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Rocket Motel

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

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Welcome to the iconic Rocket Motel, where a bold neon sign sets the tone for a unique stay.
Kitchen features a sink, cabinetry, and a framed photograph on the wall.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.
Relax in a charming outdoor seating area surrounded by a low stone wall and lush greenery.
Compact kitchen with a white countertop, sink, and microwave, featuring a framed photograph on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, table, and microwave, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, wall-mounted lamps, and a comfortable chair.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and framed picture.

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 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, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecues and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Rocket Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

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 any lifts

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 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocket Motel on 1 Sept 2025 start from NZ$258.97, including 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocket Motel located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Magic Show, Way Park and 1881 Courthouse Museum. French Creek Park and Big Rock Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Rocket Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 290 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherri

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Arlene

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, Room was excellent and well kept. Easy to find hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023