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Our top choices for Rapid City motels

A park with picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

1. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
Williamsburg
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (641 reviews)
"Great location and great place to stay."
United States
Lisa
$89 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
A white door with a brass number plate marked "215" and a potted plant on a wooden counter.

2. North Country American Inn

North Country American Inn
2.5 star property
Kalkaska
6.0 out of 10, (635 reviews)
"The lady named Tanya was super friendly and helpful and went above and beyond doing things for us. The worker the next day, I believe his name was Levi, cleaned our room while we were away. Definitely would stay again."
United States
Corinne
$80 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
North Country American Inn
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

3. Rodeway Inn Kalkaska

Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
2.0 star property
Kalkaska
6.6 out of 10, (286 reviews)
"Location good"
United States
Raoul
$69 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

4. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City
2.0 star property
Traverse City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,142 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Dennis
$51 nightly
The price is $57
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Seasons Inn Traverse City
A spacious indoor area with a fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

5. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
2.0 star property
Indian Woods
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Patricia
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

6. Grand Traverse Motel

Grand Traverse Motel
2.0 star property
Oak Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (661 reviews)
"The staff was very nice the room was very clean."
United States
Garland
$99 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Traverse Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, and a wall-mounted artwork.

7. Econo Lodge Traverse City South

Econo Lodge Traverse City South
2.0 star property
Traverse City
5.6 out of 10, (837 reviews)
"I've stayed here in the past and enjoyed the hotel. But the cleanliness has gone downhill. Probably won't stay here again."
United States
Jason
$55 nightly
The price is $61
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Econo Lodge Traverse City South
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Learn more about Rapid City

Sparkling turquoise waters beckon at Torch Lake, where you can swim, boat, or simply soak in the views. Nearby, Elk Lake offers tranquil fishing spots and scenic hiking trails along its pristine shoreline.

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Mount Rushmore with four presidential faces carved into the rock.

Top reviews in Rapid City

A park with picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
Williamsburg

10/10 Excellent

This was a really quiet place to stay, and even though I got there really late on the first night, they had taped my key and a little note to me on the office door so i could get into my room. That's small town hospitality and I like it!
United States
Michael
Reviewed August 25, 2022
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

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Is it better to stay in a Rapid City motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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