Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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601 E Main Street, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • 1880 Train
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Needles Highway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites is within a 15-minute drive of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. .This hotel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Mount Rushmore.

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Naked Winery - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Needles Highway - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

Hotel in Hill City with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 87 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Reviews

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was just fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheri

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After checking in neither pool was suitable to swim in. The hot tub did not work the ice machines broken. The landscaping was disgusting. Weeds 2 feet tall and garbage all over. The only highlite was our room seems clean enough to sleep in. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was great something different each day
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 5th time staying here. Have rooms with 3 queen beds for larger families. Pools are a huge hit with the kids. Breakfast also has plenty of good options. Clean and a great location. I'm sure we will be back yet again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Wonderful staff. Clean quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The toilet was extremely small in a very small bathroom like prechool/toddler size. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Door did not fit door frame and had a large gap which allowed light/noise into room. Had to place a towel at the top of the door to give us privacy and to help muffle some of the noise as other guests walked past the door/room. Room had 3 doors (interior door, exterior door, 3rd door which led to another room). Didn’t feel safe having to worry about three separate entrances being locked and secured every time I left or slept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I was really happy about my choice! It's really a nice hotel and has a great breakfast! The staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I booked the Best Western Golden Spike an hour before check in without having read many reviews.I was looking for a property with a pool and hot breakfast in Hill City. The lobby was welcoming and the front desk staff very friendly.Our room seemed great at first but then I started noticing things. One of the chairs was broken and the other wobbly. There are no center nightstand outlets for charging devices (1 outlet has the alarm clock and the lamp) and the closest outlets require a long charging cord.The beds were firm but very clean. I was pleased with the temperature in the room and the AC/heat unit worked well (somewhat noisy).The bathroom is smaller than my tiny camper bathroom. In general, I though the bathroom was old and rusty and I was actually happy to not use the shower. The water was hot with decent water pressure (I checked after reading a bunch of reviews).We attempted to go to the pool but the outside pool was really cold.The inside pool was overchlorinated.The hot tub was murky, small and I don't think the jets worked.The pet area and outdoor seating areas looked nice. Other reviewers mention the door noises.When people are inconsiderate, they just let the door slam without regard for other guests.This is definitely a case of bad manners and not a hotel problem.I was really happy with the breakfast. The biscuits and gravy and waffles were a great start to the day.I would consider staying here again despite the pool and bathroom if the price was right. Maybe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient place to stay with all surrounding sights to see within 20 mins in all directions. Awesome breakfast. Nice little gift shops with clothing items. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful.

Do you enjoy hearing exactly what's happening in every room as you walk down the hall? How about every toilet flush in the room next door? Do you enjoy chancing ripping your sleeve every time you brush against a doorframe? How about having to distract staff from their phones long enough to check you in, or help with simple requests? And doing all of this in an outdated, dingy setting? If all of this sounds like the ideal vacation, then this is the place for you! Otherwise, look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HORACIO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, dog area, park like features.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really good hotel. Staff is friendly, clean nice property, but the only thing is their the bathroom is very small. That’s the only thing otherwise it’s everything is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast seamless check in, decent breakfast, vary clean, and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Fergus Falls

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was indifferent, no smiling, no welcome to The Golden Spike nothing. I think we were in a newly painted/ remodeled room, but it was just uncomfortable, the beds were HORRIBLE!! The couch was just as HORRIBLE. Breakfast was a waste, the cleaning staff was rude and disrepectful. I do not recommend this property at all
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Just wish they had opened up the outdoor pool since the weather was hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025