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Residence Inn Rapid City

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a free water park, steps from Watiki Water Park

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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581 Watiki Way, Rapid City, SD, 57719
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Residence Inn Rapid City places you next to Watiki Water Park and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Rushmore Mall. This 144-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, a free water park, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 6 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Main Street Square - 7 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Monument Health - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Residence Inn Rapid City

Family-friendly hotel with a free water park, steps from Watiki Water Park
Residence Inn Rapid City features a free water park, a lazy river, and a children's pool. Self parking is offered for USD 9.68 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchenettes, dining areas, and sitting areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
A children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 9.68 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.68 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Residence Inn Rapid City provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn Rapid City?

As of Feb 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn Rapid City on Feb 22, 2026 start from $99.0, 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.

What can I see around Residence Inn Rapid City?

This hotel is located in Rapid City, just steps from Watiki Water Park. You'll also find Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 9.68 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City feature a casino?

No, Residence Inn Rapid City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Residence Inn Rapid City?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Residence Inn Rapid City?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as a poolside bar and a restaurant.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Residence Inn Rapid City serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Residence Inn Rapid City allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Residence Inn Rapid City for a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Residence Inn Rapid City?

The closest major airport to Residence Inn Rapid City is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is 9.7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Residence Inn Rapid City?

No, at Residence Inn Rapid City, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Residence Inn Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a mouse in our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accommodated rooms when overbooked
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LINDSEY, CASPER

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Don, Maple Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vickie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the entire stay was great. Access to the waterpark was key, and easy. Very accessible for everything we had planned over our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great options for breakfast. Kept things stocked well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The heat did not work in room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merna

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

10/10 Excellent

Nonette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, has a water park for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but outlet didn’t work in bathroom. No daily maid service!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Asked for staff to address loud thumping in the room above us, it wasn’t resolved until they went to bed, and lucky us, they started up again early the next day
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seaford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 days. Enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

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

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