Sonesta Essential - Rapid City, Rapid City

Sonesta Essential - Rapid City - A convenient Black Hills hotel with indoor pool, restaurant, and business facilities

Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this 2-star Rapid City hotel features the area's largest indoor pool and spa tub. Sonesta Essential - Rapid City places guests within a 5-minute drive of Rushmore Mall and Central States Fairgrounds. The property houses a 24-hour business center spanning 9060 square feet with a conference center. Guest rooms include air conditioning, cable TV with HBO, laptop-friendly workspaces, and coffee makers. The hotel's dining options include Boss' Pizzeria and Sports and MĒT Restaurant and Lounge. A fitness center, casino, and wedding services are available on-site. The property sits 12.5 miles from Rapid City Regional airport, with The Journey Museum and Learning Center 1 mile away. Sonesta Essential provides access to Storybook Island, Memorial Park, and the Berlin Wall Exhibit, all within 2 miles.

Pros

Located near multiple dining options including Minervas Restaurant & Bar and Millstone Family Restaurant within 0.5 miles

Direct access to outdoor attractions like Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, and Black Hills National Forest

Walking distance to Fountain Springs Golf Club's rolling greens and tree-lined fairways

24-hour reception desk with secure storage for valuables

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Rapid City Regional airport

Popular attractions like Dinosaur Park require a 2.5 miles drive