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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Rocky Knolls Golf Course

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Experience the charm of Black Hills National Forest at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer, an IHG Hotel. Relax in the spa tub or soak up the sun by one of two pools, then enjoy shopping on site and a firepit under starry skies. With a free breakfast buffet, 36 holes of golf nearby and helpful staff that guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is àžż2,893
àžż3,209 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Map
433 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘBaker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • â€ȘMiner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘPurple Pie Place - ‬9 min walk
  • â€ȘDairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • â€ȘBlack Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

Hotel near Black Hills National Forest
Located close to Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or the hot tub. In addition to shopping on-site and a firepit, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, coworking spaces and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a computer station and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Exterior

Comfort Inn And Suites Custer

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 23 ÂșC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 12 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Custer

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG on 1 Dec 2025 start from àžż2,892.5, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG located?

Situated in Custer, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived in Custer 51 years ago and it was a very nice place to stay while we revisited some old sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, pretty quiet and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Breakfast. Nice leisure areas. clean all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay for our trip to Mt Rushmore. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, beds very comfortable! Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Convenient to all the parks and the Mickelson trail. Friendly staff and very clean rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was better than expected in terms of the quality of the room, amenities, and friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Such a beautiful property!

Very nice property, staff was friendly and efficient. Thanks for keeping up such a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and comfortable. Even with all the motorcycles in town, it was still quiet. Easy access to all the places we wanted to go to and see. Only negative is that the women who were setting up the breakfast were rude at times and grumpy. Other than that, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bre

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds, really quiet rooms—excellent place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, quiet and not overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Lovely stay !

Beautiful lication, gorgeous views. Nice large room with sofa area. Great hot tub & pool. Dining area is stunning h breakfast menu changed daily which was nice. Excellent coffee.. Definitely needs larger trashcans in room & bath & more bath hooks to conserve towels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nicely organized and mostly quiet. Great breakfast could've had either some pancakes or waffles would be cool though. Overall great staff and hotel. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great stay!

Great stay, lovely hotel, nice location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Roy B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, great breakfast, nice patio and view.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location, good breakfast choices, nice pool and back patio area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

Weekend getaway

Hotel staff was nice & friendly, rooms were clean and nice. Breakfast was good for a motel. All in all very nice stay will definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024