Bavarian Inn Black Hills

855 N.5th St., Custer, SD 57730 United States (USA)
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3.5 Star Property
43.775124-103.609160
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Local attractions

We are located less than 5 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway, Custer State Park and actual BUFFALO. World famous, Mt. Rushmore National Monument is a scenic 25 minute drive from our front door. Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park and Rushmore Cave area are a couple more natural gems located within our 30 miles radius, Picnicking, fishing, hiking, golfing, frisbee golf, biking and Atving through the forest are all popular activities in Custer.

Verified reviews of Bavarian Inn Black Hills

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Welcoming and thoughtful"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The Bavarian Inn was delightful. They thought of every little way to make visitors feel welcome from cookies and milk to free laundry, games, filtered water to free postcards they stamp and mail for you. Relaxing comfortable stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Jun-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jun 06 to Mon Jun 08 2026 at a $200.49 average nightly rate.
"Great time and great place"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Friendly staff and great property!
(Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from US flag
07-Jun-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jun 05 to Sun Jun 07 2026 at a $180.44 average nightly rate.
"Very friendly hospitable clean and down home feeling"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Love the pools, activities for families and cookie happy hour. Highly recommend!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Jun-2026 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jun 04 to Mon Jun 08 2026 at a $174.22 average nightly rate.
"Adorable Inn"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Adorable little inn with amazing staff and service. Wonderful spot to decompress and spend quality time with loved ones.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-May-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sun May 17 to Tue May 19 2026 at a $147.96 average nightly rate.
"Delightful Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
What! Cookies and milk at 3:30? Free laundry facilities, a spacious room, warm and welcoming staff on all levels. Two pools, tennis court, basketball goal and boardgames and easy access to National Parks. What's not to love? We'd stay here again in a heartbeat
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Oct 02 to Sat Oct 04 2025 at a $156.80 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Rooms"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We loved the hotel and would stay again.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Sep 22 to Tue Sep 23 2025 at a $277.99 average nightly rate.
"Such a cute, friendly place!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
We live about 90 minutes from Custer and have stayed at the Bavarian in many times over the years. It's easy to get to, great pricing and just super cute! The Feel Good Cafe is great for breakfast and is right next door!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jun 14 to Sun Jun 15 2025 at a $141.04 average nightly rate.
"Couldn't have ask for nicer people to deal with!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Was a wonderful stay front desk I think her name was Phonia was so welcoming and kind. We met a wonderful couple while checking in and happened to be at the same restaurant and shared a great meal and conversation. People in the town are very friendly.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu May 15 to Sat May 17 2025 at a $171.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 6 guest reviews

Property description

The Bavarian Inn, Black Hills is an award winning 5 acre, revitalized mountain, boutique resort complex located in Custer, SD. The entire property has been refreshed with a variety of upgraded amenities that you and your guests are sure to love. We are located less than 5 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway, Custer State Park and actual BUFFALO. We have a variety of gathering spaces both inside and outside for you to enjoy at your leisure and we keep our swimming pools & hot tub at an optimal temperature for your relaxation. The town of Custer is well know for its amazing chefs and award winning food, & being surrounded by granite mountains is pretty sweet too. We are a locally owned and operated family resort on 5 acres of wooded landscape with 64 rooms including some suites, a cafe on property, Indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis court, fitness trail, playground equipment with service & cleanliness standards that are guaranteed to meet your expectations. A few of our free signature amenities include: All Day Tea Time - Fresh Apples, a free coffee, tea, & hot cocoa bar available for free from 7am-10pm. Cookie Happy Hour - a free daily event hosted in the lobby from 3:30-4:30pm with fresh baked Otis Spunkmeier Cookies and Cold Milk. Enjoy this great afternoon snack after site seeing all day filled with cookies, apples, laughter, board games, feel good music and fellowship. Seating available inside and out.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3pm
Check-out: noon
Year of last renovation: 2019
Floors: 2
Rooms: 64
Corridors: Both interior and exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 64
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Rooms with one bed: 17
Rooms with two beds: 47
Suites: 4
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 2700 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 130 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 40.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 1.0 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 8a-9p
Pool Info:
We have an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Both are kept impeccably clean and set at temperatures above 80 for your enjoyment. Both pools are open from 7am-10pm daily.
Ownership: Feel Good Hospitality
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
14-30 days depending on group size
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 9.00%
Total misc. fees: £1.49 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • Tennis court
  • TV room

Airport & shuttle information

Rapid City Regional, 50 miles

Local shuttle info: Guests at the Bavarian Inn, Black Hills enJOY the free car service downtown until 10pm. Our complimentary car in called the JOYride. Top up or down, we're happy to provide a safe, fun ride for you and your guests.

Breakfast information

Our free breakfast offering is a Pancake & Parfait Bar located in the lobby building. We have high-tech pancake making machines that allows you to create your morning masterpiece with a push of the button. Our pancake toppings include fresh cut fruits, berries, yogurt, nuts, raisins, peanut butter, nutella, granola, honey, and a variety of syrups. The free Pancake & Parfait Bar is open from 7am-10 am and seating is available inside and outside for your enjoyment of the fresh mountain air.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
$25.00 per day/per pet

Parking information

Free parking Bus parking available

Internet/Wi-Fi

Fast free high speed internet

Previously known as:
Bavarian Inn Motel

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Bavarian Inn Black Hills

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Bavarian Inn Black Hills.

Feel free to use the Bavarian Inn Black Hills meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Custer event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
BANQUET HALL 60 x 45 x 20 2200 120/130 60 120 50 40 65 --/-- -- 150 --
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BANQUET HALL

Our facility offers a stylish, comfortable interior and exterior for your next event whether it is social or business, casual or formal. With views of the majestic Black Hills, The Bavarian Inn, Black Hills provides the perfect backdrop for memories that will last a lifetime.
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
2200 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
60 x 45 x 20 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
12
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Bavarian Inn Black Hills

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3pm 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 noon 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 Bavarian Inn Black Hills have?

There are 64 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Our free breakfast offering is a Pancake & Parfait Bar located in the lobby building. We have high-tech pancake making machines that allows you to create your morning masterpiece with a push of the button. Our pancake toppings include fresh cut fruits, berries, yogurt, nuts, raisins, peanut butter, nutella, granola, honey, and a variety of syrups. The free Pancake & Parfait Bar is open from 7am-10 am and seating is available inside and outside for your enjoyment of the fresh mountain air.

What parking is available at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Free parking Bus parking available

How much does internet cost?

Fast free high speed internet

Is there a pool at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. We have an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Both are kept impeccably clean and set at temperatures above 80 for your enjoyment. Both pools are open from 7am-10pm daily..

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