Bavarian Inn Black Hills

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near 1881 Courthouse Museum

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Garden
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Property grounds
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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855 N 5th St, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Magic Show
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Custer

In Custer .You'll find 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Four Mile Old West Town Museum and Crazy Horse Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Way Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Rock Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bavarian Inn Black Hills

3.5-star hotel near 1881 Courthouse Museum
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bavarian Inn Black Hills offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Bavarian Inn Black Hills. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Custer hotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Bavarian Inn Black Hills offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Custer hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 5 to April 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bavarian Inn Custer
Bavarian Custer
Bavarian Inn Black Hills Hotel
Bavarian Inn Black Hills Custer
Bavarian Inn Black Hills Hotel Custer

Bavarian Inn Black Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1023 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting the area. Owners have put extra effort into making this place extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

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

Comfy

Very clean and well kept . Bed was very comfortable . I would stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms and all the flowers 💐
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved property, amenities, staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Overnight in Custer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful throwback to the 50's style of family vacation. The room was just ok but the bed was so comfortable. The grounds were so wonderful. Such a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all of the amenities and extra touches. Fionia was extremely helpful at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free cookies and laundry
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent place fully recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

The Bavarian

A weekend getaway to the Black Hills. Always a pleasure to stay here, staff is very friendly and welcoming. Roos are clean and well appointed, outdoor pool is nice and indoor hot tub. Indoor pool looked nice but did not use. Restaurant on site for breakfast and pastries, all excellent. Will be back many times!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

blk hill best kept secret

This hotel was very clean staff very friendly. a little dated but very nice. free laundry
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t believe how inexpensive this place is compared to many of the lodging options in the Black Hills area. After I completed my reservation the day before I went I actually had the thought that maybe I made a mistake because most places at that price range were pretty dumpy looking and worried it would be also. I couldn’t believe it when I pulled in. The property is so nice, well kept, and has such charm. From the moment I drove in I felt like I had been transported to a small village hotel in the Alps. The staff are incredibly nice, very knowledgeable and made me feel extremely welcome. It’s almost like a mini resort with all of the amenities they offer. When I opened the door to my room I felt like I was walking into a posh high end hotel. Very modern, super clean and well taken care of. I conveniently only live four hours away and am already planning another visit on my next extended weekend just to get away. This place is truly a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s a nice clean little property, real quiet, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

UTSAV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you coming to explore mount Rushmore please come here because if you stay at keystone it’s a very bad hotels. It’s my personal experience please stay only and only at this beautiful place. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

warwick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great bavarian style Inn, kid friendly with very helpful staff, lots of nice extras like cookies and milk and free laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice place. Free laundry, two pools, basket ball, pickle ball, other games. Very nice staff. Loved the town of Custer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles B

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

Peacefull

This was the quietest place I have ever stayed at. Also the entire facility was spotless. The staff was also excellent!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige, Sisseton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Def recommend!!! will definitely be coming back, its the coziest little place ever!! very comforting 😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the basketball hoop, out side games
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a pleasant surprise! The rooms are older but well taken care of. The surrounding grounds are beautiful with many blooming flowers. There are several places tuxked away to sit and relax. This is a beautiful hotel and very close to the center of Custer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

liliana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Highly recommend

The Barbarian Inn surpassed all my expectations! The staff was welcoming and accommodating right from the moment we checked in. Added bonus of milk and cookies every afternoon was a wonderful touch. The room was clean with all the amenities. Laundry was available. The flowers were amazing all around the property. Enjoyed breakfast at Feel Good Cafe which was a short walk. We will certainly return during our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025