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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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2 Double Beds
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, near Rushmore Mall

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

A stay at Sonesta Essential Rapid City places you in the heart of Rapid City, within a 5-minute drive of Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Dinosaur Park and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Storybook Island.

Stay in one of 199 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sonesta Essential Rapid City. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Rapid City? This hotel has 9060 square feet (842 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 9060 square feet (842 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2020.

Sonesta Essential Rapid City is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Fitness facilities
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Year Built - 1964
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 842
  • Number of meeting rooms - 6
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coin laundry on site
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 9060
  • Conference center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 199
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers 199 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Rapid City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Memory foam mattress
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 4
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

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

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).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Masks are compulsory at the property

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 4

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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

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.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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