3 Best Hotels in The Badlands, South Dakota

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Badlands Inn

$$ | 20615 Hwy. 377, Interior, SD, 57750, USA

At this inn with beautiful views of Badlands National Park, you can awaken to a panoramic sunrise over Vampire Peak and the rest of the rugged landscape, 1½ miles from the park's visitor center and just outside the park boundary. This is one of the few lodging options with modern-looking, upgraded rooms in the heart of the Badlands.

Pros

  • Exceptional views
  • Affordable rates
  • Friendly staff

Cons

  • Basic rooms
  • Often fills up by early afternoon
  • Very remote
20615 Hwy. 377, Interior, SD, 57750, USA
877-386--4383
Hotel Details
Closed mid-Oct.--mid-May
26 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Best Western Plains

$$$ | 712 Glenn St., Wall, SD, 57790, USA

A couple of blocks from downtown Wall and just 8 miles from Badlands National Park, this pleasant motel has both standard hotel rooms as well as two-bedroom family suites that sleep up to six people. There are multiple restaurants a few blocks away, and there's a pool complex on the premises.

Pros

  • Continental breakfast
  • Great indoor and outdoor pools
  • Good location for families

Cons

  • Chain motel
  • No restaurant on-site
  • Close enough to the interstate to hear some noise
712 Glenn St., Wall, SD, 57790, USA
605-279–2145
Hotel Details
Credit cards accepted
74 rooms, 8 family suites
Free Breakfast

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Circle View Guest Ranch

$$ | 20055 Hwy. 44 E, Interior, SD, 57780, USA

Located in the heart of the badlands, this B&B on a working cattle ranch has spectacular views. Rooms have big beds and en suite baths and kitchens, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout the property. In the morning a full ranch breakfast (generally a hearty meal of eggs, meat, potatoes, toast, and coffee) is served. A fireplace in the common area warms up visitors on cool evenings. A tree-house cabin and eight guest rooms complement the original 1880 homestead camping cabin.

Pros

  • Friendly people
  • Beautiful views
  • Great for groups

Cons

  • Small and isolated
  • Long drive from any attractions other than Badlands National Park
  • Minimum $40 charge for cancellations
20055 Hwy. 44 E, Interior, SD, 57780, USA
605-433–5582
Hotel Details
Credit cards accepted
8 rooms, 2 cabins, bunkhouse with 4 rooms
Free Breakfast

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