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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
Exterior
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P5,247
P5,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

Room options

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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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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

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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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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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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
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

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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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

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rushmore Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 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
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

Languages

English

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P5,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

As of Jun 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Rapid City on Jul 6, 2025 start from P 5,246.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 210 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MELODY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 days and the breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place to stay between travels, but that was about it and that is all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a beautiful setting! 100% recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YUMMY breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cean and in good repair. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kah Kheng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast provided was splendid. Nice spread considering the price. The rooms were ok. We only stayed a night as part of our long road trip, so only needed to shower and sleep. Considering the price we got, this was the best one in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Disliked: Staff & service
Was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just at first glance, felt unsafe. But the room was clean and comfortable for the price. Bathroom was cleaner than higher priced rooms I’ve been in. Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chicha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

The staff is wonderful. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The property is being renovated and it will eventually be a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room, clean and properly maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk was helpful and the room appeared clean. Older, low budget place to stay. Uncomfortable environment, did not stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction going on in the lobby/common area. Room was OK, but the rest of the property was just mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hospitable staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Bed ok. there are 3 large buildings and only one ice machine. Shower felt great. Decent breakfast. Staff was accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very hot and hallways seemed dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaycee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the front desk kyle was helpful. however the manager is not. he knows for the fact that
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employee and manager were very good. Very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great but the breakfest was very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermania

Nive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025