K BAR S LODGE, AN ASCEND COLLECTION HOTEL - Keystone SD 434 Old Hill City Road 57751

434 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone, SD 57751 United States

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Near Mount Rushmore

9.6

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The hotel is centrally located in Keystone, just a 4-minute drive from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 11 minutes from Mount Rushmore.

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Free WiFi

Free buffet breakfast

Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

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Reviews

"Overall good"

Breakfast was great daily. Cookies and coffee in lobby was good Room was comfortable and clean. Location was perfect.

Rebecca O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Aug 03 to Fri Aug 07 2026 at a $211.56 average nightly rate.

"Everything was pretty good"

Gerald F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 20 to Fri Jul 24 2026 at a $241.39 average nightly rate.

"Clean no loud noise very friendly very good breakfast"

Will recommend as a good place to stay.

Dale W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 12 to Thu Jul 16 2026 at a $287.77 average nightly rate.

"Everything and everyone was fabulous!"

The staff is exceptional!

Deborah S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 30 to Mon Sep 01 2025 at a $261.99 average nightly rate.

"It was very clean and staff was friendly and efficient."

It was very clean and staff was friendly and efficient.

James M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 13 to Sat Aug 16 2025 at a $200.61 average nightly rate.

"Exceptional Hotel"

We loved our time here! Enjoyed it immensely!

Rachel O. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 27 to Sat Jun 28 2025 at a $265.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Keystone, a 4-minute drive from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 11 minutes from Mount Rushmore. This lodge is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Custer State Park and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Black Hills National Forest.

At K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mount Rushmore - 1.8 mi
1880 Train - Hill City Depot - 7.4 mi
Custer State Park - 8.9 mi
Crazy Horse - 10.3 mi
State Game Lodge - 12.1 mi
National Museum Wood Carving - 12.1 mi
Custer State Park Resorts - 12.1 mi
Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - 12.2 mi
Children's Care Hospital - 14.5 mi
Black Hills Surgery Center - 14.7 mi
Same Day Surgery Center - 15.1 mi
Rapid City Va Outpatient Clinic - 15.3 mi
Whispering Pines Campground - 15.5 mi
National American University - 16.3 mi
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 16.7 mi
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - 16.8 mi
Minnilusa Pioneer Museum - 16.8 mi
Journey Museum - 16.8 mi
Wind Cave National Park - 20.2 mi
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 21.3 mi
Historic Deadwood - 22.3 mi
Downtown Sturgis - 24.5 mi

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.

The K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member hotel in Keystone, SD connects you to the Black Hills National Forest area with amazing views of Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, National Presidential Wax Museum and Custer State Park are nearby. Our smoke-free boutique hotel offers amenities that include free continental breakfast, free WiFi, free weekday newspaper, free coffee, a fitness center, meeting room, banquet rooms, computer with Internet, copy, fax and laundry services. Each inviting guest room features a HDTV, coffee maker and hair dryer. Select rooms offer a a hot tub and refrigerator. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program. Seasonal property: Closed from November 1 through April 14.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 2

Rooms: 96

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 3

Total Taxes: 9.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Braille or raised signage
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Computer station
Daily
Elevator
Firepit
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Laundry facilities
Meeting rooms
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of restaurants - 1
Pets not allowed
Picnic area
Professional property host/manager
RV, bus, truck parking
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Essential workers only - NO

Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort

Free wireless internet and continental breakfast

Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools

Flat-screen high definition TV's

Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations

Fitness center facility

The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Peggy's Place - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this cozy diner located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Grizzly Creek Restaurant - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this family-friendly restaurant located 2.3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Ruby House Restaurant - Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at this historic restaurant located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Visit the iconic Mount Rushmore and explore the exhibits and trails. It is located 2.7 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Black Hills Bagels - Start your day with freshly baked bagels and coffee at this local favorite located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Dakotah Steakhouse - Enjoy a mouthwatering steak lunch at this popular steakhouse located 3.1 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Alpine Inn - Indulge in a delicious German dinner at this charming restaurant located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Custer State Park - Explore the scenic beauty of Custer State Park and spot wildlife on the Wildlife Loop Road. It is located 14.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Sylvan Rocks Climbing School - Start your day with an adventurous rock climbing experience at this renowned climbing school located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Black Hills Burger and Bun Co. - Enjoy gourmet burgers and fries at this popular burger joint located 2.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Firehouse Brewing Company - Savor a delicious dinner and craft beer at this historic brewery located 1.8 miles from the hotel.

Activity Badlands National Park - Explore the unique landscapes and rock formations of Badlands National Park. It is located 78.4 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel have?

There are 96 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Feel free to use the K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Keystone event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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