Rocket Motel, Custer

Rocket Motel - A retro-style motel with a hot tub, pet-friendly rooms, and downtown Custer location

Rocket Motel, rated 9.3/10 on Booking.com, features 27 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes in select units, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms range from single to family-sized, furnished with king, queen, or double beds, and some offer private entrances or views of the Black Hills National Forest. The property includes a 6-person hot tub, a covered barbecue pavilion with a fire pit, and a 24-hour front desk decorated in black-and-white retro style with cherry-red accents. Located on Custer's main street, the motel is a 10-minute drive from Crazy Horse Memorial, 20 minutes from Jewel Cave National Monument, and 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Free coffee is available in the lobby, and a vending machine offers drinks. Limited pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional charge. The Rocket Motel also provides access to the George S. Mickelson Trail, directly across the street.

Pros

Retro decor with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes in select rooms.

Covered barbecue pavilion and 6-person hot tub for guest use.

Central downtown location within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

Proximity to major attractions like Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park.

Pet-friendly policies with designated rooms available.

Cons

Limited on-site parking due to downtown location.

No ADA-compliant rooms due to the motel's 1950s-era construction.