This two-storey motel in Custer offers 2-star accommodations. It provides an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna for guests to use. Free private parking is available on site. The motel is located in Custer, South Dakota. Black Hills National Forest is 1.1 km away, and the Crazy Horse Monument is 10 km from the property. Several nearby parks and attractions are within walking distance.
Should you book Chief Motel?
A straightforward roadside motel with amenities like an indoor pool and hot tub.
Best for
- Families needing extra sleeping space
- Access to nearby national forest
- Travellers seeking an indoor pool
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests seeking luxury accommodations
Indoor pool and hot tub
The motel features Custer's largest indoor pool, alongside a hot tub and sauna. Outdoor furniture and a garden area are available for guests.
Rooms with private bathrooms
Accommodations include a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. A coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator are provided in each room.
Location near attractions
Situated in Custer, the motel is 1.1 km from Black Hills National Forest and 10 km from the Crazy Horse Monument. Several parks are within 1 km.
Rooms & rates
Queen Room
1 queen bed
Private pool · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
26.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Private pool · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Two-Bedroom Suite
24.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
Private suite · Private pool · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Family Room
28.0 m² · 2 full beds and 1 queen bed
Private pool · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Private pool
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
120 Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730, United States, Custer, South Dakota
Chief Motel is located in Custer, South Dakota.
5 sights nearby, all within 0.5 mi; the closest is French Creek Park at 0.2 mi.
Things to do nearby
- French Creek Parkpark0.2 mi
- 1881 Courthousemuseum0.2 mi
- Way Parkpark0.2 mi
- Big Rock Lookoutviewpoint0.5 mi
- Sunrise Pointviewpoint0.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.6 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 352 guest reviews
Chief Motel earns consistently positive feedback for its central Custer location, cleanliness, and notably warm, responsive staff. A handful of guests flag the property's age — older furniture and minor maintenance issues — but most find it comfortable and great value. The old-school motel atmosphere, indoor pool, and walkable setting clearly resonate with the majority of visitors.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 23 · average 9.6
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 7 · average 8
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, facilities
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of rooms does Chief Motel offer?
Chief Motel offers Queen Rooms, Queen Rooms with Two beds, Two-Bedroom Suites, and Family Rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning.
Does Chief Motel have a pool?
Yes, the motel has an indoor swimming pool, which is described as Custer South Dakota's largest, as well as a hot tub and sauna.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
Is parking available at Chief Motel?
Yes, free private parking is available for guests at the motel.
Are pets allowed at Chief Motel?
The property is a no-pets facility.
How close is Chief Motel to Black Hills National Forest?
The motel is located 1.1 km from Black Hills National Forest.
Does the motel offer breakfast?
Information about breakfast is not available.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, free wireless internet is provided for guests.
What is the closest monument to the motel?
The Crazy Horse Monument is located 10 km from the motel.