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Featuring a covered pavilion with barbecue facilities and a fire pit, Rocket Motel is located in Custer. Free WiFi access is available. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is 30 minutes’ drive from the motel. A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator are offered in each air-conditioned room at Rocket Motel Custer. An private bathroom with a hairdryer is included. Guests can enjoy views of the Black Hills National Forest. A 6-person hot tub and a 24-hour front desk are available at Custer Rocket Motel. Other facilities offered at the property include a vending machine with drinks. The property provides free parking. Custer State Park is 5 minutes’ drive from the motel. Crazy Horse Memorial is 5.4 mi from Rocket Motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tim
    United States United States
    Great location, friendly staff and extremely clean.
  • Brian
    United States United States
    The Rocket Motel is in a great location and had all of the amenities we needed, including the kitchenette that allowed for us to cook some good meals. The rooms were clean and the owner was very friendly and helpful.
  • Charles
    United States United States
    Amazingly friendly staff, rooms were clean and quiet, a couple minutes from downtown custer. Retro themed rooms were pretty neat.
  • Emily
    United States United States
    I had read the reviews and was so excited it was just what I had expected! It was a surprise for my husband (we were in Custer, SD, from Georgia! The owners are great as well as their longtime assistant! We enjoyed talking with several others...
  • Aultman
    United States United States
    Cute decorations and clean bed and room! Near restaurants
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    Greg
    United States United States
    Just coffee was available But a 10% discount was offered at a bakery and a steakhouse, which was great
  • Ellen
    United States United States
    The entire facility, from parking lot to the very well kept, clean room, was perfect. The row of large coffee carafes in the office were a nice added bonus. And the owner was welcoming and pleasant. We stayed to attend an event at the Custer...
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    This place is clean beyond CLEAN! We only stay at Rocket Motel when we travel to Western South Dakota. The owners are kind and generous; the rooms are ridiculously clean; the location is excellent; the water pressure is good and showers are hot....
  • Denae
    United States United States
    One of the cleanest motels I’ve ever stayed in! Definitely a hidden gem. It’s like stepping back in time. We loved it!
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    The Rocket Motel is cute, clean and cozy. Very nice retro decor , comfortable bed, good shower. On the main road, close to everything. Highly recommended

Area info

Amenities of Rocket Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Fax
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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