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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
2.5 star property

Hotel with free breakfast, near Rocky Knolls Golf Course

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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Business center
Reception

Overview of Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the neighborhood

Map
310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Popular LocationCaptain's Table1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWicked Espresso4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRocky Knolls Golf Course12 min walk
  • Popular Location1881 Courthouse Museum12 min walk
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 472 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 472 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Custer

Located in Custer, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is in the mountains and in a national park. 1881 Courthouse Museum and Black Hills Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Sylvan Lake. Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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 rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Black Hills National Forest
Located close to 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and a vegetable garden
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs and high-speed internet. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

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–9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • 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

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, 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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Buffalo Ridge
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Hotel Custer
Best Western Custer
Custer Best Western
Best Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel Custer

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn on Apr 25, 2024 start from $71.4, 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 Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 846 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 846 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 846 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 846 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 846 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