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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel with conference center, near Rushmore Mall

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Lobby sitting area
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
Flat-screen TV
Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you just a 5-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$93 nightly
The total price is $103
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total includes taxes and fees

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rushmore Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you just a 5-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 199 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (9060 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1964
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Rapid City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Rapid City and nearby?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Sonesta Essential Rapid City like?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City is in the heart of Rapid City, a short 12-minute walk from Rushmore Mall and 7 minutes' walk from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

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Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean and affordable.
Greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My mom said to me this felt way too fancy for that price. Great stay
maureen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple rooms. Clean and very comfortable.
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable Stay

The location is convenient to the Hwy & there were lots of dining options nearby. Parts of the hotel and rooms are dated, but there were renovations in progress all around the property. A reasonably good breakfast was included with our stay.
Breakfast room 1
Breakfast room 2
Regina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good as always
Phillip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jeff, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a good stay.

Going to really nice when they are done remodeling.
Quenten, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

OK stay. Hard to find our room. Staff wasn't very helpful.
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly at check in. Answer questions told us some stories we enjoyed our stay room was clean we will definitely stay again if we are ever passing through again
Christina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place.
Michael Lee, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The ice machine was out of order and the free breakfast had barely any food. The hot dishes were empty. One waffle maker was broken. The yogurt machine was empty. The juice machine just had tinted water, no juice. I was not impressed.
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing all around
Marques, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good price for a good stay

Good, Clean, Friendly, good stay overall.
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay I have had during this whole winter! It was clean, beds were great, and it had a microwave n fridge in the room!!
Stacie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Facility is HUGE & is the process of renovation. Reno parts are very nice. People need to know… NO ELEVATOR. We had trouble with the thermostat & after using the phone that was not connected to anything 🙄 went to desk & found out boiler trouble. Alternative room was colder so we stayed put. Took bedding off extra bed & slept very well. Breakfast was good but they were out of forks… how does that happen? Facility has great potential & staff were doing what they could do. Building has new fire suppression system but the fire extinguishers I saw were past their inspection date. Talked to employee & brought that to their attention. If you desire a place to sleep with nothing fancy, this checks the boxes.
JD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and clean. The staff member that checked us in was very kind. The only thing I didn’t like was the water for showering or bathing was slightly warm, great temp for my 5 year old but too cold for me.
Misty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great and spacious but the water temp could be turned up
Misty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here again!
Carter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good clean room for the night and the breakfast buffet was great for the road. Great coffee…!
David, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very dirty, ac didn't work building looked abanded. Blood stains on the floor bathroom was nasty as heck
Skylar, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient to many restaurants and shopping.
Denise, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Rapid City, SD

Very old hotel with current renovations. The air conditioner is the same unit for all rooms and was not working when we checked in. They had technician out to fix within couple of hours but room had trouble cooling the 4 nights that we stayed there. We asked for a fan and it helped a little. Staff was nice and courteous but could not fix issue. Quiet hotel and good location but a/c issue and limited breakfast options are major cons. Breakfast area is clean but they have the same things every day: Sausage links are dry, scrambled eggs are prepackaged so is very salty, biscuit and gravy are ok, 2 types of dry cereal, fresh fruit is scarce, breads, and bagels are same each day. Hotel room is old and run down but clean. The outside hallway is cooler than the inside room. Paint is peeling and scratched. Toilet was hard to flush because the parts are old and rusty. Told front desk staff but nothing was done for toilet. Lobby looks nice and hotel was safe and quiet. Staff was nice but it takes them a couple of days to warm up to you so it was hard to tell initially. :)
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
LYNETTE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good stay overnight. cold breakfast no big deal
Francine, 1-night trip