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Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Hill City hotel

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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601 E Main Street, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Hill City

In Hill City .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Major Lake Park and Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. 1880 Train and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Naked Winery - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Needles Highway - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Hill City hotel
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This Hill City hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites to the airport?

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites is 34.7 mi (42-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 Golden Spike Inn & Suites?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites on Oct 8, 2025 start from $119.0, 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 Golden Spike Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites.

How close is Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (9-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 7.2 mi (12-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites to downtown Hill City?

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites is 0.5 mi away from Hill City.

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1023 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Room was dirty Trash found around bed and behind night stand. Chevk in coukdnt speak English. Plus zero personality. Handicap shower sucked. The shower curtain is to short especially with a transfer bench instead of shiwer chair. I basically had water all over the bathroom floor. I have a prosthetic leg and it made for a dangerous situation. Parking lot is to tight for all of the atvs and trucks/trailers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was pretty clean and comfortable. Breakfast was decent but has pretty much the same thing each day. The indoor pool was nice besides the jets not working very good on the hot tub. Cons were the whole hotel smelled like cigarette smoke and burnt popcorn. The doors were left open which sucked all the smoke in from the outside. The property only had 2 ice makers and 1 didn't work and the other one was always being used by people to fill their large coolers. Unfortunately I don't feel like this hotel was worth the money we spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty conflicted review here…the rooms are clean, the location is convenient to much of Black Hills area, and the staff was fine. But, at very entrance the gift shop that everyone passes, they were selling Women for Trump hats and Trump 2024 hats. First of all, the guy won, so the latter hat is outdated. But, can I not even enjoy a hotel stay 500 miles from home, free from our polarized country due to the guy? Can’t we just leave the politics out of my hotel stay? Even if South Dakota is a red state, suffice it to stay that I didn’t appreciate it and won’t stay at a Best Western again. We all have to do our part if we don’t want to see the guy continue his reign of ignorance and decimation of our country. So, I cannot recommend this hotel due to this. If you’re a Trump supporter, have at it. If not, I recommend taking your business and money elsewhere where they worry about customers rather than politics.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chick

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elzen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like: bedroom is spacious, sink outside of toilet, free breakfast We don’t like: Bathroom is soooo small and light is not bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good and the indoor pool is heated which was nice with the cold nights we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay. Very friendly staff. Pool was green but they drained it to clean right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was "roomy", clean, and comfortable. The staff were AMAZING! They were knowledgeable of the area and helpful in answering all our questions. Thanks for the grear stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nabila, Valencai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for nearby attractions. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jolyne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is spacious and clean. Staff is friendly but not overly helpful. Pool was very small and very cold! Breakfast was adequate. Hill City has a cute little tourtist area with some neat little shops to visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was just fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheri

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After checking in neither pool was suitable to swim in. The hot tub did not work the ice machines broken. The landscaping was disgusting. Weeds 2 feet tall and garbage all over. The only highlite was our room seems clean enough to sleep in. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was great something different each day
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 5th time staying here. Have rooms with 3 queen beds for larger families. Pools are a huge hit with the kids. Breakfast also has plenty of good options. Clean and a great location. I'm sure we will be back yet again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Wonderful staff. Clean quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The toilet was extremely small in a very small bathroom like prechool/toddler size. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Door did not fit door frame and had a large gap which allowed light/noise into room. Had to place a towel at the top of the door to give us privacy and to help muffle some of the noise as other guests walked past the door/room. Room had 3 doors (interior door, exterior door, 3rd door which led to another room). Didn’t feel safe having to worry about three separate entrances being locked and secured every time I left or slept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I was really happy about my choice! It's really a nice hotel and has a great breakfast! The staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I booked the Best Western Golden Spike an hour before check in without having read many reviews.I was looking for a property with a pool and hot breakfast in Hill City. The lobby was welcoming and the front desk staff very friendly.Our room seemed great at first but then I started noticing things. One of the chairs was broken and the other wobbly. There are no center nightstand outlets for charging devices (1 outlet has the alarm clock and the lamp) and the closest outlets require a long charging cord.The beds were firm but very clean. I was pleased with the temperature in the room and the AC/heat unit worked well (somewhat noisy).The bathroom is smaller than my tiny camper bathroom. In general, I though the bathroom was old and rusty and I was actually happy to not use the shower. The water was hot with decent water pressure (I checked after reading a bunch of reviews).We attempted to go to the pool but the outside pool was really cold.The inside pool was overchlorinated.The hot tub was murky, small and I don't think the jets worked.The pet area and outdoor seating areas looked nice. Other reviewers mention the door noises.When people are inconsiderate, they just let the door slam without regard for other guests.This is definitely a case of bad manners and not a hotel problem.I was really happy with the breakfast. The biscuits and gravy and waffles were a great start to the day.I would consider staying here again despite the pool and bathroom if the price was right. Maybe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025