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Lantern Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Hill City

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Lantern Inn is a haven in the business district where guests can unwind with free WiFi and enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff, while barbecue grills add to its charm.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
580 E. Main street, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Naked Winery - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Needles Highway - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Lantern Inn

Lantern Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.75 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone number for check-in assistance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.75 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel
Lantern Inn Hill City
Lantern Inn Motel Hill City

Frequently asked questions

Does Lantern Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lantern Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lantern Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lantern Inn?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lantern Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Lantern Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

What's the area around Lantern Inn like?

Lantern Inn is a short 9-minute walk from 1880 Train and 8 minutes' walk from Civilian Conservation Corps Museum.

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Reviews

Lantern Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was very clean and a great amenity for kids. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Amazing location, great room!
Marjorie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the black hills

Great place to stay. Very friendly owners
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent old time motel with great owners!!
kenneth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small room, convenient and in nice surroundings.
Lilita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Thank you!
GayLynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value

The motel was dated but that’s what gave it its charm. Very clean & orderly. I would def go back
Tamra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In just the spot we wanted to be. Close to all of the national parks and monuments we were there to visit.
Cheryl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access

10 out of 10 I’ll stay there again.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. Great home base for the Black Hills.
Ingrid, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mother daughter trip

I stayed for a mother daughter trip to get away and it was amazing. They were so nice and accommodating! The rooms were so cute! I will definitely stay again!
Jessica, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owners are super friendly. Property is very clean and located near the Mickelson Trail. We thought the price was a great value!
Brady, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The sheets were bright white, and the bed was comfortable.
Beth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was great. The room was very clean. We were trailering a motorcycle- and there was an area to park your trailer. Would definitely come back to this hotel if in the area.
Bonnie, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hosts. Small little property. Recently remodeled. Small clean rooms. Not the Hilton, but great location for exploring the Black Hills.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were very friendly. Supplied a fan for my grandson to use. Pool was very clean. Accessible to walk to downtown Hill City.
VaLynda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The entire interior was new. Very quiet. Cool amenities such as bbq(s) multiple. Staff is amazing!! I needed a park pass printed and the nice lady at the front desk printed it right up (after helping with formatting it). I booked the same day as arrival and she sent me my room entry code via text. Although her text was clear, I was tired and misread it. I called at 9:30 pm, she walked me through getting in and couldn’t have been nicer. Also, the Inn is right across the street from a great supermarket and the price of the room was fantastic. Super stay and a wonderful property!!
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly service, told you up front that they would not be entering your room unless you needed service. small but perfect rooms.
Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and great location!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very neat and clean motel with great friendly and helpful people!!
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay - thank you
Norma Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smells of smoke
Tracy B, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute, friendly staff, very convenient location!
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and the property itself were well maintained. Close and convenient to all things in Hill City. Staff were friendly as well. My only knock on the room was the walls were a bit thin as I could sometimes hear the tenants in the room next to mine. However, I never heard them enough to bother or inconvenience my experience at the Lantern Inn. I'd definitely consider staying there again on my next visit to the Black Hills.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were very friendly and felt like family to us. We're definitely going to plan a trip back!
Roland, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very nice place, visited with some nice folks
Marie, 3-night trip