See all properties

Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.

Hill City guestroom with patio

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.

Property grounds
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Hill City, SD
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonja's
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Hill City

In Hill City .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Granite Sports and Everything Prehistoric. Twisted Pine Winery and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sonja's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1880 Train - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Major Lake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.

Allen Gulch Cabins are located on the outskirts of Hill City, the heart of the Black Hills. The perfect location that is close enough to walk to dinner/shops/breweries but still surrounded by woods with wildlife walking between the cabins. Motel unit 9 has its own full bathroom, shower, mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, TV (basic Cable), wifi, Heat, AC, and1 king size bed. There is room for 1 vehicle and also a large empty lot for trucks and trailers across the street. Behind the cabins is a shared fire pit, patio, grills, tables, chairs and a couple arcade games for the kids. At Allen Gulch Cabins you are a short walk to Alpine Inn restaurant, 1880 train, Mickelson trail, Lost Cabin Brewery and only a short drive to Mt Rushmore, Crazy horse, Sylvan Lake, Needles highway, Custer, Sheridan Lake, Prairie Berry Winery, Minor brewery and so much more.

Similar properties

Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites
Hill City
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,008 reviews
The price is CA $180
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

51362

Frequently asked questions

How close is Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. to the airport?

This hotel is 35.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. ?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. on Jul 29, 2026 start from CA $243, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this hotel.

How close is Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (11-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 8.1 mi (14-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. offer free breakfast?

This hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. have a pool?

This hotel does not have a pool.

Does Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. to downtown Hill City?

This hotel is 0.2 mi away from Hill City.

Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet! Near attractions , Mount Rushmore and Slovenia lake. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved staying at the motel. It had an old-fashioned local charm like the motels. I remember when I was a child It also has a tap room and Maggie is there to pour a beer or two. Maggie is a great conversationalist
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Seems like we were 10 minutes to all the major attractions. We walked to dinner every night and didnt have to pack up the car. At close as we were to town we still felt in the mountains surrounded by nature. We grilled and hung out at the taps room each night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Allen Gulch

Couldn’t have asked for a better location, right in the center of all major attractions, walking distance to convenient stores, shop, restaurants and anything else you need. Host was very kind and helpful throughout our whole stay. Awesome tap bar and staff all around. Very very happy and satisfied with our stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

The location was great. Nice place to stay. We were gone all day and only their at night to sleep. Bed was comfy. The only thing is if you want to shower you better shower before everyone else or there will be no hot water. The shower/bath tub is small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rushmore

Good clean affordable place to stay. Walking distance to dinner, shopping, train ride. Could use a few updates but nothing too drastic. The owner has been putting work in on the place. The taproom was nice. Maggie at the taproom was awesome to be around. I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
I thought I was renting a stand alone cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication
I tried to get confirmation and access code for 3 days before we got there. I never heard back from the host and VRBO subbed it out to a 3rd party who could not reach the host either. We were literally sitting in front of the unit searching for other accommodation online when we finally received a call from the host. Needless to say, our vacation started out very stressful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gary K.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025