Best luxury hotels in Rapid City
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
The comfortable Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord is about a 10-minute ride from Aspen Park and has an indoor pool and an exercise room. The 5-star smoke-free hotel is located in a business area, a short way from Old Spud Warehouse.
The availability of a golf course guarantees guests an active stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites.
Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
The comfortable Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord is about a 10-minute ride from Aspen Park and has an indoor pool and an exercise room. The 5-star smoke-free hotel is located in a business area, a short way from Old Spud Warehouse.
The availability of a golf course guarantees guests an active stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites.
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Guest favorite
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Private beach
The Baywatch Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
The comfortable 4-star The Baywatch Resort Traverse City is located approximately 5 minutes on foot from the park, offering 104 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a free private car park. Staying at this Traverse City resort, guests can discover the ski area, well-known for cultural highlights like Higher Art Gallery, which stands around 7 km away.
The property will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness club available on site. Those who want to get in shape, can practise snowboarding and skiing. Business travellers are welcome to use a 24-hour business centre offered on site.
The Baywatch Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
The Baywatch Resort
The comfortable 4-star The Baywatch Resort Traverse City is located approximately 5 minutes on foot from the park, offering 104 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a free private car park. Staying at this Traverse City resort, guests can discover the ski area, well-known for cultural highlights like Higher Art Gallery, which stands around 7 km away.
The property will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness club available on site. Those who want to get in shape, can practise snowboarding and skiing. Business travellers are welcome to use a 24-hour business centre offered on site.
Boutique luxury hotels in Rapid City
Mainstay Suites Gaylord
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 5-star Mainstay Suites Gaylord hotel, located 0.6 km from Old Spud Warehouse and 10 minutes' drive from Gaylord's City Elk Natural Park, features a heated swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. 3.9 km from E-Free Church Gaylord Campus, the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness club.
This smoke-free hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a business area and a meeting room available for corporate travellers.
Mainstay Suites Gaylord
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Mainstay Suites Gaylord
The 5-star Mainstay Suites Gaylord hotel, located 0.6 km from Old Spud Warehouse and 10 minutes' drive from Gaylord's City Elk Natural Park, features a heated swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. 3.9 km from E-Free Church Gaylord Campus, the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness club.
This smoke-free hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a business area and a meeting room available for corporate travellers.
The Earl Of Charlevoix
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The smoke-free The Earl Of Charlevoix Hotel accommodates guests in a popular area of Charlevoix and sits about a 5-minute walk from The Thatch House. Located within easy reach of World's Largest Cherry Pie, the 4-star hotel offers a rooftop bar, a sun deck and a shared lounge.
A heated pool with a hot tub is provided on site. At this accommodation, guests can enjoy fitness classes in a fitness centre.
The Earl Of Charlevoix
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The Earl Of Charlevoix
The smoke-free The Earl Of Charlevoix Hotel accommodates guests in a popular area of Charlevoix and sits about a 5-minute walk from The Thatch House. Located within easy reach of World's Largest Cherry Pie, the 4-star hotel offers a rooftop bar, a sun deck and a shared lounge.
A heated pool with a hot tub is provided on site. At this accommodation, guests can enjoy fitness classes in a fitness centre.
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Beach access
The Leland Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Enjoying a setting only 1.6 km from South Manitou Island, the lovely 5-star The Leland Lodge hotel presents 18 holes of golf as part of its offerings. The smoke-free hotel is in the vicinity of Van's Beach and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
The Leland Lodge entices guests to participate in live performances and karaoke provided for their enjoyment. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the hotel includes a yoga area featuring yoga classes.
The Leland Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Leland Lodge
Enjoying a setting only 1.6 km from South Manitou Island, the lovely 5-star The Leland Lodge hotel presents 18 holes of golf as part of its offerings. The smoke-free hotel is in the vicinity of Van's Beach and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
The Leland Lodge entices guests to participate in live performances and karaoke provided for their enjoyment. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the hotel includes a yoga area featuring yoga classes.
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Beach access
Bay Port Lodging
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Garden area
The 4-star Bay Port Lodging Frankfort hotel enjoys a convenient location 6 km from family-friendly attractions like Frankfort Beach. A picnic area and a library, along with guest rooms with views of the garden are available on-site.
Bay Port Lodging
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Garden area
Bay Port Lodging
The 4-star Bay Port Lodging Frankfort hotel enjoys a convenient location 6 km from family-friendly attractions like Frankfort Beach. A picnic area and a library, along with guest rooms with views of the garden are available on-site.
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Private beach
Inn At Bay Harbor
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 4-star smoke-free Inn At Bay Harbor Petoskey offers 101 rooms with courtyard views, dry cleaning and a self-serve laundry.
A seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub is available. There is a fitness centre on site.
Inn At Bay Harbor
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Inn At Bay Harbor
The 4-star smoke-free Inn At Bay Harbor Petoskey offers 101 rooms with courtyard views, dry cleaning and a self-serve laundry.
A seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub is available. There is a fitness centre on site.
Otis Harbor Springs
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Golf centre
Offering a shared lounge and a golf course, the 5-star Otis Harbor Springs Hotel is a 10-minute ride from Tunnel of Trees. The hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and free private parking on site.
Otis Harbor Springs
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Golf centre
Otis Harbor Springs
Offering a shared lounge and a golf course, the 5-star Otis Harbor Springs Hotel is a 10-minute ride from Tunnel of Trees. The hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and free private parking on site.
Hawks Eye Clubhouse Condos
- Fine dining
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Health club
- Golf centre
- Golf course
The 4-star Hawks Eye Clubhouse Condos Bellaire hotel is around 4 km from Blair Lake and has a swimming pool and a health club.
Also, at the hotel, guests can take advantage of a golf course provided onsite.
Hawks Eye Clubhouse Condos
- Fine dining
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Health club
- Golf centre
- Golf course
Hawks Eye Clubhouse Condos
The 4-star Hawks Eye Clubhouse Condos Bellaire hotel is around 4 km from Blair Lake and has a swimming pool and a health club.
Also, at the hotel, guests can take advantage of a golf course provided onsite.
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Great deal
Lakehouse Inn
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Located just 1.6 km from the elegant 5-star Lakehouse Inn Houghton Lake, guests can reach Pines Theatre. There is also private parking.
Lakehouse Inn
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Lakehouse Inn
Located just 1.6 km from the elegant 5-star Lakehouse Inn Houghton Lake, guests can reach Pines Theatre. There is also private parking.
Royal Stag Ausable
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
The 5-star Royal Stag Ausable Five Corners hotel features 2 rooms and lies about a 25-minute walk from Mason Tract Pathway. This elegant hotel also includes a car park.
Royal Stag Ausable
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
Royal Stag Ausable
The 5-star Royal Stag Ausable Five Corners hotel features 2 rooms and lies about a 25-minute walk from Mason Tract Pathway. This elegant hotel also includes a car park.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Luxury Hotels in Rapid City, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord |
9.2 / 10 (358 Reviews) |
From 116$ | |
| The Baywatch Resort |
9.0 / 10 (1072 Reviews) |
From 187$ | |
| Mainstay Suites Gaylord |
9.6 / 10 (58 Reviews) |
From 180$ | |
| The Earl Of Charlevoix |
8.9 / 10 (92 Reviews) |
From 149$ | |
| The Leland Lodge |
9.5 / 10 (99 Reviews) |
From 340$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What luxury hotels in Rapid City offer easy access to downtown attractions?
The Hotel Alex Johnson and the DoubleTree by Hilton are both luxurious hotels in downtown Rapid City. They offer proximity to shops, restaurants, and local attractions like the South Dakota Mines Museum.
For the best experience in downtown, explore Main Street in the evening when shops and galleries often have special events or extended hours.
Which luxury hotels in Rapid City are best for a romantic getaway?
The Rushmore Hotel and Suites and The Hotel Alex Johnson provide romantic atmospheres with beautiful decor. They feature on-site dining and are close to scenic parks for quiet walks.
Book a couple's massage at a spa, like the one at The Hotel Alex Johnson, which offers treatments for relaxation and romance.
Are there any luxury hotels in Rapid City with spa services?
The Rushmore Hotel and Suites features an on-site spa offering massages, facials, and relaxation treatments. These services can enhance your stay with restorative experiences.
Schedule your spa treatment during weekdays for potential discounts and quieter atmosphere at the hotel.
Which luxury hotels in Rapid City have stunning views?
The Hotel Alex Johnson and the Rushmore Hotel and Suites both offer stunning views of the Black Hills. The higher floors provide breathtaking sights of the surrounding landscape.
Request a room on a higher floor when booking to enjoy the best views of the hills during your stay.
What luxury hotels in Rapid City offer gourmet dining options?
The Hotel Alex Johnson has an on-site restaurant and cafe that focus on gourmet local ingredients. The Rushmore Hotel and Suites also features a fine dining option with seasonal menus.
Make reservations for dinner well ahead of time, especially on weekends, to ensure you get a table at popular dining spots.
Do any luxury hotels in Rapid City allow pets?
The Rushmore Hotel and Suites and the Best Western Plus Rapid City Inn are pet-friendly luxury hotels. They provide amenities for you and your furry friend.
Check pet policies and fees before booking, as most hotels require advance notice for pet accommodations.
Which luxury hotels in Rapid City are close to popular landmarks?
The Hotel Alex Johnson is conveniently located near the downtown district and the Journey Museum. The Rushmore Hotel and Suites also provides access to many local attractions.
Walk to nearby landmarks like the Memorial Park for a peaceful afternoon with scenic views, just a few minutes from your hotel.
What unique local experiences should I not miss in Rapid City?
Visit the nearby Badlands National Park and attend the annual Buffalo Roundup in September for an authentic local experience. Don't forget to explore the sculptures along Main Street.
For a quieter experience in the Badlands, arrive early in the morning to dodge crowds and see wildlife.
How can I get around Rapid City efficiently?
Rapid City has a public bus system called the Rapid Transit System, which connects key areas including downtown and shopping centers. Rideshare services are also widely available.
Purchase a one-day bus pass for unlimited rides if you plan to travel extensively during your stay.
What is the best time to visit Rapid City for festivals?
Summer is the best time to visit for festivals like the Central States Fair and the Black Hills Stock Show. These events showcase local culture and provide entertainment.
Book accommodations early during festival weeks to secure the best rates and availability.