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Big Sky Lodge

4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Big Sky Lodge
Ranked #4 of 49 hotels in Rapid City
4.5 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Hot tub(16)
  • Black Hills(13)
  • Very clean(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Custer State Park(5)
  • Great view(5)
  • Nice place(4)
  • Crazy Horse(3)
  • Mt Rushmore(3)
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danville,va
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Big Sky Lodge is located high on a hill in Rapid City. We had stayed here 11 years ago when we first came to see Mt. Rushmore and surrounding sights and liked it then, so it was an easy choice this time. After talking to the "new " (5 years) owners a few times on the phone when booking 2... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The motel was convenient to all the parks and scenic byways that we visited. Elaine and front desk staff were very helpful in finding restaurants and side trips that we might enjoy. The room was very comfortable. The continental breakfast and fresh fruit got us off to a good start every morning. The view from our front porch at night... More

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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Could have been better. Rooms are nice but need little decor. Front Desk was wonderful. More

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Japan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for one night, and it was great. It's on the top of a hill overlooking Rapid City, and it's out of the way and quiet. The rooms are clean, and like most motels this style you just pull up to the room and park right outside, which was ideal for me because I was traveling with a... More

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Worcester, UK
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We stayed here for 2 nights while visiting attractions in the area. The motel is on a hill above Rapid City, with some good views from the car park and hot tub. The room was well-priced and comfortable. There was a free buffet breakfast which was ok, but check the use-by dates on some of the bread products. The toaster... More

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Delaware
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Big Sky Lodge was a wonderful place to spend the night in Rapid City with my wife. The staff was wonderful and attentive, and our room was great. However, the best part of the entire stay was the view of the night sky. The lodge is situated on a hill overlooking Rapid City and the view of the sky... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights in Aug 2011 for our whirlwind Devil's Tower/Dead Presidents tour. Yes on arrival after 9pm the office was closed but we knew that: I don't mind the key being left taped to door; the same happened on our way out...I simply slid key under door when we left before 6am. It's a little odd,... More

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Hastings
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Very affordable facility with a gorgeous hilltop view of town. The front desk lady was very help for directions and place was very clean. Great place to stay for the price and pet friendly. They have a hot tub and the location is located within convenient driving distance to all the local attractions. More

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Hammond
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

We rented 3 rooms. My family came from out of state to watch our son in the shearing contest during the Stock Show. ((He's only 19. He won 1st place in both the preliminary/final rounds and was advanced to the Professional Division!!)) Other motels in town were TERRIBLY over-priced! We only paid $53 here at Big Sky Lodge!!! The beds... More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Where to start, check in was an envelope taped to the main door because theres no one in the office,we were shown were supplies were kept so we could get our own if we needed something, our room was freezing cold, theres no light outside our door which leads directly outside so u cant see whose outside the peephole,major safety... More

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Jay and alicia Culbertson, Owner at Big Sky Lodge, responded to this review
4 February 2012

These guests were moved to another room and the heater in the 1st room was checked for proper function . There are lights outside every other room. New siding was recently installed on this side of the lodge and the lighting will soon be completed. Again, our off season prices of $39 and $49 do not include breakfast of hot... More

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  • Big Sky Hotel
Address: 4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Price range (per night):* RM122 - 176

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