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Rushmore Express Keystone

2.5 star property
Hotel near Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone

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Luxury Queen Suite, Jetted Tub | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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320 Cemetery Road, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Presidential Wax Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Country)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Country Rustic)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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King Suite (with Bunk Bed) | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

King Suite (with Bunk Bed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Suite (with Bunk Bed) | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Suite (with Bunk Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Executive Suite | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury King Suite, Jetted Tub | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury King Suite, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Queen Suite, Jetted Tub | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Queen Suite, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Country Rustic) | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Country Rustic)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(150 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (Hemingway) | Living room | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite (Hemingway)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Country Rustic) | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Country Rustic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Keystone

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Big Thunder Gold Mine and Mount Rushmore within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rushmore Cave and Prairie Berry Winery.

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Presidential Wax Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rushmore Express Keystone

Hotel near Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone
Rushmore Express Keystone offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Rushmore Express Keystone. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Keystone hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Rushmore Express Keystone offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Keystone hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 15.0 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.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rushmore Express Keystone to the airport?

Rushmore Express Keystone is 29.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rushmore Express Keystone have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rushmore Express Keystone.

How close is Rushmore Express Keystone to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (17-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 12.4 mi (20-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rushmore Express Keystone offer free breakfast?

Rushmore Express Keystone offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rushmore Express Keystone?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rushmore Express Keystone?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rushmore Express Keystone?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rushmore Express Keystone have a pool?

Rushmore Express Keystone features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Does Rushmore Express Keystone have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rushmore Express Keystone to downtown Keystone?

Rushmore Express Keystone is 0.4 mi away from Keystone.

Rushmore Express Keystone Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1434 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well taken care of property, obviously well cared for and maintained. Our room was huge. The pool was also clear and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. The only fault I can find is that the breakfast wasn’t very good. Not due to poor preparation or care, I just think the food itself was low quality. One of the better hotels I’ve been in, might be the best hotel in Keystone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and went to our room; door was on the second floor with outside entrance. We had to dodge all the wasps that were swarming around the door. When we got inside smelled awful and did not look clean. AC was turned on but was not cooling at all. We were in the room about 5 min and in that time 4 wasps stared flying around in the room, not sure where they were coming in. We checked back out and found a different place to stay. Parking is a disaster. I would not recommend staying here. No sure where the pictures of the rooms they have on the web site were taken but sure they were from somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherrie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll list the minor things first . The hot tub was filthy. Foam up dirty the whole time we were there. The door to the room stuck and was hard to open. Although there was an in room coffee pot, there was no coffee Breakfast didn’t start until seven so if you needed to be out early, you were at SOL No one was ever at the front desk and no buzzer to ring them. You just had to stand there and wait. And finally drumroll, please the shower did not work… after my friend took her shower. It wouldn’t shut off then after she finally got it to shut off it wouldn’t turn back on so I didn’t get a shower and I’m currently arguing with the hotel to get my money back. I wouldn’t stay here if it was the only hotel in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close tothe park and some activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The king suite was definitely luxurious in size and included a fireplace, but little else. Bed linens were not of high quality and even the bath towels were in short supply-just 2 for the room, when even the chain motels provide 4. The room also had a peculiar, almost musty smell to it and made me glad that we were so busy that we spent very little time in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a very nostalgic feel. Great staff. Location is good, near the heart of Keystone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is old but you can tell they are trying to keep it up. Room was fine. Bathroom was small. Can't sit on toilet unless the door was closed. Toilet very low to the ground. Grab bars are behind the toilet. Shower head is fine if you're under 5ft tall. It was a nice quiet place to stay. Not very much around there but plenty of stuff away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was okay, but we killed two cockroaches , one in the room and one outside our door, we informed the front desk but they weren’t concerned. The water temperature in the bath was warm, not hot. Breakfast was okay, more or less a typical free buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I killed 2-8 wasps that got into our hotel room every day. That needs to be addressed. I would not suggest staying in the outdoor entrance rooms. Pool was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirish

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, professional and friendly staff at the front desk. Always willing and keen to help and answer any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirish

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front reception desk is one of the best I have seen in 40+ years of our travel. Very professional and friendly group. We had an unusual issue of wasps (half dead) in our room. Apparently, a common, known problem around this time of the year. But, the staff resolved the issue within minutes after I reported it at 10:00 pm. They had to spray around the window and door frames.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lisa, CLEAR LAKE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My original room was in the older section and appeared to not be cleaned. I went to the front desk to complain and without hesitation the receptionist put us in a suite.. very happy with the second room in the new area. The breakfast food was very good, not continental!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suites were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isadora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay, the room was fantastic. Staff was warm and friendly and answered all our questions. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this stay and found it convenient to every thing we wanted to do in this area. The room was more than adequate, the staff was helpful and friendly, breakfast was good and the nearby dining and activity options were great. There was just nothing to dislike about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Xenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, very close to Mount Rushmore
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025