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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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Located close to The Black Hills and Needles Highway, Lodge at Palmer Gulch provides free continental breakfast, free water park access and a corner/local shop. Active travellers can enjoy cycling, fishing and basketball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and children's meals at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as horse riding and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿4,007
฿4,687 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wooden desk, two lamps, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest.

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

A log cabin with a porch and a stone wall.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Hill City, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while Needles Highway and 1880 Train are popular local attractions. Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Hill City travel guide
Map
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a winding road, rocky formations, and dense forests.
    Needles Highway
    4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • A lake surrounded by dense forests and rocky mountains.
    Horse Thief Lake
    4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore with flags and a stone monument in the foreground.
    Mount Rushmore
    7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • A steam locomotive pulling passenger cars through a forested area with tracks curving through the landscape.
    1880 Train
    7 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden
    9 min drive
  • Caboose Coffee
    9 min drive
  • Cruizzers
    17 min drive
  • Ruby House Restaurant
    17 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

  • Family-friendly hotel near Needles Highway
  • Located close to The Black Hills and 1880 Train, Lodge at Palmer Gulch provides free continental breakfast, free water park access and a corner/local shop. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, fishing and basketball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and children's meals at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as horse riding and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on-site.
  • Additional perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a gift shop and 4 meeting rooms
    • Concierge services, a banquet hall and a lift
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 61 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Baths or showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and phones

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 22 May to 07 September

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on 19 Sep 2026 start from ฿4,007, 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 Lodge at Palmer Gulch pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

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

What time is check-out at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Lodge at Palmer Gulch located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Needles Highway, Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Mount Rushmore and 1880 Train are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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