Rocket Motel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Standard Room

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Room

37 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

37 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest

This motel features a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.

Rocket Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rocket Motel, you're just a quick walk from Grand Magic Show. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a car charging station, a terrace and a vending machine
Just a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 11 minutes from Custer State Park

As a guest of Rocket Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Rocket Motel also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Custer motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

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Rocket Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Matt

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

20 Aug 2024

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

17 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

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

Travelled with partner

25 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with family

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

zane

Travelled with family

18 Jul 2024

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

16 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with family

9 Jul 2024

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

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgilia

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2024

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

2 Jul 2024

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

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Jun 2024

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

25 Jun 2024

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

24 Jun 2024

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 traveller

20 Jun 2024

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

Travelled with family

15 Jun 2024

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

Travelled with partner

31 May 2024

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 traveller

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Owners

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean, easy no frills

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

26 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

22 Jan 2024

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