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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
Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Popular Location1881 Courthouse Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial16 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)56 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.9/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Custer

Rocket Motel places you in the centre of Custer, within a short 5-minute stroll of Grand Magic Show and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues, a picnic area and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Custer motel include Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 16 min drive
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 5 min walk
  • Purple Pie Place - 4 min walk
  • Gold Pan Saloon - 5 min walk
  • Laughing Water Restaur - 9 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 2 min walk

About this property

Rocket Motel

Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
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.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rocket Motel?

Yep, Rocket Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocket Motel?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocket Motel on 25 May 2024 start from AU$247.58, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rocket Motel?

No, Rocket Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rocket Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rocket Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Rocket Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Rocky Knolls Golf Course is a short 20-minute walk away.

Rocket Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 235 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rocket Motel Rules! Super clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The owner lied to me about making a change in the reservation causing me to pay for a night we did not stay at the motel. Dishonest despite the fact they have a “Jesus” sign on their front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute Little Motel
The cleanliness at this cute motel was top notch. Everything was pristine. The decor was 1950’s style and worked well. It was a chilly night (woke up to frost of the car windows). Our room temperature was 55 F., a good sleeping temp but too cold for a morning shower. The heat apparently wasn’t on yet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience! We so enjoyed the Rocket especially how clean and every detail such as painting and how perfectly the bathroom as well as the room cleanly every area is…💕💕
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! Not the typical hotel. This is a retro style hotel with a fifties feel. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs to have some kind of railing up the steps for the elderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023