Rocket Motel
Location: 211 Mt Rushmore Road, Custer, us
Star Rating: 1 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Welcome to Rocket Motel, your gateway to adventure in Custer!
Outdoor Amenities: Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Hills National Forest while enjoying our covered pavilion with barbecue facilities and fire pit.
Comfortable Rooms: Relax in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer for your convenience.
Convenience at Your Fingertips: Take advantage of our 6-person hot tub, 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. With Custer State Park just minutes away, your stay at Rocket Motel is bound to be unforgettable.
Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Rocket Motel Custer!
Important Information
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.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Golf cart
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Snow sports gear
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Paddle boating nearby
Rooms Available
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Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. This double room features a seating area, a tiled floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Fax
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Deluxe King Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting an outdoor dining area, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Fax
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
200 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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King Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Fax
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Standard Queen Room
A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator are offered in this air-conditioned room. An private bathroom with a hairdryer is included. Guests can also enjoy city views. One queen bed, private entrance, desk and chair, private bathroom with walk in shower,
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Fax
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Family Room
A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator are offered in this air-conditioned room. An private bathroom with a hairdryer is included. Guests can also enjoy city views.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Fax
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Diane (10/5): Retro motel in Custer - Updated retro vibe, this place has charm, wonderful hosts, spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet. Nothing
- Lissa (10/5): Fantastic little motel - What a perfect motel, spotless, located perfectly in the middle of the high street and what an amazing friendly host, would highly recommend this place if you are looking to stay in the area Nothing at all
- Katherine (10/5): - Quaint retro motel with all necessary amenities! Great location đ
- Lois (8/5): -
- Catherine (10/5): -
- Johana (10/5): - Tout était parfait merci Rien
- Ken (8/5): -
- Leslie (10/5): -
- Eric (10/5): Would stay again. - Loved the room. We stayed 2 nights. Quiet and peaceful. Very close to Mt Rushmore. The rooms have been restored beautifully. The only complaint would be the front door seal. There was a slight gap and when it was 28° it was drafty. Not that big of a deal as the heat worked well.
- Amanda (10/5): -
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- SVMOOSE (2/5): I wanted to buy sleep; the Rocket failed... - The place was very clean and well-maintained. The Rocket Motel was built circa 1950. It is spotlessly clean and very well maintained. It is decorated n the Retro style, as suits its age.
However, expectations and standards have changed over 75 years. The rooms are tiny by todayâs standards. The original room would have not had a fridgeâŠin my room the fridge, with its talking compressor was 4 feet from my head in bed. The heater is in the wall and has no thermostatâŠit produces a lot of heat, but its variable fan setting produces that heat constantly, making the room far too hot. With the heater turned off the bedding is inadequate for the March weather. In 1950 sound abatement in motels was less important than today. I had asked for a quiet room and, although only a handful of guests were in the 30 odd rooms, had a neighbor who snored, watched TV late, and mumbled in his sleep.
The purpose of a motel is to sell sleep; The Rocket failed.
- Renee (7/5): - Liked the location, and room was clean. Did notlike the firefighters trucks starting their trucks up to my door and having diesel smell coming into my room that is why I had to leave my room early
- Anuj (10/5): -
- Beth (9/5): Cute, clean retro motel with a fun vibe. - Cute retro motel. Very clean and the softest sheets and towels I've ever seen in a hotel. There was no heat in the bathroom, floor was chilly.
- Lewis (10/5): -
- Tammi (9/5): Would come back again. - Everyone was very helpfull. Nothing to helpful. Was great.
- Lori (8/5): -
- Jason (10/5): We enjoyed our stay. - We really enjoyed our stay. NA
- ALAN (10/5): It was perfect. Thank you! - It was perfect- friendly, clean, comfortable and reasonably priced. N/A
- Lynn (9/5): We will be back!! - Everything was wonderful. Only suggestion would be bathroom fan cuz windows donât open and after husband uses it âŠ. No one can enter
Coffee choice at main office was sooo good! No bathroom fan
- maria (10/5): - The personal were so kind and attentive. The installations were so clean.
- Jon (8/5): -
- Leoni (9/5): -
- Theresa (10/5): - Wirklich sehr schön eingerichtet, sehr sehr sauber (!)(sauberstes Hotel auf unserer Reise), sehr gemĂŒtliche Betten, sehr freundlicher Herr an der Rezeption, sehr gut gelegen. Alles super!
- Pascal (9/5): -
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- Kimberly (9/5): - Loved the place! The owners were so welcoming. Even though it was a motel, there were little perks that made it nice--like mints on the pillows! The room was clean and comfortable. The pillows weren't very soft.
- Torsten (10/5): Alles bestens! - Sehr sauber, tolles Zimmer und sehr nette Gastgeber. Rocket Motel wĂŒrden wir jederzeit wieder besuchen. Restaurants und GeschĂ€fte fuĂlĂ€ufig zu erreichen.
- Jeannie (9/5): Great place to stay for location, cleanliness and great shower - Very clean and nice shower Beds were a little hard
- Rene (9/5): -
- Mary J (8/5): - Great location in Casper. You can walk anywhere and you also get 10% off your bill at a few restaurants by showing your room key. Its a cute retro motel that is super clean. Our beds were comfortable and we had a designated parking space in front of our room. Owners were great and had coffee in the lobby every morning.
- Dawn (10/5): Great Stay! - Such a great stay. It ALL works. Comfy bed and sheets! Great TV, shower, parking, free coffee each morning! Everything was just so enjoyable! We stayed 2 nights!
- Shannon (10/5): -
- Fran (10/5): - The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
- Christine (10/5): - Everything was perfect. Hosts were great. Rooms were adorable. Kitchenette was fully stocked. Coffee was available in the office.
- John (9/5): Nice place. I'd stay there again. - Nice and clean, Custer is a great place to stay, very convenient to the State Park and other attractions. Nice place.
- Steven (10/5): -
- Kevin H, NC (10/5): -
- Franck (10/5): -
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- Vivian (9/5): -
- Stephen (10/5): - Renovated 1950s style motel. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
- Kamp (10/5): Phenomenal⊠- Absolutely superbâŠRitz Carlton quality! Fantastically spotlessly clean. Thank you for exceptional hospitality! N/A
- Julie (10/5): We had a blast at the Rocket! - Clean rooms, very friendly staff, fun back patio! larger shower
- Mike (10/5): - Very well organized and professional motel. Decor was awesome. Specific attention to the needs of bikers was fantastic. Great stay. Iâll be back for sure.
- Robert (10/5): - Very nice retro motelâŠ.VERY clean with soft fresh towels and linens.
- Jo Ann (4/5): - The rooms have not risen above 1950's standards. The shower desperately needs a grab bar and a full slip-resistant floor. The room's heater was quite noisy.
- Alexandra (10/5): - Perfect location for spending time in Custer state park, going to Mount Rushmore, and shopping in Keystone. The room was cute, cozy, and came with a postcard of the motel. If I ever make it back to the black hills I would 100% stay here again.
- Andersen (10/5): Will definitely stay here again! - Such a sweet place, and CLEAN.
- Peterson (9/5): -
- Keri (10/5): Nostalgic Charm Meets Modern Comfort - This motel perfectly balances nostalgic charm and modern comforts! Everything was clean, with touches of vintage design. The beds were comfy and the shower was hot. The owners/staff were super kind and helpful (they were flexible with our arrival time and helped me mail a cute postcard to my kids). It was so great that I bought a coffee mug as a souvenir! We'll be back! I seriously can't think of anything I didn't like. I suppose some people wouldn't like the motel-style exterior access doors with actual keys to lock/unlock, but I thought it was great and appreciated the old-school vibe.
- Ellen (10/5): Best value, best place to stay in Custer! Clean, Comfortable and Close to everything, -
- Selina (10/5): Great retro hotel, clean and great location - We loved the look of the retro room. It was clean and convenient. Don had everything ready for our late check in. It was super fast and convenient. Also great location. N/A
- Deron (10/5): -
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- Christopher (7/5): -
- Scott (9/5): Retro vibe, great rooms, great hosts - Very cool mid-century modern motel. Hosts were delightful. Location was perfect explore the area. Sturgis rally was going on, which was fun to witness.
- Dana (10/5): - Very clean and everything in excellent shape.
- Michelle (10/5): - We loved this affordable, cleanly and safe accommodations. The decor is very fun. We would stay here again!
- Amy (8/5): -
- Deborah (10/5): From our arrival to departure 5 days later, the staff was friendly and helpful. There was always fresh coffee in the off - We liked how clean everything was, and we liked the retro vibe. Everything was perfect!
- Bonnie (9/5): - Clean room
- Bill (9/5): Motor Inn.... reimagined!! You won't be disappointed. - The management/Owners is always working on the maintenance and improvements of the entire property. You can see they really care about the property and that you have a wonderful stay. They have a spot level enough for us big bike riders to park our motorcycles. this is a bonus! I just wish they had a coffee maker in the room. They always offer great coffee and all the amenities in the lobby which has easy access with all the condiments, but I am an early riser, and I like my coffee first thing in the morning. It's a little thing but it's the only thing I can "ding" them for. I choose to overlook it and stay here every time I come the Custer.
- Randall (10/5): - Excellent motel ,clean , convenient, personal parking spot! Owners were super nice and made our stay top notch! Older style motel but updated expertly! We will stay there next bike week and anytime we come close to Custer! ROCKET IS TOP CHOICE!!
- Daniel Stueber (10/5): - The design of the bathroom and shower as well as the front desk. Very cozy and nice. I liked everything
- Amy (10/5): -
- Ruth (10/5): Liebevoll und schön gestaltetes Motel in zentraler Lage - Tolles und sehr liebevoll und detailreich und stylisch gestaltetes Zimmer. Alles war vorhanden, was man braucht, von Mikrowelle und KĂŒhlschrank bis hin zu einem super Schreibtisch. Das Bett war groĂartig, endlich mal eine etwas festerer und nicht so extrem weiche Matratze wie sonst oft in den USA. Das Bad war auch klasse, die Dusche war sehr gut. Alles war picobello sauber und gepflegt.
Es gab kein FrĂŒhstĂŒck, aber in einer Reihe von Restaurants im Ort fĂŒr GĂ€ste des Motels 10% ErmĂ€Ăigung. Wir waren in der Bakery, wo das FrĂŒhstĂŒck sehr lecker war. Direkt gegenĂŒber ist auch ein Supermarkt. Alles ist fuĂlĂ€ufig zu erreichen.
Wir. Haben uns super wohl gefĂŒhlt und werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen! Nichts.
- Pamela (9/5): -
- Roland (8/5): - Loved the Jacuzzi free beverages by said Jacuzzi! Gentleman at the check in was very cordial and professional! A little pricey for accommodation. We had the family room no kitchenette.
- Kim (10/5): The property and the people = just perfect. - This motel makes you want to jump in a 57 Thunderbird and cruise down the main strip to the malt shoppe. Retro fabulous. Not a single thing to dislike.
- Joseph (8/5): -
- Robert (10/5): - Was very clean and very nice vibe
Can't wait to go back Nothing
- Chae (10/5): -
- Peggy (8/5): - The room was exceptionally clean and the room was exactly what I expected. The only complaint I had was the mattress was not comfortable, it could used a pillow top. The location was great and easy walking distance to sights in Custer. Only complaint was the mattress, too hard. Outside lights didn't allow room to be dark.
- Trina (9/5): - The mattress was ok .
- bart (10/5): - Super clean and well kept. Will definitely stay here again.
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- Jill (10/5): - Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
- PĂ€ivi (9/5): Modern, high quality accomodation! - The room was very modern with stardards like fully tiled bathroom with hand shower as well as a clean and nicely decorated room. Worth every penny! The room was a bit too tiny.
- Marinda (10/5): -
- Ami R (10/5): Retro Vibe!!! - Very clean, quiet (even though itâs on the highway) and color coordinated for a great vintage vibe. Brenda was a huge helpâŠ.friendly and seemed as if she genuinely cared! Liked everything about the Rocket Motel!
- Sarah (10/5): - This is such a cute motel and is so, so clean and comfortable! We loved it and highly recommend.
- Kimberly (10/5): - Smaller rooms, but they are immaculate and cute!
- Annette (10/5): - Loved the decor! Have no complaints
- Suzanne (10/5): Everything we were looking for in a motel meeting our travel needs....and more! - Loved the location in this small town - easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. Very easy to drive to Custer State Park entrance. This motel was so very well maintained, super clean, great shower, very comfortable bed and pillows - felt like it was a brand new hotel. Love having the parking space reserved for our room and it is a few steps to the door for easy unloading and loading We will be back.
- Robert (10/5): - 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.
- Laney (10/5): Totally retro and totally enjoyable! - Retro design. Convenient location! No shower cap!
- Cody (10/5): -
- Steven (10/5): Great stay - Great location and really comfortable room.
This was my 8th hotel as part of a long road trip and I had the best nights sleep here so far.
The room has heater (which I needed on this unusual cold wet summer day) and a great shower.
Parking was right outside of the room and there was coffee available in the mornings with an ice machine outside next to the reception.
Bars and restaurants are walking distance, I would recommend Custer wolf - food and drink. I had the best chicken tenders there Iâve ever had an a big selection of craft beers. Tommy the owner was a really friendly guy and it seems everyone knows each other by first name and it was just a great place to chill and meet new people.
- Jerry (10/5): -
- Pauline (10/5): Very attractive! - Very clean. Excellent location. Will stay there again when I go to Custer.
- David (10/5): - Awesome stay, can't say enough good things about this Motel! It is located in the center of town with restaurants and local shops within walking distance. It is a mid-20th century roadside motel with period correct design elements. The rooms were the cleanest I have seen in a long time, small but very comfortable. The owners were very friendly and accommodating.
I would definitely stay here again on a return visit.
- Chris (9/5): Clean rooms and great location for visiting sites in the Black Hills. - Our room had a kitchenette with access to a gas grill. We were able to make healthy meals and eat outside in the shade of their outdoor dining area. The rooms were very clean and the owners were lovely. It was also convenient to all of the places we visited while in the area. The rooms were a bit small as were the beds.
- Shawnna (10/5): Would recommend rocket hotel to anyone in the area itâs great location, easy access to all the attractions and the resta - It was a good location great decor very comfortable
- Klara (10/5): - Everything! Great staff, great location and spotless rooms.
This was our second time here. Would stay again!
- Dennis (10/5): - Excellent choice.
Very clean and comfy.
We will definitely stay again.
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- Bert (10/5): Heerlijk! - De gastvrijheid van de eigenaren en de goed onderhouden en schone kamer. Van alles voorzien wat je nodig bent! Heerlijke douche maar slappe koffie (keep trying Don đ) Alles was ok đđ»
- Jill (10/5): -
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