Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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January 2025

February 2025

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Bar

Gym

Breakfast included

Pool

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

Needles Highway
5 min drive
Horse Thief Lake
5 min drive
Naked Winery
11 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
45 min drive

Room options

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Mountain view
Sleeps 12
2 King Beds, 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Mountain view
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Mountain view
Sleeps 8
1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

This hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and free water park access. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers 61 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lodge at Palmer Gulch. During your stay, you'll be close to Mount Rushmore. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Amenities include a business centre, 4 meeting rooms and conference space
On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and mini golf
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
7 minutes by car from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 8 minutes from Mount Rushmore
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers its guests a complimentary water park, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Free self parking is available.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Peak Grill & Tap Room – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Turtle Town – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

The Peak Grill & Tap Room
Turtle Town

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Basketball
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Fishing
Free water park
Gym
Horseback riding/rentals
Mini golf
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Spa tub
Volleyball
Waterslide

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Free cot
Free water park access
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Playground
Pool gate
Waterslide

Conveniences

ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

4 meeting rooms
500 square feet of conference space
Business centre

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
In a national park
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Resort fee (May 22 – September 06): USD 13.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Business centre/computer access
Concierge service
Housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Newspaper
Partner property access
Partner property pool access
Pool access
Hot tub access
Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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; cash is not accepted

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
Up to 3 children aged 1 year 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

Lodge Palmer Gulch Hill City

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The Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City

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At Palmer Gulch Hotel

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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with partner

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The setting was beautiful. It 7was lovely having a deck to sit on to enjoy the view

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family

7 Sept 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Could have been better

Stayed for three nights and no one ever came to restock or clean our room. Breakfast that was included was really only bagels and cereal and very limited for someone with food allergies or diet limitations. I expected more for the price as it was expensive to stay at the lodge.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pureza

Travelled with family

3 Sept 2024

Great place for vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER B.

Travelled with family

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

I loved the location of the Palmer Gulch Lodge. Closed to all the sights we came to see. Beautiful location and the property offered everything we needed - plus! Outdoor pool, pickleball court, dining, specialty stores- ice cream, pizza, fudge, wine/ coffee shop and a singer in the evenings. Plus horseback riding and lessons for the kids. We brought our 14 year old grand nephew and he had so much fun. The staff at the from desk was extremely helpful in reference to what up see and do. Thank you! Plus there was a free continental breakfast every morning. The property is pet friendly and did not charge extra for a pet. We had our cat with us and the staff was very nice to greet her. The lodge is showing its age in reference to our room. The room temperature was difficult to control and the heating /air unit was very loud. The bathroom light was connected to a very loud fan- not a separate switch so it woke everyone up if you need to use the bathroom - or makes it difficult to hear the TV if someone is in the bathroom. The sink is outside of the bathroom - so not privacy getting ready in the morning or night. The shower head was a misty spray and went everywhere and the bathroom sink was clogged. The rooms are old as well as the linens , blankets and bedspreads. The mattresses were okay but the pillows were very lumpy. Would I stay again? Yes- because of the location, staff, and amenities. We used the pool everyday and if was well kept and there were plenty of chairs.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The food was limited and restaurant on property wasn’t the best . The ice cream shop was good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara, Brandon

Travelled with family

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The beds and the pillows were hard as rocks. The best bed we had in the room was our cot. Our toilet ran and barely flushed. Not worth the price of the rooms here

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

So much to do to keep kids busy. Rodeo was fun. Only 1 bad experience. Pancake breakfast for $ 3.50 ( don't waste your money) pancakes are terrible.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the patio in the evenings and the wooded quiet location. Great location to use as a base to visit all nearby parks and monuments. Lodge is away from campground and very quiet. Excellent pool. Staff was friendly and helpful with information

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jake

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was an amazing stay! Would highly recommend and plan on going again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

24 Aug 2024

Very comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Its a great place for a family reunion.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JOANN

Travelled with family and small children

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place, but difficult to find as it has poor signage. It is actually a KOA.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family

20 Aug 2024

Location was central to what we wanted to see. Info for booking didn't match. Black mold on ceiling in bathroom needs an updated. Service people were very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

More dinner spot

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeddie

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was friendly and the amenities are great.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Such a great experience! Would definitely stay again. Lots to do with kids, staff was friendly, clean, beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location is excellent and beautiful. The facilities have a ton of amenities, and great family features (pools, playgrounds, laundry, etc.).

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in HIll City - Stay Multiple Days

During our vacation seeing Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse, we stayed just one night at the Lodge. We wis h we would have stayed 2 to 3 nights. The hotel was amazing, the pool and outdoor activities was top notch, and the breakfast was super convenient and easy. We ended up booking a horse back riding activity (day of) and it was our kids favorite thing we did during our 10 day vacation. Our trail guides were super fun and engaging (both from Rochester >> one from NY and the other from MN). On our way back east from the Grand Tetons (we looped back to go to Custer which we did not see the first day we were in Hill City), our kids asked if we were going to stay at the KOA Lodge again -- they loved it so much. One thing to note, there were tons of Harley-Davidsons in the lot because this was duing the week of the Sturgis Rally. The Lodge offered a bike washing area for the riders which I thought was such a great and easy thing to offer. Loved seeing the extra effort.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Time and to install

Such a nice setting. The staff is so nice. Our room was ready when we arrived. Lots of amenities for the entire family. Our room was clean and had a cute balcony. We will be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024