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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
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
In-room business center
Flat-screen TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P3,152
P3,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
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

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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
  • 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 - 12 min walk
  • Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 4 min drive
  • The Monument Civic Center - 5 min drive
  • Main Street Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rushmore Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Hotel rejuvenated 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
  • Free newspapers, 6 meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
  • A reception hall, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
  • 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 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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Rapid City on Feb 23, 2025 start from P 3,152.21, 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Enjoyed my stay looking forward to another night love the price of the rooms staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Best stay I have had during this whole winter! It was clean, beds were great, and it had a microwave n fridge in the room!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

The place is clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Good quality for the price
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reonne

Everything was great and check in with Kayla was wonderful. She was so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

R Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Good clean room for the night and the breakfast buffet was great for the road. Great coffee…!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Convenient to many restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Olusegun

discount should be given to a long staying customer like me, ust like it is done in other hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Exelent serviste
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LYNETTE

Overnight place to rest
Overnight stay after a hike in the black hills. Room was perfect and comfortable. Breakfast was not so good; coffee was nasty, the sausages were not fully cooked, but of course there’s always cold cereal to save the day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

good stay overnight. cold breakfast no big deal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Sketchy parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Seth

Good for the price. Breakfast was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty

It was a little difficult to find our room. It is different with having like outside rooms inside the building. I kind of liked that, but just beware that the closed curtains are not private!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Pam

Room was not as clean as it should floors and bathroom shower and toilet had burn marks on the seat. Not impressed with cleanliness. Breakfast no yogurt in machine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KING CAR

We checked in 1 hour late NO problem they fix the reservation very nice lady at the front desk Big smile they gave us couple of warm cookies for the kids extra towels Open our room to make sure heat was working And everything was well I didn’t spect this kind of treatment and service I was very pleased thank you very much we’ll check in again same place when we come back to North Dakota big thumps up
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room was run down and needed alot of TLC. Restaurant was closed down,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
First gave me a room that had not been cleaned. Then moved me to a room right by an exit door and it slammed shut at least once an hour. Glad only one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

The property needs more attention related with the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Zoe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff wasn’t very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in facility called the front desk several times nothing was done tell asked for refund there still wasn’t hot water at check out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Farrell

Disliked: Cleanliness
I appreciate having a place to stay, it was very good staff at certain times of the day. I had a rude experience with one on Saturday evening. On Saturday night I discovered a needle above my door. I had no hand soap in the room that we had moved into.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024