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Big Sky Lodge

4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Ranked #6 of 48 hotels in Rapid City
4.5 of 5 stars 139 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Hot tub(16)
  • Black Hills(13)
  • Very clean(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Custer State Park(5)
  • Great view(5)
  • Nice place(4)
  • Crazy Horse(3)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(3)
Traveler rating
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    37
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jenmathews1208
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Where to start, check in was an envelope taped to the main door because theres no one in the office,we were shown were supplies were kept so we could get our own if we needed something, our room was freezing cold, theres no light outside our door which leads directly outside so u cant see whose outside the peephole,major safety... More

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Jay and alicia Culbertson, Owner at Big Sky Lodge, responded to this review
February 4, 2012

These guests were moved to another room and the heater in the 1st room was checked for proper function . There are lights outside every other room. New siding was recently installed on this side of the lodge and the lighting will soon be completed. Again, our off season prices of $39 and $49 do not include breakfast of hot... More

tfconboy3
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contributor
18 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Unlike most Travel Adsisor reviews, which I have found to be very helpful, my wife and I felt recent reviews for this property are very misleading. We made a reservation based on its relatively high ranking in December, but learned upon our arrival that the hot tub does not function in the winter and no breakfast is served. Room was... More

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Jay and alicia Culbertson, Owner at Big Sky Lodge, responded to this review
February 4, 2012

Breakfast and the hot tub are not available during the off season. They are available approximately May 15-Oct.15. We have basic cable on our TVs all year, which have 26 channels + 5 local channels. We are so sorry this guest was unsatisfied. More

Air_willog
Carmel, Indiana
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Now that our kids are older, we planned our first major family trip -- a 12-day tour of the "wild west" that started with Big Sky Lodge and surrounding attractions. What a gem -- easy to find, comfy rooms, mini fridge and great complimentary breakfasts. The hot tub was fun for adults & kids and the Lodge is centrally located... More

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Jackie77
Jackie77
Contributor
14 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here several nights. The rooms were quaint and clean but dated. It's an excellent location if you're planning on visiting Mt. Rushmore or Custer State Park. Our favorite aspect of this motel was the view. Get a room on the east side (which costs extra) and be greeted each morning by a spectacular sunrise and an outstanding view... More

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Cavicwus
Los Angeles, California
Contributor
11 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

I was in Rapid City for the Lakota Nation Invitational. I was staying at another brand name motel and got a bit of a shock when their nightly rate went up 3X. I thought for a minute I was in Las Vegas.) I checked my usual 3rd party sites and most of the motels were booked out. I also checked... More

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CalgaryCutie12
Calgary
Reviewer
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Not much to say about this hotel. It was a great place to stop over night during our very trip from Canada to Charleston, SC. The hotel was clean, the hotel staff was friendly, there's an outdoor hot tub, and the hotel is already en route to Mount Rushmore. We paid approx $55 for a room with a view over... More

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AnnieMomus
Traverse City, Michigan
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Our road trip took us thru Rapid City and, after reading the Trip Advisor reviews, thought we would give Big Sky Lodge a try. What a delight. It is everything fabulous that you've already read in the other reviews. Clean. Quiet. Dog-friendly. Very very very pleasant owners/staff (Connie greeted us and then gave us her cell number if we needed... More

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Jerry U
Decatur, IL
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16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2011

Room was nothing special, but it was very clean and convenient to Mt. Rushmore. Had a great breakfast the next morning, and the gal who worked there was very friendly, as was the owner. Would definitely stay there again. Also enjoyed the hot tub overlooking the city, which was very nice even on a cool evening. More

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Priscilla R
seattle washington
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

I find myself trying to plan another road trip through south dakotah! My husband and I were making a long coast to coast military move back in September when we stopped through to see Mount Rushmore. It was a long trip and we were very exhausted. We have two pups and they were stressed and also super tired from such... More

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Alyce2966
Newton, New Jersey
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

We stayed here in July 2011, loved everything about the motel. Clean, private, country setting, just what I like in a motel, I'm a country girl and it was everthing I had hoped for. Hope to come back in September or October of 2012 with my sister. You will not be disappointed if you like quiet, country and ,WOW, what... More

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Address: 4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

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