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#1 of 18 hotels in Custer
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The Bavarian Inn, Black Hills is an award winning, revitalized, mountain boutique resort located in Custer, SD - less than 5 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and actual BUFFALO! We are a locally owned and operated family resort on 5 acres of wooded landscape with 64 rooms, a European inspired café open for breakfast, an indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, pickle ball court, basketball court, fitness trail, playground equipment and Service & Cleanliness standards that are guaranteed to meet your expectations. We have a variety of gathering spaces both inside and outside for you to enjoy at your leisure and we keep our swimming pools & hot tub at optimal temperatures for your relaxation. The town of Custer is well known for its award winning culinary delights & being surrounded by granite mountains is pretty sweet too! The entire property has been refreshed & the WIFI is super fast!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Coffee shop
Game room
Hiking
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Vending machine
Tennis court
Board games / puzzles
Video game console
Children's television networks
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Dining area
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
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855 N 5th St, Custer, SD 57730-8212
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Great place to stay! Very clean & staff very attentive! Definitely recommend 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Large room & comfortable beds. The staff texted us every day to see if we needed anything. We will be back! Thank you😎
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Custer is a beautiful little town with great food & nice people! We enjoyed our stay here!
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Response from Sherry Wahlstrom, Owner at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for supporting our family business! We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again!
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We stumbled across this hidden gem while on a 7-day road trip through South Dakota & Wyoming. It was unbelievably charming and the perfect 2-night respite. Every single detail was well thought through and executed perfectly. Check-in was a breeze and Nick was fantastically welcoming and helpful! All other staff we encountered were wonderful as well. The lobby was absolutely adorable and the perfect place to have some milk and cookies (served daily!) and relax. Both pools and the hot tub were great - clean and exactly what you need after a day of hiking in Custer State Park! Our room was comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. The grounds were beautiful and had great little spots to lounge and enjoy the weather. The cafe on-site is equally perfect. Great, quick food and coffee and adorably appointed space! Loved the quick-ordering options online and at the Kiosk inside - helped expedite things when we wanted a bite before our day of adventuring began! The hotel's location just a short drive to Downtown Custer and Custer State Park was an added bonus! We can't wait to stay again sometime in the future! We were absolutely charmed!…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Sep 20, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to make our day! I'll be sure to share your kind feedback with our entire team! It's delightful to hear your perspective and about all the joy you & your loved ones had on our property! We can't wait to welcome you back again soon, but until then, enjoy your adventures!
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We took a full summer cross country trip and the Bavarian Inn was one of our favorite hotels! Our kids (18 and 8) loved it, we felt so welcome. We all agree we would go back to the Bavarian Inn. The hotel is convenient to all the wonders of South Dakota (Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands). There were all kinds of games and activities for us all. The staff were friendly and welcoming, every detail was thought out. Loved it!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Feb 14, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to make our day with your kind feedback! We're delighted to see you found fun for the whole family at our property & in your Black Hills adventures. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon, until then, enjoy your travels!
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CharleyNetherlands wrote a review Nov 2022
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A cute hotel, with lots of amenities, (indoor and outdoor pool, tennis court, games). Our room was clean, spacious and equipped with everything we needed. Sadly our room had no windows (only a door with glass pane). So no fresh air. Beds (mattresses) could be better. We had booked this hotel in 2020, but could not make it due to covid. This year, the price had gone up, the free breakfast was cancelled. With this price, I don't think I would return.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Nov 7, 2022
Thank you, Charley! We appreciate you sharing your positives & choosing us for your Black Hills stay. Enjoy your travels & we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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We were biking the Mickelson Trail and chose this for our last night on the trail because we wanted a break from just another chain hotel. This was a beautiful place to stay, with a great cafe for breakfast. It's a little ways from downtown and up a long hill, but we biked down the hill and spent the day there before biking back up for cookies at 3:30. I would definitely recommend it to anyone biking the trail. *Weekday rates are much cheaper than weekends, hence my "Budget" rating for hotel "expense" rating.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: 1st floor room facing the office and a main road was very quiet due to good glass doors. Very...
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Oct 21, 2022
Thank you for sharing! We are delighted to see you enjoyed your stay with us & your bike trip to Custer as a whole! We appreciate you choosing us for your Black Hills stay! Enjoy your biking adventures!
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We stay here for 3 night and had good stay. This is a basic motel with clean rooms, which is only cleaned before you arrive. After that, if you want housekeeping you have to make special arrangements with the front desk. They have a note pad you fill out if you want clean towels, garbage bags, etc... during your stay, otherwise nothing will be replaced. We did not mind that. There is no breakfast, but they have a cafe on the property where you can buy some. Overall, good stay at a fair price. The memory foam mattress was very comfortable.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Oct 21, 2022
Thank you for sharing the positive details about your stay! We are glad to see you enjoyed our basket housekeeping system, as well as our Cafe for breakfast! Enjoy your travels & thank you for choosing us!
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Sightseer54680086331 wrote a review Oct 2022
Sweet atmosphere, lots of things for our younger kids to do (complimentary arcade games, coloring, board games, swimming) with updated rooms. All staff members smiled always and seemed actually glad we were there, not just fake
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Oct 21, 2022
Thank you for sharing your LOVELY feedback for our team! We're always happy to serve our guests with a smile & we're delighted to see you enjoyed our Inn's atmosphere! Have the best day & know that you made ours!
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The atmosphere is so warm and inviting. The inspirational quotes that you find throughout the hotel give it such a welcoming feeling. The staff is friendly. It’s a great feeling to get away from the major chain hotels. We will be returning soon
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Oct 21, 2022
Thank you for making our day by taking the time to share such positive feedback! It is delightful to know you had the BEST weekend ever at our Inn! We can't wait to welcome you back soon, enjoy your travels!
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Out of the 4 hotels that we stayed in this past week, my daughter said this was the most comfortable for her. The extra sleeping area in the suite was nicely done with extremely comfortable bed linens. The hotel is quaint but clean with a very nice heated pool/hot tub area. The start of the show for this place though was their breakfast spot (not included in your stay) on property. They have everything from over night oats with chia seeds and fruit to huge breakfast croissants all extremely reasonably priced. So even if you don’t stay here, be sure to stop in for breakfast. Oh and their pastry cabinet of SD state desserts is amazing! All house made! My only negative for our stay was that the room didn’t have darkening shades and it was extremely bright at night due to the parking lot lighting. That being said, we would stay here again!…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Oct 16, 2022
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback for us, we are delighted to see you LOVED not only your stay, but the breakfast at our cafe! I'll be sure to share your feedback with our cafe team as well! We appreciate you choosing us & enjoy your adventures!
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The perfect accommodations for our family of 5! Our rooms were comfortable, very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The beds were great and our room warm and cozy. The staff were exceptional and friendly and tried to make our stay memorable. The indoor heated pool and hot tub were hits with the whole family!! We spent a few hours one morning playing the free arcade games and assorted card games and box games available in the lodge. Their restaurant on the property was very good for breakfast. You will love Bavarian Inn!!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Nick Bonnett, Innkeeper at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Responded Oct 16, 2022
We're SO glad to see you & your loved ones found JOY in everything that our property has to offer! Thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience & it was a pleasure to serve you! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, until then, enjoy your adventures!
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PRICE RANGE
$115 - $235 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesSouth DakotaCuster
NUMBER OF ROOMS
64
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
Which popular attractions are close to Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Nearby attractions include Custer State Park (0.7 miles), Sunday Gulch Trail (0.7 miles), and Custer County 1881 Court House Museum (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Guests can enjoy free instant coffee, an outdoor dining area, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Conveniently located restaurants include Skogen Kitchen, Black Hills Burger and Bun Co., and Begging Burro Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool during their stay.
Is Bavarian Inn, Black Hills located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Custer.
Are any cleaning services offered at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Bavarian Inn, Black Hills?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Four Mile Old West Town (4.3 miles).