La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

Hotels
La Quinta by Wyndham
8.6 (1453 reviews)
1416 North Elk Vale Road , Rapid City , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Water park
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Rude staff
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Several reviews highlighted cleanliness as a positive aspect, but some negative mentions about noise and issues with flooding affected the perception.
Service
8.81
Overall, service was noted as friendly, though there were complaints about rudeness from staff, balancing it to a positive sentiment.
Location
8.76
Convenient location mentioned in several reviews, particularly for travelers and families.
Room Quality
8.61
Guests enjoyed the rooms overall, though there were some specific issues like the lack of a tub.
Amenities
8.54
The water park received positive comments, though some guests noted it was crowded and certain amenities could be improved.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally rated well, though some guests felt the price was high for the service received.
Food and Beverage
8.34
While breakfast received some positive remarks, other reviews highlighted issues that balanced the overall perception negatively.
Overall Experience
8.72
Most reviews expressed a satisfactory experience overall, with some room for improvement in specific areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:19

Property Description

Indoor Waterpark Fun for All Ages
Located just 10 miles from the Rapid City Regional Airport, La Quinta by Wyndham Rapid City offers an exciting feature - an on-site indoor waterpark that guarantees fun for guests of all ages.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each guest room at our hotel is designed for your comfort and entertainment, equipped with a flat-screen cable TV and free WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee-making facilities in every room.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Start your day right with a daily continental breakfast featuring delicious waffles and fresh fruit. Stay active at the fitness centre or catch up on laundry with our on-site launderette. Plus, with the Rushmore Mall and Mount Rushmore National Monument nearby, there's plenty to explore during your stay at La Quinta by Wyndham Rapid City.

Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Service Animals - ADA-defined service animals are welcome free of charge. Pets Allowed - 2 pets max. Cats and dogs only. 75lbs or less per pet. Fees - Nonrefundable 25 USD nightly for up to 2 pets. Max 75 USD per stay. Other Information - Contact hotel for additional details and availability.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RAP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1453 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.76
Room Quality: 8.61
Amenities: 8.54
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.72
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Jamie solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great that it is attached to the Waterpark! Great location. Value of the room as you get waterpasses with it is great.

Cons:

Although it is great it is slowly starting to get a bit run down. We have been staying for over 5 years and it started off very fresh and clean. It is slowly losing how clean it is. I understand some wear and tear is normal. So that is why we still enjoy coming. Just hope they do a bit of a refresh and fix some of the broken things here soon before it goes down hill to far.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michele family_with_children us
6
We have stayed here before with no issues. Even though this time was not ideal, we will be back.
Pros:

The room was nice, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

I did not like that the half of the water park was not in working order. Especially since that was main reason we picked that location. I did not like that my granddaughter forgot a bag of rocks under her pillow from the Mammoth site in Hot Springs that housekeeping did not find. This girl knows exactly where she puts stuffs.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Chantel family_with_children us
10
Would stay here again!
Pros:

Breakfast was very good! A step up from standard hotel breakfast

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Ivy family_with_children us
2
Dirty, crowded, and way too expensive.
Pros:

The accommodations were adequate - meaning there was a place for us to lay our heads at night. It was sufficient for what we needed.

Cons:

The price was far too high for the value. The hotel itself seemed mostly clean, but in need of repair. Cracked tiles, chipped bathtub, etc. The mattresses were old and badly stained. Some of our party got trapped in the elevator and had to call the water park for help because neither the emergency elevator button nor the front desk would answer. Breakfast was mediocre, the room was crowded and noisy, and there were long lines for waffles. The staff was frequently away from the desk (assumed they were helping other guests, but the hotel is at fault for not staffing enough people for a busy weekend).

The water park was dirty, over-crowded, and barely functional. The big slides and lazy river were not operational, so there was just the pool, hot tub, and playground. The pool was small, water was cloudy, and it was absolutely PACKED (standing room only). The hot tub was full of kids using it as a swimming pool. The playground was crowded with big kids playing too rough for the little kids to enjoy. The floors were filthy, with gross, hairy gray globs around the drains. It was so bad my 5 kids wanted to leave after half an hour and none of them wanted to return the next day (this coming from kids who gladly spend full days at other water parks).

I paid $1500 for 2 rooms/2 nights and wish I'd have just stayed in a hotel with a normal pool for half the price. It was absolutely not worth it.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
4
420tamaras Family Winnipeg, Manitoba
2
Disappointing
Pros:

We booked this hotel strictly for the amazing water park. Upon check-in we immediately changed to go swimming and noticed half the water slides were closed down. Staff told us they had a pipe burst and none of the large water slides or the lazy river would be working for multiple days. I paid $370/night CAD for this room. Needless to say my kids were so disappointed. We drove 9 hours from Canada for this resort. We were never advised of this ahead of time, or even at check in. I definitely would have stayed elsewhere if I had known. (None of the water slides in the pic were operational).

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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Kateri solo_traveller us
8
Cons:

Water pressure was way too low in bathroom

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Merle solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Beckala622 Family
10
Great experience!
Pros:

Perfect spot on our trip in South Dakota. The rooms were clean and spacious. The hotel was full with guests but quiet and clean. We loved the included waterpark and breakfast. Great value for the money. The arcade staff deserve a special kudos. They were very nice! The water park is clean enough but I made us all wear water shoes.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Nancy family_with_children us
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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V4443VFjenniferl Family
2
False advertising water park not free for all guests
Pros:

The free admission to water Park is false advertising. They only provide 4 passes per room even if you pay for a room for 6 people. It costs $35 per person over 4 people.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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F8632DIrachels NONE
4
Hard pass on this one
Pros:

Chaotic hotel. Great looking pool, but they populate the heck out of it. So it appears dangerously crowded.
Rooms are loud with running and screaming down the hallways, and generally speaking the staff doesn’t seem to have much pride in their workplace.

We stayed at this hotel on the way to our destination, and then again on the way home. So we’ve spent two nights here, and the experience was across both stays.

Shrug.

Maybe it’s worth it if you spend hours in the pool. But not worth it for us, and certainly not worth $300+ for a single night.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
S
Shameika family_with_children us
10
Great place had a wonderful time ..!!
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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JoAnn solo_traveller us
5
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children us
10
Fun, comfortable stay
Pros:

Loved my trip and stay, room was very comfortable and clean, my children had a good time by the pool, lifeguards did a good job making sure all the kids followed pool rules and were staying safe, breakfast was so delicious, breakfast staff was so nice and made my daughters waffle for her <3

Cons:

No complaints about property

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Yaikara family_with_children us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Gabriela family_with_children us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Travis family_with_children us
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Green sludge dangling and growing from kids area water supply for the multi level water play station closest to reserve tables in water park. Poor air circulation in water park.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Nancy family_with_children us
8
Our family was pleased with the hotel and will return in the future.
Pros:

I liked the pool my grandchildren really enjoyed the pool and slides.

Cons:

Our room was on the second floor right next to the arcade and was very very noisy in the mornings especially, all we can hear was a door kept opening and slamming closed started every morning around 7 very unpleasant and wished we would have had a little more quiet room.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Staff was friendly, The hotel was clean...

Cons:

Mother nature.. You drove all the way down from Montana for my grandson's birthday to spend time at the water park and it got shut down because of lightning..

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
R
Rodriguez couple us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee