Lantern Inn  

In Hill City, a short walk from downtown energy and tasting rooms. This family-owned motel sits blocks from the South Dakota State Railroad Museum, Teddy Bear Town and Twisted Pine Winery. Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest are about a 15-minute drive, and Mount Rushmore is roughly 11 miles away.

Small, homey vibe with 18–19 rooms and convenient room-front parking. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, cable, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is available on request. The property even includes a private trout stream and a fishing lake just across the road.

Seasonal outdoor pool for summer dips, picnic tables, barbecue grills and a fire pit for evening hangs. Free Wi‑Fi across the property and a vending machine for quick snacks. Limited onsite parking available.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Front desk is staffed during limited hours and parking is available onsite.

In-room coffee and tea makers and a vending machine for grab-and-go bites. Use the picnic and barbecue areas for DIY meals. For local flavor, downtown Hill City restaurants and nearby Twisted Pine Winery are just a short stroll away.