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Rocket Motel

2.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Grand Magic Show
    3 min walk
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    3 min walk
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    20 min walk

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Custer

With a stay at Rocket Motel, you'll be centrally located in Custer, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 11 minutes from Custer State Park. .This motel is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 18.7 mi (30 km) from Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 16 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Rocket Motel

Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
Rocket Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Rocket Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TerriAnn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rocket Motel is retro and so cute! I was doing the Lean Horse 100 mile running race and the motel was a short walk to the start line. The staff are all super nice and accommodating and I really just liked the overall vibe of the place. I stay at a lot of hotels for work and this was a nice break from the chain hotel feeling as it is locally owned , unique, and has very cool neon decor outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner run, clearly cares about the upkeep and the aesthetics of this retro mid-century motel. The room was in awesome condition, it felt newly built and tidy. I had a great stay and will stay here again should I return. A great stay for a lone wanderer and caravans alike.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Super clean older nostalgic Motel! Would definitely stay there again and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute little motel that has been renovated. The owners are very nice and the amenities they offer are top notch. We were right across from the Mickleson Bike trail and 1-2 blocks from all the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

zane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. Clean and retro feel. The lasy at the front desk was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rocket motel rocks!
This was our 2nd time to stay there and we’ll always be back when we visit Custer! Clean, comfortable, and just a super cute little retro room. They don’t have breakfast but there’s plenty of options in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SueAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved parking right in front of the room. This place is super clean, affordable, and centrally located in Custer. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Clean quite safe. Restaurants are walking distance. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean!
Cleanest room I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, comfy room
The cleanest room I have stayed in in a long time. Bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendliness of the staff and his being so helpful and accommadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples trip!
Very clean, well maintained motel! You park right in front of your room which makes traveling a breeze. Bed was comfortable and the room was cozy. Great restaurant right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the retro decor and style of the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nice stay. Host is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Springfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute! We ended up with a family room because there were singles available. It had a room with a queen bed and then a seperate room with two full size beds. The bathroom was between them. Main room had a little fridge and microwave. The bathroom was retro but very clean and kept. Loved it. It was a bit of a tight squeeze between the sink and the shower to get in but doable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Owners
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy no frills
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back...again and again
We discovered this little gem about 10 years ago. Whenever we are in Custer, The Rocket Motel is our first choice. The only thing I would like different, would be the temp controls in the room. Hard to manage. Would love the option to run a fan to muffle outside noise. Otherwise a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024