MainStay Suites Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Watiki Water Park

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3321 Outfitter Road, Rapid City, SD, 57703
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Central States Fairgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Watiki Water Park, MainStay Suites Rapid City is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Central States Fairgrounds. This 97-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Rushmore Mall - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Main Street Square - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews - ‬2 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Rapid City

Hotel with free breakfast, near Watiki Water Park
At MainStay Suites Rapid City, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and hair dryers. Kitchens, sofa beds, and refrigerators are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or 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 all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free covered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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 cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at MainStay Suites Rapid City?

MainStay Suites Rapid City offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of MainStay Suites Rapid City?

This hotel is located in Rapid City, close to Watiki Water Park, Rushmore Mall, and Central States Fairgrounds. You'll also find Main Street Square and Dakota Fields Sports Complex within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at MainStay Suites Rapid City?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does MainStay Suites Rapid City feature a casino?

No, MainStay Suites Rapid City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at MainStay Suites Rapid City?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and midnight.

Is MainStay Suites Rapid City good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a hydromassage showerhead as well as an indoor pool.

Does MainStay Suites Rapid City have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does MainStay Suites Rapid City have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

MainStay Suites Rapid City offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will MainStay Suites Rapid City allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at MainStay Suites Rapid City though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at MainStay Suites Rapid City?

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

How close is the airport from MainStay Suites Rapid City?

The closest major airport to MainStay Suites Rapid City is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is 12.4 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at MainStay Suites Rapid City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at MainStay Suites Rapid City.

MainStay Suites Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1014 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine place to stay. Nothing too fancy, but allowed us a good nights sleep. Kids enjoyed the breakfast too. Loved it had a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No shuttle as advertised

The only reason I booked this hotel was for the airport shuttle. It is listed as available via the filter on the Hotels.com app. When checking in they stated they do not have a shuttle. So, I paid $60+ dollars in Uber fees.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla, Wagner

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good place to stay in Rapid City.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cliff

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Flory

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
A/C didn't work in our room. They gave another room and charged us more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Memoree

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Birthday getaway

It was a cute little suite. it accommodated our sons birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Traveled with family
When you are awakened at 3:00am to fire alarms going off it doesn’t make for a pleasant experience. Front desk staff was completely silent during the entire incident and we were finally told by firefighters that it was safe to go back in to our rooms….That was after an hour!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
The hallways, main lobby,and elevator were very dirty. The one time our room was "cleaned", it looked worse than before...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Jami

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No house keeping was offered, the AC was out and they kept making excuses on when it would get fixed. They dont offer house keeping over the weekend, you have to take your own trash out and get clean towles from the front desk if they have them. The breakfast was a sorry excuss for continental breakfast. The staff was rude and lazy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dov

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

Family trip

Two night stay over on way to NP. Nice it had mini kitchen to make meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water hot for showers. Beds comfortable. Frig cold, ice maker worked well. Quiet. Clean. Would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The free shuttle was also very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025