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Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Rushmore Mall

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Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Flat-screen TV
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Located close to Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds, Sonesta Essential Rapid City provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, 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, Roll-in Shower | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Rapid City, Sonesta Essential Rapid City is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dinosaur Park and Black Hills National Forest, while Central States Fairgrounds and Storybook Island are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Reptile Gardens.
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Map
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Hotel remodeled 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 grocery/convenience store, 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 199 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (9,060 square feet 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

Check-out 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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