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Lantern Inn

Property class: 2

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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 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.
A paved driveway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

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, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room

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

Traditional Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hill City

Lantern Inn places you steps from Major Lake Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Hill City motel include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sonja's - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lantern Inn

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.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lantern Inn?

Lantern Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lantern Inn?

Yep, Lantern Inn has free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Lantern Inn?

The closest beach to Lantern Inn is Sheridan Lake South (7.9 km).

Does Lantern Inn have a pool?

Lantern Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to September.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lantern Inn?

No, Lantern Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lantern Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 365 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff and amazing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was great close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great place to stay. The only thing was that the bathroom was a little small but other than that it was great! I would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel! Staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Lantern! The staff was so friendly, and the room was cozy and clean. As a solo female traveler, this was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little place! Great central location to see many of the sights. Rooms have been updated and are clean. Staff is super friendly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was helpful with places to eat, coffee shops & things to do!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very conveniently located. It’s a small family run place , and it was very clean. The staff was helpful. They had a nice spot to park our motorcycle trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful spot with well-maintained, updated rooms and grounds. Close to downtown and Mount Rushmore. Super friendly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a well keep place.has everything a person needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! Amazing location, great room!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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It was nice for our time in Hill City. Adequate but not excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean lodging, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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So cute! ...and clean! ...and friendly! We were super pleased with our comfy room. Great bed and bedding. Tidy property grounds. Such a charming place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent old time motel with great owners!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent unable to fault
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was nice, and we had a great check in experience. Unfortunately, our shower had no hot water and sprayed water out of the top of the shower head. We told the property owners when we checked out, and they said they’d fix it. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026