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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a view of a forested hillside.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A log cabin room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a dining table.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

1. Powder House Lodge

2.2 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Anthony

NT$3,902

NT$4,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling beams.

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

2. Holy Smoke Resort

1.8 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Carley

NT$5,706

NT$6,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A modern lodge with a large deck, stone fire pit, and picnic tables.

A lodge with multiple buildings, parking areas, and a surrounding forest.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a bathtub.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden ceiling, and a large rug.

3. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.3 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Barbara

NT$6,318

NT$6,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rustic outdoor setting with a metal grill, wooden stools, and a fire pit.

A spacious living area with a black leather sectional sofa, a wooden door with a 'WELCOME' sign, and a view into the kitchen area.

A row of cabins with wooden decks and a central fire pit area.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

4. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

6.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Stephan

NT$3,264

NT$3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A series of uniquely shaped tents in a forested area with a mountainous backdrop.

A tented room with a bed, wooden desk, and a view of trees.

A gravel path leading to a white tented structure labeled 'TENTS 33-75'.

A large, A-frame tent with a central table and chairs, surrounded by trees.

5. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

5.8 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Britta

NT$6,023

NT$7,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

6. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

17.3 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Janna

NT$4,722

NT$5,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

7. Rushmore Express Keystone

4.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Michelle

NT$3,594

NT$3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A reception area with a reception desk, a computer monitor, and a person holding a card.

A hotel room with a sofa, a cabinet with a television, a dining table with chairs, and a bed.

A bathroom with a towel rack, a small stool, and a towel rack with towels.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

8. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

3.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Michelle

NT$2,533

NT$2,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A large indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden benches, and a stone staircase.

9. EverSpring Inn & Suites

12.5 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Dustin

NT$3,986

NT$4,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV on a dresser, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

11.9 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Jay

NT$3,412

NT$3,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

A hotel indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a pool table.

11. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

3.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Dan

NT$3,904

NT$4,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a mural on the wall.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, brick walls, and decorative elements.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

3.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Jonah

NT$3,594

NT$3,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A sign for SweetGrass Inn, indicating it offers bed and breakfast services.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. There are tables and chairs in the dining area, and a television is mounted on the wall.

A two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

13. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

14.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

James

NT$4,152

NT$4,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door leading inside.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with chairs and potted plants, a clock, and signs indicating no diving allowed and emergency contact information.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

17.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Kathie

NT$4,269

NT$4,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

A spacious room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a round table, and a dining area with multiple chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by white railings and seating areas.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

3.3 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Ingrid

NT$3,007

NT$3,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

11.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Billy

NT$3,087

NT$3,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a map on the wall.

A wooden deck with benches and a table, surrounded by stone walls and wooden railings.

A person walking on a paved path with flags, a mountain in the background, and a rocky cliff.

A wooden building with a green staircase, a sign reading "Battle Creek Lodge", and outdoor seating with potted plants.

17. Battle Creek Lodge

3.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Jeff

NT$5,376

NT$5,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A wooden balcony with a view of a forested valley and rocky cliffs.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

Three bottles of Magnuson Hotels' products and one rectangular bottle.

A reception area with a counter, framed pictures on the walls, and a door in the background.

18. Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

3.9 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Tammie M

NT$2,963

NT$3,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

19. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

11.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Man Bock

NT$3,223

NT$3,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A building with a wooden entrance, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a sign that says "Welcome".

A view of the Lantern Inn with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A paved driveway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

20. Lantern Inn

11.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Stacey

NT$3,753

NT$4,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Cosmos Mystery Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Powder House Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,025 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 624 reviews	View
K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Rockerville Lodge & Cabins	9.2 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 717 reviews	View

Top Cosmos Mystery Area Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Wow what a great place to stay. Had all the amenities, indoor pool game room, laundry facilities probably the only downside and a cool balcony. Parking was really tight but no problem."

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"I traveled with 3 kids. The quick, easy check in is very much appreciated! The pool was nice to get into after traveling. Located close to restaurants and activities in Keystone."

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. Staff were so hopeful. Beds were comfortable."

Powder House Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent and popular restaurant on site. Good basic cabin accommodations with parking and an outdoor pool on site. Property is on a pretty steep slope and fronts onto the highway so it can be a bit noisy. Nice place in a convenient location."

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent

"While it may look like a simple motel from the front, the suites inside are so roomy!! Very clean, and comfortable."

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Beds. good, food good, staff was very friendly. easy to find. only drawback was parking."

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean but I wish it were updated. The whole area seemed like everything was original or from the 60s. I understand keeping historical integrity but things should updated. Restaurants and stores were within walking distance which was nice."

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8/10 Good

"As a biker, I didn’t like the ramp going to the second floor, but we chose to not use that several times the breakfast was good. The staff was excellent and I would stay there again."

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Your coffee was very good, breakfast was good but it was the same every day I would like to see it changed up a little bit. The pool and hot tub were excellent no complaints there. Overall, I had a great five-night stay."

Other attractions near Cosmos Mystery Area

Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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A lake surrounded by dense forests and rocky mountains.

Horse Thief Lake

8.8/10 (123 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Horse Thief Lake and enjoy the horseback riding in Hill City. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.8/10 (998 reviews)

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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Big Thunder Gold Mine

8.4/10 (201 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Big Thunder Gold Mine during your trip to Keystone. You can seek out the horseback riding while in the area.

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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gutzon Borglum Historical Center in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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National Presidential Wax Museum

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Holy Terror Mini Golf

7.8/10 (84 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Holy Terror Mini Golf and popular activities like horseback riding in Keystone. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Presidential Trail

9.4/10 (330 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Presidential Trail and popular activities like horseback riding in Keystone. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cosmos Mystery Area?

Cosmos Mystery Area is located in Rapid City. This family-friendly area is known for its notable monuments. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cosmos Mystery Area?

Rushmore Express Keystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Cosmos Mystery Area. Other good choices within a few miles include Powder House Lodge and Holy Smoke Resort.

How many hotels will I find close to Cosmos Mystery Area?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cosmos Mystery Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cosmos Mystery Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Cosmos Mystery Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cosmos Mystery Area?

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What can I see and do near Cosmos Mystery Area?

Lounge by the water at Sheridan Lake South and Sheridan Lake North. Be sure to get some family photos at National Presidential Wax Museum, Holy Terror Mini Golf, and Rushmore Tramway Adventures while you're out sightseeing near Cosmos Mystery Area. Enjoy nature at Mount Rushmore, Sheridan Lake, or Horse Thief Lake.

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Our top choices for Cosmos Mystery Area hotels

1. Powder House Lodge

2. Holy Smoke Resort

3. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

5. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

6. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

7. Rushmore Express Keystone

8. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

9. EverSpring Inn & Suites

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

11. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

12. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

13. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

15. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

17. Battle Creek Lodge

18. Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

19. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

20. Lantern Inn

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Top Cosmos Mystery Area Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Powder House Lodge

Rushmore Express Keystone

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Other attractions near Cosmos Mystery Area

Mount Rushmore

Horse Thief Lake

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

National Presidential Wax Museum

Holy Terror Mini Golf

Presidential Trail

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