Box Elder is located on the south side of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Rapid City, which offers a wide variety of accommodations, is 11 miles southwest of Box Elder.
Box Elder is located on the south side of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Rapid City, which offers a wide variety of accommodations, is 11 miles southwest of Box Elder.
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"The hotel was behind a Residence Inn on a service road. The room was spacious, and I liked the blackout curtains. Good place for day sleeping.2019-05-21"
"Great experience and great value. I loved this hotel and the staff. The room was spacious, comfortable, clean, and quiet. Good beds. Everything about this place was 5-star. The staff accommodated our request for a 1st floor room so my elderly companion had easy access to everything. Book it.2017-10-21"
"The hotel room was large, with a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. The bed was comfortable, and it was quiet despite being right next to I-90. The area around the sink needed better cleaning. There was a water park and on-site restaurant, so there were modest resort fees and taxes. Access via a service road parallel to I-90 was a bit tricky.2023-10-28"
"The room was clean, comfortable, and attractive. The hotel clerk was well-informed and helpful, and the entire staff was courteous. Good parking.2021-01-24"
"A wonderful hotel with a great pet area.2017-12-03"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was courteous and informative. Great stay.2017-02-05"
"Comfortable hotel room with a fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. The front desk clerks were friendly and helpful, and the airport shuttle was on time. The adjacent restaurant was just OK.2016-10-12"
"I can't say enough good things about this hotel. Everything was wonderful, and it was well worth the price. The room was spacious, the bed was super comfortable, and the bathroom was clean. Good breakfast and pleasant attendant. Stay here.2019-10-06"
"The hotel room was quiet and accommodated 3 of us comfortably.2020-07-15"
"The price was right, and the hotel was comfortable. Good-sized pool and whirlpool, and the workout room was convenient since it had a view of the pool area. Great experience.2016-12-21"
"Great rates. The hotel room was clean and nicely appointed, and the employees were helpful. Loved the pool and whirlpool area, and the shuttle service was a bonus. Breakfast was fast and hot, and the wait staff was friendly. Good experience.2016-05-01"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Rushmore Mall
4 floors, 102 studio to 2-bedroom suites
Indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - May 2018 < Less
"I had to wait for 2 hours because my room wasn't ready. The hotel clerk wasn't apologetic or willing to offer a reason. Usually a good place to stay, but not this time.2021-11-15"
"I had a nice stay. The hotel was clean, and the customer service was great.2020-12-21"
"The hotel room was nice, clean, and comfortable. Stay here.2023-07-18"
"Our hotel room was right next to the kitchen, and it was quite noisy starting at 5 AM. We were tired and hadn't planned to wake up so early.2018-07-30"
"The hallway was dirty, and my room needed a lot of maintenance. I found a sock under the curtain. Find another hotel.2021-05-19"
"It took 3 tries to find an acceptable room. The 1st room had worker's materials in the bathtub. The AC didn't work properly in the 2nd room. The 3rd room was OK, but we couldn't log on to the WiFi. Needless to say, I wasn't happy with our hotel experience.2020-08-27"
"Nice hotel, and the front desk clerks were polite. Book a room.2019-11-21"
"Clean hotel with friendly personnel. Good place to stay.2020-08-13"
"Excellent rates. The room was more than adequate, and breakfast exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly. An outstanding experience. You should stay here.2016-09-30"
"Easy access to all the attractions. Nice room, though ours smelled like wet dogs and had urine stains on the carpet. The hotel staff was pleasant. No complimentary breakfast or laundry service, so I wouldn't stay here again.2019-08-06"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was knowledgeable. The pool looked fun. Not impressed with the service at the Perkins restaurant next door.2016-05-09"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
