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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2-star property
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD 1-855-201-7819

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4.7 out of 5
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"This resort was awesome! The whole grounds were super clean and well maintained. The activities were perfect for the kids and adults. The location was ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 15 Sep 2019

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly stay near Black Hills National Forest

In Hill City

At this Hill City hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Black Hills National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Rushmore. Needles Highway and Horse Thief Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Free water park, dining

This smoke-free hotel features free water park access, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. There's fun for all ages with mini golf and a children's pool, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.

Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs

The 61 guestrooms offer flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and free local calls. Other amenities include hair dryers and ironing boards.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$144* Per night/room May 31 - Jun 1

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Deluxe Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 12 Max

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Lodge at Palmer Gulch ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Everyone (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5
This resort was awesome! The whole grounds were super clean and well maintained. The activities were perfect for the kids and adults. The location was centralized for all the Black Hills had to offer. We had a wonderful stay.

Posted by on Sep 15, 2019

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5 out of 5
Enjiyed all the options of activities . Enjoyed the live music outside grapes and grinds

Posted by on Jul 14, 2019

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4 out of 5

Great place to stay with the family!

The location and amenities of the Lodge were perfect. Super close to Mount Rushmore and centrally located to all of the fun. It was part of the KOA campground and RV park and my kids had a blast swimming and doing activities like panning for gold, community campfires, entertainment, and playgrounds. It was almost hard to tear them away to go sightsee. It was a very pretty location as well. Plus there are a few food options reasonably priced at the resort.

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About the Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Location 12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD 57745

Property Features

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers its guests a complimentary water park, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Free self parking is available. This Hill City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dining venue
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) (53.9 km / 33.5 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers 61 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast.

Lodge at Palmer Gulch has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Volleyball on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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.

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.

  • Only service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee (May - September): USD 12.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Pool access
  • Spa tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • Partner property pool access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Concierge/valet service
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Additional inclusions

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

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

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.