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Rocket Motel

2.0 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of Black Hills National Forest

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Rocket Motel, in the heart of the city, offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy free WiFi, unwind on the charming terrace or explore the serene garden. With barbecue grills and an electric car charging station available for your convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
The current price is $139
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a microwave, a refrigerator, a checkered nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a heater on the wall.

Family Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • French Creek Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Way Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rocket Motel

  • When you stay at Rocket Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Rocket Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rocket Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rocket Motel?

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

What is there to do at Rocket Motel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Rocket Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a microwave.

What's the area around Rocket Motel like?

Rocket Motel is in the heart of Custer, a short 3-minute walk from Grand Magic Show and 3 minutes' walk from Way Park.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant options near the property offer a variety of dining choices within walking distance. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Service staff
Shower
Location
Downtown
Restaurant
Retro style
Trip
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Bed

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED our stay at the Rocket Motel! Awesome vintage decor and renovated rooms, very very clean. Comfortable beds. Easy parking. Great location, centrally located & made it easy to walk downtown to stores and restaurants. Beautiful patio that offers outdoor seating. We enjoyed watching the local community parade from the lobby. Hosts were amazing. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend if you’re in the Custer area you need to stay at Rocket Motel.
Deborah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very friendly and accommodating
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff The room was very clean
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable. Definitely a retro vibe, no frills but was perfect for me. Will likely stay again.
Dave, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and well kept. Will definitely stay here again.
bart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved this affordable, cleanly and safe accommodations. The decor is very fun. We would stay here again!
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice establishment! Clean and quiet! Staff was friendly
Carrie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Dawn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Aaron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Fran, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice retro motel….VERY clean with soft fresh towels and linens.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute hotel, friendly staff
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexandra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice. Very clean and comfy. We will definitely stay again.
Dennis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the 50s diner decor all around. Very friendly host!
Dagmar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute retro hotel, clean and very friendly staff.
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. Hosts were great. Rooms were adorable. Kitchenette was fully stocked. Coffee was available in the office.
Christine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Mary J, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean older nostalgic Motel! Would definitely stay there again and the staff was great!
Rex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great find in Custer passing thru.

Neat hotel, lots of cool iconic details from the travel lodge era. Very comfortable and friendly.
Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
Jill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Smaller rooms, but they are immaculate and cute!
Kimberly, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff.
Cherri, 1-night trip