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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby
Business centre

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Stockade Lake.

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Custer State Park - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Rocky Knolls Golf Course
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Buffalo Ridge
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Hotel Custer
Best Western Custer
Custer Best Western
Best Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel Custer

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jan

we needed to cancel our trip because my husband had to have unplanned back surgery, we tried to cancel 3 month in advance. we were unable to.We did not pay for traveler insurance , but other hotels gladly refunded our room since there was so much notice. we also couldn't rebook for next yuear. Frustrating, but lesson learn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ajay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FLOYD

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

Couple Aug 8-11, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite thing was the breakfast it was very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was fine. Staff helpful. Pool difficult to access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ishtar, Parker

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Vomit!

We stayed in Room 302. The room wreaked of vomit and there was a large amount of mold in the tub! Never in our 50 years have we seen or smelled such grossness in a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DEREK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access...nice breakfast...friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Travelled with family
Pictures on the site are deceiving. It was fine for what we were staying for, but may not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not great, but not bad

Pretty basic motel. No elevator, and we had a second floor with bad knees. Not great, but not bad either. There was hair on the floor in the bathroom which was kind of disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, bed and room in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J

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

Friendly staff, clean room!

Friendly staff, clean room, and very quiet! We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Onalaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was ok. Nothing to look forward to. Hot food was cold. Did not refill coffee. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haohao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like the breakfast. The pool is not very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checking in went very smoothly. Our room was nice and spacious. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel's location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, but please note… NO HOT TUB!!! Don’t believe the google pics on that. I booked here because the google pics showed a hot tub. It was very disappointing to find out they boarded over it. Otherwise, it’s a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025