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Lantern Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Hill City with a seasonal outdoor pool

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Front of property
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The Lantern Inn offers a peaceful escape in the business district with practical amenities like free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor pool. The helpful staff receives consistently positive reviews, while the barbecue area adds a pleasant touch for outdoor dining.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
580 E. Main street, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Naked Winery - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Needles Highway - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Lantern Inn

Motel in the business district
Lantern Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grills and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lantern Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone number for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.75 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel
Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel Hill City

Frequently asked questions

Does Lantern Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Lantern Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lantern Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Lantern Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lantern Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lantern Inn located?

Situated in the business district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Major Lake Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, and 1880 Train. South Dakota State Railroad Museum and Granite Sports are also within 15 minutes.

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