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BEST WESTERN Buffalo Ridge Inn

310 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730-1938
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Ranked #12 of 16 hotels in Custer
3.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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Saskatchewan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This was a decent hotel, rooms were in good condition but it was dated. There were no fridges or microwaves in the room, those seem to be standard features in many 2 star and up hotels now. This place showed as a 3* without them, perhaps it was not rated properly? I didn't see the value for what we paid... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We spent two nights in May, 2012, and this older but very clean motel was perfect for us. The beds were comfortable, there was a microwave and fridge, hot water and soft fluffy towels. Our room opened to the outside, which wouldn't be my preference, but I felt very safe. There is an indoor pool and hot tub open til... More

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Angus, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

First the good. The only reason I am giving them a 2 star is because the staff was friendly and tried to accomodate us and they also had a continental breakfast which is good when your on a road trip. The bad, the room smelled really bad, like someone had urinated in the room. We found out that the majority... More

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Custer is a nice place to hang out, the the Crazy Horse Monument and Mount Rushmore are nearby. The hotel is what you would expect from a Best Western and indeed want. Fair price clean room and ample breakfast.

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Paso Robles, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

This place was a real disappointment. A lot of money for dirty, old, and run down. Cigarette butts on the sidewalks everywhere. Disgusting! Best Western Hotels needs to really monitor their hotels

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

The Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is an average hotel in Custer. It is actually a motel. The room is not very big and the bathroom is very smal. It was clean. One aspect that was missing is that there was no fridge in the room to keep the beers cold. The breakfast is very simple, but gives you a... More

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Wyoming
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

The Buffalo Ridge Inn was not quite what we expected. For nearly $100 per night we have had much better from Best Western. Being a Platnium member we asked for an upgrade but were told that we had the best rooms in the house already. They stated we had a suite. That consisted of a fake fireplace, and a little... More

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cubert
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

we thought this was a very clean and comfortable motel. staff were friendly and obliging. free buffet breakfast but the eating area was very small given the number of rooms. Our room was very tidy and we had no complaints at all. if you want to see buffalo close up with very little traffic, take a jeep safari-with guide, from... More

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Lubbock, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

We stayed one night at this traditonal style motel on a recent vacation. Custer is a pleasant town in a great location for seeing Mount Rushmore and the rest of the Black Hills. The motel was fine. The room was clean. The staff were exceptionally competent and helpful. The restaurant the night clerk suggested was very good.

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Vancouver, WA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

This BW needs a serious upgrade. Rooms need a thorough cleaning, new carpet, drapes and bedding. Bathroom smelled musty and towels need to be replaced. Chose this hotel because of it's location and desire NOT to be in Keystone, and because of the pool. Location and pool were great, Custer is a nice little town. Breakfast was typical. Never did... More

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Address: 310 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730-1938
Price range (per night):* 90 AUD - 201 AUD

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