Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Hotels
8.8 (311 reviews)
12620 Highway 244 , Hill City , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and nice rooms
Good amenities for families
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Issues with brown water
Some rooms not what expected

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Clean, quiet, and the staff was friendly, but some mentioned issues with brown water.
Service
9.26
Staff was very friendly and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
9.3
Many reviews highlighted the great location, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were noted to be nice and comfortable, though some had minor issues.
Amenities
8.98
Good amenities for families and fun activities available.
Value for Money
8.74
Generally seen as good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast options were limited and varied in quality among reviews.
Overall Experience
9.06
Overall great experience, exceeding high expectations despite some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 23:11

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Lodge at Palmer Gulch in Hill City offers a range of luxurious amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and evening entertainment. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a restaurant, bar, and bicycle rental service during their stay.

Family-Friendly Activities
Families will love the children's playground, table tennis, and mini-golf available at this 3-star hotel. With the Black Hills National Forest just 21 km away, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking and cycling, ensuring a fun-filled stay for guests of all ages.

Convenient Facilities
From free private parking to a business center, Lodge at Palmer Gulch caters to all your needs. Vending machines with snacks and drinks are also available on-site for a quick bite or refreshing beverage. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the restaurants in this property are only open from May 15th until September 30th.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RAP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 311 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Donald couple us
7
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
6
Place was ok, don’t know if we would stay there again.
Pros:

Location, easy access for exploring the Black Hills and Custer.

Cons:

Stayed for three nights, tv service wasn’t working for our whole stay. Internet was spotty. Paid for a balcony room, woke up at 8:30 first morning to them pressure washing the deck right next to us so we couldn’t use the balcony until later in the day. Also made it hard to put our granddaughter down for her nap as it was really loud right outside our window. Their complimentary breakfast is just bagels and cereal.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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allison solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The location is beautiful and close to nearby attractions. The amenities are great.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Deshae family_with_children us
9
Palmer Gulch is an amazing place for families to enjoy the sights and family time.
Pros:

This was a wonderfully located resort very close to the main attractions. Great amenities offered on campus.

Cons:

The staff was friendly , but not always very confident or knowledgable. I wish there were more free activities on the activity schedule.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Cassie family_with_children us
7
Overall was worth it
Pros:

Nice and clean

Cons:

Only one busy elevator, from desk lady has a kinda rude tone!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Rodney solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Erin family_with_children us
7
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
10
restroom and bedroom were very clean.
Pros:

did not use

Cons:

did not use

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Royce couple us
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple us
6
Good location
Pros:

Location

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Benjamin couple us
10
Pros:

No protein

Cons:

No protein

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple us
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything! If in the area again, this is our place i

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Steve extended_group us
10
So glad we found this hidden gem while searching for hotels in the area!
Pros:

The location and al the amenities on the site.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

The location was wonderful. It was close to everything we wanted to see. The staff was very informative and accommodating. The Lodge was very clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Marty couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Evelyn couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rachael family_with_children us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing was open! Breakfast was terrible!!

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children us
8
2025-10-19 via Nuitee