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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

2.5 star property
Golf hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course

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Property grounds
Exterior
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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433 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Magic Show
    ‪16 min walk‬

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Custer

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 2 miles (3 km) of 1881 Courthouse Museum with a stay here. Also, Black Hills National Forest is within 3 miles (5 km) and Stockade Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • French Creek Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

Golf hotel near Rocky Knolls Golf Course
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Custer hotel is smoke free.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

There are 2 hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 12.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. 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 Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Custer
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Custer

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Room wasn't in a great condition. Dead fly in the shower and another dead bug smushed on the window. The room was generally clean enough, but plenty of wear and tear all around makes it not a dream vacation stay. Breakfast was better than expected. Staff was friendly. It met our needs but we might look elsewhere next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, very nice! Loved the rustic look inside and out. Excellent breakfast and beautiful breakfast room and view outside. However, the plumbing in my room needed a little help. Bed not as comfortable as other hotels. Would I stay here again though - definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, cleaning service did excellent job and replaced what was empty or low.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was nice until we got to our room and found over 10 boxelder bugs in our room. On the floor, on the bed, under one pillow, not sure how they get in there but they sure enjoying themselves. Yuck
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Trent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Rogers

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent room, quiet. Fairly good breakfast. Great location for access to Rushmore and. Crazy Horse.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived in Custer 51 years ago and it was a very nice place to stay while we revisited some old sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable. Love the outside view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of mountains from room was very nice. Used hot tub one night to relax from all day adventures. Beds very nice and firm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The lobby of this place is beautiful, the lobby receptionist was friendly, and at the room was pleasant and clean. Everyone was very pleasant and friendly - except for one person In the morning, neither coffee machine was working. That wasn't the problem. Things break. The problem is what happend next. I asked the woman that was taking care of the breakfast area if she could fix the machines. She didn't respond to me whatsoever, and all she did was to scowl, turn her back on me and walk away. Later, I tried again to get coffee, and the woman in line in front of me mentioned it to the woman. She just barked "It's working" and walked away. It definitely was not working, since it was filling the cup with a half cup of coffee and spraying the rest of the water on the counter that the machines were sitting on. I honbestly believe she may be one of the rudest people I've ever had any contact with, and I do not believe that woman should have a job where she interacts with the public. Moreover, I don't think that Holiday Inn should be hiring people like her.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaella

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Custer is situated nicely between the number of day trips we took. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were busy refilling containers and helpful with a smile. The lady at the front desk on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was very friendly. We really liked the layout of the room. Plenty of space for two suitcases and other bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

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

Great location for parks.

Great location that is central to all activities in the area. Beds were comfortable and hotel was clean. Breakfast was edible but same thing every day got old after 5 days.
Custer State Park
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolby P.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a barking dog in the parking lot 3 nights in a row. We told the front desk about it and they said it was across the street. It was in a gray Honda in the front parking lot. Nothing was done and I don't appreciate it. We won't be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad they had one room to accommodate our family of 6.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location to Custer State Park. Great coffee. Tile floors in lobby, near elevators, pool area, and breakfast are were filthy. We stayed 3 nights and the same dirty spots were there each day. The floor is so sticky that you could hear the people’s shoes sticking to the floor as you ate breakfast. Not hard to improve or solve this problem. Make someone mop each day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025