MainStay Suites Rapid City
US$137
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for MainStay Suites Rapid City
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US$137
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at MainStay Suites Rapid City average US$79 in the cheapest month (November) and US$172 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$80 |
| February | US$81 |
| March | US$90 |
| April | US$84 |
| May | US$119 |
| June | US$172 |
| July | US$169 |
| August | US$162 |
| September | US$137 |
| October | US$112 |
| November | US$79 |
| December | US$89 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$172)
Cheapest: November (~US$79)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can get around on th...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 miles.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 97 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
A stay at MainStay Suites Rapid City places you in the heart of Rapid City, a 3-minute drive from Watiki Water Park and 8 minutes from Central States Fairgrounds. This hotel is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
What's nearby
Watiki Water Park(1.1 Miles)
Dakota Fields Sports Complex(1.9 Miles)
Rushmore Mall(2.9 Miles)
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf(3.1 Miles)
Central States Fairgrounds(3.8 Miles)
Memorial Park East(3.9 Miles)
Journey Museum & Learning Center(4.2 Miles)
Sioux Pottery(4.4 Miles)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology(4.4 Miles)
Aby's Rapid City(4.5 Miles)
Museum of Geology(4.5 Miles)
Art Alley(4.8 Miles)
Summit Arena at The Monument(4.8 Miles)
Museum of the American Bison(4.9 Miles)
The Monument Civic Center(4.9 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)(12.2 Miles)
Location
3321 Outfitter Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America
Watiki Water Park (1.1 Miles)
Dakota Fields Sports Complex (1.9 Miles)
Rushmore Mall (2.9 Miles)
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (3.1 Miles)
Central States Fairgrounds (3.8 Miles)
Memorial Park East (3.9 Miles)
Room options
5
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Efficiency)
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Efficiency)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Efficiency)
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Suite
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of MainStay Suites Rapid City
8.3
Very good
Based on 1,005 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
26%
Family
54%
Group
5%
Solo
10%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At MainStay Suites Rapid City, guests highlight spacious suite-style rooms with kitchenettes and generally quiet stays, while feedback is mixed about cleanliness, dated furnishings, limited continental breakfast, and inconsistent service that varies by staff member.
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At MainStay Suites Rapid City, guests highlight spacious suite-style rooms with kitchenettes and generally quiet stays, while feedback is mixed about cleanliness, dated furnishings, limited continental breakfast, and inconsistent service that varies by staff member.
The location near I 90 makes driving to Mount Rushmore, Badlands, and shopping straightforward, and some guests appreciated the airport shuttle. Housekeeping is infrequent for shorter stays, the elevator and other facilities show wear, and the pool is often cold with no hot tub. Expect a basic, roomy stay best for travelers who prioritize space over full amenities.
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Facilities
Facilities are mixed: the pool is often cold and there is no hot tub, the elevator can be noisy or out of order, parking feels tight, laundry occasionally inoperable, and the airport shuttle’s availability and timing vary.
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Rachel
3 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a nice place to stay. The pool wasn’t working. The kitchen was great.
It was a nice place to stay. The pool wasn’t working. The kitchen was great.
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Jim
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The only reason I booked this hotel was for the airport shuttle. It is listed as available via the filter on the Hotels.com app. When checking in they stated they do not have a shuttle. So, I paid $60+ dollars in Uber fees.
The only reason I booked this hotel was for the airport shuttle. It is listed as available via the filter on the Hotels.com app. When checking in they stated they do not have a shuttle. So, I paid $60+ dollars in Uber fees.
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Amber
6 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is very nice and comfortable. My only gripe would be that the shuttle for the airport will come at 0445 at the earliest. I stayed here FOR the shuttle service. My flight left at 0530 so that wasn’t enough time…. I wish they would use a shuttle service that started earlier. I ended up paying $47 to a cab :(
The hotel is very nice and comfortable. My only gripe would be that the shuttle for the airport will come at 0445 at the earliest. I stayed here FOR the shuttle service. My flight left at 0530 so that wasn’t enough time…. I wish they would use a shuttle service that started earlier. I ended up paying $47 to a cab :(
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Joan
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The shuttle service to and from Rapid City Airport was very convenient and useful.
The shuttle service to and from Rapid City Airport was very convenient and useful.
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Nicole
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was nice, I really liked the the kitchenette with the full fridge. The breakfast was not good all cold foods, nothing special. Nothing was restocked, so get there early. The guest laundry was not working. I had to take the days off dirty laundry to the next hotel we stayed at. For the cost, we will not stay here again.
The room was nice, I really liked the the kitchenette with the full fridge. The breakfast was not good all cold foods, nothing special. Nothing was restocked, so get there early. The guest laundry was not working. I had to take the days off dirty laundry to the next hotel we stayed at. For the cost, we will not stay here again.
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Chastity
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
They don’t have good parking here. The room was real nice but the beds were uncomfortable. Seems like that’s everywhere though. Overall it was a nice hotel
They don’t have good parking here. The room was real nice but the beds were uncomfortable. Seems like that’s everywhere though. Overall it was a nice hotel
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George
18 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Elevator was scary
Elevator was scary
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Cecil
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was perfect, just the elevator felt a little sketchy when we rode on it.
Room was perfect, just the elevator felt a little sketchy when we rode on it.
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Chrissy
27 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location! First time staying here. Pool was cold and no hot tub. Breakfast was mid.
Great location! First time staying here. Pool was cold and no hot tub. Breakfast was mid.
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Sarah
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was clean, beds were a 7 out if 10 for comfort, the bathroom had plenty of towels. This place is very average quality. Wall damage from water in the bathroom, elevator was very very slow and would shake real bad. Breakfast was less than average. No eggs or meat. Coffee was good.
The place was clean, beds were a 7 out if 10 for comfort, the bathroom had plenty of towels. This place is very average quality. Wall damage from water in the bathroom, elevator was very very slow and would shake real bad. Breakfast was less than average. No eggs or meat. Coffee was good.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests reported very clean rooms, while others noted dirty bathrooms or common areas, lingering odors, trash left from prior stays, and occasional mold.
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Adam
25 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The first room we were provided had black mold in the shower and was filthy otherwise. The front desk clerk at the time provided us with a "room refresher" advising that it was also a cleaner and that we should clean the room ourselves as he didnt have a replacement or housekeeping available. Management was able to rectify rhe room issue the next day, but not once was I provided the room I asked for. I put special requests on my reservation for a disabilty room with handicap showers and other aids, but none of the 3 rooms I was put into were handicap rooms. I even made the special request via a phone call to the location after booking the room to verify they knew that I needed a handicap room. They advised my request would be fullfilled. Needless to say, I wont be staying at this location again.
The first room we were provided had black mold in the shower and was filthy otherwise. The front desk clerk at the time provided us with a "room refresher" advising that it was also a cleaner and that we should clean the room ourselves as he didnt have a replacement or housekeeping available. Management was able to rectify rhe room issue the next day, but not once was I provided the room I asked for. I put special requests on my reservation for a disabilty room with handicap showers and other aids, but none of the 3 rooms I was put into were handicap rooms. I even made the special request via a phone call to the location after booking the room to verify they knew that I needed a handicap room. They advised my request would be fullfilled. Needless to say, I wont be staying at this location again.
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Jami
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was not clean.
The room was not clean.
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Bharathy
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room had a weird smell. No one came to clear the trash or take dirty towels.
The room had a weird smell. No one came to clear the trash or take dirty towels.
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Didier
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
parking easy, facility was nice and clean. All satisfying
parking easy, facility was nice and clean. All satisfying
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Joseph
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
We had 2 rooms, both rooms had funky smells. One rooms bathroom had black mold in the sinks and in the tub surrounding as well peeling wall covering. We also arrived earlier than expected and asked to have an early check in and we were told by the staff at the front desk the rooms were not ready. So we ended up finding something local to do until about a hour before the check in time (3pm) and was told that only one room was ready and the other room was having the ice maker in the fridge repaired. Finally we got to check in and settled in our rooms. Finding out that either of the rooms ice makers do not work and once we asked the staff member about this and the mold we where told there are no other rooms available so to no vacancy. For the price I paid for these rooms I would expect more than what was offered. I will never in my future ever book this hotel or any other hotel related to this. This was by far the worst hotel we ever stayed at
We had 2 rooms, both rooms had funky smells. One rooms bathroom had black mold in the sinks and in the tub surrounding as well peeling wall covering. We also arrived earlier than expected and asked to have an early check in and we were told by the staff at the front desk the rooms were not ready. So we ended up finding something local to do until about a hour before the check in time (3pm) and was told that only one room was ready and the other room was having the ice maker in the fridge repaired. Finally we got to check in and settled in our rooms. Finding out that either of the rooms ice makers do not work and once we asked the staff member about this and the mold we where told there are no other rooms available so to no vacancy. For the price I paid for these rooms I would expect more than what was offered. I will never in my future ever book this hotel or any other hotel related to this. This was by far the worst hotel we ever stayed at
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jennifer
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
So very dirty and run down. There was someone else’s left over food still in our fridge. I’m sure if you’re a man and on a road crew it’s great but not for a family and a one night stay.
So very dirty and run down. There was someone else’s left over food still in our fridge. I’m sure if you’re a man and on a road crew it’s great but not for a family and a one night stay.
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Kristin
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk man was very friendly and got us checked in quickly. Our bathroom was very dirty. There was a bag of dirty laundry under the vanity that smelled TERRIBLE.
Front desk man was very friendly and got us checked in quickly. Our bathroom was very dirty. There was a bag of dirty laundry under the vanity that smelled TERRIBLE.
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Kristen
9 May 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Felt very uneasy seeing a Tattooed man with Bear cans sleepin in the stairs one doorway away from where my family of 7 stayed. Between two families I traveled with we all Checked into a dirty rooms. Boogers on the wall. Trash and stains inside pull out couch. Kitchen utensils unusable. Broken kurig in room. Room key stopped workin daily. Housecleaning unavailable every day. Had to go down to front desk to borrow their vacuum to do my own cleaning since I have toddlers. The only thing I enjoyed was the two bright smiles from the two front desk ladies. I have stayed with mainstay in the past, considered it a safe and affordable Choice. I will never again choose them for my family travels.
Felt very uneasy seeing a Tattooed man with Bear cans sleepin in the stairs one doorway away from where my family of 7 stayed. Between two families I traveled with we all Checked into a dirty rooms. Boogers on the wall. Trash and stains inside pull out couch. Kitchen utensils unusable. Broken kurig in room. Room key stopped workin daily. Housecleaning unavailable every day. Had to go down to front desk to borrow their vacuum to do my own cleaning since I have toddlers. The only thing I enjoyed was the two bright smiles from the two front desk ladies. I have stayed with mainstay in the past, considered it a safe and affordable Choice. I will never again choose them for my family travels.
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Aimee
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The hallways, main lobby,and elevator were very dirty. The one time our room was "cleaned", it looked worse than before...
The hallways, main lobby,and elevator were very dirty. The one time our room was "cleaned", it looked worse than before...
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Gary
10 Feb 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Blood on entry and elevator floors that took days to clean up, extremely noisy occupants late into the night with no help from staff to quite down (several people complained) food on the walls in kitchen and by dining table, severely leaking ceiling (had to move rooms/floors) no compensation for the inconvenience this used to be a really nice hotel I’ve stayed in the past it’s sad to see it’s in need of upkeep
Blood on entry and elevator floors that took days to clean up, extremely noisy occupants late into the night with no help from staff to quite down (several people complained) food on the walls in kitchen and by dining table, severely leaking ceiling (had to move rooms/floors) no compensation for the inconvenience this used to be a really nice hotel I’ve stayed in the past it’s sad to see it’s in need of upkeep
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Rooms
Suites are spacious and quiet with useful kitchenettes; however, decor and furnishings can feel dated, some sofas and beds are uncomfortable, TVs can be small, and occasional noise from doors or loud A C is mentioned.
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Jessica
28 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I really didn't like the breakfast it was not impressive. The beds were comfortable but the mattress on the fold out sofa bed was not comfortable.
My husband and I really didn't like the breakfast it was not impressive. The beds were comfortable but the mattress on the fold out sofa bed was not comfortable.
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Maria
20 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room. I liked that it had a kitchen even though I didn't use it. The bed was comfortable. Quiet, I never heard any noise in the hallways or next door. I really liked my stay at this hotel. I would have rated "excellent" if it wasn't for the continental breakfast. There was no fruit and no apple or orange juice. One day there was no coffee, but I went to the receptionist, and she came and made some. Beside this, I had a great stay!
Clean room. I liked that it had a kitchen even though I didn't use it. The bed was comfortable. Quiet, I never heard any noise in the hallways or next door. I really liked my stay at this hotel. I would have rated "excellent" if it wasn't for the continental breakfast. There was no fruit and no apple or orange juice. One day there was no coffee, but I went to the receptionist, and she came and made some. Beside this, I had a great stay!
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Carissa
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Decent hotel. The suite had a dishwasher and small stove.The air conditioner was very loud when it came on like something was wrong with it. Breakfast left a little to be desired, only cold items.
Decent hotel. The suite had a dishwasher and small stove.The air conditioner was very loud when it came on like something was wrong with it. Breakfast left a little to be desired, only cold items.
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Cheryl
4 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We love the set up of the rooms with the kitchen and living room area, without having to pay suite prices. The staff is always nice and friendly too. Cons - hard for more than one person to get ready at the same time because the bathroom vanity is in the shower/toilet space rather than outside it. There is a mirror outside it though so I am able to put make up on while my husband showers. They also could have a better selection for breakfast. But that is also why we like the kitchen in the room. It helps save on food costs when traveling, and we can fix our coffee the way we like it! Note coffee maker only takes single pods if bringing extras from home.
We love the set up of the rooms with the kitchen and living room area, without having to pay suite prices. The staff is always nice and friendly too. Cons - hard for more than one person to get ready at the same time because the bathroom vanity is in the shower/toilet space rather than outside it. There is a mirror outside it though so I am able to put make up on while my husband showers. They also could have a better selection for breakfast. But that is also why we like the kitchen in the room. It helps save on food costs when traveling, and we can fix our coffee the way we like it! Note coffee maker only takes single pods if bringing extras from home.
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Shelli
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Parking and location worked great, nice outdoor patio area. Rooms need upgrading, couch very uncomfortable, all furniture pretty rough looking in room and other common areas, TV could be bigger for suite and lamps etc..no USB charging options, (we do alot of traveling this is pretty standard). Staff were very nice.
Parking and location worked great, nice outdoor patio area. Rooms need upgrading, couch very uncomfortable, all furniture pretty rough looking in room and other common areas, TV could be bigger for suite and lamps etc..no USB charging options, (we do alot of traveling this is pretty standard). Staff were very nice.
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Chastity
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
They don’t have good parking here. The room was real nice but the beds were uncomfortable. Seems like that’s everywhere though. Overall it was a nice hotel
They don’t have good parking here. The room was real nice but the beds were uncomfortable. Seems like that’s everywhere though. Overall it was a nice hotel
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Douglas
14 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
the room was comfortable, quiet , it was fine. Breakfast wasn't much cereal or muffins. Perkins was close.
the room was comfortable, quiet , it was fine. Breakfast wasn't much cereal or muffins. Perkins was close.
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MICHAEL
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was well maintained, clean and the rooms were very large. The place is just outside of town, so there is no where you can walk to. BUT everything was a short drive away. Very close to Mount Rushmore and the Bad lands. Because we had a suit with a full size refig, dishwasher, sink and a stove they never made up our room. I guess that was expected? The breakfast was basic with hard boiled eggs, bread, bagels, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. I would recommeng.
The place was well maintained, clean and the rooms were very large. The place is just outside of town, so there is no where you can walk to. BUT everything was a short drive away. Very close to Mount Rushmore and the Bad lands. Because we had a suit with a full size refig, dishwasher, sink and a stove they never made up our room. I guess that was expected? The breakfast was basic with hard boiled eggs, bread, bagels, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. I would recommeng.
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Jen
18 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hallways smelled liked marajuana multiple times. One morning was so overwhelming it made us sick before being able to get outside. The doors are extremely noisy. We were woken early every morning due to slamming doors.
The hallways smelled liked marajuana multiple times. One morning was so overwhelming it made us sick before being able to get outside. The doors are extremely noisy. We were woken early every morning due to slamming doors.
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Janelle
21 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was large with lots of space. Clean. Friendly staff. Breakfast was a little lacking.
Room was large with lots of space. Clean. Friendly staff. Breakfast was a little lacking.
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Service
Service feedback is mixed: many praise friendly, accommodating staff, but others reported long waits at check in, uneven communication during issues, and limited housekeeping that often requires requesting towels or taking out trash yourself.
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Steve
26 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice stay. Very nice staff at check in. No problems! Thank you!
Nice stay. Very nice staff at check in. No problems! Thank you!
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Lee
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was friendly and helpful and accommodating. Slightly dated but very clean and had all the modern conveniences. Breakfast was very light, cereals hard boiled eggs, bagels and toast. Cup style oatmeal’s. Over all good place . I would stay here again .
Staff was friendly and helpful and accommodating. Slightly dated but very clean and had all the modern conveniences. Breakfast was very light, cereals hard boiled eggs, bagels and toast. Cup style oatmeal’s. Over all good place . I would stay here again .
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Amanda
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Waited at the front desk for almost 10 minutes for the staff to come only to find out he was in the office the whole time and only came out when the phone rang. Looked like he had been sleeping. The phone call he answered the lady asked for a manager which wasn’t there so she asked to take her number. He never wrote it down and just pretended. Worst customer service I have gotten at a hotel.
Waited at the front desk for almost 10 minutes for the staff to come only to find out he was in the office the whole time and only came out when the phone rang. Looked like he had been sleeping. The phone call he answered the lady asked for a manager which wasn’t there so she asked to take her number. He never wrote it down and just pretended. Worst customer service I have gotten at a hotel.
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George
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When you are awakened at 3:00am to fire alarms going off it doesn’t make for a pleasant experience. Front desk staff was completely silent during the entire incident and we were finally told by firefighters that it was safe to go back in to our rooms….That was after an hour!
When you are awakened at 3:00am to fire alarms going off it doesn’t make for a pleasant experience. Front desk staff was completely silent during the entire incident and we were finally told by firefighters that it was safe to go back in to our rooms….That was after an hour!
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Ryan
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Unfortunately this hotel is an example of extreme cost cutting. Housekeeping was only on Thursdays and Mondays (not advertised). One of the cleaning staff let me know that it is a Choice Hotel standard to only supply rooms with 2 towels. With the limited standards and the minimal cleaning guests are constantly making lists and running down to the main desk to get support from what appears to be the only person working. The service was varied. One person, who was on a couple of days is likely a nice person but should not be serving the public. He used minimal words to communicate, if at all, and seemed very unhappy to be there. When a corporation cuts cost the staff suffer as they have to keep so many plates spinning. As such the guests suffer as they are served by these people. Its hard to travel with a family and keep your room clean without a broom or vacuum.
Unfortunately this hotel is an example of extreme cost cutting. Housekeeping was only on Thursdays and Mondays (not advertised). One of the cleaning staff let me know that it is a Choice Hotel standard to only supply rooms with 2 towels. With the limited standards and the minimal cleaning guests are constantly making lists and running down to the main desk to get support from what appears to be the only person working. The service was varied. One person, who was on a couple of days is likely a nice person but should not be serving the public. He used minimal words to communicate, if at all, and seemed very unhappy to be there. When a corporation cuts cost the staff suffer as they have to keep so many plates spinning. As such the guests suffer as they are served by these people. Its hard to travel with a family and keep your room clean without a broom or vacuum.
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Jessica
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very unprofessional and not accomodating to any needs. Our ice machine was not working in the room and we asked Emily for ice and she lied and said they did not have any. Our other family that we were with had gotten ice since theirs was not working either from the check in lady that was working before Emily. We were in town for basketball and emily wouldn't change the lobby tv that no one was watching to PBS so we could watch the game. Emily was more concerned with her dog that she brought to work than the guests that were there. She took many breaks and went outside with her dog often. At breakfast, all the bagels were old and dried out. The breakfast selection was not very good either. Very minimal and all sugary options.
Staff was very unprofessional and not accomodating to any needs. Our ice machine was not working in the room and we asked Emily for ice and she lied and said they did not have any. Our other family that we were with had gotten ice since theirs was not working either from the check in lady that was working before Emily. We were in town for basketball and emily wouldn't change the lobby tv that no one was watching to PBS so we could watch the game. Emily was more concerned with her dog that she brought to work than the guests that were there. She took many breaks and went outside with her dog often. At breakfast, all the bagels were old and dried out. The breakfast selection was not very good either. Very minimal and all sugary options.
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Curt
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk clerk was extremely kind and helpful.
Front desk clerk was extremely kind and helpful.
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Jeff
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very dirty staff was rude and lied to you Manager was no help. Contacted corporate as well which they only offered a limited amount of help. They said solve it with the on-site manager who was useless to deal with.
Very dirty staff was rude and lied to you Manager was no help. Contacted corporate as well which they only offered a limited amount of help. They said solve it with the on-site manager who was useless to deal with.
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Jennifer
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was amazing!
The staff was amazing!
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Lacie - Danny
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
There was no one at check in for over 15 minutes. Big unrepaired cut in the wall, in the room. Very limited continental breakfast
There was no one at check in for over 15 minutes. Big unrepaired cut in the wall, in the room. Very limited continental breakfast
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Location
Convenient for drivers near I 90 and a short drive to Mount Rushmore, Badlands, and shopping, but it’s outside town with limited walkability and some guests found access roads and parking layout awkward.
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David
5 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Difficult to walk to neighboring businesses. Large ditch between the hotel and the sports store.
Difficult to walk to neighboring businesses. Large ditch between the hotel and the sports store.
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Matthew
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to interstate. Room had everything we needed
Close to interstate. Room had everything we needed
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Kimberly
27 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Close to the Interstate and is convenient to shopping, dining and gas stations.
Close to the Interstate and is convenient to shopping, dining and gas stations.
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Katie
18 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean & new property. About 15 minutes to downtown Rapid City. Only disappointment was the breakfast, cereal and bagels only, not even yogurt.
Clean & new property. About 15 minutes to downtown Rapid City. Only disappointment was the breakfast, cereal and bagels only, not even yogurt.
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Jennifer
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was easy to get to. The beds were ok.
It was easy to get to. The beds were ok.
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MICHAEL
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was well maintained, clean and the rooms were very large. The place is just outside of town, so there is no where you can walk to. BUT everything was a short drive away. Very close to Mount Rushmore and the Bad lands. Because we had a suit with a full size refig, dishwasher, sink and a stove they never made up our room. I guess that was expected? The breakfast was basic with hard boiled eggs, bread, bagels, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. I would recommeng.
The place was well maintained, clean and the rooms were very large. The place is just outside of town, so there is no where you can walk to. BUT everything was a short drive away. Very close to Mount Rushmore and the Bad lands. Because we had a suit with a full size refig, dishwasher, sink and a stove they never made up our room. I guess that was expected? The breakfast was basic with hard boiled eggs, bread, bagels, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. I would recommeng.
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Brandon
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Coffee is terrible. Seriously, it may be the worst coffee I have ever had. Coffee this bad is a choice. The breakfast options overall are much more limited than is typical of a hotel in this price range. The location is also very difficult to get to - you have to drive through the parking lot of a different hotel, and it is not clearly marked. We drove around the hotel 3 times before figuring out how to actually get in. We would not stay here again.
The Coffee is terrible. Seriously, it may be the worst coffee I have ever had. Coffee this bad is a choice. The breakfast options overall are much more limited than is typical of a hotel in this price range. The location is also very difficult to get to - you have to drive through the parking lot of a different hotel, and it is not clearly marked. We drove around the hotel 3 times before figuring out how to actually get in. We would not stay here again.
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Matt
14 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Difficult to get to property. Roads are confusing in and around the hotel.
Difficult to get to property. Roads are confusing in and around the hotel.
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Joanie
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here because it was close to Cabelas, and my husband wanted to go there. It was a quickstop between visting Rushmore and the Badlands.
We stayed here because it was close to Cabelas, and my husband wanted to go there. It was a quickstop between visting Rushmore and the Badlands.
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Michel
30 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was a simple halt on a longer trip, though. It is located right beside the Interstate and not far from a good access to shopping and restaurant. Hotel was fine, clean, simple, very basic breakfast, plenty of space and nice. I won't forget the place if I need to stop by again.
The hotel was a simple halt on a longer trip, though. It is located right beside the Interstate and not far from a good access to shopping and restaurant. Hotel was fine, clean, simple, very basic breakfast, plenty of space and nice. I won't forget the place if I need to stop by again.
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Dining
Breakfast is very limited and mostly cold items; several reviews reported items running out, intermittent days with no breakfast, and coffee or juice machines not working, though a few found it acceptable.
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Karla
16 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed for 3 nights. The rooms were nice and clean. The hotel was quiet with friendly staff. Breakfast was poor, lacking in options, milk smelled funny, hard-boiled eggs were old, no decaf coffee. Overall nice if you are not looking for breakfast.
Stayed for 3 nights. The rooms were nice and clean. The hotel was quiet with friendly staff. Breakfast was poor, lacking in options, milk smelled funny, hard-boiled eggs were old, no decaf coffee. Overall nice if you are not looking for breakfast.
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melany
4 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I checked in on Thursday. I was told I could not have housekeeping till Monday, even though I was checking out Tuesday. While the front desk was very friendly, I had to empty the trash, get fresh towels, coffee, trash bags, ect.. for my entire stay. I saw no point in housekeeping coning to change sheets for ONE day only to have to change them the following day for the next guest, instead of offering me some type of housekeeping over the duration of my stay. The bathroom fan continually ran. The exterior doors required a key card for entry for safety, but they were unlocked and did not require a key card. It was unsafe. Breakfast was stale bagels, instant oatmeal, or dry cearel. One of the six days there was yogurt. Most days there wasn't even coffee. There was no fresh fruit or any other quality choices. There are many other hotels in the area at the same price point that offer a quiet room, housekeeping, safety, and a true hot breakfast.
I checked in on Thursday. I was told I could not have housekeeping till Monday, even though I was checking out Tuesday. While the front desk was very friendly, I had to empty the trash, get fresh towels, coffee, trash bags, ect.. for my entire stay. I saw no point in housekeeping coning to change sheets for ONE day only to have to change them the following day for the next guest, instead of offering me some type of housekeeping over the duration of my stay. The bathroom fan continually ran. The exterior doors required a key card for entry for safety, but they were unlocked and did not require a key card. It was unsafe. Breakfast was stale bagels, instant oatmeal, or dry cearel. One of the six days there was yogurt. Most days there wasn't even coffee. There was no fresh fruit or any other quality choices. There are many other hotels in the area at the same price point that offer a quiet room, housekeeping, safety, and a true hot breakfast.
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Lee
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was friendly and helpful and accommodating. Slightly dated but very clean and had all the modern conveniences. Breakfast was very light, cereals hard boiled eggs, bagels and toast. Cup style oatmeal’s. Over all good place . I would stay here again .
Staff was friendly and helpful and accommodating. Slightly dated but very clean and had all the modern conveniences. Breakfast was very light, cereals hard boiled eggs, bagels and toast. Cup style oatmeal’s. Over all good place . I would stay here again .
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Morris
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I stayed there before, it was not bad. One thing that would make it better is to have a HOT breakfast. Cereal, toast, and cold hard boiled eggs are not enough!
I stayed there before, it was not bad. One thing that would make it better is to have a HOT breakfast. Cereal, toast, and cold hard boiled eggs are not enough!
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Robert
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pool cold breakfast was a little expected more hot foods
Pool cold breakfast was a little expected more hot foods
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CORY
11 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
During our stay the Hotel did not offer any breakfast for the guests.
During our stay the Hotel did not offer any breakfast for the guests.
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Jered
26 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay. The Breakfast was not. Went done to find nothing but. Bagels, cereal, yogurt. The orange juice machine poured nothing but water. For the price i paid i could have stayed some place else. And got a decent Breakfast.
Nice place to stay. The Breakfast was not. Went done to find nothing but. Bagels, cereal, yogurt. The orange juice machine poured nothing but water. For the price i paid i could have stayed some place else. And got a decent Breakfast.
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Melinda
22 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We chose Mainstay because they had shuttle from the airport and they included a breakfast all of those which we need while traveling without our car. In the morning we went for breakfast and they told us they weren’t doing breakfast. They had no options and there were no restaurants close by. They told us to go to the Hotel next-door they serve breakfast. We went there expecting to pay for a restaurant, they did not serve breakfast and their restaurant wasn’t open till 11. Very disappointing.
We chose Mainstay because they had shuttle from the airport and they included a breakfast all of those which we need while traveling without our car. In the morning we went for breakfast and they told us they weren’t doing breakfast. They had no options and there were no restaurants close by. They told us to go to the Hotel next-door they serve breakfast. We went there expecting to pay for a restaurant, they did not serve breakfast and their restaurant wasn’t open till 11. Very disappointing.
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Patricia
5 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great for our two-room stay! Good breakfast too!
Everything was great for our two-room stay! Good breakfast too!
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Diane
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room is dated. Breakfast is a joke. Bagels, cereal, tea and coffee. The shuttle was on time. Nice perk! I would try the Cambrian next door if I came again.
Room is dated. Breakfast is a joke. Bagels, cereal, tea and coffee. The shuttle was on time. Nice perk! I would try the Cambrian next door if I came again.
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Robyn
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Had trouble with the cards, didn’t work 3x. Frustrating but the staff was helpful and patient
Had trouble with the cards, didn’t work 3x. Frustrating but the staff was helpful and patient
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Jerry
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, friendly staff and well maintained
Clean room, friendly staff and well maintained
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Julie
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable room. Nice size with kitchenette. Beds were comfortable, facility was quiet.
Clean, comfortable room. Nice size with kitchenette. Beds were comfortable, facility was quiet.
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Krista
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and check in/check out quick and easy. Rooms were nice size.
Room was very clean and check in/check out quick and easy. Rooms were nice size.
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Linda
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The bathroom was tight for space and the wall near the toilet paper was not so clean. The bathtub was very slick and when brought to attention upon check out about the slippery tub it was like well yeah... Otherwise it was adequate for a night and had a frig and coffee maker.
The bathroom was tight for space and the wall near the toilet paper was not so clean. The bathtub was very slick and when brought to attention upon check out about the slippery tub it was like well yeah... Otherwise it was adequate for a night and had a frig and coffee maker.
FAQs about MainStay Suites Rapid City
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, there is free on-site parking available for guests.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available 24 hours.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Rapid City, just a 3-minute drive from Watiki Water Park and 8 minutes from Central States Fairgrounds. It is 26.3 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 6:00 AM to midnight.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger can stay free per registered adult when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What is the policy regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available upon request, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve them. Extra beds are not mentioned in the policy.
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- 2026-10-22: 87.0943727432251USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
- Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Activities
Swimming pool
Pool indoor
Pool (Indoor)
Fitness Center (nearby)
Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Internet
Free wi-fi
Parking
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Parking Onsite
General
Non-smoking rooms