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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers warm themselves by the outdoor firepit or start their day with a hearty breakfast before exploring nearby historic attractions in the Black Hills

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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn, near Black Hills National Forest, offers a full breakfast to fuel adventures and a garden with a firepit. Relax in the indoor pool after exploring, and enjoy the consistently impressive service from the 24-hour front desk staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility Accessible King Bed Room(Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Bed Room(Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 5

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Custer, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is in the mountains and in a national park. Crazy Horse Memorial and Jewel Cave National Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake. 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Custer travel guide
Map
310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • French Creek Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Rock Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    11 min walk
  • Miner's Cup
    3 min drive
  • Frontier Bar And Grill
    14 min walk
  • Baker's Bakery & Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Skogen Kitchen
    12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Hotel near Black Hills National Forest
Located close to 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and an off-leash area
  • Luggage storage, a vegetable garden, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs and high-speed internet. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Buffalo Ridge
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Hotel Custer
Best Western Custer
Custer Best Western
Best Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel Custer

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 2 to April 25.

Is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Rooms are older but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel

Great little hotel we've stayed here a couple of times now never disappointed good location rooms are always clean and tidy breakfast is pretty decent and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

The room was nice and there a couple of restaurants that we could walk to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean updated and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, clean room!

Friendly staff, clean room, and very quiet! We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast was good. Parking was very easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, pool was excellent, great breakfast. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaci

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to highway to both Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Monument. It’s not walkable to downtown Custer, but it was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Custer, decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a road trip stop. Nice room, staff and free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very friendly. Room was clean and location convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Custer, SD

Nice place, friendly staff. Rooms are good size and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great experience staying at the Buffalo Ridge Inn. It was clean and quiet. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to some restaurant and gas station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff gave fantastic recommendations and were extremely courteous. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checking in went very smoothly. Our room was nice and spacious. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel's location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking in and walkable to restaurants. Mini golf across the street. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Custer

Comfortable bed, excellent water pressure and quite location. Staff was friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

About what you would expect for a Best Western

Nice hotel very convenient location friendly staff and a nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025