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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.

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

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

kathy

NT$3,854

NT$4,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

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

2. Holy Smoke Resort

1.8 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Shannon

NT$5,636

NT$6,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 living room with a brown leather sofa, a small table with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

3. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

4.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Janki

NT$3,209

NT$3,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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, rustic wooden table with benches, surrounded by potted plants and string lights.

4. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

5.8 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Ken

NT$5,351

NT$6,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

5. Rushmore Express Keystone

4.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Michelle

NT$2,422

NT$2,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

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

6. Pine Haven Lodging

6.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Christopher

NT$3,763

NT$3,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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.

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

7. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

3.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Mary

NT$2,690

NT$2,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

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

8. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

3.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Harish

NT$3,087

NT$3,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

9. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

17.3 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Hoang

NT$3,923

NT$4,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

3.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Daniel

NT$2,769

NT$3,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

11.7 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Billy

NT$3,030

NT$3,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

12. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

3.3 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Venkatesha Babu

NT$2,549

NT$2,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A wooden cabin with a 'OPEN' sign, a window with a view, and a small porch.

A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

13. Springcreek Inn

10.5 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

angela

NT$3,305

NT$3,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

11.9 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

John

NT$3,058

NT$3,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

15. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

11.6 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Man Bock

NT$2,915

NT$3,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying a rewards program interface, a printer, and a keyboard.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee products.

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

17.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Gary

NT$3,965

NT$4,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lodge with a large dining area and a view of a lake.

A large dining room with a high ceiling and large windows overlooking a body of water.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and multiple windows.

A spacious log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a cozy seating area.

17. Canyon Lake Resort

18.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Sheri

NT$3,081

NT$3,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with outdoor parking and a covered walkway.

A large rock formation with carved faces.

A laundry area with two washing machines and a wall-mounted dispenser for soap, bleach, and softeners.

A hotel reception area with a wooden desk, a lamp, a Dell monitor, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

4.1 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Denise

NT$2,544

NT$2,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

19. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

9.5 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Jake

NT$2,922

NT$3,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, a window with a view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, a metal ladder, and a 3 FT depth label.

A reception area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and mounted animal heads on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a seating area with chairs.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

12.4 km from Cosmos Mystery Area

Edward

NT$2,762

NT$3,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Cosmos Mystery Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Powder House Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 633 reviews	View
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,876 reviews	View
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 730 reviews	View
Rushmore Express Keystone	8.6 Excellent 1,511 reviews	View

Top Cosmos Mystery Area Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place. Plenty of room. Easy access to restaurants. Staff was great. Would stay there again."

Rushmore Express Keystone

8/10 Good

"Property is outdated. Toilet seat loose. Bathroom was small"

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient"

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?

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Cosmos Mystery Area. Other good choices within a few miles include Powder House Lodge and Rushmore Express Keystone.

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. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

4. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

5. Rushmore Express Keystone

6. Pine Haven Lodging

7. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

8. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

9. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

10. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

12. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

13. Springcreek Inn

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

15. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

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

17. Canyon Lake Resort

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

19. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

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Top Cosmos Mystery Area Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Rushmore Express Keystone

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount 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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