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3.5/5
Based on 685 guest reviews
- Includes an indoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle available
- The Avg. Group Discount is 8.5%!
- 267 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in hotel
- 33 suites in hotel
- Check in: 04:00
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 16 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check Rates2 Queen Beds High Speed Internet Accessible Coffee Maker, Hairdryer Iron and Ironing Board
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSuite 1 King Bed Mobility Accessible Communication Assistance Roll in Shower Sofa Bed Jetted Tub
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSuite 1 King Bed Oversized Room Sofa Bed Microwave, Refrigerator Hardwire Internet
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, Badlands
Map and Points of Interest Near Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Verified Reviews of Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Nice hotel and pools!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The room was fine. I could entertain my daughter and grandchildren in the two indoor pools during the 100 degree weather.
Bruce W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
30-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 27 to Wed Jul 31 2024 at a $139.99 average nightly rate. 
"Truck in shop From another state."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The front desk the res.
Gregg H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 01 to Wed Jul 03 2024 at a $158.99 average nightly rate. "Always Happy"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Always happy with our stay. Front desk staff always the best.
James H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
14-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 11 to Fri Jul 12 2024 at a $204.99 average nightly rate. "Very friendly and helpful staff."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Always happy with this hotel. Great staff, clean rooms and Minerva's!
Dan B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
13-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 13 to Sun Jul 14 2024 at a $120.00 average nightly rate. "Front staff was above and beyond helpful!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Front staff was above and beyond helpful!
Allan S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
20-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 19 to Thu Jun 20 2024 at a $189.00 average nightly rate. "Nice Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
My room was pretty, clean and comfortable.
Jerome S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
04-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 03 to Mon Mar 04 2024 at a $73.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 06-Mar-2024:
Hi Jerome, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your accommodations and we hope to host you again the next time you return to Rapid City!-Allyssa Lee, Director of Sales
"Everybody was so helpful and fun!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
When I first got there, Shayla I think her name was Shayla was so fun. Made my my day after driving! She called me Mr. Craig, which I found kind of comical, but she was very professional too. Staff was courteous and working their butts off. No standing around. Tells me people enjoy working hard and working there. It was enjoyable.
Graig S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
27-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 22 to Fri Feb 23 2024 at a $94.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 28-Feb-2024:
Thank you for your review Graig! We are thankful to work for such a great company that promotes a fun, hardworking culture. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and I hope we can count on seeing you again the next time you come through Rapid City!-Allyssa Lee, Director of Sales
"Good Place to Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Was a good place to stay, reasonable rates, close to a good restaurant.
Mike T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
12-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 09 to Sat Feb 10 2024 at a $102.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 15-Feb-2024:
Thank you, Mike for this wonderful review! We hope you will stay with us again on your next trip to Rapid City.
"Loved It!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great room. Good areas for dogs. Loved having a main floor room with slider which made it easy to go in and out with three dogs. Great reasonably priced restaurant so we didn't have to drive anywhere.
Deborah M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
20-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 16 to Sun Sep 17 2023 at a $111.25 average nightly rate. "Good Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Good stay, friendly staff.
Samantha K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 18 to Sat Aug 19 2023 at a $196.99 average nightly rate. "Pretty Great Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Everything was nice! Very pleased.
David P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 10 to Sat Aug 12 2023 at a $174.60 average nightly rate. Property Description
The BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota is conveniently located off I-90, just minutes from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Reptile Gardens, Rushmore Mall, and Bear Country U.S.A. Not only is this one of the largest indoor waterparks in the Black Hills, we are the only Rapid City hotel to include six waterpark passes per guest room. Make a big splash on one of our 165 foot waterslides or sail the high seas on our pirate ship..... watch out for water cannons! Visit downtown and experience local art galleries, fashionable boutiques, and don't miss the City of Presidents statues while strolling through Main Street Square. This Rapid City hotel is also perfect for those visiting family and friends at Ellsworth Air Force Base and the SD National Guard at Camp Rapid. The BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel is well prepared to handle all your business needs and features 36,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space with all the amenities for a successful conference. Whether it's a corporate retreat, wedding reception, or family reunion, this hotel is perfect for groups of all sizes. For your convenience, wireless HSIA is available in public areas throughout the hotel. Other amenities offered include Minervas Restaurant, Oak Leaf Lounge & Casino offering video lottery, an exercise facility, business center and courtesy airport shuttle. Located just 20 minutes from Sturgis, home of the annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally, book your stay early for this amazing event.This pet friendly hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers with clean welcoming rooms which include Wi-Fi, cable satellite television, room service, and Sealy® Perfect Sleeper mattresses to help you rest and relax while on the road. Make your next Rapid City vacation unforgettable with a stay at the BEST WESTERN Ramkota Hotel.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 04:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2000 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 267 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 267 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 10 |
| Suites: | 33 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 16 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 49469 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 1000 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 6am-11pm |
| Pool Info: Junior Olympic Size Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs. FREE Large Indoor Waterpark with 2-160'' waterslides. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours | |
| Nightly Parking: | -0- |
| Total Taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $2.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Fax available
- Hairdryer available
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Rapid City Regional (RAP), only 12 mi from property; Airport courtesy shuttle available, 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. airport express shuttle complimentary to hotel guests. one way taxi approximately $25.00
Local Shuttle Info: Free local shuttle from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., complimentary to guests, anywhere within city limits.
Breakfast Information
Minerva''s restaurant has breakfast available on site. Opens at 6:30am
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Complimentary large spacious parking lot.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary hi speed wireless internet in the sleeping and meeting rooms.
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Tally's Silver Spoon - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this popular local diner. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Delmonico Grill - Indulge in a gourmet lunch at this upscale steakhouse. Located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Firehouse Brewing Company - Enjoy delicious American cuisine in a historic firehouse setting. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Visit the iconic monument and learn about the history of the United States. Located 23 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Harriet & Oak - Enjoy a cozy breakfast at this trendy coffee shop and cafe. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Dakotah Steakhouse - Savor a delicious steak lunch at this local favorite. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Kōl - Experience a unique dining experience with a fusion of American and Asian flavors. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Badlands National Park - Explore the stunning landscapes and unique rock formations of this national park. Located 75 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Black Hills Bagels - Start your day with freshly baked bagels and gourmet coffee at this local bakery. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Prairie Berry Winery - Delight in a wine tasting and lunch at this charming winery. Located 10 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Murphy's Pub & Grill - Enjoy a casual dinner and drinks at this Irish pub. Located 1.7 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Custer State Park - Discover the beauty of nature and wildlife in this scenic state park. Located 35 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, Best Western Ramkota
Group vs. Individual Rates at Best Western Ramkota Hotel
The graph above is trends of room rates for both group prices and the lowest online individual prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was submitted. The lowest group discount displayed is 25.9% in the month of November 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $211 in the month of July 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Ramkota Hotel in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Ramkota Hotel.
Feel free to use the Best Western Ramkota Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Rapid City event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Roosevelt | 21 x 17 x 8 | 357 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This RooseveltRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 357 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Jefferson | 21 x 17 x 8 | 357 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This JeffersonRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 357 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Lincoln | 40 x 30 x 9 | 1200 | 56/-- | -- | 56 | 40 | 35 | -- | --/-- | 125 | -- | -- |
Close This LincolnRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Washington | 62 x 60 x 11 | 3720 | 175/-- | -- | 60 | 65 | 60 | -- | --/-- | 350 | 200 | -- |
Close This WashingtonRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3720 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 62 x 60 x 11 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Badlands | 37 x 20 x 8 | 740 | 40/-- | -- | 40 | 25 | 25 | 30 | --/-- | 75 | 70 | -- |
Close This BadlandsRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 740 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Bear Butte | 37 x 20 x 8 | 740 | 40/-- | -- | 40 | 25 | 25 | 30 | --/-- | 75 | 70 | -- |
Close This Bear ButteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 740 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Harney Peak | 37 x 20 x 8 | 740 | 40/-- | -- | 40 | 25 | 21 | 30 | --/-- | 75 | 70 | -- |
Close This Harney PeakRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 740 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Needles | 37 x 20 x 8 | 740 | 40/-- | -- | 40 | 25 | 25 | 30 | --/-- | 75 | 70 | -- |
Close This NeedlesRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 740 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rushmore | 120 x 110 x 32 | 13200 | 650/-- | -- | 600 | 60 | 60 | -- | 80/60 | 1000 | 1320 | -- |
Close This RushmoreRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 13200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 120 x 110 x 32 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Sylvan I | 45 x 41 x 14 | 1845 | 100/-- | -- | 100 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 12/9 | 150 | 150 | -- |
Close This Sylvan IRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1845 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 41 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Sylvan II | 45 x 41 x 14 | 1845 | 100/-- | -- | 100 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 12/9 | 150 | 150 | -- |
Close This Sylvan IIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1845 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 41 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Legion I | 45 x 41 x 14 | 1845 | 100/-- | -- | 100 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 12/9 | 150 | 150 | -- |
Close This Legion IRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1845 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 41 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Legion II | 45 x 41 x 14 | 1845 | 100/-- | -- | 100 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 12/9 | 150 | 150 | -- |
Close This Legion IIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1845 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 41 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Sheridan | 82 x 45 x 14 | 3690 | 200/-- | -- | 200 | 60 | 60 | 65 | 23/18 | 300 | 400 | -- |
Close This SheridanRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3690 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 82 x 45 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Pactola | 82 x 45 x 14 | 3690 | 200/-- | -- | 200 | 65 | 60 | -- | 23/18 | 300 | 400 | -- |
Close This PactolaRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3690 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 82 x 45 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| *Combined | 82 x 180 x 14 | 14760 | --/1000 | -- | 800 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 1200 | -- | -- |
Close This *CombinedRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 14760 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 82 x 180 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Best Western Ramkota Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 04:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Ramkota Hotel have?
There are 267 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Yes, they have 16 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Minerva''s restaurant has breakfast available on site. Opens at 6:30am
What parking is available at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Complimentary large spacious parking lot.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary hi speed wireless internet in the sleeping and meeting rooms.
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a pool at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Junior Olympic Size Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs. FREE Large Indoor Waterpark with 2-160'' waterslides..
Can I get a group rate at Best Western Ramkota Hotel?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 8.5%.
Testimonials:
"This is a wonderful service. I was so overwhelmed with wedding planning that when my friend and I found your service it basically saved me from a meltdown." L.H. - Rock Island, IL
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