Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

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Best Western
8.1 (592 reviews)
601 East Main Street , Hill City , US
+1 605-574-2577

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great, central location (near Mount Rushmore, downtown and local attractions)
Friendly and accommodating staff
Good breakfast noted by many
Pool and hot tub are appreciated
Comfortable/spacious rooms reported by several guests
Quiet and good value for many visitors
Cons:
Cleanliness issues: mold, dirty mini-fridge, dirty couch, infrequent housekeeping
Rooms dated or run-down in places; some bad/very uncomfortable beds
Hallway noise and children running, occasional upstairs noise
Limited parking and difficulty finding spaces
Breakfast can be simplistic or lack hot-item variety; coffee sometimes not hot

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple reports of mold in bathrooms, dirty mini-fridge, dirty couch, musty carpet and stays not being serviced (no fresh towels/bedmaking) indicate below-average cleanliness.
Service
8.8
Many guests note accommodating, friendly and helpful staff (including special assistance for elderly guests); isolated comments about unhelpful staff lower this slightly from top marks.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised as central and convenient (downtown, near Mount Rushmore, 1880 train), often cited as a key positive of stays.
Room Quality
7.2
Mixed reports: some spacious, comfortable rooms; others described as old, dated, bad beds, leaking fixtures and musty carpets—overall slightly below average.
Amenities
8
Pool and hot tub are repeatedly praised; parking difficulties and issues like an overly hot hot tub or entry door problems temper the score.
Value for Money
7.6
Several guests mention good value and comfortable stays, but complaints about cleanliness, lack of housekeeping and small extras (water/coffee costs) reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast is frequently called 'good' and a highlight, though several guests note limited variety, simplistic items or coffee not hot.
Overall Experience
9.2
Most guests report pleasant stays, quiet comfortable rooms and willingness to return; a minority of severe negatives (mold, very poor beds) are present but overall sentiment skews positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Featuring both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, this Hill City, South Dakota hotel provides a relaxing and enjoyable stay for guests. The fitness center and on-site hot tub offer opportunities for both exercise and relaxation. Cable TV and air conditioning in every room ensure comfort and entertainment.

Convenient Location

Located just a short drive from Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites is the perfect base for exploring these iconic landmarks. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to Black Hills National Forest allows easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

Exceptional Services

Enjoy free WiFi access, a daily full breakfast, and complimentary parking during your stay at Golden Spike Best Western Inn & Suites. The property's dedication to providing convenience and comfort makes it an ideal choice for your next getaway.

Important information:

Group policy: When booking more than 5 rooms different group policies apply.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

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 592 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Tim • couple • us
8
Pros:

Enjoyed the comfortable beds, location was great, and breakfast was just right. Some hardboiled eggs would be nice.

Cons:

The gym only had two pieces of aerobic equipment and was very musty as it was next to the pool

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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phyllis • family_with_children • us
9
Great Location, Accommodating Staff, and a Pleasant Stay!
Pros:

Great location! We were traveling with my elderly parents, and the staff was very accommodating when I requested a room close to an entrance to make things easier for them. I really appreciated their willingness to meet our needs. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast was good. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay!

Cons:

The rooms could have used a little more attention to cleanliness, particularly the mini fridge, which was somewhat dirty. There were also quite a few children running up and down the hallways and even playing soccer inside near the entrance. While that was a little disruptive, I certainly don't hold the hotel responsible for the behavior of other guests. Neither issue would prevent us from staying here again.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Newley • couple • us
7
It was overall pretty good.
Pros:

I liked the variety for breakfast.

Cons:

Was loud in the hallways and upstairs noise through the ceiling. Didn’t like going outside to get to the lobby and breakfast.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

It was old and dated

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sajal • extended_group • us
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • couple • us
9
Cons:

Need a little more variety of hot breakfast items. Not the same every day

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jaybird Clairmont • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Our entire stay we love to stay here

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Allan And Laura • extended_group • us
4
It was aggressively mediocre
Pros:

It was old, run down and remarkably dated. The locked door entry immediately next to our room on the ground floor didn’t lock and the couch was truly terrifying.

Cons:

Not much tbh. The location?

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
7
Comfortable, adequate
Pros:

Comfortable,, adequate

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • us
8
We enjoyed the stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Clean rooms and Quiet!

Cons:

Hot tub to hot.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • couple • it
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kristie • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Great breakfast. Good location to 1880 train.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice pool and hot tub. Good breakfast. Clean room.

Cons:

Parking was difficult. Motorcycles.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee