South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
The Monument Civic Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Main Street Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Central States Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Monument Health - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Zymurcracy Beer Company - 17 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Armadillo's Ice Cream Shoppe - 12 min walk
Papa Murphy's - 16 min walk
About this property
Avanti Motel
Avanti Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Watiki Water Park. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's weekend reception hours are 8 AM-10 PM on Saturday and 10 AM-6 PM on Sunday.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
2 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 22 September and 13 May.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available and one room is only accessible by stairway.
Also known as
Avanti Motel Rapid City
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avanti Motel currently open?
The property is closed between 22 September and 13 May.
Does Avanti Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Avanti Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Avanti Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Avanti Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Avanti Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Avanti Motel like?
Avanti Motel is a short 11-minute walk from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and 16 minutes' walk from The Monument Civic Center.
Avanti Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
11 May 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 Oct 2017
Not what it appears
This place is the pits. If I had a remolded room, which I did, I would hate to see an old room. No security lock on the door, the parking lot is small and unlit, in a seedy part of town. There is also no over night person working. Went to check out in the morning and lobby door was locked. Would not stay here again.
J
J, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Sep 2017
Rapid City
Room was clean.
But very noisy, vehicle traffic, bathroom fan turned on with the light and rattled the entire room, this was a first floor room, the overhead joists squeaked with every step of our second floor neighbors.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2017
We will be back
The full size refrigerator and kitchen were amazing. Staff helped us find best restaurants
Dirk
Dirk, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
7 Sep 2017
Very Poorly Cleaned Room
This was the mostly poorly cleaned room that I was forced to stay in for a very long time. Just about all areas were either untouched (for a long time) or was not paid attention to. The sheets and towels were old and stained with very unappealing appearance. The bathroom was disgusting. It was very, very poorly cleaned with urine on the commode and dried urine on the floor. The tub had scum buildup from about two weeks of not being cleaned. The countertops in the bathroom and outside were both barely dusted. The mirror was also untouched. We spoke to the front desk and she helped with clean sheets and towels. My wife felt compelled to clean the room herself. We learned that the hotel owner is using untrained staff members to clean the rooms. Additionally, the supervisor who was responsible for checking room cleanliness, did check our room, and identified it as having no problems. This is a very poorly managed hotel.
Glen
Glen, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2017
Looks pleasantly deceiving
Great little motel with spacious and clean rooms. Good place to stay for one or multiple nights.
The Exterior gives the impression of an older, more run-down motel; however, when guests open the door, the room is a welcoming sight.
TK
TK, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2017
Excellent Location
Staff were helpful. I was concerned about the location at first, but later found it to be close to all the places we wanted to see. Memorial park was less than a mile away and the downtown with president statues was also very close. We tried to book a third night and found the motel booked because of the State Fair, this was also nearby.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Aug 2017
Beware!
This small hotel is located in a very seedy and derelict section of downtown. We felt very unsafe walking in the surrounding neighborhood after dark. The exterior of the hotel was in shambles. The hotel lobby closes between 11 pm and 7 am, so there is no staff or security whatsoever at night. There was incessant noise all night long from a non-ending stream of Harleys and mufferless pickup trucks roaring up and down the street in front of the hotel. Even with earplugs, sleep was impossible.
Though the room was clean and recently "remodeled", the toilet seat was not attached to the toilet bowl so sitting down on it was not possible.
Of course there was no breakfast. There were no close restaurants; even if there was a restaurant with 20 minutes walking distance, it would be risky to say the least.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2017
Dianna
Dianna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2017
Toilet was clogged
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 Aug 2017
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2017
Avanti Hotel
Hotel was great. Affordable for tbe area. The front desk staff was fantastic. Flexable and accommodating. The outside looks a little rough but the rooms are updated, clean and very comfortable.
Eric H
Eric H, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Aug 2017
Close to every where we wanted to go.
Help was only helpful all the time. Help us with directions. Recommend the. Good places to eat and places to see.
shirley
shirley, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
1 Aug 2017
Not what was advertised
No A.C. In the bedroom,and there was a strange smell. Had to use fans to try and move cool air from a hall ac unit . Window blinds did not fit,and you could look into the roon. It was a basement room with only a dead bolt for security
Dennis
Dennis, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2017
For an older motel the rooms are pretty nice
Spent 3 nights here on a South Dakota sightseeing vacation. It's a very old motel but the rooms are refurbished and very clean. Got a very nice deal by booking my reservation early. Overall would highly recommend a stay here. Would stay at again if I ever return to the area.
George
George, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2017
Just what was needed!
Room was very clean and well laid out. Great to have a microwave and a fridge with a FREEZER!! The place was quiet and easy to use. Close to down-town and easy walking distance to a C-store or two. The owner's wife was on duty when we came in and when we checked out--and she was very friendly and cared about our stay. Only one small problem was the AC unit in our room was not very powerful-but kept the room semi-cool. Over-all a great value!
Dave
Dave , 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2017
Avanti Motel is a locally run business that is in an older part of Rapid City, however the accommodations and rooms have been remodeled and are great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Prices were very competitive. Only a half hour away from Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore.
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jul 2017
The room was very spacious and comfortable. The air conditioner didn't work very well though. Staff was friendly and attentive to any concerns.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul 2017
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2017
Great location
Great location, in the older area of the city. Very close to the 'old town' area of Rapid City. The old town area was quaint and a nice surprise to our visit. Many specialty shops and restaurants that are independently owned and are very unique. Loved the sculptures of all the presidents on the street corners. Busy area with families and tourists- felt very safe. Great place to look for a restaurant or just walk around.
Chico
Chico, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2017
So glad we found this gem. Staff was very helpful. Plan on staying here again.
Julie
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2017
When we arrived at Avanti, the exterior was rather old and rough, but once we opened the door to our room, we were amazed at how clean, comfortable and modern it was!
This was one of the nicest motels we have stayed in, and the price was very affordable!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Jul 2017
Cute!
Clean roof, comfy bed. Misty at the front desk was very nice and welcoming.
katie
katie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2017
Simple, nice motel.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 Jul 2017
Good and bad
We pulled up and almost left because we arrived at night and from the outside it looks pretty rough. The staff was very friendly and they gave us a renovated room. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was small and the shower would change temperature and hit you with a blast of cold water periodically.