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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room business center
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rushmore Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Rushmore Mall is a short stroll from Sonesta Essential Rapid City, and other popular attractions like Central States Fairgrounds are within a few miles (5 km). This hotel has 199 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rushmore Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Custer State Park - 37 min drive - 42.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Guests of Sonesta Essential Rapid City enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Select Comfort beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (9,060 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

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 and cash.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

This hotel is located in Rapid City, a short 12-minute walk from Rushmore Mall and also 7 minutes on foot from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. You'll also find Watiki Water Park and Central States Fairgrounds within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have a casino?

No, Sonesta Essential Rapid City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Sonesta Essential Rapid City good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as wedding services and a free daily breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Sonesta Essential Rapid City allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Sonesta Essential Rapid City for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Essential Rapid City is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is 14.4 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Sonesta Essential Rapid City that offer a balcony.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Sonesta Essential Rapid City if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 385 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was exactly as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Finley

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay, given the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

MELODY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 days and the breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cheaper place in town, great parking for Sturgis, excellent beds, good breakfast, terrific value
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean Great bed overall I would stay there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Visiting family. Convenient location and good for dog traveling with me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room with king bed. Generally clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good budget hotel

Hotel was clean. The restaurant was closed during our stay but was being completely remodeled and looked like it will be nice. I’d stay here again when I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Zetana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting layout, but great for a quick trip. Breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

darleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were friendly. The room was super spacious and modern, and we loved how comfortable the beds were. The hot breakfast was a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was walkable to restruarants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this hotel. Very clean ,turn down service was excellent.Bed was soo comfortable. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to nearby restaurants and Interstate 90. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place to stay between travels, but that was about it and that is all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

brian

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

Happy

Was in town for Sturgis Rally was treated great would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Great staff

Staff at check in was brilliant, really friendly, funny and helpful - especially with loading our cases into our uber!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price it was great a lot of times cheaper places like that are just horrible but this was clean friendly quite and comfortable definitely will astray there next time and also easy access to I 90
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property in process of being sold or closing. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

King Suite was great!

Rented the King suite with jacuzzi, was surprised at how big this room was, it was like a little apartment with 2 bathrooms, a separate bedroom from the living room - even a sofa bed and little kitchen area with a sink, counter, microwave and fridge. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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

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