At Holy Smoke Resort you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Big Thunder Gold Mine and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from National Presidential Wax Museum. .Flat-screen TVs with cable channels are featured in all 26 cabins, and you can enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea makers and hairdryers. In-room dining is easy with amenities like fridges and microwaves. Change of towels is available on request
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
National Presidential Wax Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Mount Rushmore - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
The Peak Grill And Tap Room - 14 min drive
The Front Porch - 3 min drive
Ruby House Restaurant - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 5 min drive
Cruizzers - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Holy Smoke Resort
Cabin with free parking, near Big Thunder Gold Mine
Holy Smoke Resort offers its guests gift shops/newsstands. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Keystone cabin.
26 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
Gift shop
Smoking in designated areas
Holy Smoke Resort offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 10 October and 30 April.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
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, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Holy Smoke Resort KEYSTONE
Holy Smoke KEYSTONE
Holy Smoke Resort Cabin
Holy Smoke Resort Keystone
Holy Smoke Resort Cabin Keystone
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Holy Smoke Resort?
Yep, Holy Smoke Resort has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at Holy Smoke Resort?
As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holy Smoke Resort on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$260.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Are there any beaches close to Holy Smoke Resort?
The closest beach to Holy Smoke Resort is Sheridan Lake South (6.9 km).
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holy Smoke Resort?
No, Holy Smoke Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Holy Smoke Resort?
Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Holy Smoke Resort?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Holy Smoke Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 570 reviews
10 - Excellent
366
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 570 reviews
8 - Good
135
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 570 reviews
6 - Okay
46
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 570 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 570 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
27 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fast and easy check-in, staff was very nice, cabin was very clean and comfortable. Would recommend this place to anyone! We hope to stay there again if we make it back to that area!
The room was very clean and had a beautiful deck with table and chairs. I loved the fact that it was like camping with the nature of it all without the fuss. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because of the noise of the shower next door. We got a cabin that was attached to another and when they took a shower the next morning it was really loud.
The cabin had really strong oil paint smell. It was a long night to go through due to the smell of oil paint. It seems like the cabin was renovated, but the smell really hard to bear. One of the family members decided to stay in the car for the night. So we left early next morning.
Our cabin was clean and comfortable. Plenty of space for my husband and I and our 3 kids.
They were great to work with for our late check in.
Great central location for Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse
Small cozy good viber but could be more organized. Information sharing should be more specific esp. for thise checking in after 8pm. If only there would be lights where the cottage signs are at night, it wiuld be helpful. Check out is at 10am and but the office hour is 12pm onwards we didn tknow where to drop the keys so we left a VM. It’s a good property but information sharing could he improved
The property and cabins were recently renovated or built and they were very clean. The front office is very friendly and helpful. Our cabin like several others, was attached and under the same roof as a second larger cabin, separated by a wall and locked door on the inside.
The first night we listened to the high pitch of the refrigerator as it cycled on and off. The second night, when a family moved into the second half of the cabin, we could hear every conversation they had as well as every sound they made. (NOTE - they were not being loud - just normal conversation and noises. Just everything came through the wall and door very clearly.) This on top of the refrigerator noise caused us to checkout early.
We would stay there again, but would ask for one of the older single family cabins.
Very humble staff, very warm and cozy. Definitely a 10 out of 10!
Nicandro
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
cathie
4 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
There’s a mouse in the house
Everything was going well until we heard a little mouse rummaging through our stuff. This went on for 3 hours. We tried calling but the call would not go through. We told the manager the next day. She said she didn’t get our call. And told us she hadn’t received a complaint like this for this room.
The little house was fine and it was clean. Although I am not familiar with pricing here in the area I am used to paying this amount (or less) and receiving higher end amenities. ie: bedding, linens etc. A comfortable chair would be nice. Overall it served the purpose.
Restaurants and shopping are down and around the corner. The cabin appeared new. Perfect stop when visiting Mount Vernon. Beware of local fog overnight so sleep in nothing to see until it lifts. GPS will take you to a business site. Keep going to the new camp on the right. Friendly staff are available for questions if needed. Would stay again.