BAVARIAN INN BLACK HILLS - Custer SD 855 N 5th St 57730

855 North 5th St., Custer, SD 57730 United States

Near 1881 Courthouse Museum

9.8

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The cool thing about Bavarian Inn Black Hills is that it offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, pool, spa tub, and an electric car charging station.

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Wheelchair accessible parking

Pets allowed

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Reviews

"Great time at the Bavarian Inn"

The hotel staff was welcoming and attentive. We loved having coffee each morning before we began our day's adventures!

Karen H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 14 to Fri Sep 18 2026 at a $188.32 average nightly rate.

"Comfortable"

Well Maintained

Sandi F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 16 to Fri Jul 17 2026 at a $121.87 average nightly rate.

"Welcoming and thoughtful"

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.

Shoshana F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 06 to Mon Jun 08 2026 at a $200.49 average nightly rate.

"Great time and great place"

Friendly staff and great property!

Michael R. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

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"

Love the pools, activities for families and cookie happy hour. Highly recommend!

Robbin G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 04 to Mon Jun 08 2026 at a $174.22 average nightly rate.

"Adorable Inn"

Adorable little inn with amazing staff and service. Wonderful spot to decompress and spend quality time with loved ones.

Dakota O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 17 to Tue May 19 2026 at a $147.96 average nightly rate.

"Delightful Stay"

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

Marjorie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 02 to Sat Oct 04 2025 at a $156.80 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Custer, Bavarian Inn Black Hills is within a 5-minute drive of 1881 Courthouse Museum and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Four Mile Old West Town Museum and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Crazy Horse Memorial.

Enjoy a meal at Feel Good Cafe or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - 0.6 mi
State Game Lodge - 0.7 mi
National Museum Wood Carving - 0.7 mi
Custer State Park Resorts - 0.7 mi
Crazy Horse - 4.4 mi
Mount Rushmore - 10.3 mi
Custer State Park - 10.5 mi
1880 Train - Hill City Depot - 11.0 mi
Wind Cave National Park - 14.9 mi
Whispering Pines Campground - 23.2 mi
Fall River Cnty Historical Museum - 24.4 mi
Mammoth Site - 24.5 mi

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

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.

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.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2019

Floors: 2

Rooms: 64

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 64

Handicap Rooms: 1

Suites: 4

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 40.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi

Ownership: Feel Good Hospitality

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 9.00%

Total Misc Fees: $2.00 USD

Cancellation: 14-30 days depending on group size

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Amenities / Features

Basketball on site
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Check In: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Concierge services
Designated smoking areas
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Front desk (limited hours)
Garden
Laundry facilities
No elevators
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Outdoor tennis courts - 1
Pets allowed
Picnic area
Playground on site
Professional property host/manager
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Stair-free path to entrance
Tennis on site
Terrace
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Vending machine
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

Rapid City Regional, 50 miles

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

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.

$25.00 per day/per pet

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free parking Bus parking available

Internet / WiFi

Fast free high speed internet

Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 20.00 for children Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Contactless check-out is available.

Contactless check-out is available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Baker's Bakery & Cafe – Cozy spot for American breakfast classics - 0.3 miles

Lunch Black Hills Burger and Bun Co. – Gourmet burgers and homemade sides - 0.2 miles

Dinner Skogen Kitchen – Elegant dining with locally sourced ingredients - 0.3 miles

Activity Custer State Park – Explore scenic drives and wildlife - 14 miles

Day 2

Breakfast Our Place – Homestyle breakfast and lunch dishes - 0.4 miles

Lunch Purple Pie Place – Homemade pies and American fare - 0.5 miles

Dinner Sage Creek Grille – Casual dining with a seasonal menu - 0.2 miles

Activity Crazy Horse Memorial – Monument carving and Native American museum - 5.6 miles

Day 3

Breakfast Wrangler Cafe – Traditional breakfast in a Western-themed setting - 0.6 miles

Lunch Laughing Water Restaurant – Native American-inspired dishes at Crazy Horse Memorial - 5.6 miles

Dinner The Custer Wolf – Food & Drink – Comfort food and craft beers - 0.3 miles

Activity Jewel Cave National Monument – Guided tours of one of the longest caves - 13 miles

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Bavarian Inn Black Hills

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM 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 12:00 PM 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?

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.

Is Bavarian Inn Black Hills pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. $25.00 per day/per pet

Is there shuttle service at Bavarian Inn Black Hills?

Rapid City Regional, 50 miles

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Bavarian Inn Black Hills

Below are the meeting, banquet, 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 in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Custer event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Banquet

120/130

Crescent

Classroom

120

Hollow Square

U-Shape

Boardroom

Reception

150

Room Details

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

Floor Level:1

Power Outlets:6

Windows:12

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?No

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