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    Our top choices for Custer hotels on the lake

    1. Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching

    A wooden pergola with string lights, a bench, and a view of a forest and lake.

    2. Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife

    A wooden pergola with string lights, a bench, and a view of a forest and lake.

    3. Hobbit Hole: Needle Spire Views + Firepit + Sauna

    A wooden pergola with string lights, a bench, and a view of a forest and lake.

    4. Dwntwn Custer Farmhouse on Main St. with Hot Tub

    A hot tub with a tree and a wooden ladder nearby.

    5. American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

    A small wooden cabin with a porch, a grill, and a table.

    6. Pine Lodge #1 at Rustic Ridge

    A wooden cabin interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen.

    7. Trails End #6 at Rustic Ridge

    A cabin with a wooden exterior, a porch with a railing, and a door leading to the main entrance.

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    Top Custer Hotel Reviews

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

    A natural outdoor setting with a small waterfall, a pond, and surrounding trees.

    Rocket Motel

    An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.

    Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

    A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

    Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

    A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

    EverSpring Inn & Suites

    A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

    ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

    A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

    Springs Lodge & Cafe

    A bathroom with a white vessel sink, wooden countertop, and a mirror.

    Sweetgrass Inn B&B

    A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

    Springcreek Inn

    A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

    Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City South - Mt. Rushmore Gateway

    A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

    The Pines Country Inn

    A wooden pergola with a sign reading "the Porch" and a wind chime hanging from it.

    Super 8 by Wyndham Hot Springs

    A breakfast bar with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a waffle maker, and a coffee machine.

    Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

    A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen.

    Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

    A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

    Sage Motel

    A neatly made bed with white bedding and a black accent, a bedside table with a lamp, and a plain wall.

    Newcastle Lodge and Convention Center

    A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and comfortable seating areas.

    Canyon Lake Resort

    A spacious log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a cozy seating area.

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