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Big Sky Lodge

4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Des Moines, Iowa
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Located on a hill above Rapid City, the view is spectacular, especially at night. We were there off season, so the rates were great. The room was clean, fairly small, and it was cheap. It was central to what we wanted to see in the area. It would have been nice to have had a continental breakfast, but as I... More

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Madison WI
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We stayed three nights at Big Sky Lodge and appreciated it a great deal. Rooms, though small, are impeccably clean, and the pretty quilt is a nice touch. We slept well, finding the bed firm but not too hard. Continental breakfast was fine. View is as advertised; you see over Rapid City to the hills beyond. Best of all are... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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34 reviews 34 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We road-tripped with our dog and Big Sky Lodge was listed as one of the pet friendly locations in Rapid City. It was helpful that the rooms faced the city from a bluff on high and that there was ample space to walk the dog in the morning and evening before we headed out. It was also helpful that the... More

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NW Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I guess I expected more after all the TA reviews but I wasn't impressed. Yeah, it was clean & had a good location but it wasn't any cheaper than a chain hotel would have been. There is NO pool, the hot tub was still closed, NO breakfast, and our room was TINY. The heater was so loud you couldn't talk... More

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Ipswich, South Dakota, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We loved the lodge. Our rooms were very clean, and we had a great view. We used the grills several times, and were able to eat out on the deck. Only bad thing is there's no pool. We would definitely stay here again; as soon as they put in a pool.

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Wisconsin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

We chose this motel because of the price, $42 for a queen bed. It is an older motel, but the rooms are remodeled and very nicely done. It was very clean, the tv was much smaller than you find in a motel (but's that ok), and the one side has a beautiful view of the hills and the lights of... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013 via mobile

We will definately stay here again! We are looking forward to our next trip to the Black Hills.... Our trip was greatly improved by our great night sleep! We were close to great places to eat and the owners were wonderful!!

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Sheridan, Wyoming
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

So, this is a decent motel. Although on my stay, I think my expectations were not properly calibrated for this place. It is a cheap motel. It is clean and does not smell bad. Thy hot tub was the same model your aunt and uncle have on their deck. The TV screen is smaller than the tubes and components behind... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Located right above Rapid City in the hills, about a 10 minute drive away from downtown. Super cheap relative to the rest of the lodging in RC, and that was the initial draw for us. Room was very clean, with updated everything in the bathroom, newer heat/ac unit, fridge/microwave and a small tv. Bed was really comfortable, had some trouble... More

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the netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

Clean room, great view over Rapid City, and close to a Ruby Tuesday ;-) An hours drive from Badlands National Park and close to Mt Rushmore as well. When we arrived we learned they only had us booked for one night instead of two, but they fixed that. Breakfast was ok as well.

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What travelers say

  • Hot tub(45)
  • Black Hills(25)
  • Very clean(18)
  • Friendly and helpful(13)
  • Continental breakfast(10)
  • Great view(8)
  • Custer State Park(5)
  • Nice place(5)
  • Would highly recommend(5)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(3)

Additional Information about Big Sky Lodge

Address: 4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Region: United States > South Dakota > Rapid City
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in Rapid City
#6 Family Hotels in Rapid City
Price Range: $
Also Known As:
Big Sky Hotel Rapid City
Big Sky Motel
Big Sky Hotel

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