8/10 Very good
Staff was friendly and room was exactly as described. Would stay again.
Johanna
Johanna, 2-night trip
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Hotel with conference centre, near Rushmore Mall
Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you a short five-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour business centre
- Conference centre
- Business centre
- 6 meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Garden
- Computer station
- Reception fireplace
- Front desk safe
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
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Room, 1 King Bed
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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Room, 2 Double Beds
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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Suite, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite, Multiple Beds
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
- Sleeps 8
- 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
About this property
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Sonesta Essential Rapid City puts you a short five-minute drive from Watiki Water Park. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
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Sonesta Essential Rapid City Reviews
Good
7.2
Cleanliness
6.4
Amenities
7.2
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
RoomService staffBedAir conditioningBuildingShowerBathroomBreakfastRestaurantLobby10/10 Exceptional
Would stay again.
Bobby
Bobby, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Decent stay, given the area.
Finley
Finley, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
For the cheaper place in town, great parking for Sturgis, excellent beds, good breakfast, terrific value
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Visiting family. Convenient location and good for dog traveling with me.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good room with king bed. Generally clean. Staff was very friendly.
James P
James P, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A very nice hotel for the price!
Meredith
Meredith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was clean Great bed overall I would stay there again!!!
Pam
Pam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean and affordable.
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Thank you so much
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good budget hotel
Hotel was clean. The restaurant was closed during our stay but was being completely remodeled and looked like it will be nice. I’d stay here again when I’m in the area.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Property in process of being sold or closing. Staff was very helpful.
Larry
Larry, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
We stayed 2 days and the breakfast was good!
MELODY
MELODY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Bed was comfortable and clean
darleen
darleen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Interesting layout, but great for a quick trip. Breakfast was also great!
Zetana
Zetana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff
Staff at check in was brilliant, really friendly, funny and helpful - especially with loading our cases into our uber!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
CLOSED
When we arrived there was a sign on the door that said CLOSED. I better not get charged for this stay!!!!!!
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Highly recommend this hotel. Very clean ,turn down service was excellent.Bed was soo comfortable. I will be staying here again.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
was walkable to restruarants
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
This Sonesta is an older, multi-time re branded hotel, just off I-90 in Rapid City. It is clean with spacious rooms. The staff has been excellent. The breakfasts are good.It is close to all sorts of dining and shopping. I believe there are plans to add onsight restaurant or lounge.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Happy
Was in town for Sturgis Rally was treated great would stay there again
brian
brian, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Check in was easy and staff were friendly. The room was super spacious and modern, and we loved how comfortable the beds were. The hot breakfast was a nice touch!
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Difficult experience actually getting a room that I reserved at this hotel.
Suzan
Suzan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very convenient access to nearby restaurants and Interstate 90. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Darren
Darren, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Stayed in the Family suite. Worked well for my group.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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