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Lantern Inn

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

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

  • Major Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Granite Sports - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬12 min walk

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
  • A vending machine and barbecue grills
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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?

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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Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 291 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! Amazing location, great room!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cozy inn in a very convenient location. The bed was wonderful and room was very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, comfortable, and a good central local. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean lodging, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room quiet very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were bicycling cross country and the staff was great to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent old time motel with great owners!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Quiet, good value, nicely decorated, walking distance to Main St.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lilita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, convenient and in nice surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GayLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights at the Lantern Inn and loved every minute! With the pool and the availability of a charcoal grill, we made dinner in the yard there while the kiddos enjoyed swimming. Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Short drive to everything. Easy walk to downtown Hill City. Friendly staff, clean and nicely appointed room. I would absolutely stay here again and I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In just the spot we wanted to be. Close to all of the national parks and monuments we were there to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great home base for the Black Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was conveniently located and reasonably priced as compared to similar properties in that local. The room was clean and quiet, however if you’re looking for a luxury, full service resort, look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This worked out great for your group of 7 couples! We were all able to “hang out” at the end of the day. Fire pit area was nice also.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Easy access

10 out of 10 I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Mother daughter trip

I stayed for a mother daughter trip to get away and it was amazing. They were so nice and accommodating! The rooms were so cute! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners are super friendly. Property is very clean and located near the Mickelson Trail. We thought the price was a great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were bright white, and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay here was great. The room was very clean. We were trailering a motorcycle- and there was an area to park your trailer. Would definitely come back to this hotel if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Small little property. Recently remodeled. Small clean rooms. Not the Hilton, but great location for exploring the Black Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laura was most helpful, friendly and flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023