Rocket Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Black Hills National Forest in Custer

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

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

Standard Room

9.9/10 Exceptional
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Custer

Heart of Custer.Within a 5-minute walk of this Custer motel, you'll find Grand Magic Show and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Black Hills National Forest and Rocky Knolls Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 Regional Airport (RAP) - 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 near Black Hills National Forest in Custer
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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rocket Motel to the airport?

Rocket Motel is 49.4 mi (56-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocket Motel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocket Motel on May 25, 2024 start from $149.0, 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.

Does Rocket Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rocket Motel.

Does Rocket Motel offer free breakfast?

Rocket Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rocket Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Rocket Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Rocket Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Rocket Motel have a pool?

Rocket Motel does not have a pool.

Does Rocket Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Rocket Motel to downtown Custer?

Rocket Motel is 0.2 mi away from Custer.

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

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

6/10 Okay

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

anita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blast from the past! Absolute love it and will be back many times! Extremely clean. Walking distance to everything. Soft sheets, soft towels! Amazing front desk help. Perfect and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023