Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Watiki Water Park

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4 indoor pools, open 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
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Lobby
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1314 Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57703
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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 hotel has 4 indoor pools along with a free water park and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Main Street Square - 8 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Monument Health - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Watiki Water Park
Guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City have access to 4 indoor pools, a free water park, and a lazy river. Self parking is offered for USD 9.55 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a children's pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas.
55-inch LED TVs come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
4 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a lazy river, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 9.55 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Perkins
  • Sliders

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2005
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.55 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City on Feb 22, 2026 start from $74.0, 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 close to Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's location in Rapid City, and it's just steps from Watiki Water Park. You'll also find Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 9.55 per night. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City include a casino on the premises?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

Yes, this hotel has 4 indoor pools along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 4 indoor pools, a poolside bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City has 2 restaurants, and serves free continental breakfast each morning.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City though service animals are welcome.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

The closest major airport to Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is 9.6 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room extra nice staff, will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool looked amazing but wasn't able to try it. The whole experience was seamless
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water park is amazing. From tiny kids to big kids
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Breakfast was okay, nothing great, pretty marginal. When checking in, the front desk clerk was not friendly, and the staff overall were not warm or friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Had no idea there was a parking fee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Franklin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall hotel definatly doesnt have the standards as what Marriott chain will consider as part of their identity hotel looks more like 2 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was 40 degrees so not sure how the ac was. Left before breakfast but room was clean and beds were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, loved the water slides and walking path was loved by my bird dog.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and conveniently located with several dining options close by. Shuttle to airport runs daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Staff was very helpful. Really like the room. The Waterpark is awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice clean rooms, staff were very helpful, courteous and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Alliance

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really loved the waterpark and had a great nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Alliance

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Check in was very fast. My children loved the waterpark.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van N

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fun water park
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have the water park and arcade onsite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, room was somewhat comfortable, but not what I ordered. Convenience of the walk in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025