Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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

Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?

The property is located in Rapid City, within a 15-minute drive of Reptile Gardens and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. It is approximately 9.1 miles from Rushmore Cave and 11.5 miles from Mount Rushmore.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age. Specific age details are not provided.

Rockerville Lodge & Cabins in Rapid City

Average nightly price at Rockerville Lodge & Cabins by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	US$71
April	US$74
May	US$91
June	US$102
July	US$144
August	US$150
September	US$114
October	US$75

What guests think

At Rockerville Lodge & Cabins, travelers highlight a friendly, hands-on team and a convenient base for Mount Rushmore and Black Hills day trips, with many rooms offering useful kitchenettes and parking directly outside.

Common drawbacks include a very simple continental breakfast, the split property that requires driving across a busy highway (and no elevator at the lodge), and noise transfer between floors. Room size and decor vary from tiny or dated to spacious suites with full kitchens, and a few guests noted maintenance or cleanliness lapses, weak Wi-Fi/cell service, and uncomfortable pillows or mattresses. Overall, expect basic, good-value lodging with warm service and a practical location.

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Facilities

Simple on-site features include community grills and fire pits, a small playground and splash pad, and parking right by many rooms; laundry is available for a fee. The lodge has stairs and no elevator, and the property is split by a highway.

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Nah

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place we stayed at was across the highway from the main office/ breakfast area. The staff was friendly. Laundry was $15 per load. There was plenty of space in our room with a nice kitchen (sink, full size fridge, stove top). Breakfast was simple continental, toast, coffee, milk, oatmeal and fruit.

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Sylvia

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay! We would 100% stay here again if we come back this way. We were in the lodge part. The rooms were clean and appeared to be recently updated. I never once heard our neighbors while we were in our rooms. There were fire pits and grills to use. The only downside of the lodge is that it’s up the hill from the main building. Not a huge deal though! Do yourself a favor and book this place!!

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Mark

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay. We will stay there again when we are in the area. They have grill's and an area for kids to play. Also a restaurant/bar next door with great food. Very nice people. We had a great time.

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Collet

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, parked right in front of the relatively small room. Breakfast was average. Good deal for the money. My wife and I enjoyed the fact that no smoking was permitted and pets were not allowed.

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heather

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The front office/recreation area was clean and had a decent amount of seating. The breakfast is simple such as cereal, oatmeal, English muffins. The front desk staff were nice. The property doesn’t explain that the part of the lodge is across the highway and not within walking distance of the office and breakfast. It is two levels and no elevator. The staff will come to your room and straighten up but they just deliver towels and cups/coffee during your stay. It’s not full room service. It was decent enough but I would have rather stayed on property in one of the one level rooms so my mother with bad knees and my father with a bad back wouldn’t have had to climb the stairs to get to our room.

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Emilie

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our cabin was clean and a pleasent stay. The grounds were nice and my kids loved the splash pad and swingset. I do wish the breakfast was better with more options and a better flow.

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Christopher S

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking easy. Staff great. Skipped breakfast

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suzann

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, location was great!! Loved sitting outside at night by the fire!!

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Michael

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great little motel south of Rapid City. It’s just a quick drive to Rushmore and just a little further to Custer. Owners are very friendly and accommodating. The community gas grill and covered front porch with tables allowed us to save money and eat better by making our own meals. Would definitely stay here again.

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Christina

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely stay, very clean, well kept room and kitchen. We lived using the grills and all the outdoor space for the kiddos. Tv had great channel choices, comfy beds and over all it was a lovely stay!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean and well kept. However, multiple reviews report dust, odors, stained linens, mold, or missed cleaning, and housekeeping during stays is often limited to towel/trash refresh.

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scott

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hair in bathroom dirty grime around shower everything dirty and dusty

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Melissa

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We liked our stay with a few exceptions. Toilet was dirty with stool on our arrival. Had to go to Walmart to buy cleaning supplies. Shower curtain had mold and pieces of hair throughout the bathroom. Room outdated. Great center location outside of Rapid City for all of our excursions. Staff was phenomenal and let us check in early. Basic continental breakfast included. If it was cleaner, the stay would have been better.

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Shelley

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelled like oven grease. (It was covered in grease inside). Smelled for the two days we stayed. Had a bath. The anti-slip surface was so sharp it hurt to lay in tub. TV stand covered in dust when we arrived. So noisy in building, they had to leave earplugs for use.

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Holly

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If your standards are those of "cleanliness is next to Godliness", this probably isn't the place for you. Mildew and mold in the bathroom were quite apparently not priority for cleaning neither were cobwebs and dust. Beds were clean and fairly comfortable. Decent enough for rest after a long day exploring the area. The family room on the main property is where we stayed and it's obviously dated so probably expected to be this way. The staff (owners maybe?) , however were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The main office building where breakfast was located was nice. Breakfast options very limited (toast, cereal, apples, bananas, juice, coffee) also but sufficient to get your day started.

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Daniel

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean rooms and great service!

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Ivan

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy, ample parking right next to the room. The room was extremely clean and well stocked with things like extra towels and blankets. The shower had excellent pressure and the property was well taken care of. We will be back.

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Ashley

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was fine, the young man working was kind & helpful. We arrived late in the evening & our lodge room was located across HWY 16. When we entered the room, we immediately noticed a strong smell (dirty feet) & the room was warm- the AC had not been running. It took a while to get the room cooled down. It was clear that the room had been barely cleaned- tv stand was dusty, remote was filthy, window ledge had dead bugs, loose hairs in the bathroom & in the bed sheets (I actually question if the sheets were clean?!?!), plastic shower curtain liner was dirty & slimy, etc. Because it was late & we had an early morning we decided to just stick it out. When we checked out the next morning we nicely let the staff know about the room conditions & at first they seemed receptive to the feedback, however quickly became annoyed & sarcastically asked if we could "please check over all the rooms for cleanliness before new guests arrive today..." This was a shocking response to some honest feedback of their dirty room, and no offer to discount or compensate us. We come to the Black Hills several times a year (my parents live nearby) and although the location is convenient near family, we will never stay here again. I would not recommend Rockerville to anyone.

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Jenni

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The general area is nice with good views. Easy access to local attractions. However, the rooms were dirty, we had garbage from a prior guest still in the bathroom trash can. The comforter was stained leading to us using blankets from our vehicle. The room had a strong odor of pets and smoke, even though the rooms were non smoking and pet free.

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DAVID

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and a great location near the parks. Easy access to the highways

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Charles D.

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean room at lodge, great staff and facilities

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Rooms

Rooms range from very small motel-style units to larger suites and cabins with full kitchens; decor is simple and sometimes dated. Noise between floors is recurring, and comfort varies due to firm beds, flat pillows, and occasional noisy A/C or older TVs.

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MICHELLE

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on the first floor and could hear the people above us. It sounded like they were stomping everywhere!

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Ashera

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rockerville was an enjoyable stay. The room was clean, nicely maintained and I loved that it had a full kitchenette including a refrigerator with freezer, which was helpful to get my cooler packs frozen again for a long drive. The room was comfortable, check in quick and easy and I liked that parking was right in front on room (room was one flight up but not a problem). The property is about a 12-15 min drive into town and not too far but the terrain does make it feel a little bit longer than it actually is. All in all and really nice comfortable place to stay. I was only there for one night but it would have been great to stay longer given the comfort of the room.

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Andrew

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Neat little room that was alright, decor and furnishings a little outdated. Having paper towels huge plus, the amenities in the room were great. Never turned the tv on. The AC sounds like you're over the wing on a Boeing 747. Bed was a very loud creaky and not very comfy. The pillows must have been purchased in another country because they wouldn't even pass for an armrest on any couch in America!

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Trudy

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I stayed in was the tiniest I have ever been in. The location was handy.

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MICHELLE

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were on the first floor and you could hear the people above us. Sounded like they were going to fall through the floor. Don’t know if top floor would have been better?

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Alan

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Studio was spacious but the kitchen was sparsely equipped in terms of cooking equipment, crockery, utensils etc.

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Randy

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It's a two story building. Do not stay on the bottom floor! You can hear everything from above. They leave ear plugs on the night stand for this reason.

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Brenda

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in room #1 of the lodge. The room is small but comfortable. It was clean and we slept well. Highly recommend.

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Janelle

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The single lodge rooms are small but excellent for solo travelers. It was a little dated, but it was clean and super quiet. I would definitely stay here again.

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Tim

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall a good stay, although the beds en rooms were noisy. Could hear the people in the room above walking around like the were situated in our room. Location close to main attractions. Breakfast had only a few options but was enough for us.

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Service

Service is a strong point: owners and staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. A few guests mentioned unhelpful interactions or inconvenient room moves.

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Julie

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it! Can’t wait to come and visit the area, again. Thank you to the managers, Cindy and Jerry.. felt like being welcomed by old friends.

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Mark

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was a breeze, and the staff was helpful and accommodating of our needs. The room was clean and the bedding fresh, the bathroom and towels were bright and white, and the room was spacious for two. The location was convenient to the airport and to Mount Rushmore, and had good hiking nearby. All-in-all, an excellent stay! Good job, Rockerville Lodge and Cabins!

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Misty

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was great and the owners were amazing. They had great and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again! Thank you again for one of our best stays ever.

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Tamara

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners were very friendly. Recommend an awesome place for dinner.

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Mitchell

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is amazing!

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Angela

10 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay with friendly service and updated rooms.

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paul

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great owners. Friendly, kind and helpful. Very nice and clean room. Great rates. Nothing to be hesitant about!

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John

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

What a perfect place to stay. The managers worked to help me with a coffee table so I could set up my computer. The room was large, clean, and the kitchen was just great to fix meals. Anytime I had a question and need that took care of it. 100% satisfied- 7 day stay. Good location to get all around the Black Hills, Custer State Park, and the caves.

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Diane

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was very friendly

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Daniel

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, great staff

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Location

Convenient base for Mount Rushmore and Black Hills attractions, generally quiet and woodsy. Access can be tricky because the office/breakfast are across a busy highway from the lodge.

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John

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location for my trip sightseeing. Excellent staff.

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Steven

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great accommodations, clean and convenient to the Blackhills and surrounding sites.

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david

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location and very convenient for all of the popular destinations in the Black Hills. Only downside was that we were in the off-site motel which requires either a long roundabout drive from the office (where breakfast is served) or a dangerous driving maneuver changing multiple lanes in 65-mph traffic.

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Kathy

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was great. We were only 16 to 25 minutes from most of the major attractions and many only 5 minutes away from the hotel. Shopping was only 15 minute drive and dining options. The electricity popped in the kitchen the second night we were there. I don’t know anything about maintenance because we were exhausted from everything from the day. I didn’t call them to fix it. But outside of that. We thought the room was spacious, clean, plenty of room to cook and bathroom was generous also. Very comfortable stay for 2 people visiting the area. I rarely turn the tv on but we did in late evenings. It was a nice surprise they had a large verity of channels available for viewers.

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DAVID

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and a great location near the parks. Easy access to the highways

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Christopher

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had not realised that there were 2 sites - cabins where you checked in & had breakfast, the other the lodge/motel across a main road. The reception was on an island between 2 carriageways. In order to get breakfast we had to drive from the lodge a distance of 1/4 mile via 2 main roads. What a pain!

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Oleg

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the national park

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Aaron

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean and comfortable. Good location.

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Robert

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable. Terrible pillows, but, good mattress. Really convenient for Mount Rushmore visit.

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Andy

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location within driving distance of all the main attractions. It is off the beaten path so it is quiet. I would stay here every time and recommend to others.

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Dining

Breakfast is a basic continental (toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, coffee) with no hot items or proteins, and some guests skip it. Many use in-room kitchens or dine at the restaurant across the road.

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Charlene

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick one night stay. Property is a bit older. Room was adequate but it was very quiet area at night. Disappointed in continental breakfast, had very limited options even for a “continental”

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James

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near Mt Rushmore. The bed was loud when moving. The shower and bathroom was clean. The bedroom was dusty, pictures also had dust and cobwebbs on them. The continental breakfast was OK. No hot food.

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José Pérez

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love the location and is spacious. I enjoyed my time there, the only thing I would like to be better was the breakfast, was really poor but other than that is a good place to be

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Mary

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rockerville Lodge & Cabins is very pleasant and relaxed. The staff are all great. The facilities are simple and cozy. The breakfast was very good with various cereals, fruit, and drinks. I strongly recommend a stay with them.

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Glenn

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great time. Rooms are comfortable, staff are very friendly. Breakfast is basic but some cereal and toast was perfect before a busy morning of hiking. Coffee was Great. If you need some protein they sell some Jimmy bean breakfast sandwiches that you can microwave. I would highly recommend booking a gold mining tour with Rattle Snake Randy. We had a great morning with him and found some gold.

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Collet

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, parked right in front of the relatively small room. Breakfast was average. Good deal for the money. My wife and I enjoyed the fact that no smoking was permitted and pets were not allowed.

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Amber

21 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They only had the heat on at the time I went. Even though it was a hot day they recommended I just open windows. Luckily we had a ceiling fan in the room and the nights were cool and the next day was also nice. They definitely could improve on their breakfast situation. But loved the location!

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Lawrence

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was rather small, but there were enough drawers for storing clothing (no closet, just a few wall hooks). Clean & quiet surroundings. Bed was comfortable. Could improve breakfast offerings to include muffins, yogurt, hard boiled eggs (protein, in other words). Staff was friendly & helpful.

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karen

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Would have preferred to be on same side of highway as office and breakfast. Stairs were difficult for our age taking up luggage. We booked several months ago. Would suggest yogurt and hard boiled eggs added to breakfast.

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Patrick F.

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rockerville Lodge met our needs for a two night stay near the Black Hills. Kitchenette room, large fridge, quiet and comfortable. (No added table or seating except to pull out table and chairs from closet.) The location and proximity to scenic areas was good. More out of the way rather than in busy Keystone. A bit tricky to access near 16A interchange. Advertises complimentary breakfast, but it was very minimal, nothing hot. We went elsewhere for breakfast.

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