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Lantern Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Hill City

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Front of property
Front of property
Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
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

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

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)
  • BBQ(s)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Needles Highway - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 17 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬10 min walk

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 travellers love the helpful staff.
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone number for check-in assistance.

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 spaces may be limited. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Lantern Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. Enjoy amenities such as 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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Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice local motel. Owners on site very nice and other guests friendly too. Great central location for exploring the Black Hills. Sweet dog too.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Nice clean rooms, outdoor pool for the kids was clean and great, ac for the room was a little under powered and noisy but beaides that would definitely stay again for the price and location!
Anthony, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

The young couple who run the motel are very nice
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a MUST stay !!!!
Owners were awesome, I was impressed with their hospitality and the cleanliness of our room. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay at this quaint little Inn and would definitely stay again should we ever come back this way.
Julie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Best lace to stay on the heart of the Black Hills.
Been staying here for many, many years and the place consistently meets our expectations and delivers exceptional clean rooms, caring and accommodating owners and staff, and is just a 10 min walk from shoppes and restaurants.
Jaqueline, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! Treated us like family. Can’t wait to go back!
Joseph, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very neat and clean room
Nolan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was great staff was friendly .. room was cute clean and cozy.. will definitely stay here again
Sophia Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the cutest little place to stay! Very clean and friendly people!
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location to town and area attractions. Owners were delightful and working very hard to upgrade the property.
Rachel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So friendly, clean & comfortable!
Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lantern Inn was so wonderful. What a cute and locally run Inn. The owners are super nice and the property is great. Rooms are clean and have everything you need, location is great with places that are within walking distance. Hill city is a cozy little town and in middle of the places we went. Great great location for visit Mt Rushmore or Custer state park. Equal distance to rapid city as well. I will definitely book here again.
Kelly, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff, close to everything, will definitly stay again!! Thank you for your hospitality!!!
Tracey, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and safe area for our stay. The owners were extremely nice and accommodating.
Lynnette, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable beds. Good sleeping, nice and quiet.
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very basic and clean property. I want to thank the young man who was looking after the place while his family was away. He was very young for this responsibility but he tried very hard to help his customers! Small rooms and a refreshing small pool after a long hot drive.
Candace, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We so enjoyed our 5 night stay at this well kept property in Hill City. The owners are super nice and anxious to accommodate any needs. Would like to visit the Black Hills again and would be glad to stay here.
Janet, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love that place, friendly people, has all been remodeled nice and fresh and clean! Have stayed there many many times! Will be back!
Patricia, 1-night trip