Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Hotel with conference center, near Rushmore Mall

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December 2025

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January 2026

Lobby sitting area - Sonesta Essential Rapid City (Rapid City)

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk - Sonesta Essential Rapid City (Rapid City)

Free daily continental breakfast - Sonesta Essential Rapid City (Rapid City)

Flat-screen TV - Sonesta Essential Rapid City (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.

Good

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Gym
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Tomorrow

Dec 14 - Dec 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sofa bed

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

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sofa bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sofa bed

Select Comfort bed

Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Dec 15 - Dec 16

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About the neighborhood

1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

What's nearby

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rushmore Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Watiki Water Park - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
Journey Museum & Learning Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Central States Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk
‪Freddys - ‬9 min walk
‪Five Guys - ‬17 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.

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

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
- No cribs (infant beds)

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
Select Comfort mattress

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

More

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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.