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Rocket Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers relax on picturesque garden walkways or gather for al fresco meals at the barbecue grills - perfect for family dinners under the open sky

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The Rocket Motel sits in the city center yet offers a peaceful escape. Guests connect with free WiFi while unwinding on the terrace or strolling through the garden. Convenient barbecue facilities and an electric car charging station round out the practical amenities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Custer, Rocket Motel is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and 1880 Train are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Way Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Magic Show - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Big Rock Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rocket Motel

Motel near Black Hills National Forest
Rocket Motel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Rocket Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rocket Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocket Motel?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocket Motel on Feb 1, 2026 start from $89.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocket Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rocket Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocket Motel located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Magic Show, Way Park, and 1881 Courthouse Museum. French Creek Park and Big Rock Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Rocket Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice establishment! Clean and quiet! Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great. I will stay here every time I'm in Custer. The room was really clean. The decor is very cute and well done. They have done a great job of updating an older hotel and making it fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Great Stay!

Such a great stay. It ALL works. Comfy bed and sheets! Great TV, shower, parking, free coffee each morning! Everything was just so enjoyable! We stayed 2 nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this affordable, cleanly and safe accommodations. The decor is very fun. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and well kept. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice retro motel….VERY clean with soft fresh towels and linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for spending time in Custer state park, going to Mount Rushmore, and shopping in Keystone. The room was cute, cozy, and came with a postcard of the motel. If I ever make it back to the black hills I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect. Hosts were great. Rooms were adorable. Kitchenette was fully stocked. Coffee was available in the office.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in Casper. You can walk anywhere and you also get 10% off your bill at a few restaurants by showing your room key. Its a cute retro motel that is super clean. Our beds were comfortable and we had a designated parking space in front of our room. Owners were great and had coffee in the lobby every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice. Very clean and comfy. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smaller rooms, but they are immaculate and cute!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Great find in Custer passing thru.

Neat hotel, lots of cool iconic details from the travel lodge era. Very comfortable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay, can't say enough good things about this Motel! It is located in the center of town with restaurants and local shops within walking distance. It is a mid-20th century roadside motel with period correct design elements. The rooms were the cleanest I have seen in a long time, small but very comfortable. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again on a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the 50s diner decor all around. Very friendly host!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro hotel, clean and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities with dining close by. Well run by local people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgilia

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