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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course in Custer

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Hotel features a two-story structure with a flat roof and a prominent entrance.
Two single beds with white linens and green pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a large window with sheer curtains.
Relax in a well-appointed room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a TV.
Welcome to Best Western, featuring an exterior with a brick facade, outdoor seating areas, and a convenient parking lot.
Enjoy meals at the central dining table, surrounded by comfortable seating for four.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 472 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 472 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Custer

In Custer .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Also, Black Hills National Forest is within 2 miles (3 km) and Stockade Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Custer State Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course in Custer
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is served daily. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn was completed in August 2020.

This Custer hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

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 provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • An off-leash area is available
  • 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Children 12 years 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

Best Western Buffalo Ridge
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Custer
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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Hotel Custer
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Best Buffalo Ridge Custer
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn to the airport?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is 49.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn on Aug 11, 2025 start from $98.76, 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.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a pool?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn features an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 2 to April 25.

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn to downtown Custer?

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is 0.6 mi away from Custer.

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1015 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pati

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan, Overland Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Some rooms are very far from the office. Staff was really nice and helpful. The tv was on the same switch as the light switch? weird. But overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better breakfast than most. Very attentive staff at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob

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

Our stay at Buffalo Ridge

Room was clean. Housekeeping offered if asked for. Breakfast look good, although we are not breakfast eaters. Everyone was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Vining

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was awesome, breakfast was different everyday except for the staples, which was nice. The staff all very nice and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom is super small and AC did not cool room. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mahendrakumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy, Clarendon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy, Clarendon Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room small, bath small and could be cleaner, breakfast could be better . Smokers too close to building .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

GREAT place & breakfast!!!

We stayed two nights to go to Rushmore, etc. Got this motel because of good reviews. SO GLAD I did! Breakfasts were the BEST ever!! The sweet little lady (we assumed she plans the food)was awesome! Bed was soft, room was clean. Parked rt in front of the door. If we ever return will stay here for sure & will recommend u too. Also the Captains was nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to be renovated. Mold in shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Beautiful place to stay

When we needed extra items (towels.. coffee ..toilet paper) they gave it to us right away. Very friendly staff…very clean room .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lighting in the ba was terrible. Carpet should be

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

james

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024