Hotel★★½Sonesta
Sonesta Essential - Rapid City
Sioux Village, Rapid City (SD), United States
About Sonesta Essential - Rapid City
Sonesta Essential - Rapid City is a hotel in Sioux Village, Rapid City (SD), United States. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 9 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 300 m from the centre of Rapid City (SD). The nearest airport, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), is 13 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★½
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 200
- Chain
- Sonesta
- Formerly
- Clarion Inn
- Other stays within 500 m
- 13
Hotel prices in Rapid City (SD) by month
1902 N Lacrosse St sonesta.com
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How Sonesta Essential - Rapid City scores
Better rated than 30% of hotels in Rapid City (SD)
- Guest rating 7.8
- Location 4.1
Rapid City (SD) average
Rating on Google
2.7/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Free breakfastGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Gym
Food & drink
- Free breakfast
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 4.1/10
- Walk grade
- 38/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 14
- Shops within 500 m
- 1
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest airportRapid City Regional Airport (RAP) | 13 km30 min drive |
|---|---|
| Distance to the centreRapid City (SD) | 300 m5 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopBenja's Mexican Store | 1.3 km21 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyWalmart Pharmacy | 600 m10 min walk |
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Questions about Sonesta Essential - Rapid City
How do guests rate Sonesta Essential - Rapid City?
Sonesta Essential - Rapid City has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 9 reviews, which is better than 30% of rated hotels in Rapid City (SD).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential - Rapid City?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does Sonesta Essential - Rapid City include breakfast?
The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.
Is there parking at Sonesta Essential - Rapid City?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Sonesta Essential - Rapid City from the airport?
The nearest airport, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), is 13 km away in a straight line.
What was Sonesta Essential - Rapid City called before?
Sonesta Essential - Rapid City was previously known as Clarion Inn.
How many rooms does Sonesta Essential - Rapid City have?
Sonesta Essential - Rapid City has 200 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Sonesta Essential - Rapid City?
Yes: Benja's Mexican Store, about 1.3 km away (21 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Sonesta Essential - Rapid City?
Walmart Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 600 m away (10 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score