Sonesta Essential - Rapid City
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Sonesta Essential - Rapid City
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701, United States
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Highlights
Lots to do
Free parking
Pets welcomeAmenities
Public parkingFree
Gym
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Golf course
Bar
Restaurant
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Property Description
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.
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6.8/10
Cleanliness6.9
Amenities6.7
Location6.9
Service6.9
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Surroundings
Airport: Rapid City Regional Airport
(17.1 km)
Landmarks: Golden Ticket Cinemas Rushmore 7
(680m)
Landmarks: Walmart Garden Center
(680m)
Landmarks: Harvest Community Church
(680m)
Landmarks: Hills of Grace Fellowship
(710m)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
10
King Suite-Accessible
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
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6
Room, 2 Double Beds
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
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6
King Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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6
King Suite
1 King bed
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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12
Queen Room
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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6
King Suite With Jetted Tub
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
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4
Suite, Multiple Beds
1 King bed and 2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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5
2 Queen Beds Room
2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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4
King Room With Roll-in Shower
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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5
Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds-Pet Friendly
2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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Guest Reviews
6.8/10
98 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness6.9
- Amenities6.7
- Location6.9
- Service6.9
Average for similar properties in Rapid City
AI Summary
The staff offers exceptional, friendly service and accommodates pets. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms with very comfortable mattresses.
Mossler
June 25, 2025
Very happy to have spent a weekend relaxing and gathering strength while the weather was crazy hot. There is a laundry room that allowed me to use the down-time effectively. Close to many restaurants and Walmart.
I slept very well, which is not common for me.
PieMorgans
October 23, 2022
I had a very good stay with the clarion hotel it was very clean quite and it felt like I was at home felt very secured I deffently reccomd
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Public parking
Free
Gym
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Golf course
Off-site
Bar
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Smoking area
Conference room
Additional charge
Multi-function room
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Express check-in and check-out
Luggage storage
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Snack bar
Convenience store/kiosk
Bar
Lobby bar
Room service
Health & Wellness
Golf course
Off-site
Gym
Public Areas
Vending machines
No smoking in public areas
Picnic area
Smoking area
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Wedding service
Multi-function room
Accessibility
Braille signs
Stair-free main entrance
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Intruder alarm
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of $250.00 (approx. SAR 937.62) is charged.
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts cash
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: $25.00 (approx. SAR 93.77) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Property Description
- Opened: 1964
- Number of Rooms: 193
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.
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.
Stay in one of 199 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort 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.
Stay in one of 199 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort 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.