The Wagon Wheel

2.0 star property
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December 2024
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Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds) | Terrace/patio
Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room) | Private kitchen
Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)
Wagon Wheel Suite #1(1 Full Bed)
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
19 Hwy 1416, Wasta, SD, 57791
  • Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
    6 min walk
  • White Butte
    3 min drive
  • Badlands National Park
    22 min drive
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    46 min drive

Room options

Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Wagon Wheel Suite #4 (2 Queen Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Wagon Wheel Suite #1(1 Full Bed)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wagon Wheel Suite #3 (2 Queen Beds)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Wasta

With a stay at The Wagon Wheel in Wasta, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts and White Butte. .This motel is 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Badlands National Park and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from National Grasslands Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts - 6 min walk
  • White Butte - 3 min drive
  • National Grasslands Visitor Center - 14 min drive
  • Wall Drug - 14 min drive
  • Badlands National Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasta Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Diner - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Wagon Wheel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
The Wagon Wheel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Wasta motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 24-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 24-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Guests are recommended to download the property's expedia mobile app before check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Wagon Wheel Motel
The Wagon Wheel Wasta
The Wagon Wheel Motel Wasta

The Wagon Wheel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 93 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this motel by researching the Internet. We wanted a unique experience rather than a chain hotel. We did not want to stay in Rapid City nor Wall. Affordability was also a factor. This is a family owned and operated motel. The town is very quiet with minimal amenities, so keep that in mind. That was actually exactly what we were looking for! Jane was extremely helpful and made sure our stay was restful and pleasant. Please support more family owned motels like this one!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy. This is a gem on I90!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellidi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super lovely. We booked later in the day and host was super responsive and accommodating. She went above and beyond to give recommendations and to be sure we were happy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pranesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and i really enjoyed our stay here. I was a bit skeptical at first because it felt like in the middle of nowhere but i was very surprised. The unit is not like your other motel/hotel rooms. Its really set up like a cabin which comes with a mini kitchen unit, fridge, bed, large tv, good bathroom and great air conditioning. What else can we ask for! Easy check in instructions as well. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Master Carpenter’s Dream! Walls and ceiling were made of nicely finished plywood. Bathroom 6 panel door is made of solid pine. Unit looks brand new. Spacious enough for 2 queen beds, though we would have preferred a king bed and desk. Nicely furnished with full sized fridge, microwave, 2 burner stove, dishes, pots and pans. Away from I-90 road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Wish we could have stayed longer. Beds were comfy. Had everything we needed. Wasta bar was great too. Nice little local bar! Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

The place is closed down
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant surprise
The phone call I received prior to check-in was unexpected and I was thoroughly delighted! Friendly, secluded, charming are just a few ways to describe the Wagon Wheel! One of the best values around! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication by property owner! Was nice to be able to just arrive and get in without checking in to a front desk Clean room, comfortable bed and nice kitchen space! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay when visiting the Badlands
Perfect quiet location, close to Wall and the Badlands. The room was clean & updated and the kitchenette was perfect to refreeze cooler ice and keep all of cooler foods cold. We love the room and would definitely stay again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay when visiting the Badlands
Perfect quiet location, close to Wall and the Badlands. The room was clean & updated and the kitchenette was perfect to refreeze our cooler ice and keep all of our cooler foods cold. We love the room and would definitely stay again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect little place for what we needed. Stayed one night on the way to our destination and because it worked so well decided to stay again on our way back home. It was in a very small but very quiet and safe felling town. There really isn't anything around so the kitchen came in handy and had everything we needed. No fancy amenities but everything was clean, everything worked, and it was comfortable and quiet. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Liz Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cute but needed a table or desk or something to put things on. The kitchenette was great, but since there was no table we had to sit on the bed (or chair) to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynnae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, updated, nice deck in back and seating in front. For a traveler for roughly the same price as the chains in Wall or rapid city, you get a lovely quiet place that’s a bit unique but still with all the necessities including a sweet kitchenette. Much preferable - lovely and quiet and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this adorable motel. Recently renovated. Everything was new. Tastefully decorated. Check in was convenient. Friendly owners. Great communication. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darleen, Reedsburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is small but does include a kitchenette with microwave, large refrigerator and two burner stove. It is newly renovated and very clean. It is in a remote area so not a lot of dining choices, but you are aware of that. We found this motel by chance and have found a hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would be a perfect room for an extended stay with the adorable kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a great stay but very basic. Perfect for our one night stay. Staff was super friendly and it was easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Beautiful, clean, perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024