Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course in Custer

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Business center
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • 472 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

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

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

  • French Creek Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Way Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

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.

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.

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

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
Some water is reused through 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

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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 Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn on Jun 30, 2026 start from $118, including 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was prepared by chef Microve but they something a little different each day which was nice. There was always someone near or at the feont desk and there was plenty in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Rooms are older but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, conveniently located and a good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, bed and room in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access...nice breakfast...friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great little hotel

Great little hotel we've stayed here a couple of times now never disappointed good location rooms are always clean and tidy breakfast is pretty decent and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a good option if you are staying in the Custer area. It is close to several good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In town, parking right in front of my room, and breakfast every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

The room was nice and there a couple of restaurants that we could walk to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will stay there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean updated and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, pool was excellent, great breakfast. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda J

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

Friendly staff, clean room!

Friendly staff, clean room, and very quiet! We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in nice area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025