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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel with conference center, near Rushmore Mall

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Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Flat-screen TV
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Free daily continental breakfast
Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you just a 5-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $79
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you just a 5-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 199 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (9060 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1964
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Rapid City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Rapid City and nearby?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Sonesta Essential Rapid City like?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City is in the heart of Rapid City, a short 12-minute walk from Rushmore Mall and 7 minutes' walk from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

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Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Visiting family. Convenient location and good for dog traveling with me.
Lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent stay, given the area.
Finley, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff

Staff at check in was brilliant, really friendly, funny and helpful - especially with loading our cases into our uber!
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy

Was in town for Sturgis Rally was treated great would stay there again
brian, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this hotel. Very clean ,turn down service was excellent.Bed was soo comfortable. I will be staying here again.
Jonathan, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean and affordable.
Greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Stay

Good stay and good breakfast. We stayed for 2 nights while visiting the Black Hills from CA. Looks like the hotel is in the middle of a renovation.
Jerwyn, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is in the process of remodeling
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2025 Rally

Nice place to stay. We were there during the motorcycle rally. Things were busy and the staff seemed to be tired. They got things done though. The place has been upgraded from the last time I stayed there. The information online doesn't seem to correctly depict the property. I'm glad we chose this hotel. Would defiantly stay again.
William, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

We were at breakfast seven mornings. They were always out of the main foods. Yogurt machine empty. Out of sausage. Waffle machine empty. coffee etc....
Adam, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean hotel. Comfortable Bed and pillows. And it didn't break the bank to stay there. Thanks Sonesta you made it possible for us to come and celebrate our friends college graduation.
Delta David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

meh

The workers where very polite to me explained everything very well… The tv remote barely worked and the shower barely drained… it was ok for a one night stay but i wouldn’t of been able to stay more than one night. :/
Kia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My mom said to me this felt way too fancy for that price. Great stay
maureen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bad experience and not pleasant

Our stay was absolutely gross and not a bad experience.
Bathroom was gross and water stained
Lucinda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple rooms. Clean and very comfortable.
Laura, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was okay other than when I went to check in,
Cyla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is wonderful. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The property is being renovated and it will eventually be a beautiful place.
Norma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very hospitable staff
Daevon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its always good
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thunderstorm and all

I was extremely comfortable with a room that was right from my car to the door....severe thunderstorm and didn't even bother me, I felt safe...I only stayed a night but it was super nice.
Nancy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable Stay

The location is convenient to the Hwy & there were lots of dining options nearby. Parts of the hotel and rooms are dated, but there were renovations in progress all around the property. A reasonably good breakfast was included with our stay.
Breakfast room 1
Breakfast room 2
Regina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok for the money

Hotel was in a very good area, close to stores, restaurants and I-90. We booked two rooms. Each room had no less than 5 annoying flies. Also, the smoke detector in our room had a plastic shower cap around it, seemingly to block its intended use. At breakfast, the coffee ran out (couldn’t fill my 1st cup) and there was no one around to replenish it.
Smoke detector covered over.
Michael, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No clean room in the Inn

We arrived later in the evening ready to unload and go to bed only to find that the room we reserved was still dirty and there were no other options avaliable for us for the night so I had to find new accommodations after traveling all day
1-night trip