Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you a short five-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Gym
Free breakfast
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Fitness centre
24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Business centre
6 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Computer station
Reception 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 €54
€54
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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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 King Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
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Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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
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
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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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, Multiple Beds
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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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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Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 15 min walk
Rushmore Mall Food Court - 19 min walk
Culver's - 14 min walk
Five Guys - 16 min walk
About this property
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you a short five-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
199 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
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
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Local/corner shop
Working away
24-hour business centre
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (9060 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1964
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
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 curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
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 Rapid City Hotel
Ramada Rapid City
Rapid City Quality Inn
Rapid City Ramada Hotel Rapid City
Ramada Wyndham Rapid City Hotel
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 that you 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.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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 centre 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
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2025
Staff was very friendly at check in. Answer questions told us some stories we enjoyed our stay room was clean we will definitely stay again if we are ever passing through again
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 January 2025
Good price for a good stay
Good, Clean, Friendly, good stay overall.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
16 March 2025
Very dirty, ac didn't work building looked abanded. Blood stains on the floor bathroom was nasty as heck
Skylar
Skylar, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
Will stay here again!
Carter
Carter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 October 2024
Good clean room for the night and the breakfast buffet was great for the road. Great coffee…!
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
21 October 2024
Great breakfast.
R Joe
R Joe, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 September 2024
Convenient to many restaurants and shopping.
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 January 2025
The room was nice for the price. I could not shut the heater off. I was hit all night and had difficulty sleeping. But otherwise was nice.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
Exelent serviste
Jesus
Jesus, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 November 2024
Overnight place to rest
Overnight stay after a hike in the black hills. Room was perfect and comfortable. Breakfast was not so good; coffee was nasty, the sausages were not fully cooked, but of course there’s always cold cereal to save the day!
LYNETTE
LYNETTE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 December 2024
Sketchy parking lot
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
good stay overnight. cold breakfast no big deal
Francine
Francine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 October 2024
Good for the price. Breakfast was as expected.
Seth
Seth, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 December 2024
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Jeannie
Jeannie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
We checked in 1 hour late NO problem they fix
the reservation very nice lady at the front desk
Big smile they gave us couple of warm cookies for the kids extra towels
Open our room to make sure heat was working
And everything was well
I didn’t spect this kind of treatment and service I was very pleased thank you very much we’ll check in again same place when we come back
to North Dakota big thumps up
KING CAR
KING CAR, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 December 2024
First gave me a room that had not been cleaned. Then moved me to a room right by an exit door and it slammed shut at least once an hour. Glad only one night
Mel
Mel, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 December 2024
Disappointed
Room we were given had not been cleaned at all. Bed wasn’t made and dirty towels everywhere. Replacement room was clear at the back of the hotel with two small beds.
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 September 2024
Staff was great! Room was run down and needed alot of TLC. Restaurant was closed down,
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 October 2024
The property needs more attention related with the rooms.
Judith
Judith, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2023
Awesome place to stay forsure coming back
Cowinn
Cowinn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 March 2024
Its always a good place to stay ,, employees are nice and friendly,, rooms are clean and spacious,,
Phillip
Phillip, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
1 October 2024
Staff wasn’t very nice
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
This place needs a good cleaning.
James
James, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
18 December 2024
First, the front desk staff were very unwelcoming, second, our Room was very unclean, blood on the comforter and large yellow stains and the Bed was hard as a rock.
In the bathroom the shower head and floor hadn’t been cleaned very well, the vents were plugged with dirt/fuzz and there was a large water stain with black mold growing on the ceiling.
And to top it off, due to the late night activities of the couple next door neither me or my family got any rest. 10/10 do not recommend staying here as you’d be better off spending your money somewhere else since the photos on the website are certainly deceiving.
Dusty
Dusty, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 November 2024
No hot water in facility called the front desk several times nothing was done tell asked for refund there still wasn’t hot water at check out