The Best Hotels Closest to Horse Thief Lake in Hill City - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

A large indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden benches, and a stone staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

1. EverSpring Inn & Suites

5.3 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Angelina

£70

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a small table with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a building with an American flag.

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

2. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

2.8 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Frieda

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

5.2 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Ormond

£79

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rustic outdoor setting with a metal grill, wooden stools, and a fire pit.

A row of cabins with wooden decks and a central fire pit area.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area set with white plates, bowls, and cutlery.

4. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

7.6 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Lon

£64

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a stone pillar.

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

3 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Jim

£62

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lodge with a large deck, stone fire pit, and picnic tables.

A lodge with multiple buildings, parking areas, and a surrounding forest.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden ceiling, and a large rug.

6. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.3 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Brien Patrick

£159

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A sign for SweetGrass Inn, indicating it offers bed and breakfast services.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. There are tables and chairs in the dining area, and a television is mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

7. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

12.4 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Janet

£69

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden-paneled room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a small table, and a mirror.

A wooden cabin with a number '02' on the door, a bench outside, and a gravel driveway.

8. Pine Haven Lodging

7.7 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

£90

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

9. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

5.1 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Ronald

£71

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

10. Rushmore Express Keystone

2.9 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Jay

£63

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a mural on the wall.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, brick walls, and decorative elements.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

3 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Pete

£72

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area with motorcycles.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a chair and table set, and a window with a view of trees.

A golf course with well-maintained grass, trees, and a clear sky.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden pergola.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

11.1 mi from Horse Thief Lake

OLIVIA

£87

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A checkered floor, a desk with a calculator, a potted plant, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

A compact kitchen with a white sink, a microwave, and a checkered backsplash. There is a framed picture on the wall above the sink.

13. Rocket Motel

10.8 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

£91

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A natural outdoor setting with a small waterfall, a pond, and surrounding trees.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of a grassy hillside.

A spacious room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

11.2 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Jessy

£91

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

5 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Rhonda

£68

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a microwave, and a toaster.

A pool area with a view of a deck and chairs, a sign indicating showering before and after using pools and hot tubs, and a tiled wall.

A well-maintained backyard with a lawn, a patio area, and a large tree.

16. Black Hills Luxury Suites

5 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Pamela

£73

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

A wooden cabin with a 'OPEN' sign, a window with a view, and a small porch.

17. Springcreek Inn

4.7 mi from Horse Thief Lake

angela

£75

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view of a mountainous landscape, and an American flag.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a TV, a microwave, a table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A cozy cabin-style room with a wooden ceiling, a mounted animal head, a fireplace, a bar area, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a mounted animal head.

18. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

4 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Diana

£130

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, a window with a view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A Super 8 hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

A reception area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and mounted animal heads on the walls.

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, a metal ladder, and a 3 FT depth label.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

5.5 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Kimberly

£68

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

20. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.8 mi from Horse Thief Lake

Caryl

£260

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Horse Thief Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,899 reviews	View
EverSpring Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,077 reviews	View
K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Rockerville Lodge & Cabins	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,065 reviews	View

Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

8/10 Good

"No coffee pot in room, although there was coffee available 24 hours in the lobby. Creamer was not available after hours."

Powder House Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to have our dogs with us at a reasonable price, nice and quiet but not too far from town. Great water pressure and comfortable beds."

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay so enjoyable highly recommend"

Timberline Cabin #6

10/10 Excellent

"Thank You!!"

Donna's Creekside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, close to everything!!!"

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

10/10 Excellent

"Full kitchens are pretty scarce in this corner of the market. Ours was great."

Broken Boot Cabin #2, 5 miles from Mt Rushmore!

8/10 Good

"Very cute and clean cabin! Was easy to find and check in was a breeze. Quiet and beautiful area and so fun to see the deer and turkeys roaming about. Easy to get to all the destinations we had on our list. Will definitely consider coming back the next time in the area.The beds were comfortable; however, the pull out bed is not the best mattress and the mattress pad seemed a bit dirty looking. We chose to put the bedding on top of the couch instead of pulling it out."

Soder Cabin, Minutes from Mt. Rushmore National Memorial

10/10 Excellent

"The"

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Location was good to places we wanted to see. We stayed here with two people and our small dog."

Other attractions near Horse Thief Lake

Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.8/10 (998 reviews)

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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A rugged mountain range with prominent rock formations and dense forests.

The Black Hills

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Black Hills during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Presidential Trail

9.4/10 (330 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Presidential Trail and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gutzon Borglum Historical Center during your trip to Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Holy Terror Mini Golf

7.8/10 (84 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Holy Terror Mini Golf and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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National Presidential Wax Museum

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Big Thunder Gold Mine

8.4/10 (201 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Big Thunder Gold Mine during your trip to Keystone. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Horse Thief Lake?

Horse Thief Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Hill City known for its notable monuments. You'll find 148 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Horse Thief Lake?

Rushmore Express Keystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Horse Thief Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Horse Thief Lake?

Expedia has 148 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Horse Thief Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Horse Thief Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Horse Thief Lake.

What can I see and do near Horse Thief Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Holy Terror Mini Golf, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and National Presidential Wax Museum. Mount Rushmore, The Black Hills and Presidential Trail are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Needles Eye or Naked Winery are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Horse Thief Lake hotels

1. EverSpring Inn & Suites

2. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

4. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

6. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

7. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

8. Pine Haven Lodging

9. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

10. Rushmore Express Keystone

11. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

13. Rocket Motel

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

16. Black Hills Luxury Suites

17. Springcreek Inn

18. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

20. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Powder House Lodge

Rushmore Express Keystone

Timberline Cabin #6

Donna's Creekside Retreat

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Broken Boot Cabin #2, 5 miles from Mt Rushmore!

Soder Cabin, Minutes from Mt. Rushmore National Memorial

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Other attractions near Horse Thief Lake

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The Black Hills

Presidential Trail

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

Holy Terror Mini Golf

National Presidential Wax Museum

Big Thunder Gold Mine

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