Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Mount Rushmore - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Cruizzers - 11 min walk
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 12 min walk
Big Thunder Bar and Grill - 18 min walk
Ruby House Restaurant - 11 min walk
Carvers Cafe - 10 min drive
About this property
K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
Lodge near Mount Rushmore National Memorial
A free breakfast buffet, a firepit and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a computer station and wedding services
Free newspapers, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
In the mountains
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
MP3 dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Free weekday newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 30 October and 15 April.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Property is also known as
K Bar S Lodge Keystone
K Bar S Lodge
K Bar S Keystone
K Bar S
K Bar S Lodge An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
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K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Keystone
K Bar S Lodge An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
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Frequently asked questions
Is K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection located?
Located in the heart of Keystone, this lodge is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gutzon Borglum Historical Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
786
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
169
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Valerie
24 Oct 2024
Great staff, beautiful location
Valerie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Armik
27 Aug 2024
Wonderful staff and beautiful location.
Armik
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
13 Oct 2024
Friendly staff and clean well maintained property.
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli
4 Oct 2024
Great beds / toms of wildlife, great staff
Kelli
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob
6 Oct 2024
Perfect location
Jacob
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
James
24 Aug 2024
Great place
James
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis R
11 Aug 2024
Beautiful place to stay and relaxed as peaceful
Dennis R
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
9 Sept 2024
We enjoyed our stay completely! The lodge provided a very pleasant atmosphere and environment for our stay at Mt Rushmore and surroundings!
David
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
randall
27 Jul 2024
Outstanding Staff, Food great and the overall stay was EXCELLENT
randall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
14 Jun 2024
Beautiful quiet spot, great dining option with the pub on site.
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul
25 Jun 2024
Second year for staying here, Great Place!!!
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael
31 Oct 2024
Craig at front desk very helpful
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann
13 Sept 2024
Plenty of restaurant seating, indoor and out!
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Toni
15 Oct 2024
We stayed at KbarS during our trip to South Dakota. The property is stunning, the staff are all friendly and helpful. There was even an outdoor hot tub between lodges that had a view of Mount Rushmore. So glad we chose this resort
Toni
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
30 Jul 2024
Nice place close to town.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
19 Jun 2024
Everything about the resort was absolutely amazing!! Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Cheryl
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Camille
11 Aug 2024
Excellent restaurant and very good breakfast. Firepit is a nice option.
Camille
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carl
21 Sept 2024
We liked it because it was off the beaten path. We also loved the fire pits!
Carl
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
mark and peggy
4 Oct 2024
Teally nice all around. Dcenery outside was beautiful..free breakfast was awesome
mark and peggy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Giedre Paulauskaite and David
14 Oct 2024
Nice area, but hotel is a little bit outdated. Breakfast is ok.
Giedre Paulauskaite and David
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
4 Sept 2024
Good place
Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lydia
8 Jun 2024
This is the nicest hotel in the area. Beautiful location.
Lydia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason
29 Aug 2024
Amazing views of Rushmore from our room
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith
14 Aug 2024
Beautiful, comfortable lodging. Convenient to Mt. Rushmore. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The best included breakfast of any motel where we've stayed .
Keith
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daisy
17 Aug 2024
We liked that it was just a little out of keystone-but conveniently close. Beautiful property.