Located close to Watiki Water Park, Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City provides free water park access, a poolside bar and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Rapid City is home to Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City. Main Street Square is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Watiki Water Park and Central States Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Reptile Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rapid City travel guide
580 WaTiki Way, Rapid City, SD, 57719
What's nearby
Watiki Water Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dakota Fields Sports Complex
2 min drive - 3.6 km
The Monument Civic Center
6 min drive - 10.3 km
Main Street Square
9 min drive - 12.4 km
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
10 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 min drive
McDonald's
12 min walk
Starbucks
4 min drive
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
4 min drive
Starbucks
2 min walk
About this property
Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City
Family-friendly hotel near Watiki Water Park
Located close to Central States Fairgrounds and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City provides free water park access, a poolside bar and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A children's pool along with a lazy river, a waterslide and a lifeguard on site
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Access to a nearby indoor pool, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
A banquet hall, a lift and a computer station
Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 174 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Does Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City have a pool?
Yes, this property has a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City on 1 Nov 2026 start from €73, including 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.
Is Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City?
Self-parking is available for USD 9.55 per day.
What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City located?
Located in Rapid City, this family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Watiki Water Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Central States Fairgrounds and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The Monument Civic Center and Main Street Square are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We had a fabulous stay here. The room was quite spacious and clean, and having access to the water park was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Denis
15 Oct 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The toilet in our room kept flushing every few minutes all night long. Also when we checked in we found out there was another fee for parking. It was a $10 fee in addition to the room charge!
I would give the hotel 5 stars because of how clean it is, how friendly the staff was and its location, but we had to pay a parking fee for the parking lot, I've never had to do that before, the water pressure was horrible, I never did get all the conditioner out of my hair, and it was one of the most uncomfortable beds I've slept on in a hotel in 20 years.
My time at Courtyard was very pleasant.The staff were very friendly and professional. It was clean, quiet and easy to find; quick access to the interstate, also. I'd stay again.
I think $9 per night on site parking was a little ridiculous considering they didn’t have a dedicated parking lot (it was a lot that was shared by other hotels/businesses). Unless you were traveling with a bus group, I can’t imagine who is traveling in that area without their own car. Maybe you could reason that they make up for it by offering you a daily free item from their convenience corner/marketplace and then some other daily discounts. They also offered us a couple of dinner vouchers for another policy misunderstanding. Overall I appreicated their facility and their customer service. Considering switching over my Hilton loyalty 🤔
Inside the building, really not much not to be happy about. I think many folks would prefer breakfast included but it is understandable. Watiki is nice for the kids so access to that is good.
Now what wasn’t the greatest: parking can kind of suck. Which isn’t great when you’re paying for parking when the rest of the other hotel guests for the hotels that share the lot aren’t doing parking passes. Very little parking is close to good access into the building. So be prepared to walk and carry your stuff a fair way. We were located towards the east side of the building yet we couldn’t really park over there, forcing us to park to the west and had to walk a fair distance every time.
Watiki can get crowded for a Saturday night, lack of enough chairs/tables can make it tough if you don’t get there early enough.
Overall, it is the nicest hotel out of the 5 on the complex, but the worst parking situation by far.
We booked a room with two queen bed and a couch bed. It was spacious. Room was clean. The grill bar had nice breakfast.
What I didn’t like may be trivial. There is no hooks for hanging clothes or towels in the room, which was very inconvenient for me. The AC was too loud. The curtain couldn’t fully cover the window. And because our room was facing the highway, there was light coming through the window in the night, plus traffic noise. The bed and the pillow are too soft and sinking. I couldn’t get good sleep for three nights.