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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

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.

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

4.6 km from Horse Thief Lake

JENNIFER

1.955.476 ₫

2.338.163 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 room with a round table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV on a dresser, and a lamp.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

8.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Lynn

2.314.283 ₫

2.567.573 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

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'.

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

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

8.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Angelina

2.315.442 ₫

2.568.860 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

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

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Rhonda

2.781.815 ₫

3.283.573 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red wall, a large window, and a red chair.

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

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

5. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

4.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Pete

2.285.712 ₫

2.484.570 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

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

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

6. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

Ronald

2.185.712 ₫

2.427.817 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a brown armchair, and a TV on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden border, a metal ladder, and a "Welcome to the Pool" sign. There are lounge chairs and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A building labeled "The Black Hills Playhouse" with a signboard, a small outdoor seating area with rocks and plants, and a clear sky in the background.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

18.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

Mark

2.315.442 ₫

2.568.815 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A row of traditional half-timbered houses with green shutters, a gravel courtyard, and outdoor seating.

A room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, a chair, a ceiling fan, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.

A small, illuminated signboard advertising breakfast and welcoming guests since 1937, with a vintage building and a neon sign in the background.

8. Chalet Motel

16.6 km from Horse Thief Lake

Rahul

2.251.946 ₫

2.499.813 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Brien Patrick

5.033.761 ₫

5.471.698 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

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

10. Rushmore Express Keystone

4.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

dorothy

1.993.764 ₫

2.167.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a sink, and a microwave.

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

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

17.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Aaron

2.690.954 ₫

2.977.071 ₫ total

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 motel sign with neon lights, an American flag, and a neon sign for AAA.

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.

12. Rocket Motel

17.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

2.831.166 ₫

3.129.607 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

13. Pine Haven Lodging

12.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

3.260.771 ₫

3.446.635 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a wooden balcony.

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

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

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

4.8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Jim

1.964.617 ₫

2.135.538 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern lobby with sofas, a coffee table, and a reception area with a counter.

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

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

15. Black Hills Luxury Suites

8.1 km from Horse Thief Lake

Nikoleta

1.928.569 ₫

2.712.977 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

16. Springcreek Inn

7.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

angela

2.422.508 ₫

2.560.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and several framed pictures on the wall.

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.

17. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

6.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Diana

3.617.390 ₫

4.473.402 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

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

8.8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Kimberly

2.104.947 ₫

2.340.129 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a playground, and a small building.

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

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

19. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

4.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Caryl

2.413.153 ₫

2.907.945 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and a large rock painting on the wall.

A room with a grey sofa, a blue storage unit, and a wooden wardrobe with two yellow handles.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and framed pictures on the walls.

A laundry room with two white front-loading washers and dryers, a wooden shelf above, and a tiled floor.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

17 km from Horse Thief Lake

Sharon

2.252.813 ₫

2.500.782 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 1,895 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
EverSpring Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,069 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Battle Creek Lodge

8/10 Good

"This is a small independent hotel, so we didn’t expect fancy amenities. There is no elevator, which was fine for us but should be noted if you have physical limitations. The woman who greeted us was very friendly and had good suggestions for restaurants and attractions. This is a very touristy area with no grocery stores and only 1 gas station, but it is very close to Mt Rushmore and beautiful outdoor places."

Powder House Lodge

8/10 Good

"Friendly local and great restaurant. Enjoyed our stay."

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, dry close to shopping and dining. We didn’t use the hot tub or pool, but they both looked good. Breakfast was good."

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Mountain View from room is Mount Rushmore! Great breakfast included and cafe open for other meals. Room accessibility from parking is so easy. Only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer!"

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

10/10 Excellent

"This was a Great location for the monuments and Custer State Park. The lodge was very clean and accommodating, and friendly staff. I definitely recommend it and would stay here again."

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Small parking area but hotel was nice. Clean room."

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

8/10 Good

"The whole place needed repairs, it looked as old as it was. It was inexpensive. It is in a great location though and there is a great little restaurant that we had breakfast at very near. Walkable to the center of town."

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Visiting Mt. Rushmore with no prior planning was challenging. Having never glamped, staying here was a delightful western experience. The staff was very helpful, the accommodations were exactly as described, the bed very comfortable. It was an enjoyable sleep. The dining was very affordable and quite delicious. Overall it was one of the highlights of our five day trip to the Black Hills and Badlands. Without doubt, we would stay at an Under Canvas facility again."

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)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a popular museum in Keystone with a rich history. Add the area's casinos or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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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.

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. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

5. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

6. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

8. Chalet Motel

9. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10. Rushmore Express Keystone

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

12. Rocket Motel

13. Pine Haven Lodging

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

15. Black Hills Luxury Suites

16. Springcreek Inn

17. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

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

19. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

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Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Battle Creek Lodge

Powder House Lodge

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Under Canvas Mount 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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