The Badlands Budget Host Inn is a modest establishment but the rooms are as clean as can be and the owners are very courteous. It's wonderful to sit outside your room in the evening after a day of sightseeing in the Badlands National Park, just gazing at the distant hills, listening to the silence, reading a book. The price is... more

Arrived at 1:30 am with no reservation. At first I was leary because it had no tv and no phone. When we awoke the next morning and saw the view it soon made no difference about the tv or phone. The people were fantastic and they even let us smoke in the room. The room was big and clean and... more

We were heading back to Illinois from SD and were just going to drive thru the Badlands. We decided to Stay overnight if we could find a place to stay. I checked the travel book and came across this place and made a call. They said they had a room and said they were nothing fancy but clean and friendly.... more

My parents stayed a week at the budget host. They were looking for someplace clean. they were very satisfied with their room. The hotel is very basic. No telephone, no tv. They have a cafe attached that they say stayed busy all the time they were there. They were pleased with the staffs helpfulness and the quiet of the area. more

In my many years traveling on a student budget I have come to know and love the 1 star hotel. What I expect from a 1 star hotel is: 1) a clean room/bathroom; 2) a decent bed; 3) somewhat safe location; 4) a heating/cooling system that heats and cools. All four of those things equals above average. Anything else is... more

This motel is in the middle of the "badlands" and was impressed with the scenery. The motel had NO phone, TV or heat ! The price was moderate, but considering that the floor squeaked and the toliet was not securely bolted to the floor........ wouldn't stay there again! more

We stayed in a camping cabin at the Badlands Budget Host Inn and Campground. It was very basic: 2 twin bunk beds, an A/C window unit, a chair, and a couple of electrical outlets. They do not provide linens, so be sure to bring your own. However, we paid $29.95, plus tax, so the price was hard to beat. The... more

This is the second time we have been at this hotel. The rate is still reasonable ($50). It is clean. The host is nice and helpful. The on-site resturant offers unlimited pancakes breakfast buffet for $5. The location is very convenient for visiting Badland National Park. more