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The Wagon Wheel

2.0 star property
Motel in Wasta with free parking

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Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds) | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room) | Private kitchen
Front of property
Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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19 Hwy 1416, Wasta, SD, 57791
  • Place, Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, White Butte
  • Place, Wall Drug
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)

Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)

Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Wagon Wheel Suite #4 (2 Queen Beds)

Wagon Wheel Suite #4 (2 Queen Beds)

Wagon Wheel Suite #4 (2 Queen Beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Wagon Wheel Suite #1(1 Full Bed)

Wagon Wheel Suite #1(1 Full Bed)

Wagon Wheel Suite #1(1 Full Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds)

Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds)

Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room)

Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room)

Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Wagon Wheel Suite #3 (2 Queen Beds)

Wagon Wheel Suite #3 (2 Queen Beds)

Wagon Wheel Suite #3 (2 Queen Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Wasta

At The Wagon Wheel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts and 5 km (3.1 mi) from White Butte. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Wasta motel include Badlands National Park and Wall Drug.
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What's nearby

  • Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wounded Knee Museum - 13 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Wall Drug - 14 min drive - 25.0 km
  • National Grasslands Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Badlands National Park - 25 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasta Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Diner - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Wagon Wheel

Motel in Wasta with free parking
Self parking is free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
The Wagon Wheel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Wasta motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 24-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Guests are recommended to download the property's expedia mobile app before check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 30 April.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Wagon Wheel Motel
The Wagon Wheel Wasta
The Wagon Wheel Motel Wasta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Wagon Wheel ?

The Wagon Wheel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wagon Wheel ?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wagon Wheel on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$181.37, 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 parking available at The Wagon Wheel ?

Yep, The Wagon Wheel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wagon Wheel ?

No, The Wagon Wheel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wagon Wheel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Wagon Wheel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Rustic Hideaway ❤️

Quiet, rustic vibe, away from highway. Very well cared for facility. I would return in a heartbeat. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean place to stop!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable, easy access off highway and quiet. Great place to stay if you are passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Wasta

Very cute. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cabin vibes. Check in was odd but over all had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just perfect for us and our dog. We stayed 2 nights and this place worked out very well for us. Only complaint was that my husband felt that the shower curtain was too small ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Not a ton of room, but was perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The actual building was adequate, clean, easy parking, the person who phoned me to lmk our room number was very friendly, but the area is not very nice, would not stay there again, due to the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stopped on our way to Mount Rushmore. Quaint but clean and just what we needed. It's very remote and not near anything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy, LaRue

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The check in was confusing but otherwise everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean beyond my wildest imagination. I definitely recommend staying here if you’re in the area absolutely loved it and wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the money. Clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Perfect for the 2 of us. Great having a kitchen! Jayne was outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice, bright, well-kept up property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024