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A modern bar area with a central bar counter, multiple seating options, and large windows allowing natural light.

An indoor water park with slides, pools, and seating areas.

A restaurant with wooden booths, a large window overlooking a pool, and a ceiling with a colorful mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

1. La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

4.6 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Micah

$106 nightly

$126 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a blue water slide in front.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a large window offering a view.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by patterned sofas and chairs.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

6.5 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Melissa

$94 nightly

$106 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor water park with multiple water slides, a pool, and seating areas.

A modern lounge area with green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A patio area with a fire pit, green cushioned seating, and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area featuring green upholstered chairs, a round table, and a blue marble-patterned floor.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

4.6 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Paul

$89 nightly

$101 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a dining area with a bar.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder and a pool cleaning device.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, and a patterned rug. There is a fireplace with a statue, and a television on a stand.

A Baymont by Wyndham hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

4. Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

4.7 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Peter

$88 nightly

$100 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, two red lamps, a white shelving unit, and a fireplace.

A brick building with a green roof, a covered entrance, and a white fence.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

6.4 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Lisa

$116 nightly

$130 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a sign for 'Comfort Suites.'

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water sign, a lifeguard chair, and a towel rack.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and blue chairs, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

6. Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City

4.8 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Liam

$121 nightly

$135 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a beige exterior, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Sleep Inn & Suites.

A pool area with a 2.5m x 6m pool, sun loungers, and a small slide.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a yellow armchair, and a view of the dining area.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City

4.8 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Michael

$87 nightly

$99 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large painting on the wall, a clock, and a vending machine.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A self-service snack and beverage kiosk with refrigerated drink dispensers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

8. Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

4.9 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Jackie

$144 nightly

$160 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor water park with multiple water slides, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a painting, and a lamp.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City

4.4 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Lawrence

$114 nightly

$137 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with green metal chairs, a white umbrella, and flower planters.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A poolside view with a person relaxing on a yellow towel, a pool, and red umbrellas in the background.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table, and patterned flooring.

10. Foothills Inn

6.6 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Gary

$79 nightly

$89 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a small table with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

11. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

24.6 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Allen

$137 nightly

$148 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools, surrounded by seating areas and palm trees.

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with a pool view, featuring booths and tables with chairs, and a bar area with a patterned wall.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a modern building with large windows and a stone wall.

12. Residence Inn Rapid City

4.5 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Travis

$154 nightly

$183 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a menu board.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a beverage dispenser, and a menu board.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a modern building in the background.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City

4.4 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Tammie

$88 nightly

$107 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'Cambria Suites' at the top.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, leather chairs, tables, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a flat-screen TV, and a wine rack.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard station, and a poolside area with chairs and tables.

14. Cambria Hotel Rapid City near Mount Rushmore

4.9 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Martelle

$138 nightly

$154 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A My Place Hotels sign with a clear view of the building in the background.

15. My Place Hotel - Rapid City, SD

4.7 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Margaret

$101 nightly

$115 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a dining table set for two.

A building with a stone facade and a wooden entrance canopy.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by walls with windows and informational posters.

A hotel reception area with a dark wooden reception desk, a framed historical painting on the wall, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

16. MainStay Suites Rapid City

4.9 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Jason

$127 nightly

$142 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

17. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

12 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Janna

$143 nightly

$160 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and red armchairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

A reception area with a reception desk, a digital screen, a wall-mounted coffee machine, and a display of mugs.

An indoor swimming pool with blue walls and a wooden ceiling, equipped with lifeguard chairs and a warning sign.

18. GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

7.4 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

John

$99 nightly

$109 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature and seating.

A spacious lobby with a grand fireplace, leather seating, a piano, and a registration desk.

A bar with a wooden counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and mugs.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and dining area with chairs.

19. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

8.4 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

BHUSHAN H.

$218 nightly

$241 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a dresser, a TV, and a chair with a red pillow.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a brick wall.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a water feature, and a building with a stone facade.

20. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

8.5 mi from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Shari

$216 nightly

$239 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Ellsworth Air Force Base

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City	8.8 Excellent 1,692 reviews	View
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City	9.6 Exceptional 795 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,016 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City	8.8 Excellent 1,025 reviews	View

Top Ellsworth Air Force Base Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean. Spacious room. Hot tub and pool area was clean with towels available. Many options for breakfast and had staff cleaning in many parts of the building."

MainStay Suites Rapid City

8/10 Good

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Cambria Hotel Rapid City near Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Appreciate the airport shuttle and their willingness to accommodate for a very early morning flight."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean, breakfast was good every morning. The kids enjoyed the water slide. I will stay here again."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"10/10"

Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast, clean room and friendly staff"

Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"conveniently located, not very far from Mt. Rushmore, Badlands and Deadwood. Front Desk staff were quite helpful, immediately handing out requested coffee etc without having to wait for someone to bring to room. Breakfast was good (with diff hot items each day) though not very elaborate."

Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Fast easy checkin, good breakfast, friendly staff, good handicap parking."

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

10/10 Excellent

"Great 1 night stay, kids enjoyed the water park, 1 bedroom suite was spacious enough for 2 adults and 3 kids."

Other attractions near Ellsworth Air Force Base

Bethlehem Cave Wild Adventure Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bethlehem Cave Wild Adventure Park during your travels in Box Elder. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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South Dakota Air and Space Museum

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Dakota Air and Space Museum during your travels in Box Elder. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Dakota Fields Sports Complex

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at Dakota Fields Sports Complex during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Watiki Water Park

8.2/10 (981 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Central States Fair

Central States Fair is just one of the places to see in Rapid City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.

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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf during your travels to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Rushmore Mall

8.6/10 (1,963 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rushmore Mall during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Ellsworth Air Force Base is located in a welcoming area of Ellsworth AFB known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 30 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Ellsworth Air Force Base. Other good options within a few miles include La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ellsworth Air Force Base.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ellsworth Air Force Base, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

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1. La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

4. Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

6. Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City

8. Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City

10. Foothills Inn

11. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

12. Residence Inn Rapid City

13. Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City

14. Cambria Hotel Rapid City near Mount Rushmore

15. My Place Hotel - Rapid City, SD

16. MainStay Suites Rapid City

17. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

18. GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

19. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

20. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Compare popular hotels close to Ellsworth Air Force Base

Top Ellsworth Air Force Base Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

MainStay Suites Rapid City

Cambria Hotel Rapid City near Mount Rushmore

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City

Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

Other attractions near Ellsworth Air Force Base

Bethlehem Cave Wild Adventure Park

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Dakota Fields Sports Complex

Watiki Water Park

Central States Fair

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

Rushmore Mall

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