Near Watiki Water Park
A stay at MainStay Suites Rapid City places you in the heart of Rapid City, a 2-minute drive from Watiki Water Park and 7 minutes from Central States Fairgrounds. This hotel is 26.1 mi (42 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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.
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.
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).
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Uncovered parking
Covered parking
Bicycle parking available
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
80.7%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
19.9 km / 12.4 mi
What's nearby
Watiki Water Park
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Dakota Fields Sports Complex
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Rushmore Mall
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Central States Fairgrounds
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Journey Museum & Learning Center
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Sioux Pottery
6.7 km / 4.1 mi
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Museum of Geology
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Art Alley
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Museum of the American Bison
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
The Monument Civic Center
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Berlin Wall Exhibit
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Main Street Square
8 km / 5 mi
Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing
9 km / 5.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free airport transportation
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Uncovered parking
Covered parking
Bicycle parking available
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Uncovered parking
Covered parking
Bicycle parking available
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Swimming pool
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Travel crib
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Coin laundry on site
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Travel crib
Outdoors
Swimming pool
Number of indoor pools - 1
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Pool sun loungers
Pool hoist on site
Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Hydromassage showerhead
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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