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Rapid City Resorts and Hotels with Waterparks

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1. La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City

3. Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City

4. Best Western Ramkota Hotel

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City

6. The Lodge At Deadwood

7. Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City

8. Lodge At Palmer Gulch

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La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark

1416 N. Elk Vale Road
6.9 km (4.3 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Located around 5 minutes' walk from Dakotah, the 3-star La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark Rapid City gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Boasting 3 onsite restaurants, this Rapid City hotel also offers a conference space and meeting rooms for those staying on business.

8.6
706 reviews
~ US$79 / night

La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark

6.9 km (4.3 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark

Located around 5 minutes' walk from Dakotah, the 3-star La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark Rapid City gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Boasting 3 onsite restaurants, this Rapid City hotel also offers a conference space and meeting rooms for those staying on business.

8.6
706 reviews
From US$ 79 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City

621 Watiki Way
7.1 km (4.4 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

The comfortable Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City hotel, located within 7 km of the unique back Art Alley, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. The 3-star residential hotel is a good starting point for exploring Rapid City, including the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, which is approximately a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel offers a sports complex, an aqua park, a lazy river, and a shared lounge to diversify your leisure. Thanks to a sports complex, guests can stay fit at the property. Other facilities include a xerox and a desk offered at a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre on site.

8.4
284 reviews
~ US$104 / night

Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City

7.1 km (4.4 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City

The comfortable Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City hotel, located within 7 km of the unique back Art Alley, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. The 3-star residential hotel is a good starting point for exploring Rapid City, including the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, which is approximately a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel offers a sports complex, an aqua park, a lazy river, and a shared lounge to diversify your leisure. Thanks to a sports complex, guests can stay fit at the property. Other facilities include a xerox and a desk offered at a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre on site.

8.4
284 reviews
From US$ 104 / night
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Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City

581 Watiki Way
7.0 km (4.4 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    US$ 9 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

The comfortable 2-star Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City, located about 25 minutes on foot from the Call of the Wild Museum, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Providing access to such entertainment venues as the Dean-O's Casino 4.1 km away, the smoke-free hotel has 2 restaurants.

You won’t get bored with an aqua park, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can also experience the benefits of fitness classes at a fitness studio on site. Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City, located a mere 5 minutes on foot from the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, comes with a meeting room and a business centre featuring a photocopy machine and a desk.

8.7
143 reviews
~ US$149 / night

Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City

7.0 km (4.4 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    US$ 9 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City

The comfortable 2-star Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City, located about 25 minutes on foot from the Call of the Wild Museum, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Providing access to such entertainment venues as the Dean-O's Casino 4.1 km away, the smoke-free hotel has 2 restaurants.

You won’t get bored with an aqua park, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can also experience the benefits of fitness classes at a fitness studio on site. Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City, located a mere 5 minutes on foot from the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, comes with a meeting room and a business centre featuring a photocopy machine and a desk.

8.7
143 reviews
From US$ 149 / night
  • Top location
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Best Western Ramkota Hotel

2111 N Lacrosse Street
3.5 km (2.1 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Offering an aqua park and water slides, the comfortable 3-star Best Western Ramkota Hotel Rapid City is nestled in a business area, within 25 minutes' walk of the Berlin Wall Exhibit. The family hotel has 2 indoor swimming pools as well as a restaurant and luggage storage.

Best Western Ramkota Hotel features a casino and a movie theatre. Guests can also experience the benefits of fitness classes at a gym on site. There is a conference room and a business centre available for corporate travellers.

7.6
286 reviews
~ US$67 / night

Best Western Ramkota Hotel

3.5 km (2.1 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Best Western Ramkota Hotel

Offering an aqua park and water slides, the comfortable 3-star Best Western Ramkota Hotel Rapid City is nestled in a business area, within 25 minutes' walk of the Berlin Wall Exhibit. The family hotel has 2 indoor swimming pools as well as a restaurant and luggage storage.

Best Western Ramkota Hotel features a casino and a movie theatre. Guests can also experience the benefits of fitness classes at a gym on site. There is a conference room and a business centre available for corporate travellers.

7.6
286 reviews
From US$ 67 / night
  • Great deal
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City

1314 N. Elk Vale Road
6.8 km (4.2 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    US$ 9 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

At the comfortable 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City, you can stay close to the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, as it is situated about a 5-minute stroll away. The comfortable 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City also offers a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Along with the use of a fitness room on site, sports fans are invited to discover the miniature Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, which is 4.2 km away.

Leisure options include an aqua park and spa therapy along with chargeable facilities like a lazy river and an indoor swimming pool. This Rapid City hotel also provides video-game consoles and a game room. With a sports complex, guests can stay fit at the property. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference space and a meeting room offered on site.

7.8
217 reviews
~ US$50 / night

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City

6.8 km (4.2 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    US$ 9 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City

At the comfortable 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City, you can stay close to the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, as it is situated about a 5-minute stroll away. The comfortable 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City also offers a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Along with the use of a fitness room on site, sports fans are invited to discover the miniature Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, which is 4.2 km away.

Leisure options include an aqua park and spa therapy along with chargeable facilities like a lazy river and an indoor swimming pool. This Rapid City hotel also provides video-game consoles and a game room. With a sports complex, guests can stay fit at the property. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference space and a meeting room offered on site.

7.8
217 reviews
From US$ 50 / night

Waterpark hotels near Rapid City

These options match your search but are within a one-hour drive of the city (up to 80 km / 50 mi).

  • Best-rated
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The Lodge At Deadwood

100 Pine Crest Lane
52.0 km (32.3 mi) from Rapid City
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

The lovely The Lodge At Deadwood hotel, situated around 5 minutes' walk from the Tatanka Story of the Bison, entices guests with an aqua park, a sun deck, and spa therapy. This 4-star luxurious hotel is located in a rural area, 3.6 km from the Days of '76 Museum, which is an interesting cultural attraction.

Enjoy onsite faciliteis, such as an indoor pool with a hot tub. This accommodation offers guests the chance to participate in fitness classes held in a fitness studio. Business travellers will also appreciate meeting rooms and a business centre including conference facilities and a photocopy machine.

9
750 reviews
~ US$99 / night

The Lodge At Deadwood

52.0 km (32.3 mi) from Rapid City
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

The Lodge At Deadwood

The lovely The Lodge At Deadwood hotel, situated around 5 minutes' walk from the Tatanka Story of the Bison, entices guests with an aqua park, a sun deck, and spa therapy. This 4-star luxurious hotel is located in a rural area, 3.6 km from the Days of '76 Museum, which is an interesting cultural attraction.

Enjoy onsite faciliteis, such as an indoor pool with a hot tub. This accommodation offers guests the chance to participate in fitness classes held in a fitness studio. Business travellers will also appreciate meeting rooms and a business centre including conference facilities and a photocopy machine.

9
750 reviews
From US$ 99 / night
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Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City

580 Watiki Way
7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Rapid City
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Car park
    US$ 9 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

The 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City Lakota Homes hotel is located in Lakota Homes, just an 8-minute walk from Dakotah, and offers a swimming pool. Not far from the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, the hotel with 174 rooms features a hot tub, an aqua park, and a shared lounge, plus an American-style restaurant, serving American specials.

At this property, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a state-of-the-art gym. Thanks to a sports complex, guests can stay fit at the hotel. There is 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre available for corporate travellers.

8.7
279 reviews
~ US$106 / night

Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City

7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Rapid City
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Car park
    US$ 9 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Aqua park

Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City

The 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City Lakota Homes hotel is located in Lakota Homes, just an 8-minute walk from Dakotah, and offers a swimming pool. Not far from the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, the hotel with 174 rooms features a hot tub, an aqua park, and a shared lounge, plus an American-style restaurant, serving American specials.

At this property, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a state-of-the-art gym. Thanks to a sports complex, guests can stay fit at the hotel. There is 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre available for corporate travellers.

8.7
279 reviews
From US$ 106 / night
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Lodge At Palmer Gulch

12620 Highway 244
31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Rapid City
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Aqua park

The 3-star Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hill City hotel offers proximity to the Black Elk Peak, situated 3.8 km away. The hotel features 67 rooms with mountain views, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness studio on site.

Lodge At Palmer Gulch hotel provides an aqua park, water slides, and a shared lounge as well as a hot tub and a sauna. You can play mini golf or go hiking and fishing at this accommodation. Business travellers will have access to a conference space and a business centre provided on site.

8.6
145 reviews
~ US$128 / night

Lodge At Palmer Gulch

31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Rapid City
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Aqua park

Lodge At Palmer Gulch

The 3-star Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hill City hotel offers proximity to the Black Elk Peak, situated 3.8 km away. The hotel features 67 rooms with mountain views, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness studio on site.

Lodge At Palmer Gulch hotel provides an aqua park, water slides, and a shared lounge as well as a hot tub and a sauna. You can play mini golf or go hiking and fishing at this accommodation. Business travellers will have access to a conference space and a business centre provided on site.

8.6
145 reviews
From US$ 128 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of hotels in Rapid City, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
La Quinta Inn And Suites By Wyndham At Watiki Waterpark

8.6 / 10

(706 Reviews)

From 79$
Home2 Suites By Hilton Rapid City

8.4 / 10

(284 Reviews)

From 104$
Residence Inn By Marriott Rapid City

8.7 / 10

(143 Reviews)

From 149$
Best Western Ramkota Hotel

7.6 / 10

(286 Reviews)

From 67$
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City

7.8 / 10

(217 Reviews)

From 50$

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8.7
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~ US$ 109 / night
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8
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~ US$ 61 / night

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hotels in Rapid City have the best indoor waterparks for families?

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at Watiki Waterpark offers access to South Dakota's largest indoor waterpark. Best Western Ramkota Hotel also features a large indoor waterpark and heated pools, ideal for family fun.

Tip:

Book your stay during weekdays or off-peak season to enjoy quieter waterpark experiences, especially in early spring.

What are great family-friendly hotels near Mount Rushmore with waterpark access?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City is close to Mount Rushmore and features a unique attached waterpark. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City also offers convenient access to waterpark attractions and is well-suited for families.

Tip:

Visit Mount Rushmore early in the morning to avoid crowds before returning to enjoy the waterpark later in the day.

Which family-friendly hotels near Rapid City offer fun outdoor amenities?

Lodge At Palmer Gulch provides a Fun Zone with pools, water slides, and family dining experiences. The Lodge At Deadwood offers an indoor waterpark and outdoor recreation activities suited for families.

Tip:

Look for package deals during summer to balance waterpark fun with outdoor adventures in nearby Black Hills.

What affordable hotels with indoor waterparks are ideal for family vacations in Rapid City?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City offers affordable access to South Dakota's largest indoor waterpark. Best Western Ramkota Hotel is also budget-friendly while providing excellent waterpark features.

Tip:

Consider booking during the winter months when hotels often have discounts on family packages.

Which hotels in Rapid City cater to both family leisure and business events?

Best Western Ramkota Hotel combines ample event space with a large indoor waterpark for family fun. Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City features meeting facilities and is close to family-friendly activities.

Tip:

Hold family gatherings or events on weekends to utilize facilities while allowing children to enjoy waterpark amenities.

What hotels near Rapid City offer pet-friendly options with waterpark access?

La Quinta Inn And Suites by Wyndham at Watiki Waterpark has comprehensive pet-friendly policies while providing waterpark access. Best Western Ramkota Hotel also allows pets and has fun water features for families.

Tip:

Confirm pet policies with the hotel in advance, especially during holiday seasons when pet capacity may be limited.

Which hotels in Rapid City provide breakfast options along with waterpark access?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City offers complimentary breakfast along with indoor waterpark access. La Quinta Inn And Suites by Wyndham at Watiki also includes free breakfast for guests.

Tip:

Arrive for breakfast before 9 am to enjoy an extensive breakfast selection while missing the morning rush.

How can families enjoy Rapid City's local attractions during their stay?

Plan visits to attractions like Dinosaur Park and The Journey Museum. Both are suitable for families and nearby hotels provide comfortable access.

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Schedule visits to these attractions on weekdays to avoid larger weekend crowds, making the experience more enjoyable for your family.

What are the best seasonal events for families visiting Rapid City?

In summer, the Rapid City Outdoor Music Festival features family-friendly activities and entertainment options. During the winter, visit the Festival of Lights for a magical holiday experience.

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Check local listings for times and specific activities each year, as events may change slightly seasonally.

How can families efficiently navigate Rapid City and its attractions?

Renting a car is the best way to explore Rapid City and surrounding areas like Mount Rushmore. Public transportation options are limited and may not suit all family schedules.

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Consider downloading local navigation apps for real-time directions and traffic updates to make traveling easier.

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