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Econo Lodge Hot Springs

Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Area - SD · United States

541 Indianapolis AvenueView location

6.2/10Good733 Reviews
Cleanliness6.8/106.8
Service6.8/106.8
Comfort6.6/106.6
Condition6.4/106.4
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities5.4/105.4
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About Econo Lodge Hot Springs

The well-being of guests is top of mind at Choice-branded hotels. Guests may experience a variety of new, improved cleanliness protocols and products. Located in the picturesque southern Black Hills, our Econo Lodge hotel is easy to find, easy to book and easy on your wallet.

Amenities include free WiFi, free continental breakfast, interior corridors, a 24-hour receptionist and a bus and truck parking. Guest rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators, premium bedding, coffee makers and flat-screen TVs.

Our hotel in Hot Springs, SD provides easy access to attractions like Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, Angostura Recreation Area and the Cascade Falls and Swimming Hole. Book today Pets allowed 20.

00 USD per night, per pet.

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A stay at Econo Lodge Hot Springs South places you in the heart of Hot Springs, within a 15-minute walk of Black Hills Putt 4 Fun and Butler Park.

This motel is 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from Custer State Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cascade Falls and Swimming Hole. Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Black Hills Putt 4 Fun 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Butler Park 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Cascade Falls and Swimming Hole 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mammoth Site of Hot Springs 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Battle Mountain Sanitarium 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
VA Black Hills Health Care System 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Southern Hills Golf Course 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Wind Cave National Park 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Angostura Recreation Area 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
J.H. Keith Cascade Falls Picnic Area 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center 18.9 km / 11.8 mi
Elk Mountain 20 km / 12.5 mi
Windcross Conservancy 20.1 km / 12.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 51
  • hotel
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Extra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Breakfast
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • Room TWO QUEEN BEDSRoom • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²ROO.2Q
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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    Room TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    24 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2Q

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN-1

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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²ROO.QN
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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    Room QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.QN

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²DBL.NM-QN
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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2Q-NM

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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    Econo Lodge Hot Springs

    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Econo Lodge Hot Springs

6.2
Good
733 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.8 /10
Service
6.8 /10
Comfort
6.6 /10
Condition
6.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
5.4 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2026
Pamela
there was no breakfast- as stated. People were just ‘hanging out’ outside- not sure if they were guests?? Beds and pillows were clean but all common areas were very worn and smelly.
2/10
Poor
30 Jul 2026
Christian
I will not be going here again. Staff was no help and treated me like I was a foreigner. No breakfast even though it’s stated online there was free breakfast. Last but not least dogs DO NOT stay for free. Service dogs do but there’s a pet rent.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2026
Claire
On the app, it says there is a breakfast which there was none. There was no coffee or tea in the common area. When it says pets stay free, they mean emotional support dogs so that should be stated on the motels app
4/10
Poor
24 Jul 2026
Cathy
The hotel is in a state of disrepair. No breakfast, the hallway stinks, the floor was dirty, there were areas roped off, the sign was broken, their was a portable air conditioner in our room, and the front desk guy was abrupt.
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2026
Katherine
Th room provided was never cleaned from previous guest. Another customer had same, no clean room.

After dirty room, we did not check n snd stay @ property.
2/10
Poor
21 Jul 2026
Julie
Went to check in and the hot water heater was broken and the front desk staff quit and walked out. We were left with nowhere to stay and no one was there to help. They charged my credit card even though we hadn't gotten a room and I'm Still waiting for a refund 3 weeks later.
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Jul 2026
Terry
First, there was a drinking party taking place in the parking lot. The main issue, however, was regarding hot water in the bathroom. There was none. The clerk (who apparently lives in the motel office) claimed the boilers were malfunctioning and work was being done. After many hours, still no hot water. The clerk said he would refund for the first of our two nights of reservation. The next day, still no hot water. While the facility had many empty rooms, the same clerk said he could not move us to another room. There was no hot water coming to the room, and the clerk continued to claim he was helpless to remedy the situation. He said he would refund us for the second night, as well. We left. I was refunded for the first night, but so far nothing for the second night.
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
Maria
I do not recommend it. My reservation included breakfast but when we got there the lady at the desk said wasn't available and if we didn't like it we could go somewhere else...it was midnight!
Bed had 2 square cushions instead of pillows. Towels were small and not soft at all. The elevator wasn't working, glad I was on second floor but the stairs were very dirty. The door our room didn't work properly, hard to open and locked.
The worse part was the attitude of the lady at the reception.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2026
Carla
Was decent. Wasn't super dirty. Still an upgrade from our first motel. Safe location. Small town feel. Not in the main section of town but not far either.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
27 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Had to call to wake up the staff to check in. She came out in an oversize shirt, gave us room keys and left, didnt tell us where or that everything in the hotel was broken. Turns out the elevator is broken, so we took stairs, pool was broken, walls had holes in the room and bathroom, floors in room were sticky, breakfast we were told is not an option when we picked this place for an easy breakfast and swimming for the kids on our long road trip
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2026
Molly
The parking was easy. I believe they are in a remodel mode. I had to call a phone number for the front desk person to come check me in. No breakfast the next morning, it was closed. The tv didn't work and no hot water in the shower. The pillows were the tiniest ones I have ever seen. Luckily, it was overnight and we slept well--the bed was comfy--just glad I brought my pillow
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Jun 2026
Peter
Pool out of order. Elevator out of order (due to a flood that made the hallways smell like mildew). Laundry room out of order. Not cool.
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
Robert
No hot water, no elevator, no breakfast, no coffee, no working phone in room, water leaking.
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 May 2026
Nicole
No hot water and the rooms was dirty. The staff was shorthanded so they couldn’t help me with anything no breakfast. The pool was closed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Sergei
Second time stay in this motel. Everything is good. Would stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Dec 2025
James
Room.. well, let's see... Hot water was nowhere to be found. Just barely warm enough for a shower. Tv had a huge crack down the middle of it. Microwave was filthy. People were super nice & the room was cheap.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Gary
there was no hot water, the AC Unit was a portable unit that tended to get in the way. The TV didn't work and a new one was brought to the room but had problems with it also.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
10 Oct 2025
Patience
I didn’t stay at the hotel due to there not being any hot water, they were having it fixed the next day. It was no fault of the hotel. I canceled my stay with them upon check in
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2025
Lori
I got charged both through Expedia and at the Motel.
No breakfast or coffee as advertised, limited towels, no cups in room, .....girl at desk indifferent and difficult to deal with, she basically just blew us off.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Oct 2025
Fred
No coffee in room or anywhere else no breakfast
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Oct 2025
Natalie

Expect no frills. Barebones.

The bad: the hallway carpet stank. The elevator only went to the third floor (you had to take the elevator to three and then take the stairs to the 2nd floor). No continental breakfast. Barebones room; no coffee maker, or hair dryer. Shower water temperature was just warm. Tub shape was awkward - even for taking a shower.
The good- the room was clean, although there was a big beetle bug in the bathroom. For $90 with taxes- not worth it. Also, no coffee maker in the room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Oct 2025
Lee
They have bugs,no cups in the room,toilet kept running till I fixed and the manager was a real piece of work
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
leon
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Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2025
John
Room was generally clean, quiet, and comfortable. Location convenient. Appeared to be staffing issues and bathroom towels not so clean or stained. There was a bad smell when I arrived, I suspect due to water treatment facility nearby and wind direction, but seemed better later... Maybe due to wind direction change.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
28 Sep 2025
Ann
No hot water in my room and no coffee available at all.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2025
Richard
No breakfast
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2025
Raymond
Yes
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Anita
Manager was very friendly and as helpful as he could be. I was disappointed there was no kind of breakfast.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Sep 2025
Marlen
The room was okay. There was no breakfast both days.
The best thing was, there is a dog park next door.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2025
Neil
The property was understaffed so there was no morning breakfast or bar soaps for the bathroom. The staff that they had was courteous and hard-working.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Hong
The smoke detector was beeping throughout night probably due to low battery. I could not get to anyone till daytime and was told that nobody was available to fix it. I had to move to another room after I came back to the hotel late at night. Other than that it was fine.
4/10
Poor
14 Sep 2025
James
Didn't like anything about property. Walked inside smelled like sewage. No housekeeping. So no new towels for in morning. Shower head was loose in shower. 2 wasps in the room. Looked more like an apartment complex than a hotel. Will NOT be back
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Sep 2025
Ana Maria
Super duty
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
11 Sep 2025
Miranda
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, but our room was dirty and hot. There was food and dirt in the floor, lights stains from cups still sticky on tables and toothpaste in the sink from previous occupant. It looked like maybe work was being done because there were pieces of wall on the floor in the hallways and it also kinda seemed like it was going under. No breakfast or Coffee, and that would have been fine m, but it was advertised to have it. Like I said, the staff was very friendly but I would never recommend someone to stay there
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Sep 2025
December
Every time when I need help I don’t see none staff
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Rachel
Staff very friendly and helpful. Facility very dated, curtains falling off windows and counters very stained. Lobby had weird smell. But beds comfortable.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2025
Tom
Good location.
Needs maintenance and employees to help out inside and clean up the parking lot for a better appearance.

They shouldn't let pickup & trailers take up the parking meant for cars. They have a gravel spot meant for them already.

The entry doors need attention. That is the first impression that you get when walking in the place!

The manager looks like he is shot from running around doing things. They need help and look more professional. First impression can be a bad thing or a good thing.

Breakfast area should be open! At least someone to make coffee! I've never stayed anywhere that they didn't offer COFFEE!
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Anne

Pleasant stay

Check in was very easy and painless. Check in staff was friendly. Room was clean and my only issue was the water had to run quite some time before it got slightly warmer than tepid. I needed a HOT shower after 8 hours drive, ha! Our handicapped room on 2nd floor was quiet.
Watch the fridge as it freezes everything!
It is just a short drive to the Mammoth Dig and grocery stores and just a short walk to DQ if you like fast food.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Sep 2025
Steph
The A/C unit was a little off. No kleenexs. Otherwise was convenient.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2025
Barbara
Booked because breakfast was susposed to happen . Not even coffee was prepared desk staff should be able to make coffee . No food no coffee . Someone at the desk should be able to help with basic things . The pillows were very old and small and flat. covers didn’t even fit to pull up and cover up . Air was too noisy to use .the light were dim couldn’t even read a book.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Charm
They're making an effort to keep the property clean and fresh. Carpet is the last, I'm assuming?
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2025
Kaylie
It was a cheap place to stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
Lyndsay

Horrible

First thing we noticed was water all over the floor coming from ice machine, mop bucket sitting in middle of floor, pool was out commission, dryer on second floor didn’t work. Breakfast area was dirty, juice machine out of order. The room had snot on Night stand. The door lock in room was hardly hanging on. Ac in room was plugged into an extension cord and leaking water. I would have never wasted my money on this hotel had I known. Sad to see a hotel in that bad condition for the price of one night.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2025
Richard
This place was ok, but short staffed, in fact i only saw one person. Our air conditioning didn’t work, we got our room down to 88 degrees. Being pet friendly people were walking their dog late at night, barking in the hallway at 3am is not a good thing.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
Daniel
Great Stay!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Lisa T
Happy with the room and amenities
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2025
Kenneth
Very uncomfortable beds on metal frames that squeaked whenever anyone moved. Made for a restless night.
Staff was very friendly and check-in was quick.
Town has extremely limited dining options after 7:30 which hampered our enjoyment. There's a Dairy Queen and Subway open after dark, plus a couple bars.
Not a city we'd stay in more than a night, and would probably get a different hotel with quality beds.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2025
Annette
It a great place to stay and shower. There are few that need touch up. Window lock is broken, hole in wall that had not cover up. No hair dryer and iron/iron board. Breakfast is limited. It would be nice if they had like fresh fruit, yogurt, eggs, miscellaneous.
Pet
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Vickie

No Mas

Service was inadequate no towels had to request.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Kristine
Everything was great. Love that they are pet friendly. Great staff. Room was clean. Pool was fun. Had a wo derful stay.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2025
Tom
nothing to like. staff was rude. Need training.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2025
Logan
It’s unfortunate that I have to rate this hotel so low. The location is nearly perfect and the staff were nice and helpful (when they were around).

I had to switch rooms on my second night because there were way too many issues. The AC decided to stop working my second night (it was 95). My second bed would loudly squeak at any movement. The fridge would have to be set to max on ‘cool’ just to work and it would hum very loudly. The toilet wouldn’t flush correctly. Way too many issues to have for a couple nights.

The staff were very accommodating and gave me and my partner a second room with a working AC. That worked fine until everything else didn’t. The toilet didn’t work properly *again*, the fridge would leak water, and it seems some plumbing issue caused black (hair?) soot to come into our sink in the morning.

The breakfast they advertised is nothing more than bagels, cereal, and English muffins…that’s it. The juice machine would never be filled and water would come out. The coffee had nothing to add but sugar and half and half. They had a waffle machine that was taken apart. I guess some food is better than nothing, but *everybody* was more than disappointed. Thankfully the staff member on check in told me how little they had so I could get breakfast elsewhere.

The vending machine was out of order. Ice machine you’re told to ‘not fill coolers.’ The pool would overflow and be too small. Just a terrible experience.

Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
Christopher
The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was lacking. No OJ or apple juice, no yogurt.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Ramiro
Friendly and quick staff. Easy to get in and out.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
12 Jul 2025
Shannon
I am usually not one to complain, but I must. My daughter and I stayed at the Econo Lodge in Hot Springs on our way home from Wyoming to Minnesota. The room was filthy. The base of the toilet was covered with urine, hair and pubes. The deadbolt on the door didn't work and we had to push the door very hard to even get it to lock. One of the towels was stained with yellow and it looked like there was urine on the wall. I doubt I will ever stay at another Econo Lodge.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Linda

Great

Close to attractions I wanted to visit. Clean room. Great for the price.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2025
Josh
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pool is actually smaller than it seems in pictures, you can't swim in it. Breakfast was pretty sad, just cold cereal, plain bagels, and oatmeal packets. No juice. No fruit. No muffins. Looks like they had a waffle maker and juice machine, but they were broken. Someone left the side door open and the entry way was filled with hundreds if not thousands of dead moths in the morning. Our room only had a portable AC unit, and it was 90+ degrees in Hot Springs when we were there. Room temp never got below 79. Quite toasty.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2025
Chad
Property needs some maintenance (ice machine, guest laundry,etc). There was a shortage of towels which is not appropriate at all. Jake the front desk guy was fantastic. Great attitude and guest service too
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2025
Mary
3 day stay for three people, only received two towel set up each day and had to ask; not enough staff but the two we did meet (check-in & maid were very nice); quiet, convenient location, our room was fairly clean except for a DQ shake left behind TV; stayed there couple years ago & was under renovation then and still but pricing is reasonable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Christine
Everything close & huge & powerful shower!!!!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
03 Jul 2025
Cindi Lee
Room was not very clean. Tons of spackle everywhere. Bed was very old and very creak. Hallways smelled like diapers. Staff was friendly but not there at check in or check out maybe not enough staff. The fan in the bathroom sounded like a roaring jet taking off and gave us a headache.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2025
Amy
Staff was very friendly.
The hotel is run down. The room was clean & bed & bedding was nice
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2025
Renata
We had an awful stay at the hotel. The bathroom was dirty, hair in the bathtub. Fridge was smelly. The latch on the door was broken so we couldn’t lock ourselves inside. Would definitely stay away!
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2025
Ashley
The breakfast was not very good. They didn't have a lot of choices to pick from and the juice machine was broken for most of our stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2025
Lisa
Not in a great part town, was concerned about leaving anything in the car. Bare basics here, no hairdryer, tiny sparse towels. Breakfast was the worst I have seen at a hotel buffet ever. Lots of kids running up and down hallways for several hours in the evening.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Shannon
Great stay!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Gail
Reasonable price
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2025
Samantha
Close to River Walk path through town.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
shirshendu
Na
2/10
Poor
30 Sep 2024
CHAD

I would not recommend every staying here

We booked this motel last minute as the reviews I had read weren't terrible and price fit out budget. When we entered building it had strong smell of pot. Our room wasn't dirty and I was ok with bed. The fan in bathroom was very noisy as it came on with light so couldn't turn it off. Our biggest disappointment was we had no hot water in room for entire stay. The receptionist blamed problems on owner as the pool had some water but untreated and breakfast area closed off. The motel had no one on staff to clean rooms as we didn't care as had go to Lobby to get clean towels. I just as well have found campground or slept in car.
Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Sep 2024
Philip
I don't have high standards when it comes to hotel rooms, but they failed to meet my low standards on the first room. There was a layer of slime in the bathtub, one of the towels was filthy dirty, the sheets were stained and looked terrible. There was also a lingering scent of stale cigarette smoke in the first room.

I have only requested a new room at a motel/hotel once before, and that was at a casino and the room was full of cigarette smoke.

Also the area with the stairs had a weird smell to it and had obviously not been vacuumed for weeks, if not months.

The one shining star was the staff, who checked the second room and got us into the second room in 5 minutes.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
24 Sep 2024
Craig
Sheets dirty; wasp in room; no toilet paper; rock hard bed; pillows were in bad shape; limited breakfast!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
James
The elevator needs serious work
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2024
Richard
Appears a lack of staff. There was some trash behind the refrig. The bath water did not get very hot in the morning.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2024
Nancy
Pool was not open, they are waiting to get it cleaned???
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
11 Sep 2024
Günter
Never again…
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2024
Charleton
The hotel needs to update. Was clean.
2/10
Poor
06 Sep 2024
Denise
No ac in 90 degrees. No one to tell this too. 4 busts on our floor where we seemed to be the only people that were visiting. The rest were living there on government check( welfare?) The last straw was Saturday night when I was sickened by a weird smell coming in the room(cough/nausea) went down to front desk and told the guy I want a complete refund- no ac and a drug making bust on my floor. The place was full of firemen and.police . He said he was having to get everyone to leave and he lost his room there(condemned) I have cancer and no sleep plus me having to drive in the middle of the night was unsafe but due to the Labor Day weekend nothing had a vacancy. Being a woman it wasn’t safe for me to sleep in my vehicle either. I have never had such a horrible thing as this staying at this place. As I said here and I told the guy at your desk at midnight A REFUND.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
Richard
Thanks guys for a nice comfortable stay. Shout out the young women on the desk mexican food truck down the street was famtastic.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2024
Victoria
Its affordable hotel
2/10
Poor
02 Sep 2024
Verified traveler

Not what was expected

first morning had no hot water, second morning had warm water, third morning had hot water. First morning the breakfast selection consisted of cold cereal, juice and coffee. The next two mornings there was a few bagels added to the selection. Definitely not what we were expecting.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2024
Lindsay
I had a good stay at this hotel, especially given its ideal location just an hour from Mt. Rushmore. The bed was comfortable, and I enjoyed a quiet night’s rest. The unexpected toiletries, including body lotion, were a nice surprise. The 24-hour reception was convenient, and the on-site free parking was a plus. Breakfast was included, but it was limited to just coffee and cold cereals. However, with a supermarket and restaurants nearby in this small town, other options were easily accessible. Overall, a solid choice for travelers looking for comfort and convenience in the area.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2024
Lorelei
Other guests in the hotel were up almost all night slamming doors, running in the hallway. Totally inconsiderate of the guests who were trying to sleep!
Leisure Pet
2/10
Poor
27 Aug 2024
Eric
No hot water. No breakfast. People smoking inside. Sewage smell.
4/10
Poor
27 Aug 2024
mark
The free breakfast was deplorable.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
26 Aug 2024
Sherry
The staff was unfriendly and not helpful. The elevator barely ran. Thought we were gonna get stuck in it a few times. There was a hole in the wall in the bathroom. The sheets were dirty and had hair on them. The bed was rock hard. The ac filters had caked on dirt and hair. I had to rinse them out just so we could run the ac unit. The guest next door had a dog and Had tv very loud door wide open at 1am. Got up for breakfast next morning to a note stating no breakfast had to get supplies. It was horrible. Dont ever stay there!! this property owner/mgmt needs to do the right thing and refund me my money back
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Aug 2024
melissa
Smells HORRIBLE!! Property is run down.
2/10
Poor
13 Aug 2024
Rex
Said there was a pool but it was closed down ..said there was breakfast but nothing some bagels but to toaster ...and the place smelled like sewer
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2024
Terry
This motel, while unusually inexpensive, is surprisingly pleasant. The cleanliness and overall quality of the rooms is far better than many much more expensive places. While the breakfast is not much and the pool was closed, all else was not bad at all. I was expecting less and got more.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Good value.

Room was clean, hallways smelled funky, looks like they had fans to dry out maybe? Room smelled fine. Breakfast was basically nothing, choice of 2 or 3 dried cereal, and watered down coffee, but was overall a good value for the money. If your looking for a clean room and comfortable bed for a great price, this is the place.
Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2024
Michael
Dirty (in and out), smelt like sewer, no AC in room, gave my room away, staff not helpful at all, could not contact via phone or text while on route. I could go on but what's the point
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
02 Aug 2024
Razel Junne
Room not very clean. Elavator is so loud like its about to break. Its scarry. Halls smell gross. No food to choose from for breakfast. Just cereal and 5 stale bagels.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Sherilyn

Great stay

Reserved a month earlier- smooth check- in. Great price helpful on limited senior budget. Thank you!
Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2024
Robert

Not for me

This place needs lots of work. First off it had a bad smell throughout including in the room. The deadbolt did not work. Very noisy as I had to listen to the people above me stomping on the floor. I asked for a top floor room but the girl told me the middle floor was all that was available. That wasn't true as the hotel was only half full.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Cody

Black Hills EconoLodge Simply the BEST

wonderful time in Hot Springs @ Econo Lodge
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Margaret
If you want a solid basic place to rest at a good price, this one is a winner. It's not fancy, and the upgrades are visible. But the beds were comfortable and the climate control worked well.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2024
Anu
Overall not much to say not my favourite place to stay for the money we paid
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2024
Paige
We arrived late and checkin was quick. Upon arriving to our room it was abundantly clear the air conditioning was not working, the room was 84° and the a/c would not come on for more than 10 seconds before shutting off. Called downstairs and were told they’d call us back. Called back to move us to another room that he “had checked”. Walk in and exact same thing. I was beyond frustrated with little kids in tow. Apparently, they were having issues with the a/c but there was nothing to be done. I said it would’ve been nice to have be notified about that at checkin before unloading all of our items and getting kids in pjs. We were exhausted and frustrated. Booked another hotel in town immediately and left.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2024
Bobby
The only problem was a renovation was in process.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
The location is great! The front desk person (the young girl) can be more friendly.
Partner

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Econo Lodge Hot Springs
541 Indianapolis Avenue, Hot Springs, United States

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