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Looking for a place to stay in The Black Hills? Spearfish Canyon Lodge is a quaint & rustic resort that brings the best of adventure & tranquility. Our rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, microwave & free Wi-FI. We have suites, a cabin & Creeks unites. A 24-hour front desk, gift shop with snacks & local South Dakota artwork & treats. As a valued lodge guest, you can enjoy a hot tub and a lounge that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. We also have Latchstring Restaurant onsite. If you’re looking for things to do, you can rent our brand new each year Polaris UTVs, snowmobiles or slingshots. We offer snowshoes, fishing & bike rentals too. Check out Roughlock Falls State Nature Area which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Also, many popular hiking trails just out our front door. Ask about hosting your wedding or next event here. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Spearfish Canyon Lodge.
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Rustic lodge in a beautiful setting, Spearfish Canyon. Service was spectacular. Very clean and accommodating. Has an excellent restaurant, Latchstring and UTV rentals next door. Has 3 different walking trails just outside the lodge that lead to breathtaking natural sites including water falls and rapids. Trails are accessible for most people. There are handicap accessible rooms on the first floor, which is important because the lodge does not have an elevator. The lodge has a spacious main lobby with welcoming seating and a huge fireplace. There is a full service bar with bistro type eats in the main lobby with attached outdoor seating. A very cozy and relaxing lodge!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had never stayed at this lodge before. We chose to stay there due to the ability to rent sleds and get on the trails right from the lodge. As it turns out, the lodge wouldn’t rent to 16 year olds so we rented from another location. The hotel was nice, slightly outdated, but definitely has that “deep woods lodge” feel! The views from the front lobby are amazing! The hot tubs were a disappointment as you couldn’t hardly fit more than 3 people in each one. Also, unlike most hotels, there was no breakfast. One other point to note, we stayed three nights, but our room wasn’t really cleaned any of the nights we were there. Beds were made and trash taken out, but no refills on soap/shampoo or toilet paper. We actually were out of tp the last morning of our stay. A serious fight broke out in the room adjacent to ours the first night we were there. It’s apparent the walls are rather thin...including the ones out to the hallway where the fight moved out to.
The location and views make it worth the stay, but the price may be a bit high considering the service.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My husband and I spent the week at this beautiful lodge. The staff was exceptionally helpful and professional. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and attractively decorated. We spent three nights in the Calamity Jane Suite and one in the Hugh Glass Suite. Both suites have their own charm and did not disappoint. The lodge's surroundings are gorgeous, with easy access to recreational trails of all kinds. We traveled with our dog and it was nice that she was welcome at the lodge ($25 per night fee) and on all but the groomed cross country ski trails. Pros: Convenient snowmobile rental Pet friendly rooms Less busy and less expensive on weekdays Non-smoking facility Restaurant just across the road Cons: For some, the limited cell phone service might be a problem. (We, on the other hand, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere where people conversed and enjoyed the surroundings rather than being distracted by their cell phones.)
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Rooms on the parking lot side are a little noisy in the mornings and evenings when the...
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Responded 25 Feb 2020
Hi Ann Marie! Thank you for the kind review and your recent stay with us! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope your travels bring you back to Spearfish Canyon Lodge soon
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The lodge itself is as spectacular as the gorgeous scenery. Clean and spacious, beautifully decorated with rustic vibes. The restaurant serves fabulous food and every single staff member wore masks and were very mindful of cleanliness. The service was excellent, the staff in every area of the resort were helpful, friendly and cheerful. They were great and it made the stay even better. The grounds and landscaping look picture perfect. We rented a UTV and were extremely pleased with the sport staff and the ease of the rental process.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We checked before booking that this lodge was observing all COVID-related safety precautions, and they reassured us that they were. But, upon arriving, there was a huge "Welcome Bikers!" sign in front (meaning the 250,000 bikers who gathered in Sturgis, SD, refusing to wear masks, and are now spreading COVID all over the place).
Then, upon checking in, we found that none of the staff wore masks and there was no mask requirement for guests. I sent a note to management the first night I was there explaining that, instead of a relaxing vacation, it was extremely stressful. To date I have received no response.
The SD Governor has not made wearing masks mandatory, but every other hotel we stayed in, in SD, required its staff to wear masks, and its hotel guests too.
So, it looked like it had a lovely lounge, but I couldn't bring myself to go in (the bartender didn't wear a mask). We tried to eat every meal outside, and inside, there was social distancing between tables, but the waiters didn't wear masks.
But the pie was great!
Three stars. :(
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:The rooms were very nice. Also a nice yard where you could play with your dog.
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A nice enough place to stay, although the rooms are definitely a bit dated. It feels more like a state park (which it is) rather than a luxury or boutique hotel. The towels were a mix of new and ratty-old. The lobby was very pretty and inviting for those wishing to enjoy a bit of socializing during happy hour. For us, trying to be Covid-cautious, the unmasked guests were not appealing. We steered clear. There are multiple, nice hiking paths beginning from the lodge, and the surrounding scenery is breathtaking. Within easy driving distance to Deadwood and other area attractions. Nothing positive to say about the food options located onsite, definitely room for improvement.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked the snowmobile package for Presidents' Day weekend. Overall a great weekend and good value at $485 + tax. Do be aware that your vouchers for drinks, dinner and breakfast have specific dates on them. Since we arrived after 11pm and the restaurant was already closed the front desk was very accommodating and changed the dinner voucher to the next day when we would actually be having dinner there. It was very convenient to the the snowmobile on site. The sled is in excellent condition and well powered for a double even though it was just a 600cc. Stay on the west side trails (1, 3, 4) where the snow is deep. The trails did get bumpy in the afternoon due to heavy traffic but we never felt crowded even though there were many people out. We enjoyed it and will likely return here next year.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded 25 Feb 2020
Hi Brad, Thank you for the kind review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you next year !
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Our stay at Spearfish Canyon Lodge was great!! The staff was very friendly, the hotel and rooms were clean and food was good. Beds could use an upgrade though. We enjoyed the outdoor hot tub after snowmobiling and we're thankful for the robes that were provided. We also rented snowmobiles from Spearfish Canyon Lodge. Can't say enough about how friendly the guys were that helped us. The check in was quick, they explained everything thoroughly and patiently answered my numerous questions. Snowmobiles were new and we had no issues. Can't wait to visit again.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Responded 25 Feb 2020
Thank you for the kind review! We are glad that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon!
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The lodge itself is good, the location great, management is 0 stars. I had a reservation email in hand when three days before scheduled arrival I got a call. Since I had booked online (on their website) they were overbooked. I could stay in their apartment across the lot or cancel. They reiterated it was my fault for booking online (on their website). Same price as the suite we'd booked. On arrival we were told housekeeping didn't serve that room to 'just call'. After walking thru a construction area, literally under caution tape, we walked up to see the apartment. The 'balcony' turned out to be the landing at the top of the stairs, there was no phone to call the desk (VZ has no service there), the TV didn't work and there was no WiFi. The apartment itself was a nice 2BR with kitchen. My wife went down to get towels and they offered us a standard room. We accepted. After a couple nights we were able to get a King Premium, leaving my son in the smaller room. I see this review is getting lengthy so I'll summarize... Pros: Location is beautiful. Cons: 1)Didn't provide reserved room 2) Charged us for the original room. Not the smaller one we moved into. $140 per night difference. 3) No towels in either room. What is it with towels? 4) TV didn't work in 2 of 3 rooms. Were told a man would be by. I checked as we were headed to dinner a couple hours later to find he has left for the day. Fortunately the desk clark knew a quick fix, it worked! 5) Windows looked out onto a great view. Unfortunately there was a sidewalk so people walking by looking in. Bottom line, if you can get a room that doesn't look out to the parking lot and they actually provide that room, the place is nice. The other is just minor issues that bother you more after the initial screwups. And you have to be able to forgive them blaming you. We were told the overcharge was because we didn't complete the room agreement. They were silent when asked how they knew which door to slide the bill under. You get the idea. Good luck!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband and I went for the weekend and really enjoyed the lodge. It was in a beautiful location with great hiking all around, unfortunately due to snow we couldn’t get access to some of them. We also rented snow mobiles from here. Staff was helpful and machines were new. I would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I'm not sure, but there is no elevator in this hotel. Two floors of rooms, so you would need a first floor room. Also, no cell service at this hotel with AT&T or Verizon.
It is only 63 miles. But if you take a drive through the beautiful Black Hills, you will see so much more than going down to the interstate. So time depends on what you are truly looking for. An experience through the Hills or a fast trip to Mt. Rushmore.
There are more places to choose from in the Savoy area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$170 - AU$205 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
spearfish canyon hotel lead, spearfish canyon lodge
LOCATION
United StatesSouth DakotaSavoy
NUMBER OF ROOMS
57
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