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

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.

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

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

4.6 km from Horse Thief Lake

Janki

S$139

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

2. Rushmore Express Keystone

4.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Michelle

S$106

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a view of a forested hillside.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

A log cabin room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a dining table.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and lighting.

3. Powder House Lodge

3.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

kathy

S$134

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

4. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Brien Patrick

S$269

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Rhonda

S$161

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

6. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

4.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Harish

S$110

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

8.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

John

S$133

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

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

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

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

8. EverSpring Inn & Suites

8.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Connie

S$128

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 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.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

4.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Pete

S$122

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Pine Haven Lodging

12.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

S$179

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

12.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

Lon

S$153

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

A spacious room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a round table, and a dining area with multiple chairs.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by white railings and seating areas.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

4.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Venkatesha Babu

S$110

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

Ronald

S$119

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

19.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Janet

S$167

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

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

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

4.8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Jesse

S$183

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

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.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

17.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Lynne

S$146

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 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.

17. Rocket Motel

17.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

S$154

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

18. Holy Smoke Resort

4.1 km from Horse Thief Lake

Shannon

S$235

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

19. Chalet Motel

16.6 km from Horse Thief Lake

Rahul

S$112

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

18 km from Horse Thief Lake

Jessy

S$202

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 1,882 reviews	View
Rushmore Express Keystone	8.6 Excellent 1,507 reviews	View
Powder House Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Nice"

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"room was very nice and the bed was very comfortable. i would stay there again it was very close to Mount Rushmore"

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very comfortable stay! Good breakfast! Very well priced!"

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Was affordable for last minute booking."

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Bathroom needed some updates and the air freshener or cleaning agent was overpowering. Staff was very nice and helpful."

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

10/10 Excellent

"Nice cabin with fireplace"

Holy Smoke Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice cabins, quiet and set back from road. Convenient to local attractions. Our cabin had a refrigerator and a microwave but no cooking equipment so planning meals for us meant going out, eating something cold or planning to reheat something you brought back. Not a huge deal but plan accordingly All in all I would definitely recommend HOLY SMOKE"

Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"shops nearby"

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Hotel is very dated. Mattress was just ok. There were plenty of outlets."

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 147 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 147 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, Naked Winery or Needles Eye 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. Rushmore Express Keystone

3. Powder House Lodge

4. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

6. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

8. EverSpring Inn & Suites

9. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10. Pine Haven Lodging

11. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

12. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

13. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

14. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

17. Rocket Motel

18. Holy Smoke Resort

19. Chalet Motel

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

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Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Holy Smoke Resort

Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

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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