Badlands motels provide a place to rest after a day spent viewing the many outdoor attractions in this section of South Dakota. The Badlands National Park covers 244,000 acres of hills, valleys and prairies. In addition to the hiking opportunities in the Badlands, visitors can also explore the Monument Valley, the Mount Rushmore area, trails and rocks. Accommodations ranging from basic to luxurious are open year around in the Badlands.
Badlands Inn
The Badlands Inn has 18 guest rooms. Nonsmoking rooms are available upon request. This lodging is less than 2 miles from the Badlands National Park and Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Room amenities include satellite television, air conditioning and telephone service.
Badlands Inn
377 Highway 131
Badlands, South Dakota 57750
Tel: (877) 386-4383
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Badlands Budget Host Motel and Campground
Badlands Budget Host Motel and Campground is AAA rated and has 21 guest rooms. This motel also offers camping options. An outdoor swimming pool is located on-site. As of November 2009, a 10 percent discount was available for senior citizens. Room amenities include air conditioning, coffee maker and telephone service. Rollaway cribs are available upon request. The Badlands Budget Host Motel is near designated rock hunting trails, Badlands National Park, and the Sage Creek Rim wildlife viewing area.
Badlands Budget Host Motel and Campground
900 Highway 377
Badlands, South Dakota 57750
Tel: (800) 388-4643
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Iron Horse Inn
Iron Horse Inn is near Sturgis, South Dakota. Guest room amenities include air conditioning, hair dryer, cable television and double beds. For a nominal fee, you can send faxes and make copies. This Badlands motel is 10 miles from Bear Butte State Park and Spearfish Canton.
Iron Horse Inn
600 Whitewood Service Road
Whitewood, South Dakota 57793
Tel: (605) 722-7574
http://www.ironhorseinnsturgis.com/index.php
L Rancho Motel
The L Rancho Motel offers an outdoor patio area for socializing, and a coin operated laundry. Guest rooms can be rented by the month. Room amenities include cable television. Phones are not provided inside guest rooms. This Badlands lodging facility is near Bear Butte State Park.
L Rancho Motel
334 West Jackson Blvd.
Spearfish, South Dakota 57783
Tel: (605) 645-1679
http://www.lrancho.com/
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