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Residence Inn Rapid City

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Watiki Water Park

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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581 Watiki Way, Rapid City, SD, 57719
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Central States Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Heart of Rapid City.At this Rapid City hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watiki Water Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Dakota Fields Sports Complex. Rushmore Mall and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rushmore Mall - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Main Street Square - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Residence Inn Rapid City

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Watiki Water Park
Residence Inn Rapid City offers its guests a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Residence Inn Rapid City. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Rapid City hotel is smoke free.

  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Residence Inn Rapid City offers 144 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenity

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Kids pool
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,044 reviews
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to midnight on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 9.55 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.55 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Children 18 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Residence Inn Rapid City to the airport?

Residence Inn Rapid City is 9.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn Rapid City?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn Rapid City on Oct 19, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City have an airport shuttle?

Residence Inn Rapid City offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to midnight, on request, for a charge of USD 15. per person, one-way.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City offer free breakfast?

Residence Inn Rapid City offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Residence Inn Rapid City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

Is there free parking at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 9.55 per day.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City have a pool?

Residence Inn Rapid City features a children's pool.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Residence Inn Rapid City to downtown Rapid City?

Residence Inn Rapid City is 4.3 mi away from Rapid City.

Reviews

Residence Inn Rapid City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE, Waldorf

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will not
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHASHANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be aware that the hotel does not stick to the agreed upon price and will not correct it. They also did not mention that housekeeping is by request only and that there is no longer a manager’s reception despite it being advertised on the website. I had to ask about when breakfast was and about water park access. It would have been nice to be told those things at check in. The coffee and tea in the afternoon was cold (clearly just left over from breakfast). Both the clerk and manager were quite rude about the discrepancy in the price. For the price point I expected more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and area was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa, Kearney

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

Roomy, comfortable and clean

Great place. Clean, stylish, roomy. We were there for business but the proximity to the water park is great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Was not happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sapphire, Custer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a shirt left in our room along with the entertainment center covered in dust, food still on silverware, left our receipt partially under the door with personal information(also seeing many others in front of doors on floors), housekeepers were the friendliest staff, front desk staff were snooty. If you can get over that overall the stay was very nice. Even the walk to the water park was nice not having to go outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms had 2 queens and pull out and kitchen . Pull out is fine for a kid but isnt very comfy . Room smell weird but maybe was from previous guests not sure like a wood or food smell but room was very clean and works good .water park is great and accessible from the hotel thru a connecetion hallway and is secure safe place . Rapid city itself is nice town and lots of food options . water park food is good and good bars in it and decent prices . My kids rate it 10/10 i rate it 9/10 overall . I will return !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Comfy and Clean

Comfy bed and clean! Residence Inn’s are top of my list of places to stay. My only complaint is the maid service knocked on our door twice to see if we left yet. First time was around 8:30. We should have put the do not disturb sign on the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Thumbs down for shower stall

I’ve never liked the way you have your shower stall. A sliding door would allow steam to stay with you and wouldn’t allow for all the water to spray out on bathroom floor. We’ve stayed at Home 2 and they have a perfect set up!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cam

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed staying at this hotel for almost a decade every year during black hills stock show. It’s always been very clean and staff has been great. This year we walked into our normal suite and were blasted with the smell of pot. So strong we could chew it. My 3 small children put their swim suits on and my husband took them to the water park while I went to the front desk. Front desk said they couldn’t do anything about it. After returning to the room it suddenly had taken on the smell of cigarette smoke which was literally rolling from under the door to the adjoining room next to us. On my way to the bathroom I discovered human feces on the kitchen floor and that someone had very recently showered in the shower. I asked for our room to be recleaned and they said no. They did give us another room, not as nice as the suite we had paid for. The next morning I thought the manager could do something better… like a free stay or at least he reassurance that our stay would be better next year. She actually told me she knew the other guest was using our room, using drugs and breaking hotel policy but she was an extended stay guest and they didn’t want to disturb her!!! I asked for a full refund then. She laughed and said only if we’d leave. No apologies for human feces, our luggage & clothing was rancid from the few hours it was in our hotel room it was that bad. So frustrating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay! The room was spacious and waterpark for my son was great! My only complaint would be them not willing to refund the last night when we decided to leave a day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025