Ponderosa Pines

Hotels
Independent
4 (41 reviews)
705 Glendale Dr, Lead, South Dakota, 57754 , Lead , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Free self parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Lack of amenities
Poor service

Categories

Cleanliness
3.96
Multiple mentions of good cleanliness, but also notes of needing more towels and some run-down aspects.
Service
2.93
Comments on lack of staff and service; communications were only via email or text.
Location
5.97
Positive remarks about nice location, proximity to attractions, and being in a quiet area.
Room Quality
4.42
Rooms were described as clean with some minor issues, like uncomfortable mattresses and loose outlets.
Amenities
2.95
Need for more amenities noted, such as cooking facilities and better kitchen tools.
Value for Money
4.91
Overall good value for the cost, with some minor inconveniences.
Food and Beverage
1.96
No specific food or beverage comments; only mention of limited coffee pods.
Overall Experience
4.93
Overall positive experience, with a desire to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:24

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at our inviting hotel, designed to enhance your stay.

Exceptional Guestrooms
Relax in one of our five thoughtfully designed guestrooms, each equipped with a microwave for your convenience, ensuring you feel right at home.

Stay Connected
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property, making it easy to connect with friends, family, or work remotely in a cozy and welcoming environment.

Convenient Parking
Forget the hassle with our free onsite self-parking, allowing you to explore the area at your leisure without the worry of parking fees.

Book your stay today and enjoy all the amenities our hotel has to offer!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

4
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.96
Service: 2.93
Location: 5.97
Room Quality: 4.42
Amenities: 2.95
Value for Money: 4.91
Food and Beverage: 1.96
Overall Experience: 4.93
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Sara partner
2
Pros:

Our room had apparently been worked on prior to our stay and was not cleaned before we arrived. We ended up canceling our entire stay here.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Jim
10
Pros:

Glean comfortable room. Fairly priced.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Arthur
10
Pros:

Was a rustic , old cabin . although rustic the cabin had modern amenities and was more then adequate. The cabin was a lot larger then anticipated . Clean and comfortable. The owners where very nice and very accommodating.
Definitely worth checking out .

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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David P
10
Pros:

Nice little place.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Brian
8
Pros:

It was just a nice place to stay. Fairly even being next to the road. Clean. More than 2 coffee pods! Bonus!! I like that I can park my bike right in front of the unit. Not the Hilton. But for the price it’s pretty top notch. A few minor nit picks. Nothing significant enough to list. Would stay again.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Steven family
8
Pros:

Had a room with double beds. Mattresses were terrible, pretty sure we were laying on the box spring. Property itself is very nice, rooms were clean and well lit.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Amy partner
10
Pros:

This place is close to everything and far enough away to not be affected by the busyness that is Lead and Deadwood. I love being near the woods and mountains but where it is quiet and peaceful. This is a no frills, down to earth kind of place and I love it!

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Al
6
Mixed
Pros:

It was very echo friendly cuz there was very little hot water flow in the shower.!?!? The hair dryer didn't work. It was almost impossible to drain sink. No one to check us in and we did not notice the email prior. However, the room was quiet, charming and homing. The location was good.
PS instruction would be helpful at coffee maker.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Lilly pet
10
Pros:

Great location! Clean and quiet relaxing cabins. Pet friendly!

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Sandra
8
Cute cabins
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Clean. Would be nice to have a small table and chairs in the room. We stayed in #14 outlets by the bed were loose but did work for charging our phones. Would stay again Saw a deer close by in the morning ! Had to try a few times to get in. Finally tried the check mark before 4#’s

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Michelle L partner
8
Pros:

Would like to see a few more amenities, toaster, dishes. Extra blankets for cabin, closet area. Overall, we have stayed there 4 years in a row. It was our first time in the cabin, we liked the cabin best.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Adam
10
Awesome.
Pros:

Was so great that we booked another night.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Adam
10
Do yourself a favor and book it!
Pros:

GREAT cozy place to spend your time while you experiance the Black Hills. Broken Boot gold mine is just down the street and its minutes away from Deadwood and downtown Lead.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Tammy
10
Convenient location by Lead/Deadwood
Pros:

We stayed in cabin #5, there was 3 bedrooms with queen size beds in each room. Nothing fancy but very comfortable. There was a microwave and mini fridge but be aware of no cooking facilities or dishes. This worked fine for us as we had cereal and donuts for breakfast and we made sandwiches and had snacks in the evening when we got back from sightseeing for the day. There is a bbq grill but no utensils to use. We were still able to bbq hot dogs with what we had with. There is a grocery store and gas station less then a 1/4 mile away. Parking was directly in front of cabin. Cons: no end tables or night stands, no washclothes but lots of towels.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Amanda partner
6
Pros:

The property was fairly clean, but old / run down. No staff onsite.
No cleaning services offered / available during our stay. Limited amount of clean towels were provided at the beginning of the stay, however, nothing additional provided. This was our first time staying at this property. While it worked for our needs at the time, I'd prefer to spend the money on a nicer room with additional amenities. Staff / communication was via email or text only.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jana
6
Pros:

It was a

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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sally
10
Quiet Cabin for Sturgis
Pros:

I really enjoyed this little cabin in the woods. It was quiet despite Sturgis and all the motorcycles going by!

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Samantha
10
Pros:

I was pleasantly surprised on how clean this cabin was. Some of the outlets need replaced as my charger wouldn't stay plugged in but other than that it was amazing.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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kaylen
8
Beautiful setting
Pros:

Nice location but bed had torn up comforter and the was no hot water or water pressure

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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Emanuel partner
10
Pros:

Had an awesome stay here and ponderosa pines, room was clean. Parking was easy.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee