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Residence Inn Rapid City

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and free breakfast

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The Residence Inn Rapid City offers a full breakfast and evening manager's reception. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the pool with lazy river and waterslide under lifeguard supervision, or have fun in the arcade room. Attentive staff make family stays rewarding.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
581 Watiki Way, Rapid City, SD, 57719

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 6 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Main Street Square - 7 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Monument Health - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Residence Inn Rapid City

Family-friendly hotel near Watiki Water Park
Located close to Central States Fairgrounds and Rushmore Mall, Residence Inn Rapid City provides free full breakfast, free water park access, and a poolside bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A children's pool along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and a lifeguard on site
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills, laundry services, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 144 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate dining areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchenettes

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  • Hot Tub
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to midnight on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 9.55 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.55 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn Rapid City have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Residence Inn Rapid City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 9.55 per day.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn Rapid City?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Residence Inn Rapid City provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–midnight on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Residence Inn Rapid City located?

Set in the center of Rapid City, this family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Watiki Water Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and The Monument Civic Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Residence Inn Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the waterpark and dining options! breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the complimentary breakfast was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was super easy, breakfast was good, staff were very friendly. Room was very clean and cozy. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for families. Water park was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, breakfast was below average.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

So far the best in the area for me

Very clean and comfortable room at great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a nice waterpark attached to the hotel and there was a different breakfast every morning. Very good restaurants close by, one block away from I-90
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was super fast and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy quick check in an out great steakhouse 2 minutes away called the Dakotah
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was ver clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean! Waterpark was so much fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here because it's like home away from home. It's quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Low traffic Breakfast Restaurants close
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just passing though but had a great night and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

nam

Liked: Amenities
Very nice staffs n helpful. Inn very updated and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the adjacent water park. Comfortable roo.s to lounge in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and nice property. Indoor walk to waterpark is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is ok for the day we stay for this high level hotel, but everything is slightly aging, it needs to be keeping good maintenance to match its brand name. Breakfast is relatively good compare to other hotels we stayed on that week.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nice big room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raine

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

Exhausted travel

It was an extremely relaxing stay. Wasnt disturbed by guests or staff before check out time which was surprising, but very much appreciated as we had a tiring 3 hour drive to Rapid City in dense fog. Beds were super comfortable and that made the stay worth every dime.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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