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

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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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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

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

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581 Watiki Way, Rapid City, SD, 57719

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rushmore Mall - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Main Street Square - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Residence Inn Rapid City

Family-friendly hotel near Watiki Water Park
You can look forward to free full breakfast, free water park access, and a poolside bar at Residence Inn Rapid City. 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
  • 1 meeting room, laundry services, and barbecue grills
  • 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
  • Breakfast included
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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 at Residence Inn Rapid City?

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?

This family-friendly hotel is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watiki Water Park and Dakota Fields Sports Complex. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Central States Fairgrounds 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 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

Seaford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 days. Enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the whole family to enjoy time off and together. Rooms are very clean, have plenty of space and the staff was very helpful. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms and we loved the water park!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is as fmgood as any other marriott, but what topped this soecific one to the others is the attatxhed water park. Made our whole stay that much better. My kids didn't want to leave
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and area was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at an affordable price! Waterpark tickets included!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

Roomy, comfortable and clean

Great place. Clean, stylish, roomy. We were there for business but the proximity to the water park is great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room Well equipped for extended stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was disgusting, dirty clothes left on floor of closet from previous guest, dirty sbot rag with blood under pillow on bed from previous guest, old food caked on cabinets and walls of kitchen area, half the lights burnt out. No shampoo or bodywas in bottles. Been better off staying at a 50 uear old motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel to stay at if you plan to take advantage of Waikiki water park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, definitely will return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will not
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very accessible from I90, good place for a family stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel we stayed at in our 2 week trip. It was incredibly expensive, though $100 cheaper than going through the hotel itself. The water park was really cool, and our 14 year old boys loved it. The room was spacious and cool, with ample room to move. I was really pleased with the size, to be honest, as it was probably double a normal room in another hotel. The carpet was sticky in places, and that was gross. The door knob to the bathroom fell off, and I had to put it back on. And I’m sure the showers are meant to look classy, but they are completely ridiculous and impractical, and you get water everywhere. That being said, it was worth it for the water park. Important to note: the water park is a HAUL from your room. Prepare for a hike.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mazin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a good place to stay for all of the nearby attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sapphire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a shirt left in our room along with the entertainment center covered in dust, food still on silverware, left our receipt partially under the door with personal information(also seeing many others in front of doors on floors), housekeepers were the friendliest staff, front desk staff were snooty. If you can get over that overall the stay was very nice. Even the walk to the water park was nice not having to go outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

HENRIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel though we had to change room due to intermittent vibrating humming sound coming from the central air conditioning pack on top of the building. Our room was right below. The staff were nice and friendly so we were moved from the top to the bottom of the building with no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our trip was extremely good.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and service. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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