Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

2.5 star property

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Business centre
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, French Creek Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Mobility Accessible King Bed Room(Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and a business centre. 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 on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn. Self parking is free.

This Custer hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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 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 bathroom

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • 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 2 October and 25 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1017 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Rooms are older but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, conveniently located and a good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, bed and room in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access...nice breakfast...friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel

Great little hotel we've stayed here a couple of times now never disappointed good location rooms are always clean and tidy breakfast is pretty decent and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a good option if you are staying in the Custer area. It is close to several good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In town, parking right in front of my room, and breakfast every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

The room was nice and there a couple of restaurants that we could walk to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will stay there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, pool was excellent, great breakfast. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean updated and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, clean room!

Friendly staff, clean room, and very quiet! We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in nice area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Custer, decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025