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

Hotel in Hill City

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Property grounds
Exterior
WiFi
Property grounds
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Granite Sports
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪42 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 coffee maker, and a TV.

What's nearby

  • Granite Sports - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Things That Rock - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬4 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 9 has its own full bathroom, shower, mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, TV (basic Cable), wifi, Heat, AC, and1 king 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 and coffee makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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

51362

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 Twisted Pine Winery and Museum @ Black Hills Institute less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. ?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is this hotel associated with 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.

Does Allen Gulch is the perfect place to stay when seeing the Black Hills. have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does this hotel offer breakfast?

No, this hotel doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this hotel allow pets to stay for free?

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 close 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 deck.

Reviews

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

8.0

Very Good

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gary K.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth B., Gurley

Liked: Cleanliness
I tried to get confirmation and access code for 3 days before we got there. I never heard back from the host and VRBO subbed it out to a 3rd party who could not reach the host either. We were literally sitting in front of the unit searching for other accommodation online when we finally received a call from the host. Needless to say, our vacation started out very stressful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet! Near attractions , Mount Rushmore and Slovenia lake. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Allen Gulch

Couldn’t have asked for a better location, right in the center of all major attractions, walking distance to convenient stores, shop, restaurants and anything else you need. Host was very kind and helpful throughout our whole stay. Awesome tap bar and staff all around. Very very happy and satisfied with our stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little getaway

The location was great. Nice place to stay. We were gone all day and only their at night to sleep. Bed was comfy. The only thing is if you want to shower you better shower before everyone else or there will be no hot water. The shower/bath tub is small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rushmore

Good clean affordable place to stay. Walking distance to dinner, shopping, train ride. Could use a few updates but nothing too drastic. The owner has been putting work in on the place. The taproom was nice. Maggie at the taproom was awesome to be around. I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I thought I was renting a stand alone cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at the motel. It had an old-fashioned local charm like the motels. I remember when I was a child It also has a tap room and Maggie is there to pour a beer or two. Maggie is a great conversationalist
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane H., Folly beach, sc

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

Seems like we were 10 minutes to all the major attractions. We walked to dinner every night and didnt have to pack up the car. At close as we were to town we still felt in the mountains surrounded by nature. We grilled and hung out at the taps room each night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024