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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 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
  • Gates Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Way Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬9 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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. 675 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Twila

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

Quiet Getaway

Check in was easy. My room was conveniently located. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very quiet and I had a restful stay. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chia Chen Cassie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

Second visit

This is our second stay here. We enjoyed so much the balcony suite. The location is ideal for whatever site you want to visit in the Black Hills. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast is very good with a wide variety of options. I will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick and easy. The desk personnel were friendly and helpful. Housekeeping did a great job.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saralee R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Breakfast. Nice leisure areas. clean all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
I had to plunge the toilet in my room 5-10x a day. I was there for 6 days. The front desk just handed me the plunger and never offered to fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member was very welcoming and just generally friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Good hot breakfast. Pretty setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great: room. Cleanliness, staff, food, amenities, location. Couldn't have been more pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Low water pressure

It was good, but the water pressure in the shower and lavatory was lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice suite. Beds and pillows were super comfy. Large continental breakfast. Good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean, quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Custer

Great bed and breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic and the rooms were very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sturgis 2025

Great stay , great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Velma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Peyton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and comfortable. Even with all the motorcycles in town, it was still quiet. Easy access to all the places we wanted to go to and see. Only negative is that the women who were setting up the breakfast were rude at times and grumpy. Other than that, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025