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Standard Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 12 Max

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lodge at Palmer Gulch. During your stay, you'll be close to Mount Rushmore. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, 4 meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 8 minutes from Mount Rushmore
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Lodge at Palmer Gulch ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

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About the Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Location 12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD 57745

Property Features

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers its guests a complimentary water park, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 500 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers 61 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Bath or shower
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Peak Grill & Tap Room – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Turtle Town – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Volleyball on site

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 1
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee (May 22 – September 06): USD 13.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Lodge Palmer Gulch Hill City
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  • Palmer Gulch
  • The Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City
  • Hotel At Palmer Gulch
  • At Palmer Gulch Hotel
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  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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