Lantern Inn

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Lantern Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a lamp, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table.

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small refrigerator.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden partition.

Traditional Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hill City, Lantern Inn is in the business district and near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and 1880 Train are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and horse riding, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Hill City travel guide
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Map
580 E. Main street, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • A mountain with a prominent peak and a smaller peak to the left.
    Black Hills National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A steam locomotive pulling passenger cars through a forested area with tracks curving through the landscape.
    1880 Train
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sonja's
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grapes and Grinds
    10 min drive
  • Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden
    15 min walk
  • Alpine Inn
    11 min walk
  • Caboose Coffee
    7 min walk

About this property

Lantern Inn

  • Motel in the business district
  • Lantern Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Barbecue grills and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Lantern Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lantern Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Lantern Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Lantern Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lantern Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lantern Inn located?

Situated in the business district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Major Lake Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, and 1880 Train. South Dakota State Railroad Museum and Sonja's are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lantern Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like to thank Laura, Mary and Trip for wonderful stay in South Dakota. Rooms were clean and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The place was in a great location. Our room was very comfortable. The staff was awesome! If we ever get back to that area, we will definitely stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check in staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean. Staying here made us feel more apart of the experience of The Black Hills rather staying in a major hotel. Well visit here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff and amazing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with a nice view of hills surrounding Hill City. Super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I could not have asked for a better place to stay as my base for seven nights in the Black Hills. Perfect location, everyone so nice and helpful. Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well cept property very clean and a great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved my stay at the Lantern! The staff was so friendly, and the room was cozy and clean. As a solo female traveler, this was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute little motel! Staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little place! Great central location to see many of the sights. Rooms have been updated and are clean. Staff is super friendly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The place is very conveniently located. It’s a small family run place , and it was very clean. The staff was helpful. They had a nice spot to park our motorcycle trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean. The staff was helpful with places to eat, coffee shops & things to do!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful spot with well-maintained, updated rooms and grounds. Close to downtown and Mount Rushmore. Super friendly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a well keep place.has everything a person needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Old hotel that is completely renovated--even the parking lot. Simple but clean and modern. Comfy bed, helpful staff, very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So cute! ...and clean! ...and friendly! We were super pleased with our comfy room. Great bed and bedding. Tidy property grounds. Such a charming place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean lodging, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Room was well maintained. Quiet. We had a motorcycle but parking was available for car and trailer out of the way.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The hotel room was nice, and we had a great check in experience. Unfortunately, our shower had no hot water and sprayed water out of the top of the shower head. We told the property owners when we checked out, and they said they’d fix it. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful staff. My only wish would be for more hooks or places to hang clothes and towels. Other than that highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a extremely nice place to stay, very clean rooms and property. The owner, she was extremely nice and helpful, she made checking in and out very easy also. My only personal issue was as a tall and heavyset guy the bathroom fixtures were difficult to use comfortably. Besides that this was a very nice place to stay. It met all the needs of a couple wanting to sight see throughout the day then come back to a quite, clean place to sleep for the night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Love the black hills

Great place to stay. Very friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We were bicycling cross country and the staff was great to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025