The Wagon Wheel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Wasta motel

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Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds) | Terrace/patio
Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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19 Hwy 1416, Wasta, SD, 57791
  • Place, Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, White Butte
  • Place, Wall Drug
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Wagon Wheel Suite #6 (1 Full Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wagon Wheel Suite #4 (2 Queen Beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Wagon Wheel Suite #1(1 Full Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Wagon Wheel Suite #5 (2 Queen Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Wagon Wheel Suite #2 (Single Queen Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wagon Wheel Suite #3 (2 Queen Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Wasta

In Wasta .A stay at this motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts and 3 miles (5 km) of White Butte. National Grasslands Visitor Center and Wall Drug are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wounded Knee Museum - 13 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Wall Drug - 14 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • National Grasslands Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Badlands National Park - 25 min drive - 25.3 miles

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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Wasta motel
Self parking is free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wagon Wheel to the airport?

The Wagon Wheel is 42.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Wagon Wheel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wagon Wheel .

Does The Wagon Wheel offer free breakfast?

The Wagon Wheel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Wagon Wheel ?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Wagon Wheel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Wagon Wheel ?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Wagon Wheel have a pool?

The Wagon Wheel does not have a pool.

Does The Wagon Wheel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Wagon Wheel to downtown Wasta?

The Wagon Wheel is 9.2 mi away from Wasta.

Reviews

The Wagon Wheel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic Hideaway ❤️

Quiet, rustic vibe, away from highway. Very well cared for facility. I would return in a heartbeat. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean place to stop!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable, easy access off highway and quiet. Great place to stay if you are passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wasta

Very cute. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cabin vibes. Check in was odd but over all had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just perfect for us and our dog. We stayed 2 nights and this place worked out very well for us. Only complaint was that my husband felt that the shower curtain was too small ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Not a ton of room, but was perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The actual building was adequate, clean, easy parking, the person who phoned me to lmk our room number was very friendly, but the area is not very nice, would not stay there again, due to the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stopped on our way to Mount Rushmore. Quaint but clean and just what we needed. It's very remote and not near anything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy, LaRue

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The check in was confusing but otherwise everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean beyond my wildest imagination. I definitely recommend staying here if you’re in the area absolutely loved it and wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the money. Clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Perfect for the 2 of us. Great having a kitchen! Jayne was outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice, bright, well-kept up property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024