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

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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Rushmore Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The Monument Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Central States Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪18 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 - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 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.

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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 Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Rapid City on Sep 11, 2025 start from $79.2, 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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 359 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Leland

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom has water stains on ceiling and stains on comforter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leland

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the Sonesta name fool you, this place is a dump. Homeless drunk people outside the lobby. This is a motel from the 70’s with lipstick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The room had a ventilation system with a fan so noisy we had to turn it off to sleep. The breakfast was horrible. The orange juice was so watered it came out looking like lemonaid. In the 20 minutes I made and ate a waffle, nobody came to refill the empty serving dish of eggs or the other serving container that I assumed was supposed to contain sausage. I was at breakfast at 7:10 AM, not exactly the last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chicha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

A

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

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My mom said to me this felt way too fancy for that price. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that happen was a computer glitch. but they gave us our room key and asked us to come back later and sign the receipt. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilyn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We had high hopes for our stay at the Sonesta in Rapid City, South Dakota, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience overall. The only truly positive interaction was with the gentleman who checked us in—he was kind, respectful, and professional. Sadly, the rest of the staff we encountered were rude, unhelpful, and seemed completely disorganized. The website advertised both a swimming pool and a restaurant on site—neither of which existed. This felt like blatant false advertising and was a big letdown. To make matters worse, the air conditioning was out for the majority of our stay. Our room was nearly 90 degrees, and while they did provide us with a fan, they told us the AC would be fixed that night. It never was. When we politely followed up the next day, we were met with attitude and borderline hostility, as if we were wrong for even asking. On a more positive note, the rooms were clean and the breakfast was decent—but that alone didn’t make up for the many frustrations we experienced. I would not recommend this hotel unless significant changes are made in both staff training and the accuracy of the amenities listed online.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MELODY, SACRAMENTO

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

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was slow pulling up my reservation. He handed me my key with no directions. The room was hard to find, in a weird location. The was dried blood spots on the sheets. The overall room cleanliness was not good including the shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Don

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was rude. It is not ADA compliant. There are only 2 floors and no elevator, which is understandable, however, its not mentioned at all. We will never stay there again. It was the worst out of all that we have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

August, Prairie City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This’s property isn’t like everyone thinks. I had really good experience with some staffs but there’s couple staffs that were a bit rude & not communicable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a suite with the Jacuzzi hot tub and it made my wife's trip. The separate living room it's own bathroom was very nice too as the driver went to bed earlier than the passenger and didn't get woke up by bathroom use. Well be back next time through
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels super safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneshia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's quite and spacious. The rooms are good but the ac/heater may be broken.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I appreciated they were able to check me in early. Nice, clean room. Loved how they dispense shampoo, conditioner, and gel wash in bathroom and shower. Nice. Overall a very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
OK stay. Hard to find our room. Staff wasn't very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employee and manager were very good. Very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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