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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and lighting.

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

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$3,759

NT$4,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

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

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.

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

3. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

5.8 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Britta

NT$6,023

NT$7,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a stone pillar.

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

3.5 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Eric D

NT$5,524

NT$6,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a building with an American flag.

5. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

4.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Allen

NT$3,976

NT$4,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

6. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

6.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Kenny

NT$3,264

NT$3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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.

7. Rushmore Express Keystone

4.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Michelle

NT$3,053

NT$3,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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.

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

8. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

17.3 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Janna

NT$4,724

NT$5,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a small table, and a mirror.

A wooden-paneled room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A wooden cabin with a number '02' on the door, a bench outside, and a gravel driveway.

9. Pine Haven Lodging

6.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Christopher

NT$4,233

NT$4,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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.

10. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

3.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Randy

NT$2,509

NT$2,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

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

11. 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 modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

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

12. EverSpring Inn & Suites

12.5 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Dustin

NT$3,987

NT$4,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red wall, a large window, and a red chair.

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

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

13. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

3.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Daniel

NT$3,568

NT$3,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a television.

14. 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 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 modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

15. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

3.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Dan

NT$2,694

NT$3,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

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

17.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Anthony

NT$3,984

NT$4,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

11.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Billy

NT$3,088

NT$3,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

18. 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 31 - Sep 1

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 hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

19. Battle Creek Lodge

3.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Jeff

NT$5,376

NT$5,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

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

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

20. Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

3.9 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Tammie M

NT$2,963

NT$3,221 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 1,028 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 625 reviews	View
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 719 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,044 reviews	View
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,889 reviews	View

Top Cosmos Mystery Area Hotel Reviews

Powder House Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"A family feel with comfortable rooms and ease of parking."

Holy Smoke Resort

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing stay!! From the cozy cabin, to the feeling of being away from the crowd this was a great combo. The friendliness and recognition of the staff made us feel like we were family. They went out of their way to make the start of our 20 yr anniversary trip unforgettable!!"

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay near Mount Rushmore, the staff is great the breakfast is very good, the room could be cleaner carpet was dirty and ceiling fans were very dusty other than that it was a great stay, we enjoyed our time there."

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was comfortable. The room was clean and the staff was wonderful. There wasn't any daily room cleaning but if anything was needed to ask at the desk. Easy access to the boardwalk. Would recommend."

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Great hotel and so close to Mt. Rushmore which we enjoyed visiting the next day. The staff were very helpful. Thanks to Kadian, Kevin for their help with checking us in. Also Julio the morning staff for giving information about the place to visit. Terrible parking space though for a big hotel. Breakfast was nice."

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

5. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

6. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

7. Rushmore Express Keystone

8. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

9. Pine Haven Lodging

10. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

12. EverSpring Inn & Suites

13. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

14. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

15. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

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

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

18. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

19. Battle Creek Lodge

20. Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

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Top Cosmos Mystery Area Hotel Reviews

Powder House Lodge

Holy Smoke Resort

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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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