K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Lodge near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, connected to the convention center in Keystone

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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434 Old Hill City Road, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Keystone

Heart of Keystone.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Keystone lodge, you'll find Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Lodge near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, connected to the convention center in Keystone
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Keystone lodge is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 31 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 30 and April 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

K Bar S Lodge Keystone
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K Bar S
K Bar S Lodge An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
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Frequently asked questions

How close is K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 30.7 mi (43-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This lodge is 10.6 mi (22-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 12.5 mi (29-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not have a pool.

Does K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Keystone?

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Keystone.

Reviews

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Room was clean, and the breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Clean and comfortable rooms. Beautiful scenery. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Enjoyed it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with great staff, wonderful rooms, overall, wonderful breakfast, and facilities in super condition! Thank you so much! Only comments to make it even better would be for a soft closing lid on the toilet and to clean the vent in the bathroom to rid the dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Winter Garden

Great location within minutes of Mt Rushmore but still quiet, secluded and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Dudley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mt. Rushmore Visit

My wife and I stayed one night on our trip to see Mt. Rushmore. I highly recommend this place. You can see the Mountain from the hotel! The restaurant has good food with a view on the porch. I wish breakfast had been open a little longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arly

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

10/10 Excellent

SONJA, DELAND

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Fantastic Hotel with view of Mt Rushmore!

K Bar S Lodge is fantastic! View of Black Hills is superb, rooms are furnished with excellent mattresses; reasonably priced meals in their cafe; very tasty complimentary breakfast buffet served in Gazebo with great menu options; gracious and friendly welcoming staff; 15 minutes from Mt Rushmore; Very Friendly guests week before Sturgis Rally! 'Little surprised' that guests are charged 18.5% on top of menu prices to pay salaries of wait staff. Then another tips is optional but encouraged. But we will return to K Bar S on our next trip to Mt Rushmore and Keystone area.
View of Mt Rushmore from Deck of KBarS Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel nested in the woods but only a minute away from the busy area. Absolutely gorgeous, staff is friendly, room is spacious, beds clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place nestled in the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

wonderful stay

Every staff person we met was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Very nice place

I loved the location! Secluded, pretty and very convenient to Keystone and surrounding rides, and Mt Rushmore If you don’t want to go anywhere for food, the restaurant is pretty good, and the breakfast is excellent I actually don’t have anything bad to say about the place, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would like to have the room cleaned more frequently. Overall, very nice lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. We had booked a mountain view and balcony which would have been excellent had the weather not been cold and misty (but the hotel cannot control the weather!). The view was of Mt Rushmore and we did get a glimpse of a profile of one of the Presidents. We had dinner at the Bar and really enjoyed the Chicken Club Sandwich and Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. It was nice to have a coffee shop on site especially when you’re traveling. The best thing was the view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i will be back very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed the beautiful property and very close to the mt. Rushmore. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were awesome, not from our room, but from the resort. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025