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Bavarian Inn Black Hills

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy two refreshing pools and a tennis court at this relaxing base camp, perfectly positioned for exploring the Black Hills' nearby attractions.

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The Bavarian Inn Black Hills, near Rocky Knolls Golf Course, offers a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, and a garden terrace for relaxation. Kids enjoy a playground, and everyone appreciates in-room WiFi. Guests praise the quality breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Custer is home to Bavarian Inn Black Hills. Four Mile Old West Town Museum and Crazy Horse Memorial are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Sylvan Lake. 1881 Courthouse Museum and Needles Eye are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Custer travel guide
Map
855 N 5th St, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grand Magic Show
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • French Creek Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Big Rock Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Monument Health Custer Hospital
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    17 min walk
  • Miner's Cup
    3 min drive
  • Frontier Bar And Grill
    2 min drive
  • Baker's Bakery & Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Skogen Kitchen
    19 min walk

About this property

Bavarian Inn Black Hills

Hotel near 1881 Courthouse Museum
Located close to Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Bavarian Inn Black Hills provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and an electric car charging station
  • Concierge services and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Feel Good Cafe

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 5 to April 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bavarian Inn Custer
Bavarian Custer
Bavarian Inn Black Hills Hotel
Bavarian Inn Black Hills Custer
Bavarian Inn Black Hills Hotel Custer

Frequently asked questions

Does Bavarian Inn Black Hills have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Bavarian Inn Black Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Bavarian Inn Black Hills located?

Situated in Custer, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from 1881 Courthouse Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Four Mile Old West Town Museum and Crazy Horse Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Bavarian Inn Black Hills Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1023 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, great restaurant on property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and staff was so helpful with directions and things to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Razia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a great hotel with laundry services and a pool. Loved the breakfast place too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice staff, very quiet and clean great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting the area. Owners have put extra effort into making this place extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Very sweet staff and love the area. Very close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and quiet. Second time staying here. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great breakfast restaurant on site, fantastic amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay. The grounds were well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, cute, and comfortable inn. The rooms were modern and clean, and the cafe next door had decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thitikan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice motel with friendly staff and reasonable prices. Also, allows pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was clean, the staff was friendly, quiet, the grounds were beautiful. We’d stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful Inn. Friendly staff, hot tub, comfy room. Flowers everywhere!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property and staff was wonderful. Fiona was fabulous!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend!

We experienced a very nice 2 day stay. The staff and entire attitude at this Inn is so pleasant and uncommonly thoughtful. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thoroughly enjoyed the clean and welcoming environment! Our time at the Bavarian improved our overall experience in South Dakota!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute and clean hotel. We had a nice stay , just one night. Very close to the sights around Rushmore and Custer state park. Very close to crazy horse memorial too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very well-appointed, friendly, comfortable and inviting. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and spotless room. Friendly and helpful staff. Also nice to be off the Main Street drag.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained grounds. The staff, cafe and decor are very inviting. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well maintained property. Great beds, clean. This is a pet friendly property. Staff was great. Lots of activities around and at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025