With a stay at Rocket Motel, you'll be centrally located in Custer, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 11 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.
Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 5 min walk
Dairy Queen - 2 min walk
Miner's Cup - 15 min walk
About this property
Rocket Motel
Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest
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.
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 desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Family friendly
Kitchenette
Microwave
Fridge
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Kitchenette
Microwave
Fridge
More
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 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
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
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
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
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Rocket Motel is retro and so cute! I was doing the Lean Horse 100 mile running race and the motel was a short walk to the start line. The staff are all super nice and accommodating and I really just liked the overall vibe of the place. I stay at a lot of hotels for work and this was a nice break from the chain hotel feeling as it is locally owned , unique, and has very cool neon decor outside.
Owner run, clearly cares about the upkeep and the aesthetics of this retro mid-century motel. The room was in awesome condition, it felt newly built and tidy. I had a great stay and will stay here again should I return.
A great stay for a lone wanderer and caravans alike.
Aaron
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rex
4 Aug 2024
Super clean older nostalgic Motel! Would definitely stay there again and the staff was great!
This is a cute little motel that has been renovated. The owners are very nice and the amenities they offer are top notch. We were right across from the Mickleson Bike trail and 1-2 blocks from all the restaurants.
This was our 2nd time to stay there and we’ll always be back when we visit Custer! Clean, comfortable, and just a super cute little retro room. They don’t have breakfast but there’s plenty of options in the area. Highly recommend!
Very clean, well maintained motel! You park right in front of your room which makes traveling a breeze. Bed was comfortable and the room was cozy. Great restaurant right across the street.
This place is so cute! We ended up with a family room because there were singles available. It had a room with a queen bed and then a seperate room with two full size beds. The bathroom was between them. Main room had a little fridge and microwave. The bathroom was retro but very clean and kept. Loved it. It was a bit of a tight squeeze between the sink and the shower to get in but doable.
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