Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Some rooms had issues
Wifi connection problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Most guests found cleanliness satisfactory, though some noted issues like the smell of mold.
Service
8.9
Staff were repeatedly noted as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.14
The location was praised for its convenience to major sites and beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.59
Some guests found rooms to be small and lacking features, but generally in good working order.
Amenities
8.62
The heated pool and restaurant were enjoyed, though wifi had issues.
Value for Money
8.58
Overall value was considered good, despite some complaints about the price of certain menu items.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Restaurant food received high marks with several mentions of delicious meals.
Overall Experience
8.7
Guests reported enjoyable stays with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Powder House Lodge in Keystone offers elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with stunning mountain views. Some rooms even feature fully equipped kitchens for added convenience.

Relaxing Outdoor Facilities
Guests can unwind and soak up the sun at the hotel's seasonal outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a refreshing drink at the on-site bar. The sun terrace provides a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings after a day of exploring nearby attractions.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated just 7 km from Mount Rushmore and within close proximity to various attractions like Rush Mountain Adventure Park and Black Hills National Forest, Powder House Lodge is the ideal choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience during their stay in Keystone.

Book your stay at Powder House Lodge now for a memorable and relaxing experience in Keystone!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: RAP

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 942 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.7
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David couple us
10
Location, Location, Location! Central to Rapid City attractions
Pros:

Location, Location, Location! Central to everything in Rapid City. Staff was warm and welcoming. On site restaurant was outstanding! Room was small but comfortable. WE enjoyed our stay and would be exited to return

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Mohrmann solo_traveller us
9
Vacation
Pros:

The staff was so kind and helpful in every way. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The lodge is located close to all activities. So that made it easy to be able to do alot in one day.

Cons:

The only thing we weren't able to do was enjoy the pool area. Which was one reason we chose to stay there. It was overly crowded and the website said heated. The water was far too cold. Even after a hot day of adventuring

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Vickie couple us
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Laurie family_with_children us
8
Absolutely beautiful location and kind staff.
Pros:

The location for the park was great, the view is absolutely gorgeous. Seeing the horses was amazing, the restaurant on site was delicious and staff great- but it was pricey.

Cons:

The rooms were not super clean- and no refrigerator or air conditioning or microwave- kind of had a barn feel - but any issue that we reported to the staff was immediately and kindly addressed.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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STACY solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

We stayed in the Family Getaway Cabin, it was perfect for our needs. The location was perfect for hitting all the tourist spots. Staff was great, the restaurant was fantastic, would definitely recommend the Powder House Lodge.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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curtis family_with_children us
10
Beautiful cabins in the woods
Pros:

The restaurant and food were excellent

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Cummings solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Restaurant and staff were great

Cons:

A bit dated

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mariia family_with_children us
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
M
MICHAEL couple us
6
OK but could have been better
Pros:

The restaurant was excellent and the staff great.

Cons:

Thought we were going to be in a single cabin not a motel type room. Lack of chairs and overall space in the room.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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curtis family_with_children us
10
Perfect stay for family in a great location.
Pros:

excellent staff. Great location. Wonderful restaurant

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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George family_with_children us
9
We stayed for one night and enjoyed it
Pros:

The food was very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Baker solo_traveller us
3
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Arraj family_with_children us
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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DOMINIQUE family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The Honeymoon Suite was amazing. Staff was very friendly and inviting from the front desk to the restaurant staff. This place is a hidden gem for sure!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Anderson solo_traveller us
9
Great location for seeing Mt. Rishmore
Pros:

Location to Mt. Rushmore was fabulous. It was a nice place to spend the night headed west on a road trip.

Cons:

The room was pretty small to fit on three beds. There was no breakfast included, and eating at the restaurant would have added up quick for a family of 6.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Vera couple us
9
Great Location to Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Wind Cave and Custer
Pros:

We had breakfast and dinner at the Powder House Lodge and they were both very good meals. The location suited us well, close to Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks and Custer State Park.

Cons:

The room we stayed, the Pioneer room, part of a 4-Plex, overlooked the highway. It was still a good place to stay which suited our needs and it was clean and convenient. There are cabins on the property located a bit more in the woods.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple us
10
We highly recommend staying there!
Pros:

The restaurant exceeded our expectations. The prime rib was perfect and out server, Devin, was very professional and personable.

Cons:

There was not anything we didn't like.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Evan couple us
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee