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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
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Rushmore Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Central States Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Monument Civic Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

  • Rushmore Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Main Street Square - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rushmore Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 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.

Languages

English

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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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

As of Apr 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Rapid City on May 5, 2025 start from $51.3, 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 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 88 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olusegun

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Reonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and check in with Kayla was wonderful. She was so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olusegun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

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

Good price for a good stay

Good, Clean, Friendly, good stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was nice for the price. I could not shut the heater off. I was hit all night and had difficulty sleeping. But otherwise was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Olusegun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
discount should be given to a long staying customer like me, ust like it is done in other hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a little difficult to find our room. It is different with having like outside rooms inside the building. I kind of liked that, but just beware that the closed curtains are not private!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Olusegun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sketchy parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First gave me a room that had not been cleaned. Then moved me to a room right by an exit door and it slammed shut at least once an hour. Glad only one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Room we were given had not been cleaned at all. Bed wasn’t made and dirty towels everywhere. Replacement room was clear at the back of the hotel with two small beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

2/10 Terrible

Dusty

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, the front desk staff were very unwelcoming, second, our Room was very unclean, blood on the comforter and large yellow stains and the Bed was hard as a rock. In the bathroom the shower head and floor hadn’t been cleaned very well, the vents were plugged with dirt/fuzz and there was a large water stain with black mold growing on the ceiling. And to top it off, due to the late night activities of the couple next door neither me or my family got any rest. 10/10 do not recommend staying here as you’d be better off spending your money somewhere else since the photos on the website are certainly deceiving.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KING CAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in 1 hour late NO problem they fix the reservation very nice lady at the front desk Big smile they gave us couple of warm cookies for the kids extra towels Open our room to make sure heat was working And everything was well I didn’t spect this kind of treatment and service I was very pleased thank you very much we’ll check in again same place when we come back to North Dakota big thumps up
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exelent serviste
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LYNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight place to rest

Overnight stay after a hike in the black hills. Room was perfect and comfortable. Breakfast was not so good; coffee was nasty, the sausages were not fully cooked, but of course there’s always cold cereal to save the day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024