Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Watiki Water Park

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1314 Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57703
  • Watiki Water Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Monument Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Main Street Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Rapid City

Close to airport.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Watiki Water Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Rushmore Mall. Central States Fairgrounds and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Watiki Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Main Street Square - 8 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

Family-friendly stay near Watiki Water Park
As a guest of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City, you'll find a complimentary water park, 4 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite 24-hour business center. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City was completed in July 2023.

This Rapid City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2005
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City offers 144 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waterpark

Great price with a access to the waterpark.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fairfield Inn stay at Rapid City

Very clean everywhere. Nice accommodations. Showers were great. Good variety for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue was I booked a king room and when was checking in the only Kings left were handicap rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again my next visit to Rapid City
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didnt like was the checkout miscommunication. A housekeeping staff told us the incorrect checkout time and we enede up rushing to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chaveaha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shyla, Baker

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice family stay for some fun pool time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff acted weird
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No heat

No heat in the room the first night which was not good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julius

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I checked in at 11am and they informed me the room would not be ready until later. They are very busy and short staffed. They took down my name and number and would call me when the room was ready. They called me at 6PM TO INFORM ME MY ROOM WAS READY! Outrageous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025