Top 10 Hotels Near Needles Highway in Custer for 2026

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A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

5.1 km from Needles Highway

Rhonda

P6,720

P7,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

5.2 km from Needles Highway

John

P5,901

P6,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

A large indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden benches, and a stone staircase.

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

4.2 km from Needles Highway

Connie

P6,129

P6,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

4. Rushmore Express Keystone

13.3 km from Needles Highway

dorothy

P4,816

P5,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

5. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

5.5 km from Needles Highway

Ronald

P5,280

P5,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.

A compact kitchen with a white sink, a microwave, and a checkered backsplash. There is a framed picture on the wall above the sink.

A motel sign with neon lights, an American flag, and a neon sign for AAA.

A checkered floor, a desk with a calculator, a potted plant, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

6. Rocket Motel

13.8 km from Needles Highway

Amy

P6,810

P7,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a pool table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

13.1 km from Needles Highway

Harish

P5,019

P5,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A hotel room with two beds, a red wall, a large window, and a red chair.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a mural on the wall.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

13.6 km from Needles Highway

Pete

P5,498

P5,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

9. Springcreek Inn

6.3 km from Needles Highway

angela

P6,561

P6,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A row of traditional half-timbered houses with green shutters, a gravel courtyard, and outdoor seating.

A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.

A small, illuminated signboard advertising breakfast and welcoming guests since 1937, with a vintage building and a neon sign in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

10. Chalet Motel

13.4 km from Needles Highway

Rahul

P5,226

P5,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A well-maintained backyard with a lawn, a patio area, and a large tree.

A modern lobby with sofas, a coffee table, and a reception area with a counter.

A pool area with a view of a deck and chairs, a sign indicating showering before and after using pools and hot tubs, and a tiled wall.

11. Black Hills Luxury Suites

5.5 km from Needles Highway

Nikoleta

P4,639

P6,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a wooden balcony.

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

A restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

13.5 km from Needles Highway

Jesse

P8,171

P8,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a brown armchair, and a TV on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A building labeled "The Black Hills Playhouse" with a signboard, a small outdoor seating area with rocks and plants, and a clear sky in the background.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

14.2 km from Needles Highway

Mark

P6,212

P6,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a television.

A spacious room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a round table, and a dining area with multiple chairs.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

13.2 km from Needles Highway

Venkatesha Babu

P4,969

P5,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and arched windows.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

15. Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

14.1 km from Needles Highway

Sidney

P5,393

P5,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area with motorcycles.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a sink, and a microwave.

A golf course with well-maintained grass, trees, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a chair and table set, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

14.1 km from Needles Highway

Lynne

P6,497

P7,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

17. Holy Smoke Resort

12.4 km from Needles Highway

Sara

P11,189

P12,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view of a mountainous landscape, and an American flag.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a mounted animal head.

A cozy cabin-style room with a wooden ceiling, a mounted animal head, a fireplace, a bar area, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and several framed pictures on the wall.

18. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

8.9 km from Needles Highway

Kelly

P8,697

P10,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A natural outdoor setting with a small waterfall, a pond, and surrounding trees.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of a grassy hillside.

A spacious room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

14.1 km from Needles Highway

Jessy

P8,372

P9,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

20. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

4.5 km from Needles Highway

Terry

P5,826

P7,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Needles Highway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
EverSpring Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,070 reviews	View
Rushmore Express Keystone	8.6 Excellent 1,515 reviews	View
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Needles Highway Hotel Reviews

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome lodge! Will be back!"

Black Hills Luxury Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We've stayed here for 8 years in a row. The past two years the property had become sort of run down. This year was much improvement. The property was cleaner, in better shape, the yard and land shaping were maintained, and the hot tub was fully functional again."

Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing

8/10 Good

"Decent cabins a little run down and put off by all of the signs posted outside the front door and throughout the cabin. Have to clean the floors do dishes and gather towels etc or charged 75 for cleaning."

AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well maintained, good breakfast, cheerful and helpful employees, comfy bed. I would highly recommend this establishment."

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

10/10 Excellent

"The loft far exceeded our expectations. Exceptionally clean and amazingly designed. Great location in a quaint small town nearby Custer and Mt Rushmore. Highly recommended instead of your average hotel room."

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with our dog. Great outdoor pet area, pool, hot tub, breakfast. Big room with comfy beds and pillows"

Timber Haven Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet and close to visiting places if I come back I’d stay here again"

Other attractions near Needles Highway

A steam locomotive pulling passenger cars through a forested area with tracks curving through the landscape.

1880 Train

9.2/10 (317 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to 1880 Train during your stay in Hill City. You can seek out the horseback riding while in the area.

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A rugged mountain with a small tower on top, surrounded by dense forests and distant valleys.

Black Elk Peak

8.8/10 (17 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Black Elk Peak during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the horseback riding.

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A mountainous landscape with a lake reflecting the sky, surrounded by dense forests and rocky outcrops.

Sylvan Lake

9.4/10 (894 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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South Dakota State Railroad Museum

8.6/10 (54 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in South Dakota State Railroad Museum during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's shops and seek out its horseback riding.

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Everything Prehistoric

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Everything Prehistoric during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's shops and seek out its horseback riding.

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Twisted Pine Winery

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Twisted Pine Winery during your travels to Hill City. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Museum @ Black Hills Institute

9.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum @ Black Hills Institute during your travels in Hill City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.

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Sonja's

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sonja's during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Needles Highway?

Needles Highway is located in Custer. This historic area is known for its scenic parks and horseback riding. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Needles Highway?

EverSpring Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Needles Highway. Other good options within a few miles include Timber Haven Cabins and Black Hills Motel at Quails Crossing.

How many hotels will I find close to Needles Highway?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Needles Highway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Needles Highway, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Needles Highway.

What can I see and do near Needles Highway?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at South Dakota State Railroad Museum, Museum @ Black Hills Institute, or Wade's Gold Mill. Attractions like Sonja's and Indian Museum of North America highlight the local culture. At Sylvan Lake, The Black Hills, and Black Elk Peak, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Needles Highway hotels

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

4. Rushmore Express Keystone

5. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

6. Rocket Motel

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

9. Springcreek Inn

10. Chalet Motel

11. Black Hills Luxury Suites

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

14. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

15. Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

17. Holy Smoke Resort

18. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

20. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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Top Needles Highway Hotel Reviews

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Black Hills Luxury Suites

Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing

AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

Timber Haven Cabins

Other attractions near Needles Highway

1880 Train

Black Elk Peak

Sylvan Lake

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Everything Prehistoric

Twisted Pine Winery

Museum @ Black Hills Institute

Sonja's

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