Located in Hill City, 6.2 miles from Mount Rushmore, Lodge at Palmer Gulch provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The property features a sauna, evening entertainment and an ATM. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms contain a terrace. At Lodge at Palmer Gulch each room includes bed linen and towels. The accommodation has a playground. You can play table tennis and minigolf at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Black Hills National Forest is 13 miles from the hotel, while Journey Museum is 26 miles away. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 33 miles from Lodge at Palmer Gulch.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
4 twin beds
and
2 king beds
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Hill City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Melissa
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is great and the pool was a nice temperature for mid September.
  • Laurie
    United States of America United States of America
    we had a beautiful view from the balcony of the black hills
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed our stay here with many families and several children. We recommend booking the cowboy dinner.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Peak Grill & Taproom
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • The Prospector Tent
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Lodge at Palmer Gulch
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Waterslide
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Lodge at Palmer Gulch takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Lodge at Palmer Gulch accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurants in this property are only open from May 15th until September 30th.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Lodge at Palmer Gulch

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch has 2 restaurants:

    • The Prospector Tent
    • The Peak Grill & Taproom

  • Check-in at Lodge at Palmer Gulch is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on this page.

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Public Bath
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Lodge at Palmer Gulch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch is 3 miles from the center of Hill City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Lodge at Palmer Gulch include:

    • Double
    • Villa
    • Bungalow