Within 30 miles of Rapid City, SD.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
Rapid City

1416 North Elk Vale Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: 1-605-718-7000
Fax: 1-605-718-1825
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NEW! Samsung Flat-panel TVs with 30 channels of HD programming. Easy-access Plug-and-Play feature makes it simple to connect electronics.

100% Non Smoking Hotel

The La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City is home to the largest indoor water park in South Dakota. This convenient Rapid City hotel is located at Exit 61 on Interstate 90 with easy access to Mount Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, R...see more
Amenities & Services
  • Free Bright Side Breakfast™
  • Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
  • Free Local Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free Parking
  • Meeting Facilities Available
  • Business Center
  • Restaurant Onsite
  • Lounge/Bar Onsite
  • Guest Laundry Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Airport Shuttle Available
  • Airport Shuttle Notes: Subject to availability.
  • Express Checkout Available
  • Pets Welcome

    Please Note:
    Water park tickets are not included in the room price but may be purchased separately at a discounted rate.

Free Bright Side Breakfast®
  • Waffles
  • Hot and cold cereal
  • Bread and muffins
  • Fresh fruit
  • All-you-can-drink coffee and juice
Additional Breakfast Items:
  • Pastries
  • Bagels
  • Milk

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Hotel Details
  • Floors: 4
  • Rooms: 116
  • Suites: 21
  • Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM
Guest Room Amenities
  • NEW! Samsung Flat-panel TVs with 30 channels of HD programming. Easy-access Plug-and-Play feature makes it simple to connect electronics.
  • Free wireless high-speed internet access
  • Free high-speed Internet access in all rooms!
  • Microwave in some rooms
  • Refrigerator in some rooms
  • Cable Television
  • Coffee Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron with Ironing Board
  • Dataport Phones
  • Voicemail
  • Alarm Clock
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
  • 4.0 of 5 stars  Location
  • 4.0 of 5 stars  Rooms
  • 3.5 of 5 stars  Service
  • 3.5 of 5 stars  Value
  • 4.0 of 5 stars  Cleanliness
Most Recent Reviews:
"LQ Hotel"
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013
Gerald101 | 
Personnel were very helpful, called my room as soon as I checked in to see if the room was up to standard. Didn't have to go out of hotel to eat, they have the Slider's Bar and Grill next door. Best of all it was a quiet hotel and we were able to sleep.  
 
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"Surprised again"
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013
Bob R | Madison, Wisconsin
We stayed here previously in 2010 and wasnt all that impressed then. We like to stay at LaQuinta's because of their pet friendly policy. We were very disappointed with the quality of the room and the building. The front desk staff was inatttentive to us and we had the feeling that we were botherthing them by checking in. We were surprised with the poor quality of the room. The bathroom was dirty and not dirty in the aspect that it hadn't been cleaned after the previous guest it was dirty like it hadn't been cleaned well after several guests. The same could be said for the rest of the room. The bedding was at best lowest grade and thread count. For the price we paid I expected better. It would have been nice to be told that we are forced to pay for the waterpark even if we didn't use it. This LaQuinta is not even an option for us in the future.  
 
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"Front desk staff kept this from 1 star"
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013
Rmc055 | Madison, Wisconsin
Upon arrival we were greeted by a very helpful front desk clerk. We got a king suite which was nice size wise. Within 15 minutes the front desk called to confirm things were ok with the room. At that point there were no complaints. We ate downstairs in the restaurant on site and food was average. No mint for mojitos during our 4 day stay- really no store carries it? Breakfast was same day after day so we went elsewhere. Ok now the room upon closer inspection- makeup on bathroom counter, stained carpet, dirty bedspread and 1 bar of soap and 1 washcloth and no Kleenex. We had to request soap and shampoo and they did not restock the coffee, took away the extra soap and shampoo. The on site restaurant does offer an excellent pizza and Reuben. Rib eye steak was mainly fat but taste was good for what little meat it had. Beware of the $7.95 water park/resort fee tacked onto your bill especially if you don't use it. Really doubt I would ever try another one of these unless traveling with our dog.  
 
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"Fun for everyone in the family!"
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013
A TripAdvisor Member | 
This hotel is located near all the places and attractions we wanted to visit on our vacation. The best part was spending the evening at the indoor water park relaxing and enjoying the great food and beverages offered by the hotels restaurant (Sliders) while the children played. Will definitely stay at this hotel again!  
 
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"Beware pet owners"
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013
DAL2012 | Seattle, Washington
I travel with my dog. I stay at LQ for one reason.......they accept pets without question. They make you feel like your pet is part of the family. Not so at LQ/Rapid City. I was asked if I was traveling with a pet when I reserved and again when I checked in. The reason: They were grouping the pet owners in one wing of the first floor. The bad news: the rooms smelled like flea spray. It was disgusting. Ill never stay here again, and if im ever asked if Im traveling with a pet........it will be a huge red flag. I just stayed in three LQ's in a row and 2 out of 3 were sub-par.  
 
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Area Attractions & Landmarks
  • Bear Country USA, 12 mi.
  • Crazy Horse Monument, 40 mi.
  • Custer State Park, 25 mi.
  • Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, 27 mi.
  • Reptile Gardens, 15 mi.
  • Rushmore Civic Center, 4 mi.
  • Sioux Park, 6 mi.
Area Companies & Businesses
  • Rapid Care Medical Center, 4 mi.
  • Rapid City Regional Hospital, 6 mi.
  • National American University, 6 mi.
  • South Dakota School of Mines, 5 mi.
  • Western Dakota Technical Institute, 4 mi.
  • Ellsworth AFB, 7 mi.
Nearby Sports & Recreation
  • Star of the West Sports Complex, 3 mi.
Nearby Restaurants
  • Slider's Bar and Grille, 0 mi.
  • Outback Steakhouse, 2 mi.
  • T.G.I. Friday's, 2 mi.
  • Applebee's, 3 mi.
  • Chili's, 3 mi.
  • International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 3 mi.
  • Olive Garden, 3 mi.
Entertainment & Shopping
  • Rushmore Mall, 2 mi.
Rapid City, SD
Local Time: 7:09 AM (Mountain)
Local Temperature: 48.3°F
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