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Lazy U Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Rapid City with free parking

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Breakfast area
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Exterior
Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2215 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Place, Monument Health
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Within a short walk of Monument Health, Lazy U Motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dinosaur Park. This 25-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Monument Health - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dinosaur Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Art Alley - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Main Street Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Colonial House Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lazy U Motel

Motel in Rapid City with free parking
Lazy U Motel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can help with dry cleaning or laundry, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are also standard.

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Lazy U Motel Motel
Lazy U Motel Rapid City
Lazy U Motel Motel Rapid City

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Lazy U Motel?

This motel is located in Rapid City, close to Watiki Water Park, Main Street Square, and Central States Fairgrounds. You'll also find Rushmore Mall and Art Alley within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Lazy U Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Lazy U Motel include a casino?

No, Lazy U Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lazy U Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Lazy U Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Lazy U Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Lazy U Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Lazy U Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lazy U Motel.

Does Lazy U Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from Lazy U Motel?

The closest major airport to Lazy U Motel is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is 10.5 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lazy U Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Lazy U Motel.

Reviews

Lazy U Motel Reviews

6.8

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quaintness. The office was a wreck. The beds needed new mattress. The drains in sink and in bath tub did not drain.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connie

Really bad

Bedbugs, need I say more?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No one was at motel desk. They neither answered the posted phone number nor was my call returned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Black Hills. The Manager was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old motel in poor condition. Very noisy from traffic and AC. Apparently no way to control the temperature other than turning the AC on and off. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

MeShell

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we were told a water pipe burst in our room. We had to find another hotel. We were offered a full refund, which would be processed immediately. It's the next day and we haven't seen or heard from anyone on the refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason, Cheyenne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They gave me a room that was disgusting and did not even check on me. Apparently, the manager took off and there was no one working!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacie

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So the first time I stayed I was put in a very clean room and felt safe. This was my second stay and theanager apparently quit and left. I got a not so clean room, fridge was old and had broken parts, and the carpet was super nasty. I saw people going to a room for 5 minutes and leaving. There were 5 broke down vehicles in the lot. I do not think I will be staying there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't try to stay here!! Thats all!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property manager was awesome! I think he need to become a Standup Comedian.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location on Mt. Rushmore Rd. (US 16) is convenient to many useful businesses like Perkins, Safeway, MacDonald's, Walgreens, and numerous gas stations. The street itself is very noisy and quite busy, though the room itself is remarkably shielded from the noise. All the handles in the bathroom are marginal in some way, including the door and we almost felt like we could lock ourselves into the bathroom if we shut the door all the way. However, we could make everything work. There is no coffee-maker, but the microwave works well if you have something in which to heat water. Refrigerator works well. Many people who patronize the motel seem to be smokers, so there are little buckets and a chair outside the rooms for people to smoke and extinguish the butts. Depending on the luck of the draw, you can get smoke smell in the room if you have the window open. Probably best to keep the window closed and use the AC/heater, which worked well and was blessedly quiet. TV is small but has good range of channels, located a long ways from the chairs you would sit in to watch. TV sits on top of a useful chest of drawers. Parking is well-organized if tight to get in and out. This is an urban motel and fits into the space available in this part of Rapid City. You have to call for check-in, etc., but this worked fine. Somewhat disappointed that towels were partially replenished and trash emptied one day but not the next. All in all, recommended at the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grocery store across the street, restaurant next door, neighborhood to walk in and parking right in front of our room. Meyer was very helpful in helping me clean up when I spilled my morning shake on my white pants. Thought I'd throw them away but he was able to get the stain completely out. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean with nice white towels and the shower water pressure was good and strong. No coffee maker in the list of amenities but when I asked for one it was placed in our room before we arrived. I'd stay here again on a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value in Rapid City!

I needed a place to stay for one night before a family reunion in the Hills. This looked like a good value in a good location. Check in was quick and the clerk was friendly. The room was clean and spacious. There was a refrigerator and a table with two chairs. The bathroom was on the smaller side but the shower worked well. There was coffee available in the morning as well as baskets of bananas and granola bars. I woke up pretty early and walked one parking lot over to Perkins for early coffee. There’s a Safeway across the street, and downtown is only a few minutes away. There’s a decent washer and dryer available for use as well. It’s a fairly busy road but the traffic noise was minimal at nighttime. It was a good value for the price and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hannsjörg

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine but very dark. Only one light was connected to an outlet and the window was very small. Other than that, the room was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was very small but I found the room to be clean and comfortable. I had everything I needed. A Perkins right next door was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located close to hospital, grocery store, gas station and the interstate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was good for me as a single traveler. Had everything I needed. Safeway across the street and a Marcos pizza next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Remis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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