Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Watiki Water Park

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Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
View from property
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1314 Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57703
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Monument Health
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 - 0.1 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Main Street Square - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Monument Health - 11 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 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. Free breakfast is served daily. 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. Parking is available for a fee. 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
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • 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.

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 9.55 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • 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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.55 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholaus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Very clean. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room & service was great! We loved the waterpark!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Travelled with family
Did not compare well with similiar hotel properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tova

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, loved the water park. Con was that the water park is so packed that it was impossible to find seating. As far as rooms, the bathroom door didn’t lock and the pillows were very uncomfortable. They didn’t have any guest info in the rooms which was unfortunate. Enjoyed our stay after a long week of traveling but overly expensive for what was experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the idea of quick access to water park and the receptionist gave us the room next to the water park on the ground floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl, Cary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, but the air conditioning would not stay a constant temp. We sweated or froze on the same temperature. The walls were thin, we woke up to crying baby somewhere nearby both mornings. There was a daily parking charge that appeared at checkout which wasn’t disclosed, but we talked to the front desk and it was comped, which was appreciated. Would stay there again if in the area, but didn’t use the water park and the breakfast closed earlier than we got out each day so I can’t comment on that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rondine, Canby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David, Fargo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deanna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor and limited breakfast. Waterpark closed due to non-existant weather and staff was quite rude about it. My phone said it was a good time to take a walk, but the waterpark staff said there was a storm and lightning and kept park closed. I had to pay extra for waterpark passes that we couldn't use. Rooms are small and dark. On the plus side, the waterpark is a nice facility and we like the 12:00 p.m. check-out time, but this place is very costly and we expected much more for $700.00 for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

You win some, yo

They closed the indoor waterpark because of lightning (!) and did not give us a price reduction. Motorcyclists took up too many spots in the parking lot and the hotel did nothing. The front desk person was sullen and unhelpful. But, the room was clean and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashawni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love it I’m gonna come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

charleen

Liked: Staff & service
didnt realize we would have to pay $10 parking fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to gather with family and friends for a wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul, Hudson

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, water park is a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Great experience!

Great experience!! The young girl at the counter when we checked in was very informative. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025