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
Reception
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
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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320 Cemetery Road, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Thunder Gold Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room (Country)

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

Deluxe Room (Country Rustic)

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

King Suite (with Bunk Bed)

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

Family Suite (with Bunk Bed)

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

Executive Suite

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

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

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

Luxury Queen Suite, Jetted Tub

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Country Rustic)

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

Suite (Hemingway)

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

Family Suite

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Country Rustic)

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

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 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 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 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

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.

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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 1435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1435 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

8/10 Good

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Pool and hot tub were closed .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our executive suite, we will definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Benton City

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying here! The location was ideal, and it was comfortable and quiet. The only downside was the pool being a bit small and the hot tub out of service, but we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff not familiar with
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

lisa j

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amir

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Leisure

Good location to have easy access to Mount Rushmore . They do not have enough parking space. The breakfast quality is poor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

kristi

Traveled with family

Don't expect to swim

We got to our room but it smelled like smoke even though it was a non-smoking room. It had a long balcony and guests tend to use it to go outside and smoke. Front desk was very accommodating and gave us a different room. After that we went to the pool/hot tub. The hot tub was full of water but said it was out of order. The indoor pool was EXTREMELY cold. We were there 2 nights and the second night the pool was even COLDER since it looked like they filled it to overflowing. My daughter could not maker herself go in past her knees. So disappointing for a 10 year old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burkett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy. Unexpected hot tub in bedroom. Updatedand clean with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was really friendly and accommodating, taking care of any issues that rose (the elevator wasn't working properly and they were on the phone to get it taken care of immediately and stayed around to make sure it was - this did not affect us but it was nice to see). The pool was REALLY cold and the hot tub was closed for maintenance. The room, although nonsmoking, smelled of smoke. You also have to know "tricks" to open the doors - some you have to turn the handle up, some down and some both. We were comfortable and it was a great location - just some property conditions that could be better. we would stay again for another short visit but probably not longer than a couple nights like we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in a nice location but the room we stayed in was clean but it was dark and dingy. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled of smoke, bed uncomfortable, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

Great stay! Huge family suite

We had a huge family suite that was clean and comfortable! We extended another night because it was a great stay and at the quiet end of town. The only negatives were having the same exact breakfast all 3 days and the hot tub was closed "for maintenance" during our entire stay. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Meike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Convieently located for our trip to Mt. Rushmore. Dated Motel, House keeping only on request, but clean through out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to what me wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Every thing was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was quick, staff was friendly. The hotel and the room were a little dated and could use a refresh.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family and small children
Liked the area and walkable distance to everything. Hot tub was not working, and the property is older than it looks on the website.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Best room we've ever had

Everything about the room was awesome. The suite was very spacious, fireplace, 2 TV's, wet bar, quiet, comfortable bed, large clean bathroom, front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating. We couldn't have asked for more
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was disappointing. We out instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025