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Rocket Motel

2.0 star property

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An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a white sink, a microwave, and a checkered backsplash. There is a framed picture on the wall above the sink.
A checkered floor, a desk with a calculator, a potted plant, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.
A motel sign with neon lights, an American flag, and a neon sign for AAA.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $153
$139 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Explore the area

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211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
  • Place, French Creek Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Way Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Custer

With a stay at Rocket Motel, you'll be centrally located in Custer, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 7 minutes from Custer State Park. .This motel is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 18.7 mi (30 km) from Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • French Creek Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Way Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Big Rock Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

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

Rocket Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Custer motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Rocket Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 327 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, spotless rooms, and Don was very helpful for his recommendations for local drinks and food. Would 100% stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

The owners were very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome motel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Definitely a retro vibe, no frills but was perfect for me. Will likely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great "little" hidden gem in a great town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Renovated 1950s style motel. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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