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Rocket Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Black Hills National Forest

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Front of property - evening/night
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 26 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪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 near Black Hills National Forest
Rocket Motel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Rocket Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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The price is $136
includes taxes & fees
$123 per night
May 1 - May 2
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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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Rocket Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocket Motel?

As of 24 Apr, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocket Motel on 25 Apr, 2025 start from US$ 109.0, 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.

How much is parking at Rocket Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocket Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rocket Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocket Motel located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Grand Magic Show and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Black Hills National Forest. Way Park and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Rocket Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 279 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as usual. Our go to spot in Custer. It was a very cold and breezy night, the room heater took some time to warm the room up. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities with dining close by. Well run by local people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was all great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Nice stay

Nice stay. Host is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the nicest motel at which I’ve ever been fortunate enough to stay. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro! Very clean and quiet. It is obvious the owner takes great pride in the rooms. No breakfast...but the coffee was excellent. Smaller rooms, but everything is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Clean quite safe. Restaurants are walking distance. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super clean, comfy room

The cleanest room I have stayed in in a long time. Bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendliness of the staff and his being so helpful and accommadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurinda

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

Immaculate!

This local business was run by an extremely friendly and helpful couple. They take pride in their motel and want their guests to have a great experience. It is well maintmaintained, cool, retro decor and immaculately clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Couples trip!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

Clean!

Cleanest room I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Rocket motel rocks!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024