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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor;Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a chair.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 472 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a dining area.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • 472 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, a chair, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Custer hotel close to Rocky Knolls Golf Course
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and a business center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A 24-hour business center is on site. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 2 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Buffalo Ridge
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Hotel Custer
Best Western Custer
Custer Best Western
Best Buffalo Ridge Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Custer
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Hotel Custer

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, good breakfast, staff was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean rooms and the pool was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine accommodations booked on short notice. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great home base for exploring the Black Hills area sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff friendly, and the breakfast good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had all we needed and then some! Helpful friendly staff, good breakfast, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was clean and suited our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For an older motel, it was very well maintained and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and a quiet stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and recently remodeled. The location was excellent and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room. Decent breakfast. Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value - great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good with room. Breakfast was just average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location but our room was not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pros: close to attractions and walking distance for restaurants Reasonable prices Full service breakfast Cons: Old/outdated Was given a room that had not been cleaned from previous guest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Custer State Park was close
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel located 30 min drive from Wind Cave NP. Nothing fancy, but good comfortable stop and rest
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room. Clean but AC was noisy. Staff very friendly and very good breakfast. Coffee available 24/7 in office. Located on main Street easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
we were unlucky to have a room by the ice machine , a noisy fridge and aircon unit - so only a few hours sleep but the rest of inn was good and staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice guiet room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026