A place to stay in Custer
Rocket Motel is a hotel in Custer, South Dakota. It offers a hot tub and free parking. Room types include the Standard Queen Room and the Double Room. Guests rate it 4.6/5 across 359 reviews.
Who this stay suits
Expect guest scores around 4.6/5.
Best for
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
Rooms for every kind of stay
Choose from 4 room types — including the Standard Queen Room, Double Room, King Room. Rates start from $158 a night.
The surrounding area
Rocket Motel is in Custer, South Dakota, rated 4.6/5 by guests.
Rooms & suites
Standard Queen Room
21 m² · 1 queen bed
- City view
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Double Room
28 m² · 2 full beds
- City view
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Family Room
46 m² · 1 twin bed and 2 full beds
- Private kitchenette
- Attached bathroom
- City view
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
Standout features
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
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.
- WiFi failed to connect
- Water has strong iron taste
- Front door seal had a gap causing draughts in cold weather
- Pillows not soft enough / beds on the hard side
- Coffee not available until 7 am
- Lost item not recovered by staff
“So clean and the owner was incredibly kind and gave dining recommendations.”
“Quiet, clean and comfortable. The beds were more comfortable than most of the big chain hotels. I slept like a champ.”
“What a perfect motel, spotless, located perfectly in the middle of the high street and what an amazing friendly host.”
“Updated retro vibe, this place has charm, wonderful hosts, spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
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 Standard Queen Room, Double Room, King Room, Family Room.
How much does it cost to stay at Rocket Motel?
Nightly rates start from around $158, varying by date and room type.
Where is Rocket Motel located?
Rocket Motel is located in Custer, South Dakota, at 211 Mt Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730, United States.