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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
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Place, Rushmore Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Central States Fairgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • 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
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you in the centre of Rapid City, 1 km (0.6 mi) from Rushmore Mall and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Central States Fairgrounds. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a conference centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Rapid City hotel include Dinosaur Park and Storybook Island.

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Main Street Square - 7 min drive - 7.1 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 with free breakfast, near Rushmore Mall
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 9060 square feet (842 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Rapid City. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sonesta Essential Rapid City was completed in June 2020.

This Rapid City hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 9060 sq ft of conference space
  • 842 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1964
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers 199 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Rapid City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Ramada Wyndham Rapid City Hotel
Rapid City Ramada Hotel Rapid City
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Sonesta Essential Rapid City Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yep, Sonesta Essential Rapid City has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

No, Sonesta Essential Rapid City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bigger then expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

dwight

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David, Albany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was EXACTLY like other reviews of this place. Arrive 10 min to 3 (3 is check in) and was told that the room wasn’t ready yet and to give them 30 minutes. 45 minutes later I go to check in and room still not ready, “give us another 30 minutes” so we do. After another 30 minutes I go and see and at shift change the new front desk girl rudely says your room isn’t ready, it will be another hour and a half. Now I’m pissed, so we leave for Sturgis and come back around midnight and go to check in and the guy now at the counter needs to verify our reservation???? Are you kidding me!!!!! Finally get our room. Room is ok, doesn’t feel clean and Cobb webs in the corners and on the drapery. Shower has what appears to be mold where the walls meet the shower pan, behind the toilet is a gigantic amount of white caulking that is dirty and terribly done. The next day no room service, ask for clean towels and I was brought a hand towel and a floor towel. I ask for the rest of the towels and she says “oh you need more towels”? She comes back with a package of new towels and gives me 3, but these towels haven’t been washed. I just gave up. The next day we got room service, our used washcloths and hand towels were still under the sink and we were given 2 hand towels and another floor mat. Took trash but no trash bags in the bins. Skip to day 5, no room service in 3 days. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

2025 Rally

Nice place to stay. We were there during the motorcycle rally. Things were busy and the staff seemed to be tired. They got things done though. The place has been upgraded from the last time I stayed there. The information online doesn't seem to correctly depict the property. I'm glad we chose this hotel. Would defiantly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Osvaldo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
No bar or restaurant in the hotel. Not too happy about that
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Staff & service
It ⅜a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok overall, thats all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

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

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never stay here

There was no hot water, according to the front desk because the hotel was full. The “always hot and fresh” was constantly out and cups weren’t available. There was mold in the shower ceiling, the air conditioner was obnoxiously loud. Other parties were waiting over a hour due to the hotel overbooking and overnight staff not checking people in correctly. Great location for highway access, too bad it’s such a poorly run place.
Obvious water damage
Mold
Exhaust fan never cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Grazia

Space
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Just got in and was told there was a delay on our room for an hour (which was the window we had to cancel without a fee) then when we returned the rooms were told were double booked and the manager was being aggressive. We could tell that it was a stressful issue so we asked to cancel, and then we were told there would be no refund. We just want a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Sierra Vista

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025