The Best Hotels Closest to Ellsworth Air Force Base in Ellsworth AFB for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Ellsworth Air Force Base hotels

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

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.

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

1. Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

8 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Steven

₩140,742

₩158,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, yellow armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City

7.7 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Pamela

₩75,828

₩87,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A kitchenette with a microwave, shelves stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, and a freezer.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City

7.1 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Susan

₩102,435

₩124,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

4. Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

7.6 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Kortney

₩71,495

₩83,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'My Place' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

5. My Place Hotel - Rapid City, SD

7.5 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Robert

₩103,819

₩119,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a stone facade.

A breakfast area with a coffee machine, cereal dispensers, and a sign for Express Star Breakfast.

A pool area with a blue pool, stone wall, and a blue chair.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rapid City by IHG

10.2 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Jenny

₩188,216

₩210,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchenette. It features large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed.

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

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

7. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

19.4 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Hoang

₩157,776

₩191,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A lobby with teal armchairs, a sofa, a reception desk, and a large wall mural.

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

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

7.3 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Robert

₩80,554

₩111,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

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

10.3 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Carrie

₩96,274

₩123,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

A spa area with two hot tubs, a tiled wall, and a window with a view.

10. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

13.1 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

ruth

₩112,808

₩128,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

11. Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City

7.7 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Edward

₩114,554

₩129,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone fireplace with a clock, a small plant, and a purple-lit fire feature.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth, a changing room with chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living space with a sofa and armchair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fireplace.

12. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

10.3 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

matthew

₩171,967

₩192,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A mailbox with a doghouse symbol, a well-maintained lawn, a small tree, and a building with a modern facade in the background.

A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and an elliptical machine.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City

7.1 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Claire

₩109,923

₩133,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

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

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

14. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

13.6 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

pam

₩147,594

₩176,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

15. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

13.6 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Mark

₩218,005

₩242,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A clinical setting with a treadmill, exercise balls, dumbbells, and a water dispenser.

A swimming pool with a sign indicating a spa capacity of 7 persons.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

19.4 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Gary

₩117,804

₩133,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Gold Bison Grill.

A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Doubletree by Hilton Gold Bristol Grill.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

12.8 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Maria

₩129,617

₩146,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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

18. Foothills Inn

10.7 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Stephana

₩51,371

₩74,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, a small pool table, and a window in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view into the kitchen.

A lobby with a fireplace, yellow armchairs, a blue sofa, and a television.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

10.5 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Carol

₩74,799

₩86,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

10.5 km from Ellsworth Air Force Base

Brenda

₩86,660

₩112,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Ellsworth Air Force Base

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City	8.8 Excellent 1,646 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City	8.2 Very good 1,347 reviews	View
My Place Hotel - Rapid City, SD	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

Top Ellsworth Air Force Base Hotel Reviews

MainStay Suites Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Loved having a kitchen. Very friendly staff and such a comfortable place."

Foothills Inn

8/10 Good

"Good hotel for the price."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City

8/10 Good

"Breakfasr"

Residence Inn Rapid City

8/10 Good

"Front desk staff not friendly when checking in. Convenient location and loved the water park!"

Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here due to decent rates and other reviews. We went to the adjacent water park for a day which was right across the road. The other things to do in the area are fairly accessible from this location. A gas station is nice and close to which was convenient. The property is really clean and nice and the staff was also nice to deal with."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Central States Fairgrounds

8.6/10 (205 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Central States Fairgrounds during your stay in Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

See properties

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?

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a free water park and free breakfast. It's located 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Ellsworth Air Force Base. Other good options within a few miles include Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City 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?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Ellsworth Air Force Base, head over to our customer service page.

Find hotels near Ellsworth Air Force Base, Ellsworth AFB from ₩74,796

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Ellsworth Air Force Base hotels

1. Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City

3. Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City

4. Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

5. My Place Hotel - Rapid City, SD

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rapid City by IHG

7. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

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

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

10. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

11. Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City

12. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City

14. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

15. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

18. Foothills Inn

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

Compare popular hotels close to Ellsworth Air Force Base

Top Ellsworth Air Force Base Hotel Reviews

MainStay Suites Rapid City

Foothills Inn

Home2 Suites by Hilton Rapid City

Residence Inn Rapid City

Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

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

Central States Fairgrounds

Frequently asked questions