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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Property class: 2.5

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An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and arched windows.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, Way Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

1 King Bed,Non-Smoking,Pet Friendly Room,Exterior Corridor,First Floor,Coffee Maker,Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a chair.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a dining area.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, a chair, and a microwave.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 Queen Beds,Non-Smoking,High Speed Internet Access,Microwave,Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

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
  • Free wired internet

Mobility Accessible King Bed Room(Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and a business centre. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn. Self parking is free.

This Custer hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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 bathroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
  • 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 2 October and 25 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years 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.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff friendly, and the breakfast good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vern

Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value - great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel located 30 min drive from Wind Cave NP. Nothing fancy, but good comfortable stop and rest
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice guiet room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Beds were clean pillowsnice. Staff very helpful on the towns eateries. 1
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and dog friendly. The only challenge (not a big one) was the heater/air condition unit is high above the sink so had to set the temperature high in order to warm up the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice, the pool area is very clean, the front lobby, where the breakfast was served, was clean as well. Laundry facility on site is coin operated was able to get changed from front desk to operate laundry. Lots of parking and food choices nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was more on the expensive end.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was sweet and helpful. The room was spacious and super clean. Very comfortable and quite outside. I didn’t get to try the heated pool, but I would recommend staying here. Close to the main strip
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a coffee drinker; the coffee machine was down. No coffee, t can't overlook such a thing. My next stay will be where the coffee is ready when I am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, conveniently located and a good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, bed and room in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access...nice breakfast...friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Patty

We did not get the room we reserved. The room we were placed in had an air conditioner that was so loud it gave my daughter a headache. We will not stay there again. We actually left a day early because of it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not very clear. Very bad odor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a good option if you are staying in the Custer area. It is close to several good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025