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Bavarian Inn Black Hills

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry

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855 N 5th St, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, Bavarian Inn Black Hills is within a 5-minute drive of 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Four Mile Old West Town Museum and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Crazy Horse Memorial.

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Needles Eye - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 23 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bavarian Inn Black Hills

Hotel with free parking, near 1881 Courthouse Museum
Bavarian Inn Black Hills offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Custer hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at Feel Good Cafe or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Feel Good Cafe - Onsite café.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 cot
  • 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

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

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

Bavarian Inn Black Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great all around. Would have stayed longer but was passing by. Very dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, older property well-kept and updated. So many unique creative details show owners want guests to enjoy the stay: from the giant chess and connect 4 games to the children's book nook near the whirlpool. Loved the beautiful flowers everywhere and the Bavarian touches! The cafe onsite was a short walk away - enjoyed the variety of breakfast foods and coffees!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, 2 pools, hot tub, pickle ball basketball, arcade, board games. Amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay so very much! The staff are so polite and helpful. There was sooo much for our family to do (swim, pickleball, basketball, playground, chalk, bubbles... you name it). It really felt like a resort. The convenience of getting more supplies was top notch. The Gluten Free options at the on-site restaurant was truly AMAZING. We'd recommend this place to anyone! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrie

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

The best stay I have ever had!

We were treated very good and all the staff were so friendly and kind. They went above and beyond their duty to make sure wehad everything and were cofortable! Thank you for the AMAZING STAY! WE LOVED IT AND DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the grounds, so many activities. Its a cozy room and i felt very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Burn me once!

The food at the Cafe was barely warm. Looked better on the menu. We had a bottom-level room, and it sounded like a herd of buffalo went back and forth across the room. The floor should be soundproof. This happened early in the morning and at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Best hotel I've ever stayed at!

This was probably the cleanest and most unique property that I have ever stayed at. They have every single possible amenity covered. They even have free laundry facilities AND free laundry soaps! I loved every single part of our stay. Sad that we only got to stay one night- it was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R.D.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fiona and Henri, staff, were professional, courteous and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such an inviting place with a very clean atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlene

staff is beyond wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really cute. Very fun and lots to do. Bed was a bit hard, but the rest was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of amenities. Fun for kids. Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Would stay again

Its was a cute little place i would stay again when i come back to the black hills
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Stay at the Bavarian Inn!

We book this last minute and was so happy we did. I will definitely stay here the next time I’m in the area. A lot more exploring to do in Custer and the Bavarian Inn will be my first and only choice to stay at! I can’t say enough how much I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bavarian Inn is always our go to place in the Black Hills. Such nice staff, beautifully kempt, and easy to get to all the sights. Can't go wrong here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌸 5 Stars – A Whimsical Mountain Retreat! 🌸 Bavarian Inn – Custer, South Dakota After a long day of cleaning and conquering the chaos of life, the Bavarian Inn in Custer has been the most adorable, picturesque little haven to retreat to. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we stepped into a storybook—the grounds are brimming with flowers, quaint artistic touches, and a peaceful mountain vibe that instantly puts your heart at ease. The room is cozy, charming, and clearly cared for with love—just what we needed to breathe, rest, and simply exist in a moment of calm. There’s a gentle magic to this place… a mix of European whimsy and South Dakota serenity. It's not just a hotel—it’s a whole experience. If you're looking for a place to truly relax and recharge, tucked away in the Black Hills but full of character and warmth, this is it. We’ve absolutely fallen in love. Thank you, Bavarian Inn, for being a beautiful breath of fresh air. We'll be back. 💐✨
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R.D.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very professional, courteous, considerate, helpful, knowledgeable of the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time my wife has ever let me book a room that that you enter the room from outside and her impression this morning was i could stay a week here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great overnight stay in the black hills

We loved our overnight stay at the Bavarian Inn. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed using the indoor pool and hot tub. The room decor was cute. And the hotel offered free washer/dryer use with detergent. They have a cute pet-friendly cafe for breakfast. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025