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 Regional Airport (RAP) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Cruizzers - 11 min walk
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 12 min walk
Big Thunder Bar and Grill - 18 min walk
Prairie Berry Winery - 13 min drive
Ruby House Restaurant - 11 min walk
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 like:
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
An elevator, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 96 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, 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 transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck 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
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Smoke-free property
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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 30 and April 15.
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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
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?
Check-out 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 mi (2 km).
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
4/10 Poor
Billy
Traveled with partner
Nov 2, 2024
Disliked: Amenities
Great breakfast, hot tub left open the whole time I was there , because a woman thought it was to hot. Never got to enjoy. Room faced back of mountain instead of the beautiful front . No room service on towels wash rags !!
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
Giedre Paulauskaite and David
Traveled with family
Oct 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice area, but hotel is a little bit outdated. Breakfast is ok.
The hotel is just two minutes from Keystone Very nice location. The grounds are nice. Lots of deer and wild turkeys. Our room had a lanai and a lttle view of mount rushmore. You could see Georges head. About 5 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Truly a quiet and great location. We stayed in mid October. Things were going to be shutting down at end of month. The Pub/Bar was closed for season. The morning breakfast was good, staff were great.
I love that every room has a patio. The staff are very professional and accommodating. The rooms are a nice size. There are also hot tubs on the property and the parking is free. I really appreciate that breakfast (good breakfast) is included with the stay. We highly recommend this property.
Our first time at the K Bar S. Loved it! Professional and friendly staff, quiet and beautiful setting, clean and comfortable rooms. We'll definitely be back.