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Lantern Inn

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A building with a wooden entrance, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a sign that says "Welcome".
A view of the Lantern Inn with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape.
A paved driveway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A covered porch with wooden benches and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the distance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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580 E. Main street, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, South Dakota State Railroad Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a lamp, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table.

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small refrigerator.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden partition.

Traditional Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lantern Inn

A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecues and a picnic area are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lantern Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lantern Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Major Lake Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Steps from Major Lake Park and 8 minutes on foot from Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
As a guest of Lantern Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hill City motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.75 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone number for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.75 per cent

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

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

Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 345 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel that is completely renovated--even the parking lot. Simple but clean and modern. Comfy bed, helpful staff, very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent unable to fault
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was well maintained. Quiet. We had a motorcycle but parking was available for car and trailer out of the way.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! Amazing location, great room!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a extremely nice place to stay, very clean rooms and property. The owner, she was extremely nice and helpful, she made checking in and out very easy also. My only personal issue was as a tall and heavyset guy the bathroom fixtures were difficult to use comfortably. Besides that this was a very nice place to stay. It met all the needs of a couple wanting to sight see throughout the day then come back to a quite, clean place to sleep for the night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean lodging, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent old time motel with great owners!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, comfortable, and a good central local. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cozy inn in a very convenient location. The bed was wonderful and room was very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid, reasonably priced. Helpful staff even tho we missed texts and signs. Office does close early so if you’re arriving late call to check in before 8.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Love the black hills

Great place to stay. Very friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norma Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay - thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly old fashioned cabin vibe with great updates. Location worked great for our trip with easy access to everything we wanted to see. The staff was super friendly. Very clean. This is an older property so it is small, our room was not one pictured so I was surprised a bit by the size. But it is perfect if you plan to spend most of your time site seeing .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the place appeared to be full for the busy 3 day weekend, it was quiet and nicely kept my only complaint was the parking. One time I couldn’t find a spot to park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute resort and
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were bicycling cross country and the staff was great to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In just the spot we wanted to be. Close to all of the national parks and monuments we were there to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GayLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great home base for the Black Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lilita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, convenient and in nice surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very neat and clean motel with great friendly and helpful people!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room quiet very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute, friendly staff, very convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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