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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
Reception
Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 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

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)
    ‪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 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.

Reviews

Rushmore Express Keystone Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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

michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Clean room with great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value - would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kent W

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great Service Great Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect sized room for our family to stay together during the Sturgis Rally.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Dana, Center City

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We prefer small town area which was very nice. Very close to national and state parks. The room should've been cleaner, but it was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana, Center City

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We prefer small town area which was very nice. Very close to national and state parks. The room should've been cleaner, but it was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was only 8 minutes from Mt Rushmore and a few more from Crazy Horse. The place is a bit older but very clean. Wonderful breakfast with lots to choose from. The staff is great. I had a big personal problem and Naomi at the front desk was wonderful! I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great stay in Keystone!

Just stayed at the Rushmore Express in Keystone this past weekend. The staff was super friendly, check in was a breeze! This hotel is only 2 miles to Mt Rushmore! Nice free breakfast for guests, our room was very clean, very spacious. Lots of restaurant choices close by. The hotel is older, the rooms are a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

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

4/10 Poor

Randolph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look else where if u get a rustic room

The rustic rooms were well rustic, they show all these nice rooms in the pics then you get to the rooms, full of stains and smelled bad, the bed had stains on the sheets. The toilet water looked like someone already used it wven after flushing.over all very very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk ladies were very quick in taking action to provide us solution about dirty sheets. Great communication, accomodating, understanding, and patient. For a very tired traveler like me (on my arrival) those are the traits I would want from hotel staff, aside from fresh clean, safe, and quiet room. Simple but filling breakfast is a cherry on top.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a leaking fire sprinkler so bad there was a brown rust looking streak and there was wet carpet. There were flies in our sink and the bedding was ripped. Front desk staff heavily discounted our room for the inconvenience. The breakfast was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF

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

Great well kept secret!

Room was very clean and appeared recent in construction. Linens were ample and clean as well. Bar, fridge and furniture all nice. GREAT location super close to Mt. Rushmore and 1880 train. EASY EASY EASY. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
I was being kind rating a 3. The only thing that was good was the price
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at check-in was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia rated this place as a 8.8. It was not an 8.8. It was old, not well maintained. Sink didn’t drain, cold shower in the morning. Towels and sheets were not white like they wee supposed to be. Pool was cold, hot tub was out of order. Staff was polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy D

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location, location

Location is great for Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park. Very old motel, probably built in 1970's. No updates. Carpet threadbare. Shower drain slow, standing in water ankle deep. Outside stairs filthy. No elevator. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else

The hotel is like an 80's throwback, stains on the walls, shower curtain yellow with age, stained carpets
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

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