Located in Keystone, Rushmore Express Keystone is in a national park, a 3-minute drive from Big Thunder Gold Mine and 8 minutes from Mount Rushmore. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Rushmore Cave and 9 mi (14.6 km) from Prairie Berry Winery.
What's nearby
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
National Presidential Wax Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Mount Rushmore - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
The Peak Grill And Tap Room - 16 min drive
The Front Porch - 12 min walk
Ruby House Restaurant - 10 min walk
Dairy Queen - 4 min walk
Cruizzers - 11 min walk
About this property
Rushmore Express Keystone
Hotel with free breakfast, near Big Thunder Gold Mine
Rushmore Express Keystone offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
This Keystone hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free 24-hour offsite parking within 403 metres
Street parking available
Free uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Things to do
Art gallery
Designer stores
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 1 and May 1.
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
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 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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Rushmore Express Keystone Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Wonderful stay, staff was friendly, extremely helpful. Location was awesome. Great little coffee shop across the street shopping right next-door. Quick little drive or walk to a bunch of touristy shops. Extremely close to Mount Rushmore. For the price it was amazing.
The staff was very friendly. Even though we saw lots of kids, the evenings were quiet. The building is a little outdated, but we didn't have any issues.
This place was amazing for a family. The suite was very spacious. The breakfast was awesome.
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Janice E, Bethany
17 June 2025
Liked the room size & location of the room, easy to come & go.
The location of the hotel is great! & we loved the town of Keystone. It was easy to go everywhere we had planned.
The Ice cream & truffle shop was a nightly stop & we enjoyed Ruby’s bar & restaurant…great food!!
Didn’t seem to be too many choices for restaurants except Ruby’s, which was wonderful food & choices. When travelling you don’t always want a pizza/burger shop.
Shopping was really good….lots of stores!!
There is also a fantastic chainsaw carver, with many unique pieces to choose from.
Hotel had a rustic feel, but maybe a little dark. Rooms were clean, but one of our exterior doors wouldn't lock. Pool was the best out of all the hotels on our trip.
It’s a nice enough place. But the carpet in my room was stained and dirty and I felt like I had to wear socks or sandals when walking around in my room.
Loved the area we stayed at, it was kinda like the center of all the amenities around us, we could've have walked and experienced a lot, but time got out of pur hands.