The room was perfect for us. It was so clean. The shower was a nice size, bathroom was small but was all we needed. The bed was super comfortable. Parking was great. The owners were very friendly. We walked to town I would definitely stay here again.

8

Cindy

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This worked out great for your group of 7 couples! We were all able to “hang out” at the end of the day. Fire pit area was nice also.

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Pamela

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean, looked like it had recently been updated. It was nice having a picnic area on the property.

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Jessica

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We spent two nights at the Lantern Inn and loved every minute! With the pool and the availability of a charcoal grill, we made dinner in the yard there while the kiddos enjoyed swimming. Staff was wonderful!

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Paul

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire interior was new. Very quiet. Cool amenities such as bbq(s) multiple. Staff is amazing!! I needed a park pass printed and the nice lady at the front desk printed it right up (after helping with formatting it). I booked the same day as arrival and she sent me my room entry code via text. Although her text was clear, I was tired and misread it. I called at 9:30 pm, she walked me through getting in and couldn’t have been nicer. Also, the Inn is right across the street from a great supermarket and the price of the room was fantastic. Super stay and a wonderful property!!

8

Anthony

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice clean rooms, outdoor pool for the kids was clean and great, ac for the room was a little under powered and noisy but beaides that would definitely stay again for the price and location!

8

Janet

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

We so enjoyed our 5 night stay at this well kept property in Hill City. The owners are super nice and anxious to accommodate any needs. Would like to visit the Black Hills again and would be glad to stay here.

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VaLynda

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners were very friendly. Supplied a fan for my grandson to use. Pool was very clean. Accessible to walk to downtown Hill City.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly highlight very clean rooms and well-maintained grounds, with several noting recent updates.

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Virginia

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Quiet, good value, nicely decorated, walking distance to Main St.

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Robert

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are clean, comfortable, and a good central local. Definitely would stay again.

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Pamela

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean, looked like it had recently been updated. It was nice having a picnic area on the property.

10

Sherry

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cute cozy inn in a very convenient location. The bed was wonderful and room was very clean. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Brady

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners are super friendly. Property is very clean and located near the Mickelson Trail. We thought the price was a great value!

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Howard

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very neat and clean motel with great friendly and helpful people!!

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James

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient and clean lodging, would stay here again.

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Dianne

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room quiet very nice people

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Claudia

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr sauber, renoviert, sehr nette Gastgeber, gute Lage, Stadt und Restaurants zu Fuß erreichbar. Richtig nettes Motel. Wir würden wiederkommen.

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Nolan

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a very neat and clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are updated, cozy, and comfortable, with many guests sleeping well. Several note they’re small and simple (a few without windows) and mention occasional noise from appliances or the road.

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Lilita

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small room, convenient and in nice surroundings.

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Marjorie

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Wonderful stay! Amazing location, great room!

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Fran

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Remodeled and updated is SO cute. Rooms are very well done with colors and surfaces in addition to maintaining some charm of original hardware. Price was good. Onsight owners were available and friendly. We have stayed at other corporate owned hotels in Hill City and The Lantern Inn was like finding a little gem

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Jeremy

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room and the property itself were well maintained. Close and convenient to all things in Hill City. Staff were friendly as well. My only knock on the room was the walls were a bit thin as I could sometimes hear the tenants in the room next to mine. However, I never heard them enough to bother or inconvenience my experience at the Lantern Inn. I'd definitely consider staying there again on my next visit to the Black Hills.

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Deanna

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a neat place to stay. It’s so cozy tucked in off the road. Looks recently updated. The room was perfect for us. It was so clean. The shower was a nice size, bathroom was small but was all we needed. The bed was super comfortable. Parking was great. The owners were very friendly. We walked to town I would definitely stay here again.

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Beth

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets were bright white, and the bed was comfortable.

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Victoria

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nicht für mehr als 1 Nacht. Winziges Badezimmer und keine bequeme Sitzmöglichkeiten. Sehr laute Hauptstrasse. Wir haben 2 Nächte verschenkt und etwas in Custer gebucht.

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Sherry

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cute cozy inn in a very convenient location. The bed was wonderful and room was very clean. Would definitely stay there again.

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Tina

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and the hosts were very friendly. I did not like that our room did not have a window it felt kind of like being in a cell it was small but again very clean and I would stay again. I am not fond of Hill City there is not much to do here but it is close to area attractions. Nothing to do at night.

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Phil

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable beds. Good sleeping, nice and quiet.

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Service

Owners and staff are repeatedly described as warm, responsive, and accommodating, with smooth communication and helpful touches during check-in and throughout stays.

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Jane

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is close to town and across the street from a grocery store.

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Jaqueline

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Been staying here for many, many years and the place consistently meets our expectations and delivers exceptional clean rooms, caring and accommodating owners and staff, and is just a 10 min walk from shoppes and restaurants.

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Jennifer

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Very friendly owners

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Paul

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire interior was new. Very quiet. Cool amenities such as bbq(s) multiple. Staff is amazing!! I needed a park pass printed and the nice lady at the front desk printed it right up (after helping with formatting it). I booked the same day as arrival and she sent me my room entry code via text. Although her text was clear, I was tired and misread it. I called at 9:30 pm, she walked me through getting in and couldn’t have been nicer. Also, the Inn is right across the street from a great supermarket and the price of the room was fantastic. Super stay and a wonderful property!!

10

Brady

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners are super friendly. Property is very clean and located near the Mickelson Trail. We thought the price was a great value!

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Roland

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners were very friendly and felt like family to us. We're definitely going to plan a trip back!

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Daniel

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

friendly service, told you up front that they would not be entering your room unless you needed service. small but perfect rooms.

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Linda

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were bicycling cross country and the staff was great to work with!

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VaLynda

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners were very friendly. Supplied a fan for my grandson to use. Pool was very clean. Accessible to walk to downtown Hill City.

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Julie

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners were awesome, I was impressed with their hospitality and the cleanliness of our room. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay at this quaint little Inn and would definitely stay again should we ever come back this way.

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Location

Central Hill City location that’s an easy walk to downtown and handy to the Mickelson Trail, with a grocery store across the street. Well placed for visiting Black Hills attractions and national parks.

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Peter

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The inn was conveniently located and reasonably priced as compared to similar properties in that local. The room was clean and quiet, however if you’re looking for a luxury, full service resort, look elsewhere.

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Virginia

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Quiet, good value, nicely decorated, walking distance to Main St.

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Tracey

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great friendly staff, close to everything, will definitly stay again!! Thank you for your hospitality!!!

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Susan

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and great location!

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Cheryl

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In just the spot we wanted to be. Close to all of the national parks and monuments we were there to visit.

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Paul

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire interior was new. Very quiet. Cool amenities such as bbq(s) multiple. Staff is amazing!! I needed a park pass printed and the nice lady at the front desk printed it right up (after helping with formatting it). I booked the same day as arrival and she sent me my room entry code via text. Although her text was clear, I was tired and misread it. I called at 9:30 pm, she walked me through getting in and couldn’t have been nicer. Also, the Inn is right across the street from a great supermarket and the price of the room was fantastic. Super stay and a wonderful property!!

10

Brady

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Owners are super friendly. Property is very clean and located near the Mickelson Trail. We thought the price was a great value!

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Carl

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent location. Short drive to everything. Easy walk to downtown Hill City. Friendly staff, clean and nicely appointed room. I would absolutely stay here again and I highly recommend.

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Claudia

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr sauber, renoviert, sehr nette Gastgeber, gute Lage, Stadt und Restaurants zu Fuß erreichbar. Richtig nettes Motel. Wir würden wiederkommen.

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John

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nick and Laura are great hosts! We have been coming to this motel for over 40 years and it never disappoints! It’s central location to the attractions in the Black Hills make the Lantern Inn the best place to stay!

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Roberto

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a clean no thrills hotel in Fall City, SD. The hotel is managed by the owners. They are pleasant and efficient At 3:45 pm the office opens and processing starts. The hotel is .2-.3 miles from the commercial center and across the streeet from a grocery/liquor store. The rooms are clean, but small. A box air conditioner is used. There is no breakfast, but coffee is available after 7:30am. There is a small pool and some picnic benches in a grassy area. In short, this is a hotel that has pluses and some minuses … my impression is that they are making an effort and fine tuning it. This is not a luxury destination, but you can get your zzzzs in and do the activities you came to do, but be aware of the limits here.

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Lantern Inn

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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