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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Rushmore Mall

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Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Free daily continental breakfast
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Rushmore Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The Monument Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Central States Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rushmore Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Hotel with free breakfast, near Rushmore Mall
Renovated in 2020, Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers 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 dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

As of Aug 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Rapid City on Aug 12, 2025 start from $80.1, 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'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. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a comfy mattress as well as wedding services and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

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.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms 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 at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, at Sonesta Essential Rapid City, there aren't any guestrooms that list 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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 320 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
looks better on the inside than the outside; our room was nice, but there were oodles of yucky water spots on the bathroom ceiling; only given one roll of TP, which wasn't a full roll; coffee maker didn't work and spewed water everywhere; breakfast was yummy & staff was nice. Wouldn't want an extended stay here, but one night was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC didn't work and they fixed it:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Floyd

Oversold the hotel. Had to find a room at 11:30pm. I have to say that the associates at the desk did everything they could do, including offering me a place to stay at their home. I made reservations two months in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda, Clear Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being remodeled
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maeve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air condition was not working, people smoking outside and overall the room was not clean dirt Around the furniture
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ethan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning problems
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying there but they need a remote in 286. otherwise they wasn't like foothill who didn't allow logos not only did they allow locals to their hotels. they also allow you to sit in the lobby until it's time for you to check in love it would do it again and I will in the future if it's possible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrestt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daevon

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hospitable staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James, Custer

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in the front desk man/woman was very rude. On top of it, the tv in the room didn’t work so had to sit and do nothing. The curtains that are supposed to cover the windows are not thick enough, only because the window is the wall to the hallway and guests can see into the rooms with the curtains closed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

MATTHEW

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Quenten

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

Was a good stay.

Going to really nice when they are done remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Shayde

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Thank you for your great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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