Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course in Custer

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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Popular Location1881 Courthouse Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial17 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)63 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 472 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

9/10 Wonderful
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 472 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Custer

In Custer .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Also, Black Hills National Forest is within 2 miles (3 km) and Stockade Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 12 min walk
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 12 min walk
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 14 min walk
  • Purple Pie Place - 5 min walk
  • Gold Pan Saloon - 14 min walk
  • Laughing Water Restaur - 10 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course in Custer
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is served daily. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn was completed in August 2020.

This Custer hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2020.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and April 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn to the airport?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is 49.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn on May 29, 2024 start from $104.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a pool?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn features an indoor pool.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn to downtown Custer?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is 0.6 mi away from Custer.

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 856 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Skyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location to downtown, but not so close that it was too noisy or busy with traffic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A motel
This is a low-end BW. It's really a motel, not an inn. Condition and comfort are subpar. But breakfast is very good for the same level of motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the better places I've stayed at. Great start to a first time experience in SD. Staff was VERY friendly. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Near The Purple Pie Company. Best chicken pot pie and Cherry pie . Ever. Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our traveling needs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce, Sioux Falls

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could use some sprucing up. Good breakfast though!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Custer. Easy to explore Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park from there. Walkable to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023