Stayed for a couple of nights and it didn't get off to a great start when there was a delay in having our room ready. To be fair we were given complimentary breakfast vouchers as a goodwill gesture for the room delay. The room itself is a decent size with a large bed but it was too soft for our liking and the pillows were awful. There was no safe in the room and the TV only had 3 useable channels that we could find (not that we spent a great deal of time actually in the room!). The rooms are in individual cabins or, as in our case, attached cabins with very little soundproofing and we could hear every single moan and groan from next door (if you know what I mean!). There's nice little porches back and front with some great views but the chairs are not particularly comfortable. It's easy to spot the local birdlife from your porch and one evening we enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching a thunderstorm rumble away in the distance. Unfortunately the restaurant was abysmal. There was a very limited choice and what you did get was bizzarely unfilling with a bag of crisps being offered instead of fries or anything more substantial. We left feeling hungry still. Breakfast was only marginally better but at least there was bacon & egg muffins (which were probably more filing than dinner!). This lodge enjoys a great location inside Badlands NP with some great views of the surrounding area and some lovely birdlife but the actual accomodation is mediocre at best and the restaurant is just laughable.

The cabin was very clean, and check-in was easy. Staying in the park is always a bonus for us, and it was so nice to be able to go back and forth between hikes. The space was perfect for a family of four. As other reviewers have noted, we did not have any issues with the water.

As bad as the meal was at the restaurant the lodge was fantastic. The setting is awesome, right in the Badlands and close to ranger talks and beautiful sunrises and sunsets Unpacking is super easy as you can park right in front of your room. There are chairs on the porch to enjoy the view. The rooms are rustic in decor but not amenities. Loved the large size shampoo and body wash in the shower. A great way to extend your badlands experience.

I loved our stay at Cedar Pass Lodge. The cabin was more comfortable than I expected and it was so quiet and peaceful. The bathroom was good with really hot water. Surprisingly we had WiFi and a tv which I hadn’t expected. Be prepared for the wind.

The location is worth it alone since lodging near Badlands NP is limited. it's an older facility so don't expect the latest furnishings, great Wi-Fi, LED thermostats, etc. The views are great off the porches and wildlife (deer, rabbits, birds, etc.) in the early mornings were common. The star gazing was also excellent as the entire area around the lodge is extremely dark.