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Rocket Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest

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

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 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, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
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

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 is parking at Rocket Motel?

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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Rocket Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 307 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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
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

Carrie

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

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

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

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

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everything in excellent shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept and excellent retro Motel, renovations take you back in time, stayed there 55 years ago and was excited to stay again, recommend this place and we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel ,clean , convenient, personal parking spot! Owners were super nice and made our stay top notch! Older style motel but updated expertly! We will stay there next bike week and anytime we come close to Custer! ROCKET IS TOP CHOICE!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Pam

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

Will definitely be back! Loved it!

Absolutely loved it! They were super nice, the room was incredibly comfortable and clean, and the bed slept wonderfully!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

Stacy

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

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

Cherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at nice drive up motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Rex

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

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