Chief Motel
Motel in Custer, SD
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this motel
Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a sauna and a spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a garden are onsite.
Chief Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a sauna and a spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a garden are onsite.
Chief Motel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Custer, SD
Available Rooms
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (w/ one queen bed + 1 double bed )
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Sleeps 2
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Triple Room (Two queen beds and one Twin bed)
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Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
3.0 / 10.0
I have stayed at this motel several times before, and this may be my last time. I was given a room I had stayed in once before, and I really don’t like its location. It’s right next to laundry, and the office, so I don’t feel I have much privacy. It’s also at the entrance of their walkway, so there are lots of people going by that door, and that room is anything but soundproof. It’s a very small room, so I felt cramped in it. The bed was also extremely uncomfortable, it was hard and I woke up with a sore back and hips every morning. I also would like to know what laundry detergent they are using, because I had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Each of the three mornings I stay there, I woke up with swollen, puffy eyes and red, raw skin underneath my eyes. It took a couple of weeks for my eyes to heal again after this stay. I like that it’s family-owned, and they are very conscientious about keeping clean rooms. But between the allergic reaction and the hard mattress, I don’t think I can risk another stay here. A few years ago, I woke up with my jaw out of place. I had to find a chiropractor that morning who was willing to fit me in and work on my jaw for 45 minutes to get it back into place. I think that was from the hard mattress and uncomfortable pillows. I really don’t like giving a negative review to this property as generally I like it and want them to have a good business, but they need to do some updates for the comfort of their guests.
3.0 / 10.0
I have stayed at this motel several times before, and this may be my last time. I was given a room I had stayed in once before, and I really don’t like its location. It’s right next to laundry, and the office, so I don’t feel I have much privacy. It’s also at the entrance of their walkway, so there are lots of people going by that door, and that room is anything but soundproof. It’s a very small room, so I felt cramped in it. The bed was also extremely uncomfortable, it was hard and I woke up with a sore back and hips every morning. I also would like to know what laundry detergent they are using, because I had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Each of the three mornings I stay there, I woke up with swollen, puffy eyes and red, raw skin underneath my eyes. It took a couple of weeks for my eyes to heal again after this stay. I like that it’s family-owned, and they are very conscientious about keeping clean rooms. But between the allergic reaction and the hard mattress, I don’t think I can risk another stay here. A few years ago, I woke up with my jaw out of place. I had to find a chiropractor that morning who was willing to fit me in and work on my jaw for 45 minutes to get it back into place. I think that was from the hard mattress and uncomfortable pillows. I really don’t like giving a negative review to this property as generally I like it and want them to have a good business, but they need to do some updates for the comfort of their guests.
4.0 / 10.0
This is a motel on the main drag of Custer. Easy walking to bars and many restaurants. It’s an older hotel and not much to look at on the outside. However the rooms are large and nicely appointed. Comfortable beds, nice towels, indoor pool and hot tub, coffee maker, nice size TV, in room are just some of the amenities. If you can get a good deal on it, it’s a great place. Took one star off as it’s a little pricey. Custer is a great base camp for the southern blackhills.
4.0 / 10.0
This is a motel on the main drag of Custer. Easy walking to bars and many restaurants. It’s an older hotel and not much to look at on the outside. However the rooms are large and nicely appointed. Comfortable beds, nice towels, indoor pool and hot tub, coffee maker, nice size TV, in room are just some of the amenities. If you can get a good deal on it, it’s a great place. Took one star off as it’s a little pricey. Custer is a great base camp for the southern blackhills.
5.0 / 10.0
This is an older property that is well maintained. We did have an AC problem, but the temperature during our stay made that a non-issue. We were offered the choice to change rooms, but declined. Enjoyed the large indoor pool. Room was small, but had everything we needed.
5.0 / 10.0
This is an older property that is well maintained. We did have an AC problem, but the temperature during our stay made that a non-issue. We were offered the choice to change rooms, but declined. Enjoyed the large indoor pool. Room was small, but had everything we needed.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice pool and friendly staff
4.0 / 10.0
Staff member was very helpful with how to get to visitor attractions nearby
4.0 / 10.0
Staff member was very helpful with how to get to visitor attractions nearby
5.0 / 10.0
I really liked staying at Chief Motel. It was a cozy place with very comfortable beds. Older but clean and neat. The only thing was that their outdoor pool was not the cleanest but we still swam in it. Just could have been better. Otherwise it was a great place to stay.
5.0 / 10.0
I really liked staying at Chief Motel. It was a cozy place with very comfortable beds. Older but clean and neat. The only thing was that their outdoor pool was not the cleanest but we still swam in it. Just could have been better. Otherwise it was a great place to stay.
3.0 / 10.0
There was no service. Keys were taped to outside office door. Sink in room drained slow. Carpet in room smelled musty.
3.0 / 10.0
There was no service. Keys were taped to outside office door. Sink in room drained slow. Carpet in room smelled musty.
5.0 / 10.0
Have stayed here several times. Never had a complaint about anything. Prefer mom & pop motels over big chain motels. And this place is perfect. Not the fanciest motel, or the most modern. But that's what makes it so special, and why we stay here, and will again, if we ever return to Custer.
5.0 / 10.0
Have stayed here several times. Never had a complaint about anything. Prefer mom & pop motels over big chain motels. And this place is perfect. Not the fanciest motel, or the most modern. But that's what makes it so special, and why we stay here, and will again, if we ever return to Custer.
4.0 / 10.0
Great check in with manager, very informative gave us some great tips about where to go in Custer and surrounding areas. We booked 2 room unit which was good for privacy however noisy air con and no window in 2nd room which was stuffy. great indoor pool close to everything Custer has to offer. Recommend for short stay!!
4.0 / 10.0
Great check in with manager, very informative gave us some great tips about where to go in Custer and surrounding areas. We booked 2 room unit which was good for privacy however noisy air con and no window in 2nd room which was stuffy. great indoor pool close to everything Custer has to offer. Recommend for short stay!!
6.0 / 10.0
Nothing
6.0 / 10.0
Nothing
5.0 / 10.0
Loved this hotel due to the owner being so kind and the staff was amazing. Will be back next year
5.0 / 10.0
Loved this hotel due to the owner being so kind and the staff was amazing. Will be back next year
8.0 / 10.0
Good location
8.0 / 10.0
Good location
8.0 / 10.0
Room was very clean..a bit small but comfortable
8.0 / 10.0
Room was very clean..a bit small but comfortable
6.0 / 10.0
This property and hotel are OLD ! ! !
OLD AS DIRT... OLD AS THE HILLS !! !
These rooms are not worth the amount charged for them.
Look around for better properties at the same price !
6.0 / 10.0
This property and hotel are OLD ! ! !
OLD AS DIRT... OLD AS THE HILLS !! !
These rooms are not worth the amount charged for them.
Look around for better properties at the same price !
10.0 / 10.0
Each room had a designated parking spot, there were plenty of towels. Air co ditioner could have been slightly colder, but it did work.
10.0 / 10.0
Each room had a designated parking spot, there were plenty of towels. Air co ditioner could have been slightly colder, but it did work.
4.0 / 10.0
Next time we’ll ask to be on the east side of the hotel where there’s a better view of the surroundings.
4.0 / 10.0
Next time we’ll ask to be on the east side of the hotel where there’s a better view of the surroundings.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean and pleasant
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean and pleasant
8.0 / 10.0
Man at front desk was helpful and friendly. My granddaughter enjoyed the swimming pool. It was deeper than some. I enjoyed the hot tub, although the jets were not functional.
8.0 / 10.0
Man at front desk was helpful and friendly. My granddaughter enjoyed the swimming pool. It was deeper than some. I enjoyed the hot tub, although the jets were not functional.
5.0 / 10.0
Nice motel, we really enjoyed the covered pool and the terrace and the good restaurants in town.
5.0 / 10.0
Nice motel, we really enjoyed the covered pool and the terrace and the good restaurants in town.
5.0 / 10.0
This place was definitely awesome for the price we paid! Friendly staff as well, they were great! Huge pool and a hot tub in a separate building was very welcoming as well!
2.0 / 10.0
I am very disappointed in this motel. On the day we arrived for check-in, there were several folks already waiting. One of them shared that the man who runs the property was nowhere to be found. One of them decided to call the police and have them do a welfare check. At this point we left for a quick bite and returned about an hour later. Still no update on the whereabouts of the man who runs the motel so we still couldn’t check in. By that time we needed to head out for an evening tour in Custer State Park. Rather than take our chances and drive 20 minutes back to the Chief Motel after our tour to find out if someone was there now to check us in, we decided to just find another place close by.
We never did find out what happened to the guy from the Chief Motel. I do hope he is ok, but there is no excuse for there being no staff to check us in at the property.
2.0 / 10.0
I am very disappointed in this motel. On the day we arrived for check-in, there were several folks already waiting. One of them shared that the man who runs the property was nowhere to be found. One of them decided to call the police and have them do a welfare check. At this point we left for a quick bite and returned about an hour later. Still no update on the whereabouts of the man who runs the motel so we still couldn’t check in. By that time we needed to head out for an evening tour in Custer State Park. Rather than take our chances and drive 20 minutes back to the Chief Motel after our tour to find out if someone was there now to check us in, we decided to just find another place close by.
We never did find out what happened to the guy from the Chief Motel. I do hope he is ok, but there is no excuse for there being no staff to check us in at the property.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Custer?
The average price for a rental in Custer is $253 per night. This rental is $88 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Chief Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Chief Motel. Enjoy the water!
Is Chief Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Chief Motel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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