Nightly rates from $89
Rate based on Check-in: May 31, 2012 Check-out: Jun 1, 2012

La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

3 stars
1416 North Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
49 reviews
Good location for us.

Easy location for Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer park. They allow pets in some rooms so I... See full review

  • Dpg Nag
  • Apr 8, 2012
Super off-season price

If you want to enjoy the Black Hills in the off-season and save some money, this is a great jumping... See full review

  • Grizzly
  • Mar 23, 2011
Part hotel, part water park -- a retreat on the east side of town
Got kids? La Quinta Inn and Suites Rapid City has the ultimate playground. Home to the largest indoor water park in the state, the hotel boasts 30,000 square feet of aquatic play space (fees apply). Parents can unwind at the on-site restaurant, Sliders Bar and Grill, where a 10-foot video wall plays the latest games and tiny burgers are a must. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an easy drive from here (27 miles), and guests can also motor to the other major attractions of the area, including Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park.
Highlights
  • Hotel connects to WaTiki Indoor Water Park, a 30,000-square-foot playground with water slides, a lazy float river and more
  • Sliders Bar and Grill, an on-site restaurant with a horseshoe-shaped bar and massive video wall
  • Guests enjoy free continental breakfast every morning
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a 27-mile drive away
Location
La Quinta Inn and Suites sits just off Interstate 90, about four miles east of downtown Rapid City. It is two miles from Rushmore Mall, and convenient to just about every attraction in the region, from Sioux Park (six miles) to Crazy Horse Memorial (40 miles).
Features
Accessible for a fee, the adjoining WaTiki Indoor Water Park draws families with a lazy float river, arcade, lounge and waterslides galore. All rooms and suites at the La Quinta Inn and Suites come with free Wi-Fi. The on-site fitness center has a treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike and strength-training machine.
Dining
A 10-foot video wall makes the on-site Sliders Bar and Grill a popular hangout for sports fans. Popular menu items include gourmet pizzas and -- of course -- slider sandwiches. The La Quinta Inn and Suites serves free continental breakfast every morning: waffles, hot and cold cereals, pastries, fruit and more.
Transportation
  • Rapid City Regional Airport (6 mi/9.7 km)
  • Airport shuttle service available to hotel guests (fees apply)
Attractions
  • Rushmore Civic Center (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Sioux Park (6 mi/9.7 km)
  • Bear Country U.S.A. (12 mi/19.3 km)
  • Reptile Gardens (15 mi/24.1 km)
  • Custer State Park (25 mi/40.2 km)
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial (27 mi/43.5 km)
  • Crazy Horse Memorial (40 mi/64.4 km)
Business
  • Business center, three meeting rooms and 2,475 square feet of event space

La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City Rooms

Deluxe
King Room Non-Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with king bed, recliner, oversized work area and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Deluxe
King Room Non Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with king bed, oversized desk and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Standard
Two Full Non Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with two full beds, oversized desk and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Standard
Two Queen-Bedded Room, Non-Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with two queen beds, oversized desk and two dataport phones with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Suite
King Suite Non-Smoking Relaxing and comfortable two room suite with king bed, sofa sleeper in living area, oversized work area and two dataport phones with voice mail and free local calls.

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Nearby airports
Rapid City Regional Airport, (RAP), 6.00, MI, NW;
Area description
Suburban

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Business center
  • Children's Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Coffee Shop
  • Conference Suite
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Copy Service
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Double Bed
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • Express Checkout
  • FEMA Approved
  • Fire Alarm with Light
  • Fitness center
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Game Room
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Heated Guest Rooms
  • High-speed Internet
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Jacuzzi
  • Jogging Track
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Meal Plan - Continental
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Modem in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Security
  • Single Bed
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sofa Bed
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Wake-up Service

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (49)

Ratings and reviews for La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Overall score

3.8 / 5
49 out of 49
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.9

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Dpg Nag
Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Apr 8, 2012

Good location for us.

Easy location for Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer park. They allow pets in some rooms so I would ask next time for a non-pet room because of family allergies, but the room was very clean. The connected water park was a big hit with the kids, of course. Breakfast was ok. All carbs, except for hard boiled eggs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

1
Lea T.
Business
Oregon, USA
Dec 30, 2011

Dirty, Noisy and Old

The hotel is run down. It is very noisy and not clean. It sounded like there were old water pipes in the walls that made a loud pump/humming sound and the walls are so thin you can hear your neighbors. I will never stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

The restaurants in front of the mall are very good.

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

5
triptraveler
Wyoming
May 14, 2011

Best Hotel Ever Stayed!

Breakfast was excellent! rooms were cozy and great for the price, staff was helpful and area was nice! overall great place to stay and def will be staying there each time i return!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Several great restaurants around time near lacrosse st!

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

4
Grizzly
Business
Des Moines
Mar 23, 2011

Super off-season price

If you want to enjoy the Black Hills in the off-season and save some money, this is a great jumping off point.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Easy Interstate on-off location.

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

2
Family Fun Trip
South Dakota
Feb 21, 2011

TOO many people, TOO few staff!

Pool is super cool, but there were SOOO many people it was hard to enjoy. Grossly understaffed. Hotel is not that clean. We were not aware that they accept pets. Continental breakfast was very slim. Do not go here to relax!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

4
4th October
Business
Minnesota
Oct 9, 2010

Week of the 4th

Very pleasant and helpful staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Could drive to most attractions from here without being in town where congestion is.

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

2
Super traveler
South Dakota
Jul 9, 2010

Not as expected!

Our stay at La Quinta Inn and suites was not what we expected. On arrival at check in they told us we couldn't check in until 3pm when our receipt said 1pm. Also we were upset the indoor water park was not complimentary like most Hotels offer, we ended up paying over $50.00 to use the pool, and pool pass was only good for one day. Also the maid service wasn't that good, they hardly brought fresh towels and set the beds. The Hotel did have a great location and the continental breakfast was nice. The staff at the front desk was not that friendly. Also the Hotel did smell of chlorine from the pool. Definitely would not stay again even though the water park was a lot of fun but expensive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

La Quinta Inn does have a good location, very close to all the attractions in South Dakota.

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

3
Bowman Bum
Bowman ND
Jun 27, 2010

Water Park was Fun

In the morning our water for showering was not very hot. The second shower was cold. The rooms could have been cleanier also.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The water slide park was the best reason for staying at this motel.

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

1
Harry the Spontaneous traveler
Bellevue, NE
Jun 15, 2010

Not the best hotel for the price

Did not like the idea of spending 14.95 per person for waterpark. No pool for adults. We went to Mt. Rushmore. Many hotels around Keystone were cheaper and nicer. Keystone is a much better location for Mt. Rushmore and Custer National Park.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City

Reviewer score

3
Tracy mom
Denver
Jun 11, 2010

Pool not included price. Extra charge.

to many extra charges.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
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