City center stay.At this Rapid City hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rushmore Mall and 3 miles (5 km) of Central States Fairgrounds. Dinosaur Park and Storybook Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Rushmore Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
The Monument Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Watiki Water Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
Central States Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Main Street Square - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 14 min walk
Texas Roadhouse - 15 min walk
Freddys - 9 min walk
Golden Corral - 9 min walk
Five Guys - 17 min walk
About this property
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Hotel near Rushmore Mall in Rapid City
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 9060 square feet (842 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Rapid City. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sonesta Essential Rapid City was completed in June 2020.
This Rapid City hotel is smoke free.
199 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
9060 sq ft of conference space
842 sq m of conference space
Built in 1964
Continental breakfast (free)
Business center (24 hours)
Conference center
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Wedding services available
Convenience store
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
ATM
No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Rapid City offers 199 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
This Rapid City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay
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.
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
We should mention
Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.