Rocket Motel
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$118
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Location
With a stay at Rocket Motel, you'll be centrally located in Custer, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 7 minutes from Custer State Park. This motel is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 18.7 mi (30 km) from Mount Rushmore.
What's nearby
Grand Magic Show(0.1 miles)
Way Park(0.2 miles)
1881 Courthouse Museum(0.2 miles)
French Creek Park(0.2 miles)
Big Rock Park(0.3 miles)
Harbach Centennial Park(0.4 miles)
Rocky Knolls Golf Course(1 miles)
Monument Health Custer Hospital(1.1 miles)
Gates Park(1.1 miles)
Black Hills National Forest(1.3 miles)
Stockade Lake(3.8 miles)
Custer State Park(4.1 miles)
Four Mile Old West Town Museum(4.2 miles)
Indian Museum of North America(5 miles)
French Creek(5.1 miles)
The preferred airport for Rocket Motel is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)(49.4 miles)
Parking
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Location
211 Mt Rushmore Road, Custer, South Dakota, United States of America
Grand Magic Show (0.1 miles)
Way Park (0.2 miles)
1881 Courthouse Museum (0.2 miles)
French Creek Park (0.2 miles)
Big Rock Park (0.3 miles)
Harbach Centennial Park (0.4 miles)
Room options
4
Family Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 6
400 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
4
Standard Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
Guest reviews of Rocket Motel
8.1
Very good
Based on 525 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
43%
Family
34%
Group
14%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Rocket Motel, travelers highlight a charming retro vibe, standout cleanliness, and friendly owner-operated service, alongside a central, walkable location that works well for visiting Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and in-town shops and restaurants.
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What guests think
At Rocket Motel, travelers highlight a charming retro vibe, standout cleanliness, and friendly owner-operated service, alongside a central, walkable location that works well for visiting Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and in-town shops and restaurants.
Rooms are cozy with mid-century decor; several guests note small sizes and minor temperature-control quirks. Facilities are simple but practical, with appreciated lobby coffee and convenient in-front parking; there is no on-site breakfast. Expect a characterful, value-minded base for the Black Hills.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic but practical, with lobby coffee appreciated and convenient parking directly in front of rooms or assigned spots.
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Mike
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well organized and professional motel. Decor was awesome. Specific attention to the needs of bikers was fantastic. Great stay. I’ll be back for sure.
Very well organized and professional motel. Decor was awesome. Specific attention to the needs of bikers was fantastic. Great stay. I’ll be back for sure.
10
Kathleen
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
10
heather
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
10
SueAnn
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved parking right in front of the room. This place is super clean, affordable, and centrally located in Custer. I highly recommend it.
Loved parking right in front of the room. This place is super clean, affordable, and centrally located in Custer. I highly recommend it.
10
David
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
10
Dan
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Brittany
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Dawn
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
8
Mary J
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
William
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Some of the parking areas can be a little awkward for a motorcycle but the overall experience is worth it. We would stay here again. Nice walking distance to area shopping and eating.
Some of the parking areas can be a little awkward for a motorcycle but the overall experience is worth it. We would stay here again. Nice walking distance to area shopping and eating.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a standout across reviews, with consistently spotless, well-maintained rooms.
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Carol
Oct 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a wonderful experience! We so enjoyed the Rocket especially how clean and every detail such as painting and how perfectly the bathroom as well as the room cleanly every area is…💕💕
What a wonderful experience! We so enjoyed the Rocket especially how clean and every detail such as painting and how perfectly the bathroom as well as the room cleanly every area is…💕💕
10
Pam
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely loved it! They were super nice, the room was incredibly comfortable and clean, and the bed slept wonderfully!
Absolutely loved it! They were super nice, the room was incredibly comfortable and clean, and the bed slept wonderfully!
10
Robert
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice retro motel….VERY clean with soft fresh towels and linens.
Very nice retro motel….VERY clean with soft fresh towels and linens.
10
Rex
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super clean older nostalgic Motel! Would definitely stay there again and the staff was great!
Super clean older nostalgic Motel! Would definitely stay there again and the staff was great!
10
Dennis
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent choice. Very clean and comfy. We will definitely stay again.
Excellent choice. Very clean and comfy. We will definitely stay again.
10
bart
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super clean and well kept. Will definitely stay here again.
Super clean and well kept. Will definitely stay here again.
10
Peggy
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cleanest room I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in!
Cleanest room I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in!
10
Dana
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and everything in excellent shape.
Very clean and everything in excellent shape.
8
Aaron
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This place was great. I will stay here every time I'm in Custer. The room was really clean. The decor is very cute and well done. They have done a great job of updating an older hotel and making it fun.
This place was great. I will stay here every time I'm in Custer. The room was really clean. The decor is very cute and well done. They have done a great job of updating an older hotel and making it fun.
10
Andrew
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
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Rooms
Rooms have a retro mid-century style and are generally comfortable but on the smaller side. Some guests mentioned minor temperature-control quirks.
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Sharilyn
Jul 6, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The app told me I had already paid so when I was confused by the owner asking for payment he got ANGRY with me immediately and berated me. I called customer service and turned out the problem was with the app but the damage had been done because of his treatment of me for just being confused. I wasn’t accusatory or anything. Then I had to spend time trying to talk him into being calm with me. If anywhere else had had rooms I would’ve left. As it was we did leave a night early. My husband went to check us out cause no way I was going back into that office. He told my husband no refunds when my husband didn’t ask for one. And then he added some $20 fee on top of the $491 we had already paid. So we spent 2 nights instead of 3 for $500. And the room was TINY. Bathroom door very squeaky so I had to position it in a way I could get in and sit on the toilet in the night without waking up my husband. It was difficult. The shower is only warm if you turn the hot on all the way with no cold at all. Rooms have regular keys and face the outside so very insecure. And the guy keeps your CC info on a handwritten card with the full number. It’s in the front office and he doesn’t stay in there so anyone could walk in and take them. Would never stay again.
The app told me I had already paid so when I was confused by the owner asking for payment he got ANGRY with me immediately and berated me. I called customer service and turned out the problem was with the app but the damage had been done because of his treatment of me for just being confused. I wasn’t accusatory or anything. Then I had to spend time trying to talk him into being calm with me. If anywhere else had had rooms I would’ve left. As it was we did leave a night early. My husband went to check us out cause no way I was going back into that office. He told my husband no refunds when my husband didn’t ask for one. And then he added some $20 fee on top of the $491 we had already paid. So we spent 2 nights instead of 3 for $500. And the room was TINY. Bathroom door very squeaky so I had to position it in a way I could get in and sit on the toilet in the night without waking up my husband. It was difficult. The shower is only warm if you turn the hot on all the way with no cold at all. Rooms have regular keys and face the outside so very insecure. And the guy keeps your CC info on a handwritten card with the full number. It’s in the front office and he doesn’t stay in there so anyone could walk in and take them. Would never stay again.
10
Pam
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely loved it! They were super nice, the room was incredibly comfortable and clean, and the bed slept wonderfully!
Absolutely loved it! They were super nice, the room was incredibly comfortable and clean, and the bed slept wonderfully!
10
David
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
David
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
10
Kimberly
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This place is so cute! We ended up with a family room because there were singles available. It had a room with a queen bed and then a seperate room with two full size beds. The bathroom was between them. Main room had a little fridge and microwave. The bathroom was retro but very clean and kept. Loved it. It was a bit of a tight squeeze between the sink and the shower to get in but doable.
This place is so cute! We ended up with a family room because there were singles available. It had a room with a queen bed and then a seperate room with two full size beds. The bathroom was between them. Main room had a little fridge and microwave. The bathroom was retro but very clean and kept. Loved it. It was a bit of a tight squeeze between the sink and the shower to get in but doable.
8
Peter
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, neat, and tastefully decorated. Quite modest in terms of size, furniture (couple of hard plastic chairs). Wifi was slow and spotty. Very charming retro feel, a truly unique property!
Room was clean, neat, and tastefully decorated. Quite modest in terms of size, furniture (couple of hard plastic chairs). Wifi was slow and spotty. Very charming retro feel, a truly unique property!
10
Melanie
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this unique motel. Check in was very fast and easy. Gentleman was helpful with ice and recommendations for dinner. Great place right across the street. Room was small but very clean and extremely comfortable. Will absolutely stay again.
Loved this unique motel. Check in was very fast and easy. Gentleman was helpful with ice and recommendations for dinner. Great place right across the street. Room was small but very clean and extremely comfortable. Will absolutely stay again.
10
Sylvia
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The cleanliness at this cute motel was top notch. Everything was pristine. The decor was 1950’s style and worked well. It was a chilly night (woke up to frost of the car windows). Our room temperature was 55 F., a good sleeping temp but too cold for a morning shower. The heat apparently wasn’t on yet.
The cleanliness at this cute motel was top notch. Everything was pristine. The decor was 1950’s style and worked well. It was a chilly night (woke up to frost of the car windows). Our room temperature was 55 F., a good sleeping temp but too cold for a morning shower. The heat apparently wasn’t on yet.
10
Kimberly
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Smaller rooms, but they are immaculate and cute!
Smaller rooms, but they are immaculate and cute!
10
Alexandra
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and owner-operated. A small number of guests reported unpleasant interactions or billing disputes.
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Carrie
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice establishment! Clean and quiet! Staff was friendly
Very nice establishment! Clean and quiet! Staff was friendly
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Sharilyn
Jul 6, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The app told me I had already paid so when I was confused by the owner asking for payment he got ANGRY with me immediately and berated me. I called customer service and turned out the problem was with the app but the damage had been done because of his treatment of me for just being confused. I wasn’t accusatory or anything. Then I had to spend time trying to talk him into being calm with me. If anywhere else had had rooms I would’ve left. As it was we did leave a night early. My husband went to check us out cause no way I was going back into that office. He told my husband no refunds when my husband didn’t ask for one. And then he added some $20 fee on top of the $491 we had already paid. So we spent 2 nights instead of 3 for $500. And the room was TINY. Bathroom door very squeaky so I had to position it in a way I could get in and sit on the toilet in the night without waking up my husband. It was difficult. The shower is only warm if you turn the hot on all the way with no cold at all. Rooms have regular keys and face the outside so very insecure. And the guy keeps your CC info on a handwritten card with the full number. It’s in the front office and he doesn’t stay in there so anyone could walk in and take them. Would never stay again.
The app told me I had already paid so when I was confused by the owner asking for payment he got ANGRY with me immediately and berated me. I called customer service and turned out the problem was with the app but the damage had been done because of his treatment of me for just being confused. I wasn’t accusatory or anything. Then I had to spend time trying to talk him into being calm with me. If anywhere else had had rooms I would’ve left. As it was we did leave a night early. My husband went to check us out cause no way I was going back into that office. He told my husband no refunds when my husband didn’t ask for one. And then he added some $20 fee on top of the $491 we had already paid. So we spent 2 nights instead of 3 for $500. And the room was TINY. Bathroom door very squeaky so I had to position it in a way I could get in and sit on the toilet in the night without waking up my husband. It was difficult. The shower is only warm if you turn the hot on all the way with no cold at all. Rooms have regular keys and face the outside so very insecure. And the guy keeps your CC info on a handwritten card with the full number. It’s in the front office and he doesn’t stay in there so anyone could walk in and take them. Would never stay again.
10
Kathleen
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
10
heather
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
10
David
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
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Thomas
Nov 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The owner lied to me about making a change in the reservation causing me to pay for a night we did not stay at the motel. Dishonest despite the fact they have a “Jesus” sign on their front door.
The owner lied to me about making a change in the reservation causing me to pay for a night we did not stay at the motel. Dishonest despite the fact they have a “Jesus” sign on their front door.
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Aaron
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Teri
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Only place we stay in Custer. Very friendly staff and they take great care of their hotel
Only place we stay in Custer. Very friendly staff and they take great care of their hotel
10
Andrew
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
Front desk was very friendly + room was clean
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Fran
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Location
Central and very walkable to shops and restaurants, and convenient for Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and other Black Hills sights.
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heather
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
Loved the location, walked downtown to dinner and shopping. Owners were amazing, kind and helpful. They even gave me a cutting of the huge, beautiful, unique plant they had in the check-in area. Room clean and adorable with pristine vintage tile and a working red vintage phone. \Hot tub perfect for a cold off season night!
10
SueAnn
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved parking right in front of the room. This place is super clean, affordable, and centrally located in Custer. I highly recommend it.
Loved parking right in front of the room. This place is super clean, affordable, and centrally located in Custer. I highly recommend it.
10
David
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
David
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
10
Julie
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a cute little motel that has been renovated. The owners are very nice and the amenities they offer are top notch. We were right across from the Mickleson Bike trail and 1-2 blocks from all the restaurants.
This is a cute little motel that has been renovated. The owners are very nice and the amenities they offer are top notch. We were right across from the Mickleson Bike trail and 1-2 blocks from all the restaurants.
10
Alexandra
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Jane
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Rocket Motel is retro and so cute! I was doing the Lean Horse 100 mile running race and the motel was a short walk to the start line. The staff are all super nice and accommodating and I really just liked the overall vibe of the place. I stay at a lot of hotels for work and this was a nice break from the chain hotel feeling as it is locally owned , unique, and has very cool neon decor outside.
Rocket Motel is retro and so cute! I was doing the Lean Horse 100 mile running race and the motel was a short walk to the start line. The staff are all super nice and accommodating and I really just liked the overall vibe of the place. I stay at a lot of hotels for work and this was a nice break from the chain hotel feeling as it is locally owned , unique, and has very cool neon decor outside.
8
William
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Some of the parking areas can be a little awkward for a motorcycle but the overall experience is worth it. We would stay here again. Nice walking distance to area shopping and eating.
Some of the parking areas can be a little awkward for a motorcycle but the overall experience is worth it. We would stay here again. Nice walking distance to area shopping and eating.
10
Jill
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
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Stephen
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Renovated 1950s style motel. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Renovated 1950s style motel. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
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Dining
No on-site breakfast, but guests appreciate the complimentary coffee and easy access to nearby restaurants, with some partner discounts mentioned.
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Kathleen
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
Owners extremely helpful. Room clean and well maintained. Coffee (aka Rocket Fuel) setup and overall ambience well thought out. Ended up staying extra night.
10
David
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
A well maintained, 75 year old American retro hotel run by very kind folks at the front desk. The room was clean and comfortable and I had an assigned parking spot. Hot coffee in the lobby all day was excellent after long hikes in October. Heater in the room was a tad loud but worked great. Excellent location for visiting the nearby parks and monuments and plenty of restaurants / shops are walkable. Yeah it's probably rated one or two stars by whomever however this traveler enjoys staying at a place with character every now and then as opposed to staying at a big, bland chain hotel.
10
Melanie
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this unique motel. Check in was very fast and easy. Gentleman was helpful with ice and recommendations for dinner. Great place right across the street. Room was small but very clean and extremely comfortable. Will absolutely stay again.
Loved this unique motel. Check in was very fast and easy. Gentleman was helpful with ice and recommendations for dinner. Great place right across the street. Room was small but very clean and extremely comfortable. Will absolutely stay again.
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Christine
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was perfect. Hosts were great. Rooms were adorable. Kitchenette was fully stocked. Coffee was available in the office.
Everything was perfect. Hosts were great. Rooms were adorable. Kitchenette was fully stocked. Coffee was available in the office.
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Dan
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Brittany
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Dawn
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Kimberly
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was our 2nd time to stay there and we’ll always be back when we visit Custer! Clean, comfortable, and just a super cute little retro room. They don’t have breakfast but there’s plenty of options in the area. Highly recommend!
This was our 2nd time to stay there and we’ll always be back when we visit Custer! Clean, comfortable, and just a super cute little retro room. They don’t have breakfast but there’s plenty of options in the area. Highly recommend!
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Mary J
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Jill
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
Highly recommend! Walk everywhere and great dining options! You even get a 10% discount at some restaurants.
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Stephen
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful “retro” 50s style motel. Friendly staff and a really nice room!
Beautiful “retro” 50s style motel. Friendly staff and a really nice room!
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Anita
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
This place had the cleanest rooms of all the rooms that I’ve ever rented before.
This place had the cleanest rooms of all the rooms that I’ve ever rented before.
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Michael
Aug 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
love what they have done with the place
love what they have done with the place
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Travis
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It was great. Quiet, friendly, clean.
It was great. Quiet, friendly, clean.
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Kyle
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Throwback to better days.
Throwback to better days.
FAQs about Rocket Motel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Custer, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 7 minutes from Custer State Park. It is approximately 17.9 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-10: 167.48252515869143USD
- 2026-10-11: 108.57021731948853USD
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- 2026-10-17: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-18: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-19: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-20: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-21: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-22: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-23: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-24: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-25: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-26: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-27: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-28: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-29: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-30: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-10-31: 128.4797822090149USD
- 2026-11-01: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-02: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-03: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-04: 108.62999651107789USD
- 2026-11-05: 120.42482247390748USD
- 2026-11-06: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-07: 108.62999651107789USD
- 2026-11-08: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-09: 108.62999651107789USD
- 2026-11-10: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-11: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-12: 108.57021731948853USD
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- 2026-11-14: 108.01822135849USD
- 2026-11-15: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-16: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-17: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-18: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-19: 108.57021731948853USD
- 2026-11-20: 120.57786882858277USD
- 2026-11-21: 108.07054738235475USD
- 2026-11-22: 128.54998899765016USD
- 2026-11-23: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-24: 108.62999651107789USD
- 2026-11-25: 108.54626803512573USD
- 2026-11-26: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-27: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-28: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-29: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-11-30: 128.4797822090149USD
- 2026-12-01: 128.4797822090149USD
- 2026-12-02: 108.01822135849USD
- 2026-12-03: 128.4797822090149USD
- 2026-12-04: 108.01822135849USD
- 2026-12-05: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-12-06: 119.81142335128784USD
- 2026-12-07: 128.4797822090149USD
- 2026-12-08: 120.29781092300416USD
- 2026-12-09: 128.4797822090149USD
- 2026-12-10: 119.92673377075197USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Picnic Area/Tables
Allergy-Free Room Available
Vending Machines
Family Room
Services
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Parking
Free Parking
Electric Car charging station
Parking Onsite
Activities
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Fishing
Golf (miniature)
Horse Riding
Canoeing
Hiking
Outdoor Furniture
Terrace
Internet
Free Wi-Fi