Located within 20 miles of Mount Rushmore and 1.2 miles of Black Hills National Forest, The Ponderosa provides rooms in Custer. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. At The Ponderosa each room includes bed linen and towels. Crazy Horse Monument is 7.2 miles from the accommodation, while Rush Mountain Adventure Park is 24 miles away. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 48 miles from The Ponderosa.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    we enjoyed the fire pit in the evening. The keypad lock was covenant.
  • J
    Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Rooms looked to be newly remodeled and were clean. Checkin was easy via email code. Within walking distance to a few places to eat and there was a nice little sitting area outside the rooms. Price was reasonable.
  • Elena
    United States of America United States of America
    clean, staff iis very polite and helpful even though its just over the phone conversation

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Ponderosa

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Ponderosa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    FAQs about The Ponderosa

    • The Ponderosa is 0.7 miles from the center of Custer. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Ponderosa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The Ponderosa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Room options at The Ponderosa include:

        • Double

      • Check-in at The Ponderosa is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.