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Chalet Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Black Hills National Forest in Custer

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A row of traditional half-timbered houses with green shutters, a gravel courtyard, and outdoor seating.
A small, illuminated signboard advertising breakfast and welcoming guests since 1937, with a vintage building and a neon sign in the background.
A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.
A room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, a chair, a ceiling fan, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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933 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.

Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A wooden-paneled room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread and white pillows.

Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a patterned quilt, a wooden headboard, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Custer

In Custer .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Custer motel, you'll find Black Hills National Forest and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Stockade Lake and Custer State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Way Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • French Creek Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Chalet Motel

Motel near Black Hills National Forest in Custer
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Chalet Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This Custer motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Chalet Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 01 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Chalet Motel to the airport?

Chalet Motel is 49.5 mi (63-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chalet Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chalet Motel.

Does Chalet Motel offer free breakfast?

Chalet Motel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Chalet Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Chalet Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chalet Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Chalet Motel have a pool?

Chalet Motel does not have a pool.

Does Chalet Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Chalet Motel to downtown Custer?

Chalet Motel is 0.4 mi away from Custer.

Chalet Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 749 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, quiet, comfortable, welcoming. A very quaint atmosphere. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Both staff members we encountered were incredible! Friendly, caring, accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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If I ever go back to Custer, I will definitely stay here again. Nice clean older cabin but was just perfect for what we needed. The owner and staff were wonderful. Very convenient as a short walk to a grocery store, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Adorable little place to stay close to everything restaurants downtown are walking distance and Custer State Park is not that far. We would definitely stay here again very lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room great location when staying in the Custer area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great staff. It’s also a great location to stay at as you explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The most adorable place to stay. Walkable to everything you need in Custer. Super easy check in and out. Would totally stay again when coming through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice quaint place, very clean and the staff was very helpful. Located in a spot where it was easy access to get to all of the places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Small but adequate rooms, very quaint. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely adorable,clean and quiet right in the middle of everything we needed thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We love staying at the Chalet, our 6th year in a row. Michele the owner is very accommodating and takes care of any needs. This charm was built in the 1930’s, small but clean and very well located.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful small motel with cute, though small, cabins. So much more character than other places. Inn keeper was super friendly making sure w has what we needed. Would stay there again if I’m in Custer again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super cute and super convenient. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quaint motel with very friendly staff. Of course it is dated, but in good repair. Brought back memories of family vacations as a kid 60 years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This property is always very clean, and I enjoy the variety of accommodations available. I’ve stayed here many times, and in different chalets throughout the ones available. The staff is very friendly, the owner is a lovely lady, I try to stay here every time I’m in Custer! It’s an eclectic, historical place. Guests need to appreciate it for its uniqueness and preservation of original features!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great historic property. Cool cabins. Service was above and beyond. Walking distance to most restaurants, Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice little dog friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very cute property. These are old units and show their age. The floors are in level and doors stick. Great beds. Window units for AC. Charming property overall. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I loved this place. Very unique and perfect for me. I wouldn’t say quirky, but I seek out places that have character. The staff was very helpful with area questions, as well. Do much better than a hotel!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is the only place I stay in Custer, with over 10 years of traveling there for art shows. The Chalet is a historic motel with charming, very clean rooms. This is a safe, healthy and refreshing stay. Only a few steps to a local favorite coffee shop, the Mickelson Trail and downtown. Rooms are quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Found to be a perfect place. Had all the ammunition I needed for my stay. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Property host made late check in so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historic motel with lovely small cabins. Charming property and extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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