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About the Hotel

211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, South Dakota, United States

Retro-Style Accommodations

Rocket Motel offers 27 air-conditioned rooms with a 1950s retro design featuring black-and-white checkerboard patterns and red accents. Rooms include King, Queen, or Double beds, flat-screen TVs with cable, microwaves, refrigerators, and free WiFi. Some rooms have private entrances, hot tubs, or kitchenettes. Bathrooms have black-and-white vanities, mint green wall tiles, and walk-in showers.

On-Site Dining Options

The motel provides free coffee in the lobby. A vending machine offers drinks. Guests can use the covered barbecue area with gas grills for outdoor cooking.

Outdoor Relaxation Spaces

The property features a 6-person outdoor hot tub, a covered pavilion with a fire pit, and a terrace with garden furniture. Views of the Black Hills National Forest are available from the grounds.

Central Custer Location

Rocket Motel sits on the main street in downtown Custer, directly across from the George S. Mickelson Trail. It is a 5-minute drive to Crazy Horse Memorial, 10 minutes to Custer State Park, and 30 minutes to Mount Rushmore. Rapid City Regional Airport is 80 km away.

Guest Services Available

The 24-hour front desk offers ice chest fills. Limited pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional charge. The motel provides free WiFi throughout the property and motorcycle parking.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
46 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
28 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

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City Centre
Custer600 m
Airports
Rapid City Regional (RAP) 79.6 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, South Dakota, United States
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211 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, South Dakota, United States
Nearby
Grand Magic Show
240 m
Restaurants
Dairy Queen
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335 Mount Rushmore Rd
Dakota BBQ
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Baker's Bakery & Cafe
490 m
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Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream
540 m
548 Mount Rushmore Rd
Maria's Mexican
680 m
721 Mount Rushmore Rd 607 Mt Rushmore Rd
Our Place
720 m
738 Mount Rushmore Rd
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