Sonesta Essential Rapid City, Rapid City: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

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Hotel with conference center, near Rushmore Mall

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available

Non-smoking

Pet friendly

Gym

Laundry facilities

Free breakfast

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
Fitness center
24-hour business center
Conference center
Business center
6 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Computer station
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe

For families

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden

includes taxes & fees

$54 per night

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Free breakfast

Free parking

Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

$36 per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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About the neighborhood

1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

What's nearby

Rushmore Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Central States Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
The Monument Civic Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Main Street Square - 6 min drive - 4.2 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

Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you just a 5-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

199 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Grocery/convenience store

Working away

24-hour business center
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (9060 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1964
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Firepit

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

Individually furnished

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

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 does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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

Does Sonesta Essential Rapid City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Rapid City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Rapid City and nearby?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Sonesta Essential Rapid City like?

Sonesta Essential Rapid City is in the heart of Rapid City, a short 12-minute walk from Rushmore Mall and 7 minutes' walk from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

6.6

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very Good

Nov 18, 2024

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!