See all properties

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel near Rushmore Mall in Rapid City

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Flat-screen TV
Free daily continental breakfast
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View in a map
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rushmore Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Journey Museum & Learning Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

MainStay Suites Rapid City

Rapid City
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
MainStay Suites Rapid City

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 - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Journey Museum & Learning Center - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬17 min walk

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. A complete renovation of Sonesta Essential Rapid City was completed in June 2020.

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.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Foothills Inn
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,323 reviews
$44 nightly
The price is $52
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Foothills Inn

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

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.

Reviews

Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

6.8

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan, EATON RAPIDS

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

2/10 Terrible

ASHLY, OGILVIE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor, the front desk staff appeared to be on drugs and the room they gave us was occupied
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were at breakfast seven mornings. They were always out of the main foods. Yogurt machine empty. Out of sausage. Waffle machine empty. coffee etc....
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea, Kingsport

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were dirty towels in the bathroom. Hair in the sink. Bathroom floor was dirty. Front desk person the night of check in was rude. Would not recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

darleen

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

6/10 Okay

Joane, Sioux Falls

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning staff was good, conveniently located off the interstate with good parking, family diner down the street and lounge across the street were convenient and enjoyable. TV didn't have a remote, coffee maker was missing the tray you put the coffee into, didn't bother with addressing either.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a nice place to stay. But overall, could use more color. But i loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

The TV won’t let me to adjusted the closed caption to on.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Boni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I liked the amenities offered: hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, iron, etc… The room was fairly clean. The room was very quiet!! We requested a refill on the body soap and never received it. The breakfast was out of food every morning we came down regardless of the time, and there was no one around to ask to have it replenished. We had to eat at a restaurant every morning we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kia

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

meh

The workers where very polite to me explained everything very well… The tv remote barely worked and the shower barely drained… it was ok for a one night stay but i wouldn’t of been able to stay more than one night. :/
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay away. I showed up after a 1600 mile ride only to arrive to a hot room with black mold, no hot water and bugs. I was offered a refund and can go else where at 10:30 at night from the manager. I was told he was in the back drinking with a staff member and he wouldn’t come talk with me when the issues were brought up to the front desk. The property owners were on property somewhere, wish I ran into them. It was during Sturgis bike rally so everywhere was booked. After two days still no contact from the manager or any other management staff. I come back after a full day of riding to my room left open by housekeeping with the lights on and blinds open, all my camera gear and riding gear was in the room. I was offered a refund and still have not received it. What a horrible management staff. Sadly I heard other guests complain at breakfast one morning about the property and lack of hot water. Day of check out I finally get to talk with the manager face to face and he played dumb like he never heard anything about my room. Only if he checked his security cameras he would see that he was aware of the issues. Guess he was to drunk to recall the conversation with his staff. The health department and BBB are on my contact list this week.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Family suite. Worked well for my group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bigger then expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

dwight

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David, Albany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was EXACTLY like other reviews of this place. Arrive 10 min to 3 (3 is check in) and was told that the room wasn’t ready yet and to give them 30 minutes. 45 minutes later I go to check in and room still not ready, “give us another 30 minutes” so we do. After another 30 minutes I go and see and at shift change the new front desk girl rudely says your room isn’t ready, it will be another hour and a half. Now I’m pissed, so we leave for Sturgis and come back around midnight and go to check in and the guy now at the counter needs to verify our reservation???? Are you kidding me!!!!! Finally get our room. Room is ok, doesn’t feel clean and Cobb webs in the corners and on the drapery. Shower has what appears to be mold where the walls meet the shower pan, behind the toilet is a gigantic amount of white caulking that is dirty and terribly done. The next day no room service, ask for clean towels and I was brought a hand towel and a floor towel. I ask for the rest of the towels and she says “oh you need more towels”? She comes back with a package of new towels and gives me 3, but these towels haven’t been washed. I just gave up. The next day we got room service, our used washcloths and hand towels were still under the sink and we were given 2 hand towels and another floor mat. Took trash but no trash bags in the bins. Skip to day 5, no room service in 3 days. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

2025 Rally

Nice place to stay. We were there during the motorcycle rally. Things were busy and the staff seemed to be tired. They got things done though. The place has been upgraded from the last time I stayed there. The information online doesn't seem to correctly depict the property. I'm glad we chose this hotel. Would defiantly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Osvaldo

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
No bar or restaurant in the hotel. Not too happy about that
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025