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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel near Rushmore Mall in Rapid City

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Lobby sitting area
Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
In-room business center
Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rushmore Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

City center stay.At this Rapid City hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rushmore Mall and 3 miles (5 km) of Central States Fairgrounds. Dinosaur Park and Storybook Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rushmore Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 32 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Hotel near Rushmore Mall in Rapid City
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 9060 square feet (842 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Rapid City. Free self parking is available.

This Rapid City hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 9060 sq ft of conference space
  • 842 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1964
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers 199 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Rapid City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ramada Hotel Rapid City
Ramada Rapid City
Rapid City Ramada
Ramada Rapid City Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Rapid City Hotel
Rapid City Ramada Hotel Rapid City
Ramada Wyndham Rapid City
Clarion Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Rapid City
Sonesta Essential Rapid City Hotel
Sonesta Essential Rapid City Rapid City
Sonesta Essential Rapid City Hotel Rapid City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Essential Rapid City to the airport?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City is 14.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential Rapid City.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

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

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have a pool?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City does not have a pool.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential Rapid City to downtown Rapid City?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City is 2 mi away from Rapid City.

Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 385 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was exactly as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Finley

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay, given the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MELODY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 days and the breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cheaper place in town, great parking for Sturgis, excellent beds, good breakfast, terrific value
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean Great bed overall I would stay there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Visiting family. Convenient location and good for dog traveling with me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zetana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting layout, but great for a quick trip. Breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good budget hotel

Hotel was clean. The restaurant was closed during our stay but was being completely remodeled and looked like it will be nice. I’d stay here again when I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room with king bed. Generally clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was walkable to restruarants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were friendly. The room was super spacious and modern, and we loved how comfortable the beds were. The hot breakfast was a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this hotel. Very clean ,turn down service was excellent.Bed was soo comfortable. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to nearby restaurants and Interstate 90. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place to stay between travels, but that was about it and that is all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

Happy

Was in town for Sturgis Rally was treated great would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Great staff

Staff at check in was brilliant, really friendly, funny and helpful - especially with loading our cases into our uber!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price it was great a lot of times cheaper places like that are just horrible but this was clean friendly quite and comfortable definitely will astray there next time and also easy access to I 90
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a comfortable bed for the night on a great road trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

King Suite was great!

Rented the King suite with jacuzzi, was surprised at how big this room was, it was like a little apartment with 2 bathrooms, a separate bedroom from the living room - even a sofa bed and little kitchen area with a sink, counter, microwave and fridge. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property in process of being sold or closing. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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