Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Dakota State Railroad Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hill City

This hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Granite Sports and Everything Prehistoric. The guestroom includes a patio, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sonja's - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 1880 Train - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Major Lake Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.

Allen Gulch Cabins are located on the outskirts of Hill City, the heart of the Black Hills. The perfect location that is close enough to walk to dinner/shops/breweries but still surrounded by woods with wildlife walking between the cabins. Motel unit 8 has its own full bathroom, shower, mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, TV (basic Cable), wifi, Heat, AC, and 2 queen size bed. There is room for 1 vehicle and also a large empty lot for trucks and trailers across the street. Behind the cabins is a shared fire pit, patio, grills, tables, chairs and a couple arcade games for the kids. At Allen Gulch Cabins you are a short walk to Alpine Inn restaurant, 1880 train, Mickelson trail, Lost Cabin Brewery and only a short drive to Mt Rushmore, Crazy horse, Sylvan Lake, Needles highway, Custer, Sheridan Lake, Prairie Berry Winery, Minor brewery and so much more.

To receive a full refund (less $50 admin fee) cancellation must be received 60 days prior to arrival. Any cancellations less than 60 days will not be refunded.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Patios, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

51361

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this hotel?

This hotel in Hill City is within a 10-minute walk of 1880 Train, Granite Sports, and Everything Prehistoric. You'll also find Major Lake Park and Twisted Pine Winery less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. on Jul 20, 2026 start from $190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is this hotel next to a casino?

No, this hotel is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this hotel offer breakfast?

No, this hotel doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from this hotel?

The closest major airport to this hotel is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is about 27.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills.?

Yes, every guestroom at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. comes with a patio.

Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente lugar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmajean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Nice location, clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so many stars at night deer would come up to get food host was wonderful we had talks about the wildlife around hill city was just the cutest town awesome storekeepers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sturgis 2024 stay

everything was nice clean and the host was awesome would 10/10 stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fairly priced.

Great motel type room. Late checkin went great. Property manager kind and helpful. Parking is limited, but it wasnt a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill city

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025