A place to stay in Custer
Rocket Motel is a one-star hotel in Custer, South Dakota. It offers a hot tub and free parking. Room types include the 1 Queen Bed with Shower Only - Non-Smoking and the 1 King Bed with Shower Only - Non-Smoking. Guests rate it 4.6/5 across 359 reviews.
Who it's a good fit for
Expect a one-star property, guest scores around 4.6/5.
Best for
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
Rooms for every kind of stay
Choose from 7 room types — including the 1 Queen Bed with Shower Only - Non-Smoking, 1 King Bed with Shower Only - Non-Smoking, 2 Double Beds with Shower Only - Non-Smoking.
The surrounding area
Rocket Motel is in Custer, South Dakota, rated 4.6/5 by guests. Nearby is 1881 Courthouse, about 0.2 mi away.
What stands out
Inside Rocket Motel
Amenities at Rocket Motel
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Inner courtyard view
- City view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
The location
5 sights nearby, all within 0.5 mi; the closest is 1881 Courthouse at 0.2 mi.
Things to do nearby
- 1881 Courthousemuseum0.2 mi
- French Creek Parkpark0.2 mi
- Way Parkpark0.2 mi
- Big Rock Lookoutviewpoint0.5 mi
- Sunrise Pointviewpoint0.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Rocket Motel earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment for its immaculate cleanliness, warm owner-operated hospitality, and authentic retro character that guests consistently find charming and well-maintained. Minor gripes surface around intermittent WiFi, tap-water quality, and occasionally firm beds or draughty doors, but none appear to detract significantly from the overall experience. It represents strong value for the price and location near South Dakota's Black Hills attractions.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 28 · average 9.7
They wrote about: cleanliness, staff, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 2 · average 8
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, room
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Questions & answers
What amenities does Rocket Motel offer?
Rocket Motel offers Free Wifi, Non-smoking rooms, Free parking, Family rooms, Parking, Air conditioning, View, BBQ facilities, Hairdryer, Linens, Inner courtyard view, and City view.
What room types are available at Rocket Motel?
Room options include 1 Queen Bed with Shower Only - Non-Smoking, 1 King Bed with Shower Only - Non-Smoking, 2 Double Beds with Shower Only - Non-Smoking, King Suite - Non-Smoking, Large Room with 3 Beds - Non-Smoking.
Where is Rocket Motel located?
Rocket Motel is located in Custer, South Dakota, at 211 Mt Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730, United States.
What is the phone number for Rocket Motel?
You can reach Rocket Motel at +1605-673-4401.