With a stay at The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake in Rapid City, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. .This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Traverse City Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Torch River.
What's nearby
Torch Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Torch River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Traverse City Beach - 29 min drive - 25.4 miles
Front Street - 34 min drive - 28.8 miles
Boyne Mountain - 51 min drive - 48.9 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Tavern - 9 min drive
Johnny's Torch Riviera - 2 min walk
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - 13 min drive
Coyote Joe's Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
The Dam Shop - 15 min drive
About this property
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per stay
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It has a motel feel as there is no staff and all room doors are on a corridor next to the car park. It is well maintained and well thought through with everything you could want. Coffee maker entertainment and lounging chairs. Highly recommend this place
The property is close enough to the lake to walk to and we loved that. They are still working on some of the things they are going to offer and when they get everything finished it will be great. Great AC and comfortable beds!
Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Justin
Jun 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of the lodge was great. they were doing a lot of construction on the one wing. several of the outdoor amenities were not available to use.
Was expensive for what you get. Makes me wonder what a five star hotel would cost. The hot tub , sauna and fire pit were all shared, so they were unusable if someone else were using them. There’s no on site staff so, if you need anything you have to wait for an answer back from a text. The tv is a Roku tv so bring your login information. The room was very clean and well stocked with towels and coffee and hot tea. There shampoo, conditioner and body wash although I brought my own. The air conditioning worked well.
The Sandbar is being renovated. Only half of it is done. There is no check-in or no one to actually speak to. If there is a problem we had to talk with the workers. The outside bar is not set up yet. There was no iron or ironing board in the room. Having said that, the room was very nice and clean. The outdoor space was nice and functional, good view of the lake. They did have an indoor area with couches and a couple game tables. It will be a really nice place when it is complete!
Please note that the staff was very nice. However, the pictures online are very deceptive and this resort is currently under construction and not right on the lake. Yes you can walk down to boat ramp. The pictures online do NOT reflect the current situation of what the place looks like. The room was completed and was very nice but I feel duped by the owners and asked for a partial refund as not all amenities were available but did not get a response. Shame, shame for false advertising.
Our stay at the Sandbar was amazing. The renovated room was so cute and clean. Every inch of the property felt new and improved! I highly suggest the stay! Plus, it’s close to everything you need!