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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Rushmore Mall

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Located close to Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds, Sonesta Essential Rapid City provides free continental breakfast, a corner/local shop and a firepit. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - queen
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rushmore Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Journey Museum & Learning Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Rushmore Mall
Located close to Central States Fairgrounds and Dinosaur Park, Sonesta Essential Rapid City provides free continental breakfast, a corner/local shop and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A reception hall, a front desk safe and wedding services
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 199 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (9,060 square foot 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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 Sonesta Essential Rapid City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Rapid City located?

Located in the heart of Rapid City, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rushmore Mall and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Central States Fairgrounds. Dinosaur Park and Storybook Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 385 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was exactly as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room with king bed. Generally clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Finley

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay, given the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cheaper place in town, great parking for Sturgis, excellent beds, good breakfast, terrific value
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property in process of being sold or closing. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean Great bed overall I would stay there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

darleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult experience actually getting a room that I reserved at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this hotel. Very clean ,turn down service was excellent.Bed was soo comfortable. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

Happy

Was in town for Sturgis Rally was treated great would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was walkable to restruarants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zetana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting layout, but great for a quick trip. Breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were friendly. The room was super spacious and modern, and we loved how comfortable the beds were. The hot breakfast was a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MELODY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 days and the breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Room are ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Family suite. Worked well for my group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to nearby restaurants and Interstate 90. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently reasonable rates, especially in comparison to other hotels in Rapid City and the surrounding area; clean, comfortable, ample-sized rooms; and the employees are always friendly, respectful, professional and helpful, especially the housekeeping department and Adam (Matthew?). And I love the full breakfast! Sonesta Essential has become my go-to hotel for my regular trips to Rapid City. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was impressive number of units they have gives a huge variety of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025