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River Ranch at Cedar Shore

2.5 star property
Travelers catch memorable fish along the river or hit nearby trails before settling in for a satisfying meal at one of the property's restaurants

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River Ranch at Cedar Shore offers a riverside getaway with fishing, hunting, and hiking/biking trails. Guests can relax in the sauna after outdoor activities or enjoy meals at two restaurants. The indoor pool and arcade/game room provide entertainment for everyone.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Partial Lake View

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Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 500 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

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1500 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD, 57365

What's nearby

  • Cozard Memorial Library - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chamberlain Marina - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • South Dakota Hall Fame - 5 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Dignity Statue - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
  • American Creek Beach Area - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Pierre, SD (PIR-Pierre Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al's Oasis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main St Cafe & Market - ‬5 min drive

About this property

River Ranch at Cedar Shore

Hotel by the river
Take advantage of a marina, a playground, and an arcade/game room at River Ranch at Cedar Shore. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, fishing, and hunting. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A gift shop, motorized watercraft on site, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hunting
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Marina
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 for adults and USD 4.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

River Ranch Cedar Shore Hotel Oacoma
River Ranch Cedar Shore Hotel
River Ranch Cedar Shore Oacoma
River Ranch Cedar Shore
River At Cedar Shore Oacoma
River Ranch at Cedar Shore Hotel
River Ranch at Cedar Shore Oacoma
River Ranch at Cedar Shore Hotel Oacoma

Frequently asked questions

Does River Ranch at Cedar Shore have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is River Ranch at Cedar Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Ranch at Cedar Shore?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Ranch at Cedar Shore?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is River Ranch at Cedar Shore located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cozard Memorial Library, Chamberlain Marina, and American Creek Beach Area. Missouri River and South Dakota Hall Fame are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

River Ranch at Cedar Shore Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The problem was that the name of the hotel has changed (a couple of years ago) so we had a lot of difficulty finding it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great. Bed was comfortable. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

STEVE

No boat parking

After booking at the River Ranch at Cedar Shore for a weekend fishing trip, was very disappointed when I checked in to learn that they had changed my room reservation to the Hotel. I booked the river ranch because I have a boat and needed space to park boat, there is none at the Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The River Ranch was not open and we had to stay in the hotel. With a boat it was not as convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kirk, Yankton, South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Access to a nice resort. Nice view of Missouri from the room. An oasis in the desert of central South Dakota
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
River Ranch met our need for a place to stay the night as we traveled through the state. The room was clean and in overall good condition. It met the description and had the amenities listed. I liked the separate entrance for each room and parking right out front. There were a few small items that needed maintenance but nothing that caused a significant inconvenience (toilet was loose so it wobbled slightly when you sat down and the bathroom fan didn't look like it was quite right in the ceiling but it worked). My only negative was the service at check in. The desk worker was polite but other than giving me the key and directions to the room, there was zero information provided about where anything was, hours, not even the Wi-Fi password. I assumed that was because the information would be in the room but there was no information there either.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel

Nous sommes arrivés dans cet hotel et nos chambres n'étaient pas prêtes. Nous avons attendu un peu et personne n'est venu les faire donc je suis retournée à la réception et là ils nous ont changer de chambres. Celles-ci étaient parfaites, très spacieuse avec une très bonne literie. Cet hotel est dans un très beau cadre, la vue est magnifique. Le restaurant est très bien. Nous avons pris un très bon petit déjeuner amèricain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Anonymous, Wisconsin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, arrived at the property and they gave away our room. We made reservations about a month in advance. Then they “upgraded” us to a room on the river with a balcony ( It was normally 189.00.) NOT an upgrade at all! The room overlooked the outside bar, which was fine, but there was a stage for the band that would play until almost 10:00. I know that doesn’t seem late for some but after traveling all day we were tired. They happen to mention there was a wedding at the facility, on the other end, well guess what roamed the halls until 3AM? Drunk guests that were screaming, yelling, singing, knocking on doors... At check out they said they were aware of those guest and still didn’t stop it. A really awful experience. P.S. you need to clean the entire entry to this building, it was so dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were not given what we reserved. We reserved a cabin for us and our two dogs and were given a second floor room in the middle of the resort hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
This could be an exceptional experience but the property needs some renovation. The location is beautiful, there are several amenities but our room was dark and dated. There is a restaurant and pool inside and a grill and bar outside.looking out over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need better parking for vehicles with boats. A ice machine would also have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Ewa-Lotta, Göteborg

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Billigt och ostädat

Det var ett nödvändigt stopp på vägen över Syddakota. Omgivningen är helt okej! Det var fint nere vid flodstranden på morgonen. Tyvärr var det ostädat med smuts och hår i hörnen på badrummet och fullt med insekter. Utanför fanns det en fågel som sjöng ljuvligt och gulliga grodor, men när grannen duschade så lät det som den stod bredvid min säng. Kvinnan i lobbyn hade dålig koll och svarade svävande och felaktigt när jag frågade efter frukost nästa morgon. Vi blev överraskade av priserna men behövde äta. Vi var förespeglade buffé och det var meny och bordsservering.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The promotional photo shown on Expedia was not the room type given.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the resort feel and the view. The somewhat of a cabin setup was also very unique. I did not like how the room was not entirelt clean. Wrappers on the floor from a previous renter and spider webs in doorways.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay here again I was there Friday to Sunday afternoon and during that stay I met 2 good staff the rest are rude and disrespectful. The room seemed to be starting to fall apart from loose door handles to doors that had gaps on the one side of the top to rubbing on the other. The rooms were already expensive but we were told we would get a discount for the wedding and when brought up to to one of the front desk ladies she said well pay this and we’ll figure that out later.... tried to go back later and it was a disaster and my family and my husbands family will never stay here again because I wasn’t the only one having issues with staff or rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place if you like bugs.

Bugs. Lots of bugs. Live bugs. Dead bugs. Bugs bugs bugs. The check in desk is across the street in another facility with a different name, which is only annoying if you don’t know about it and you call to confirm your reservation and no one bothers to tell you about it and your gps takes you to the check in and you’re left wondering if you’re in the right spot. Which happened. But mostly...bugs bugs and more bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Diving Couple

Very nice place enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful.

Our stay was good. There was a problem with our reservation at first, but they were quick to make available another room for the same price and to accommodate us and our needs. A beautiful location and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice people, great views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Linda, Minnesota

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The main hotel was full so we had to stay here. Very thin walls so we coukd hear everything next door. Beds were super comfy. Could not get wifi to work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Robin, Salem N H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was better than I thought it was right on the river which was a nice surprise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Our room wasn't quite ready so they upgraded to another room for the same price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jayna, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing atmosphere. Great activities for kids. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place ,nice swimming pool , no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super cute & comfy!!!

Loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018