Bavarian Inn Black Hills

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Dimitri

They have sweets to eat No on site lunch or dinner restaurant

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Amie

Adorable hotel in the Black Hills. Staff was so welcoming. The room was clean and loved that you can fill out a sheet for what you needed in your room for the day. I stayed with my husband as a couple but the hotel is very kid friendly and has a lot to keep families busy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

lisa

What an amazing place. So charming! Every member of the Bavarian Inn team was helpful and kind. The rooms were clean, cozy and updated. The beds were comfortable. The temperature was perfect. Let's talk about the lobby area- so adorable and welcoming. The flowers are beautiful, board games for guests, a milk shake machine, video games for the kids, postcards you can write to family and friends that the team will stamp and mail for you. There's an indoor and outdoor pool, basketball and pickle ball courts. Washer and dryers that are free with anything you need to launder your clothes. There's is also a wonderful cafe with indoor and outdoor seating that is both cozy and comfortable. My family and i were sad to leave this wonderful place. Be sure to visit the charming little town of Custer only 4 minutes away. I would stay here again and again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Terry Pranger

This is an older motel, but is very well maintained. Washer and dryer are free. This hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool. Lots of board games and outdoor activities.
Great location for all the parks and area attractions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Sharon

Staff were excellent. Sent a text every day to see what we needed.
Very clean, free laundry washers, homemade cookies every day.
Indoor, outdoor pools and hot tube.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Sandra

Great place, very friendly staff, on the way to Chief Crazy Horse and more, so convenient. Lots of free stuff there and while we didn't have kids, it seems super family-friendly. Cafe was good and everyone there was super friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Dave

Great place for the money. Comfortable, clean rooms. Highly recommend. Close to downtown Custer and Chief Crazy Horse Memorial.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Jessica

Breakfast wasn’t worth it. Said they had gluten free options and it was messed up so my husband ended up not being able to eat, they also messed up my kids breakfast but it was fixed. The room was very musty and the floors were loud when you walked. Boys loved the indoor and outdoor pool.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Thomas

Bavarian Inn Custer is the real deal. Quiet and clean at a fair price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Vickie

We LOVED everything about this establishment. The only thing we regretted was not booking for several more days originally! My grandchildren and I will return again and again. This is a MUST stop and stay for more than one day only. They put so much thought into families With kids and pets.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Alexander

Excelentes instalaciones, personal súper atento. Mi niños lo disfrutaron de lo lindo. Incluso se en olvidaron unas pertenencias y los llame y me las enviaron si problema. 100% recomendable. Sin duda regresaré.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Danielle

This was probably the coolest hotel

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Robert

This place is awesome for families offering so many fun amenities such as FREE laundry machines, 2 pools, pickleball courts, milkshake machine, on site restaurant and close proximity to main street shops and restaurants. The staff is so friendly and welcoming.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Kenneth

Very dog friendly, only stayed one night but will definitely stay here next time we stay in Custer.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Tasha

We love staying here. Friendly staff, charming, and love the amenities!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

David

Excellent breakfast/brunch options and drinks at the cafe. The location is the best in the Black Hills as it sits just above Custer. We had five families stay at the Inn for the long 4th of July weekend and everyone loved the place. We will be back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Eric

Absolutely beautiful!!! So many amenities like washer, dryer, indoor pool, relaxing area, pickle ball court and outdoor pool. Staff was very helpful. Awesome café next door. Highly recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

thomas

We had a very good stay on our trip for America's 250th Birthday.
The positives:
Staff is just amazing, pleasant, polite kind, informative. The very best staff in all of my travels. The location couldn't be better in the Black Hills. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer, Hill City and Keystone all nearby.
The only minor negative is that our room needed a bit of an upgrade. The air conditioner is a small wall unit that barely gets the job done and the shower is older with a slow drain. Not a negative but it is important to note that there is no daily housekeeping. They have a system where you place dirty towels and such in a clothes basket along with a list of anything you might need- toiletries, bedding etc. Place this outside your door and they bring it back to your room promptly.
I would definitely stay again but this is not a \"3 star\" resort as advertised.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

John

I could tell that they took pride in the location. The staff was very nice and polite.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Blair

Above and Beyond service. The place is more like a mini resort than a hotel. Definatly the nicest place to stay while in Custer hands down and the staff are super friendly.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Gail

The Bavarian Inn did not disappoint! The rooms were nice and had everything we needed. The outdoor pool was very enjoyable. The indoor hot tub was very nice and relaxing after a long day of sight seeing.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Laura

We only stayed one night but I was highly impressed and wished we could stay longer. Highly recommend for any families—with kids or without. Proprietors were very attentive to detail (sidewalk chalk for the kids!), responsive, and exceedingly polite. Room was clean and cute! It’s a mustn’t- miss. We will be back.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Terry

Unfortunately lots of rain left a fairly consistent pond just outside our door. Most other areas drained well. Otherwise a wonderful place to stay. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Love the cookies!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Dana

Room was clean and breakfast was delicious!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Michael

This boutique hotel in Custer, South Dakota is so quaint and cute. This place is perfectly situated close to Custer and Hill City, Custer State Park is just 10 minutes and Mount Rushmore just 20 minutes. It is so clean very quiet and you will not go wrong staying here, everyday 330 milk and cookies happy hour, just book it you will not regret it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Kimberly

Perfect location for activities in the area. Staff is friendly, attentive and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Tammy

Love this place! Outdoor pool, yard games, clean rooms, friendly staff PLUS fresh cookies & milk. Couldn’t ask for more. This is our third time staying here and we’ll definitely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Cristin

I loved this place. It is quiet, cute, and charming. You can swim inside or outside! They have games to play, books to borrow and read (for kids!). And a cookie happy hour? Stay here. I may have to return to South Dakota just to stay here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Anne

The Bavarian Inn is a hidden gem. The staff was amazing, the room was super clean and the grounds are beautiful. I highly recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

barbara

This is an outstanding place, especially if you have children or dogs! The staff is outstanding, including Sam at the desk in the amazing staff who kept up the room, including Jocelyn and a lovely lady with red hair and glasses. I never caught her name, but she was an amazing ambassador representing the housekeepers. I wish I knew her name! This place is above the Chisos of Main Street stay here if you’re lucky enough to get a room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Rob

Beautifully decorated hotel. Nice hot tub and nice open space to let your pet stretch their legs.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Bryon

Amazing and relaxing place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

john

Awesome location, staff was professional and cared about making it a great experience. We will definitely return!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jann

We loved the Bavarian Inn. Lovely little spot with hot tub and pool, pickle ball, giant chess, and more. Right by the fitness path and ranger station. The little cafe on site was also a treat, and the option to have some tasty pastries waiting for us felt like a special touch. It was walkable down to Custer (it’s a steep hill on the way back, but we made it) and a great place to base out of to enjoy the state park.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Natalie

Such a cute hotel! We loved our stay there and the staff’s attention to detail. Will definitely stay there again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Susan

Our first time staying at the Bavarian inn and I know we'll be back. A delightful accomidation in a great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Mary

Great spot glad we found it

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

SHANNON

Love this place! Been twice and hope to come again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Samantha

This hotel is so unique and full of whimsy. There is so much personality all throughout the property. It’s a stark contrast to the sterile looking hotel chains we’ve grown accustomed to. Our rooms were clean and the memory foam beds were comfortable. We utilized both pools and the hot tub. For the area, the rate is at a fair price. I would not hesitate to stay again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Wil

Two heated pools and the café on the property was amazing.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Christopher

I reserved the Bavarian Inn because it offered electric vehicle charging. It worked well, and beyond that the property met or exceeded my expectations in every way, including property condition and staff helpfulness. The hotel is a little out of town, which may be a positive or negative depending on what you’re after.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Megan

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was perfect and our kids loved the amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Joshua

Cool property. The AC didn’t work well in the room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

cheryl

Love the Bavarian Inn and all of it special amenities. Excellent service and staff was very attentive to every need. Especially loved how they treated all of the employees there and everyone felt the kindness and the love when you walk the grounds. The room was small, but we got the most economical room and it had everything we could need and was very clean and cozy! It’s a very family oriented place with a lot of special attention to detail so many activities and opportunities to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

I would call it a touch of solving in the mountains! Quaint and cozy in every way.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

David

My son and I really enjoyed our stay! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the amenities, including free self service laundry, are very thoughtful.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Steve

Clean room. Nice location. Friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Emily

Great stay for families! Plenty to do and attention to details.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Just so so. But not a lot of options in this area.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Robert

Free laundry was a nice amenity.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Bruce

great property

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Kris

Cute place staff very friendly, clean room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Steve

Great place to stay! Clean, free laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, great staff, games, all around great!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Sherri

What a fantastic place to stay in Custer. The staff was so friendly and the amenities were outstanding. The hotel really goes out of its way to make you feel welcome and were extremely accommodating. The little café next-door was absolutely fantastic. I will definitely go out of my way to stay there again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Christie

Wonderful stay. We enjoyed soaking in the hot tub, cookie hour, and playing pickleball!

We only had our bikes though, heads up that the hotel is up a decent hill from the Mickelson trail!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

david

Pool and hot tub were great , only issue was access to getting into pool required you to use one of two ladders. Staff from check in to check out were all amazing. Free washer and dryers with soap and dryer sheets was great . Highly recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Jan

This family run resort was the perfect place to stay near all the attractions in the Black Hills. The beds were comfortable with many activities for young and old. Nice cafe on site.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

James

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was cozy. Breakfast at the restaurant was amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

John

It was dated but clean. Staff was friendly

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Samuel

Our favorite little spot

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Christina

This place is magical! So cute. Every detail had been carefully thought of. It is so apparent that the owners care deeply about their business and creating a beautiful respite for their guests. This place is so conveniently located, we were so shocked how close it was to Sylvan Lake. All the little details are what make this place a gem: board games, a milkshake machine (! My 11 year old son was mind blown), arcade games, lawn games, outdoor activities, immaculate indoor and outdoor heated pools, nightly milk and cookie delivery...and the rooms? Everything was laid out thoughtfully for us. So comfortable and clean. I also loved all the decor and beautiful flowers around the property. So, so charming.

My favorite part though? The property's partnership with J1 students. Truly gives an international, diverse, welcoming atmosphere. We will be back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Brad

Fun place with lots of fun things to do nearby. We especially enjoyed access to pickleball, the pools, and the hot tub.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Heather

We always stay here when we are in the hills.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Jennifer

For the most part, Bavarian Inn is a good place to stay.
The pros: pools (one outdoor, which is great and one indoor which is OK) and hot tub are nice… However, the hot tub is way over chlorinated to the point where it hurts one’s eyes. Free use of the laundry room is a great perk, as are delicious cookies every day at 3:30. The grounds are clean and well-maintained and lots of beautiful flowers.

The cons: I booked a queen room with balcony for four nights. It is incredibly tiny with barely room to turn around and absolutely no space to put anything. It would be OK for one night, but four nights was very difficult… we requested another room and offered to pay more but were told it was not possible. I have a hard time believing there was nothing they could do for us. Being in such a poor room really colored our whole experience.
Also, the walls are paper, thin. Every little sound comes through.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Lokesh

It gave a resort feel. Beautiful place to stay. Ideal and Perfect for family!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Clean nice. Really cute. No kids with us, but great kids place. Relaxing vibe and staff very nice. Will stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Mark

Great place, very conveniently located.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Autumn

Beautiful and quaint Inn!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Katie

Loved the free laundry, all the offers of goodies and hospitality!! Wonderful place! Would definitely come back!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Megan

Amazing stay! Cute family friendly spot. Staff genuinely cared about our experience. Really felt like they put a lot of care and effort into the place. Would be back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Karen

This place is a total gem! Clean, quiet, comfortable. But what’s really outstanding is the attention to detail throughout the property. Places to relax, play games, or enjoy conversation. Beautiful grounds, places and activities for all ages. And delightful tiny details to discover everywhere you look. Highly recommend!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

marilyn

We had a pleasant 3 night stay at the Bavarian Inn. The check in was pleasant and we enjoyed the fresh baked cookies. All the flowers on the grounds were beautiful. The mattress was soooo comfortable and our room was updated and clean. It was cool during our stay and the room heater kept us toasty warm on the cool evenings.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Kevin

Excellent staff and amenities. Great location that's convenient to Custer and Custer State Park. Pet friendly!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Leon

Everyone was amazing

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Iris

When I checked in here I felt like I had arrived in Utopia. The staff was so kind, and there are many amenities that are free of charge. The property is adorable and the rooms are spacious, great place if you are headed to Crazy Horse or Mt Rushmore. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Danialle

We love everything about this place! This was our second time staying here and we enjoyed it even more this time. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The property is well cared for and so charming. The amenities were perfect for our young family.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Nicholas

Was a great place

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Grace

This Inn was delightful- from the flowers, to the complimentary milk and cookies, to the video games, to the esthetic of the rooms. The pools and hot tubs were a big plus. Sorry we were only there two days. Definitely recommend.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Christopher

Nice place to stay while exploring the area.
Staff here was outstanding and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Kate

Wonderful. Will stay here again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Natalie

The bed was so comfortable. I slept amazingly. The pillows were great. The hot tub was lovely. Didnt stay long enough to go to the cafe. Staff was very nice to work with

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Danielle

Clean, unique, many things to keep kids busy, awesome cookies!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Alan

Good place.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Steve

Indoor and outdoor pools. Great tasting cookies and milk. Free video games in the lobby. It’s a great place for families.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Ami

great service, awesome coffee shop, and fee laundry machines!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Brandon

We stayed in four hotels and our week in South Dakota. This was by far our favorite day. I wish we to stay there multiple nights. Everything was clean, spotless nothing out of place. The attention to detail was that of a five star hotel in a big city. The staff was awesome and friendly. The grounds were beautiful luscious flowers an amazing café property. We had an awesome breakfast. Simple but very very well done can’t wait to go back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jillian

It was wonderful. My kids loved the daily milk and cookies!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

William

Unique, comfortable property. We’ll kept with lots of creative amenities.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

David

Have stayed here a couple times was impressed both times.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Thomas

Awesome motel! 😀
Clean , comfortable room. A lot of extra amenities. Pools, hot tub, basketball court, pickle ball court, and nice outside sitting areas.
Highly recommend. 👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Suzanne

Fun for adults and kids 2 pools , hot tub, games , pickle ball and BB hoop. Great atmosphere we had a blast!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Margie

This is a fantastic place to stay if you are in or around Custer. Nice, clean room. Great amenities. Conveniently located. We would definitely stay there again if were in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Mary jo

Our second stay here. Lovely grounds with lots of room to explore. Pools, tennis courts, fun games for kids. Restaurant a short walk away for breakfast with good food. Very friendly staff and quiet spot out of town.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Robert

Breakfast spot on site is amazing!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Edward

Such a unique and wonderful place. The staff was the best, very knowledgeable about the area and loved our pets! It’s so nice to stay at a place that’s truly pet friendly and welcoming. We will definitely plan to visit again in the future.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Christine

This place has a lot of character! I’d definitely come back!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Stephanie

It was a very clean property. We had a never squeaky room. Everywhere you walked just squeaked and people upstairs you could hear every single room. Purchased the $12 cookies that were delivered at night… not worth it. Very disappointed at that.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jennie

Loved that there was an indoor and outdoor pool! there were activities/boardgames and outside available including pickle ball, basketball, outdoor chess, sidewalk chalk for the Littles. Staff were amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Mem

We stayed for 3 nights and the Bavarian Inn was a wonderful stay! Clean property, comfortable beds, friendly staff. The Cafe nearby has delicious food with indoor and outdoor sitting. Everything we wanted to do was in close proximity and we would highly recommend this place! Thank you!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Cynthia

We greatly enjoyed our overnight stay in Custer City before heading to Mount Rushmore. The amenities were fantastic-including the unique restaurant next door for breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Avery

Friendly and helpful staff. On-site activities and amenities excellent. Great value for the money. Also, perfect location for traveling to various sotes in the region

Partner