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    Jan K.

    Loved our stay at the Rocket Motel. Super friendly owner and staff. Rooms were cute and comfortable and oh-so-clean. The retro stylings were cool, too, plus its location is convenient to Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park. We highly recommend the Rocket Motel and would happily stay here again.

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    Theda B.

    Needed a room for the night. This place fit the bill! Check-in was quick. Park in front of your room. Quaint 50's diner feel, black, white and red decor. Wall heater and red push button wall phone. Mini fridge and microwave in room. Vending machine down from office. Extra pillows above where hangered clothes hang. Super clean room and bathroom, mints on pillow. Property well maintained. Would recommend.

    One of the best motels we've stayed in. Clean, the owners are so friendly. We will be back!

    This has to be the one our favorite places that we have ever stayed at. Booked for a full week. We stayed in #1 (2 bedroom with a kitchenette). All one level and you park right in front of your door. The owner was very helpful helping us figure out navigating South Dakota, since this is our 1st time here. The rooms were very clean. Retro look and feel. We would absolutely stay here again. Loved it!

    Hannah F.

    This was such a unique little spot to stay! The employees were very friendly and welcoming and provided coffee in the morning. The room was quaint but very clean and comfortable. Check out the Rocket Motel if you're looking for a little retro stay. This was a good find in a small town. If we're ever passing through Custer, SD, we will be staying here again!

    Absolutely the COOLEST little motel I've ever stayed in!! Such great customer service from the owners at the front desk!! It's just down the street from lots of places to eat, drink, and shop. We were on the road and struggling to find any where with a vacancy so late at night, and we were so grateful to find this place! it's actually been a few months since we stayed there and I still brag on this little spot to friends that I know who are passing through the area, so I thought I should share the experience with my friends on yelp too :)

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    Super clean. Friendly. WI-FI. Awesome rates.

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    Very clean and friendly, free wifi . I would recommend the Rocket Motel to anyone looking for a clean reasonably priced motel.

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    Arrange your trip so you can spend the night in this charming and sparkling clean motel!

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    Wonderful! Very clean and super comfy. The owners are wonderful! Stay here if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!

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    Impeccably clean. Nice owner. Lots of places to eat within walking distance.

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    Bavarian Inn, Black Hills - King Room at the Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

    Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

    (117 reviews)

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    You truly can't beat the location of the Bavarian Inn Hotel in the Black Hills. It's close to…read moreeverything and all the main attractions. The property is beautiful and very well maintained, and the staff is wonderful. You can tell they genuinely enjoy their jobs, which makes the whole experience even more pleasant. Check-in was quick and easy. The rooms are a bit outdated in style, but they are very clean and comfortable. I do wish the bathroom had been a little larger and that it didn't have a shower curtain instead of a glass door. Housekeeping is not provided daily, but you can request fresh linens and amenities each day, and they will be delivered to your room. Overall, it's fairly priced, great for families, with plenty of parking and lots of nearby services. I would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting the area.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We are a family of five with little kids and this has been our favorite place we…read morehave stayed on our many trips. Whether you are a retired couple, family, or young honeymooners- this place is a great place to stay in Custer. The staff was so friendly. There were so many family-centered activities to be outside and enjoy and we tried to take advantage of all of It! Outdoor and indoor pools, a full wall of board and card games and books, an outdoor fire pit setting to enjoy, chalk and jump ropes, a nice outdoor walking trail in nature, ball courts with balls. Our absolute favorite was ordering the cookies and milk bedtime delivery. This was something we could surprise our little kids with that they thought was so magical. Thank you for helping us build such special family memories!!

    Comfort Inn & Suites - Location Location

    Comfort Inn & Suites

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    We stayed here during our road trip and it turned out to be a convenient and comfortable stop…read moreoverall. One of the best parts is the location -- only about 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore, which made it easy to explore the area without a long drive. The hotel had a few nice touches we appreciated, especially the outdoor patio and the clean-looking pool and jacuzzi area. Breakfast was decent as well and worked perfectly before heading back on the road. The biggest downside is that some parts of the property feel dated. The carpet in the hallways and elevator areas is pretty worn out and could really use replacing because it affects the overall impression of the hotel. We also had an issue with the refrigerator in room 308 constantly making noise through the night, which wasn't ideal for sleeping. Still, the room itself was comfortable enough, and considering the location and price, it's a solid option for a short stay -- just with a few overdue updates needed.

    Just on the outskirts of town, an easy short drive into downtown where there are many restaurants…read moreand shops. Relatively large hotel, with a good size pool although there seems to be a lot of kids all the time so not possible to swim. Room is a good size with either view of the road in front or trees in back. We had a room with 2 queens. Clean, comfy bed and good bedding and pillows. There is a fridge and microwave, although no real cups to use in it unless you bring your own. Bathroom is quite spacious with shower over tub. Hot water takes a while to flow but once it comes it's a good strong shower. Room also had a table and two regular chairs. Wi-Fi a bit weak. Relatively large hotel, breakfast room quite big but can get crowded around 8. Included breakfast with Eggs and bacon, oatmeal, yogurt, apples and bananas, basic and average as expected for this class of accommodation. Compare to other places this one has a lot more children maybe due to the area attractions.

    EO Bungalows - property.

    EO Bungalows

    (2 reviews)

    We found EO Bungalows as we were planning a cross-country trip in mid-May this year. Due to the…read morepandemic, many hotels were closed and we were leery of staying in most hotels. Having previously stayed at The Bavarian Inn just up the road, we reached out to discover that they, among others, were closed. The owners mentioned their new property in town, EO Bungalows, and how they were offering enhanced cleaning and contactless check-in/out. This combination was perfect for us and we booked one night. This location features four private units with ensuite bathrooms and a common courtyard. Parking is curbside and you're just one block off the main strip, making the location very walkable. The units themselves are wonderful. Nicely furnished with very comfortable beds; a kitchette with everything you need including a toaster; a bathroom with an incredible steam shower, dimmable lighting in all areas and artwork that creates a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere. We drive an electric car and found convenient free charging available at the local Chamber of Commerce just two blocks away. We had dinner on The Custer Wolf's patio and enjoyed our first restaurant meal in months. Thanks EO Bungalows! We'll be back... looking forward to the next Tesla rally, whenever that is.

    Great stay, clean room, great bed. Fenced, shared courtyard with gas fire pit and grill…read more Kitchenette with small fridge, cooktop, microwave and sink. Walk to local restaurant/ bars. Grocery 1 1/2 blks away. Management very user friendly. Adults only no pets. A little over average price but we'll worth it Only inconvenience, if that, room and bath for the single queen is small but workable. Would absolutely stay again. ps.... great hot air balloon adventure 1 blk away.

    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins - Behind the cabins

    Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins

    (13 reviews)

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    I stayed at the Rock Crest Lodge this summer when I was in Custer for a wedding. We requested an…read moreaccessible room, and it worked for the most part. There were a few issues...but they were manageable since I wasn't staying in the room alone. Trouble 1) When showering, you can't reach the shower controls while sitting on the shower bench. I keep seeing this in hotels, I'm not sure what they expect you to do. Most people who need a shower bench can't stand up and get the controls! Trouble 2) Tiny little closet rod, difficult to get to behind the table & chairs (and the bathroom door). It's low, to make it an accessible height, but so difficult to reach that it was almost not worth even trying! Trouble 3) Table and chairs in the room would be nice if we were cooking in our room & such, but since we weren't they were really just in the way. The table was too small to pull under when in a wheelchair anyway. Their location meant that I couldn't reach the kitchenette area anyway. If I'd been staying alone I'm not sure how I would have handled the shower, and I would have requested that staff remove the table & chairs. Just thought I'd warn other wheelchair users so they can make an informed decision. The bed was adequately comfortable, water pressure was great, the room a little noisy due to the proximity of the ice-room & the parking lot. Overall - could have been better, but could have been much worse - at least i was able to get in and out! :)

    Nice spot for visiting Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Next door to two eateries. Great customer…read moreservice. The pool and playground were nothing special. We would stay here again.

    Rocket Motel - hotels - Updated May 2026

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