Located right on Lake Delton, the Aloha Beach Resort and Suites is a 62-room, family-friendly getaway that's easy on the budget. Dated rooms have ample space, lake views, and nice extras like free Wi-Fi and microwaves -- first floor rooms include balconies. In the summer, on-site activities include everything from canoeing to campfire pits; the indoor pool and free passes to Noah's Ark are big draws in the winter. Note that there isn't a restaurant or breakfast on-site. Overall, this is a solid option for budget travelers looking to stay close to nature with plenty of water activities and restaurants available at their fingertips.
Located right on Lake Delton, the Aloha Beach Resort and Suites is a 62-room, family-friendly getaway that's easy on the budget. Dated rooms have ample space, lake views, and nice extras like free Wi-Fi and microwaves -- first floor rooms include balconies. In the summer, on-site activities include everything from canoeing to campfire pits; the indoor pool and free passes to Noah's Ark are big draws in the winter. Note that there isn't a restaurant or breakfast on-site. Overall, this is a solid option for budget travelers looking to stay close to nature with plenty of water activities and restaurants available at their fingertips.
The upper-middle-range Delton Grand Resort & Spa is a modern, residential-style complex directly on the shores of Lake Delton. It’s not within walking distance to downtown Wisconsin Dells, but many of the area’s attractions are only a short drive away. The 55 one- to four-bedroom condos are clean and spacious, with full kitchens, nice bathrooms, and private decks or patios. Some have fun yet tastefully executed themes, such as "Hollywood" and "London." Several attractive amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a whirlpool hot tub, and a full-service spa. Guests also receive free Wi-Fi and free passes to a local water park. Rates are competitive for a hotel of this category, but travelers looking for something more budget-friendly may want to consider the lower-middle-range Baker’s Sunset Bay Resort instead.
The upper-middle-range Delton Grand Resort & Spa is a modern, residential-style complex directly on the shores of Lake Delton. It’s not within walking distance to downtown Wisconsin Dells, but many of the area’s attractions are only a short drive away. The 55 one- to four-bedroom condos are clean and spacious, with full kitchens, nice bathrooms, and private decks or patios. Some have fun yet tastefully executed themes, such as "Hollywood" and "London." Several attractive amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a whirlpool hot tub, and a full-service spa. Guests also receive free Wi-Fi and free passes to a local water park. Rates are competitive for a hotel of this category, but travelers looking for something more budget-friendly may want to consider the lower-middle-range Baker’s Sunset Bay Resort instead.
The 322-room Christmas Mountain Village is a serene year-round getaway on 800 acres of woodlands with 13 ski slopes and two golf courses. A wide range of accommodations are available on this time-share property -- from campgrounds to kitchen-equipped multi-room homes, some with fireplaces, laundry rooms, and screened-in porches. Family-friendly activities include mini-golf and fishing, along with a game room, small water park, and playgrounds. There are five outdoor pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and a modest gym. The resort has a casual bar and grill, and a Starbucks cafe. Travelers seeking a location close to downtown may want to check out the Hilton Garden Inn Wisconsin Dells.
The 322-room Christmas Mountain Village is a serene year-round getaway on 800 acres of woodlands with 13 ski slopes and two golf courses. A wide range of accommodations are available on this time-share property -- from campgrounds to kitchen-equipped multi-room homes, some with fireplaces, laundry rooms, and screened-in porches. Family-friendly activities include mini-golf and fishing, along with a game room, small water park, and playgrounds. There are five outdoor pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and a modest gym. The resort has a casual bar and grill, and a Starbucks cafe. Travelers seeking a location close to downtown may want to check out the Hilton Garden Inn Wisconsin Dells.
The Black Hawk Motel is a large, budget motel off Broadway, the main entertainment strip of downtown Wisconsin Dells. The motel has a retro 1950s vibe (it's been in the same family since 1945), and offers a range of room types, from basic rooms with multiple beds to suites with whirlpools to two-bedroom cottages. Decor is basic and dated, but the attentive service and charming old-school ambiance make for a memorable stay. A game room and indoor and outdoor pools also help make the Black Hawk Motel a cut above most budget properties. Wi-Fi is free. The 75-room property is removed from the busiest tourist area of Broadway and may feel too quiet for some guests. Those keen on barhopping could try the Finch Motel further down the Broadway strip.
The Black Hawk Motel is a large, budget motel off Broadway, the main entertainment strip of downtown Wisconsin Dells. The motel has a retro 1950s vibe (it's been in the same family since 1945), and offers a range of room types, from basic rooms with multiple beds to suites with whirlpools to two-bedroom cottages. Decor is basic and dated, but the attentive service and charming old-school ambiance make for a memorable stay. A game room and indoor and outdoor pools also help make the Black Hawk Motel a cut above most budget properties. Wi-Fi is free. The 75-room property is removed from the busiest tourist area of Broadway and may feel too quiet for some guests. Those keen on barhopping could try the Finch Motel further down the Broadway strip.
The 108-unit upscale Wildness on the Lake is the quietest, most removed property of the Wilderness Resort, a complex of three hotels, with multiple indoor and outdoor water parks, mini-golf, laser tag, zip lines, go-carts, arcades, and much more to keep families with children very busy. Set across Lake Delton from the main resort, Wilderness on the Lake is slightly more subdued than its sister properties, but still has its own indoor/outdoor water park, infinity pool, and private beach. Made up of two- and three-bedroom condos with cabin-chic decor and full kitchens, the Wilderness on the Lake offers a spacious yet cozy place to relax between water parks and other adventures.
The 108-unit upscale Wildness on the Lake is the quietest, most removed property of the Wilderness Resort, a complex of three hotels, with multiple indoor and outdoor water parks, mini-golf, laser tag, zip lines, go-carts, arcades, and much more to keep families with children very busy. Set across Lake Delton from the main resort, Wilderness on the Lake is slightly more subdued than its sister properties, but still has its own indoor/outdoor water park, infinity pool, and private beach. Made up of two- and three-bedroom condos with cabin-chic decor and full kitchens, the Wilderness on the Lake offers a spacious yet cozy place to relax between water parks and other adventures.
The Cedar Lodge & Settlement is nestled into a forest on the shores of Wisconsin River, about 10-minutes outside of downtown Wisconsin Dells. There are 33 units total, some are individual log cabins while others are within the main two-story building. Each is owned by a different family or individual so all of the rooms are unique in their furnishings. The two-and-a-half pearl property looks like a large, expansive campground. The location is great for Wisconsin Dells visitors looking for a quiet location away from busy streets and for those who fish, there's a dock and boat launch. However, the cabin units are across the road, and away from the river. A heated outdoor swimming pool, water park passes, and open backyard don’t make up for the weak Wi-Fi, but they certainly do help take minds off of it.
The Cedar Lodge & Settlement is nestled into a forest on the shores of Wisconsin River, about 10-minutes outside of downtown Wisconsin Dells. There are 33 units total, some are individual log cabins while others are within the main two-story building. Each is owned by a different family or individual so all of the rooms are unique in their furnishings. The two-and-a-half pearl property looks like a large, expansive campground. The location is great for Wisconsin Dells visitors looking for a quiet location away from busy streets and for those who fish, there's a dock and boat launch. However, the cabin units are across the road, and away from the river. A heated outdoor swimming pool, water park passes, and open backyard don’t make up for the weak Wi-Fi, but they certainly do help take minds off of it.
The Indian Trail Motel is a family-friendly budget property on the edge of downtown Wisconsin Dells with a retro-motel vibe many guests find charming. Though it’s in a quiet wooded area, it's just a short walk to downtown shops, bars, and restaurants. Its 46 rooms are generic and dated -- but clean and tidy -- with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. However, most have old tube TVs. Amenities include heated indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool hot tub, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a large grassy area with a playground. Rates are attractive, but the property frequently sells out during high season. Travelers may also want to consider one of the similar budget motels in the area, such as the Black Hawk Motel or Ambers Hideaway.
The Indian Trail Motel is a family-friendly budget property on the edge of downtown Wisconsin Dells with a retro-motel vibe many guests find charming. Though it’s in a quiet wooded area, it's just a short walk to downtown shops, bars, and restaurants. Its 46 rooms are generic and dated -- but clean and tidy -- with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. However, most have old tube TVs. Amenities include heated indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool hot tub, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a large grassy area with a playground. Rates are attractive, but the property frequently sells out during high season. Travelers may also want to consider one of the similar budget motels in the area, such as the Black Hawk Motel or Ambers Hideaway.
This 128-room Hilton Garden Inn doesn’t have the typical “cabin in the woods” rustic decor found at other Dells properties. Instead, this is a mid-range generic chain hotel that sits right off the Wisconsin Dells Parkway, one of the area’s main streets surrounded by restaurants and other attractions. Generic, but clean, rooms are outfitted with Keurig coffeemakers and microwaves. Though there's an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and stylish breakfast room, the Inn doesn't provide free passes to water parks like they do at Ambers Hideaway.
This 128-room Hilton Garden Inn doesn’t have the typical “cabin in the woods” rustic decor found at other Dells properties. Instead, this is a mid-range generic chain hotel that sits right off the Wisconsin Dells Parkway, one of the area’s main streets surrounded by restaurants and other attractions. Generic, but clean, rooms are outfitted with Keurig coffeemakers and microwaves. Though there's an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and stylish breakfast room, the Inn doesn't provide free passes to water parks like they do at Ambers Hideaway.
For families (and, oddly, business travelers) looking for the best Wisconsin Dells mega-resorts, the mid-range Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a strong contender. With 756 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor water parks, an indoor theme park with a bowling alley and mini-golf, nine restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, family activities like cookie decorating, and free passes to the Tommy Bartlett's Thrill Show, the Kalahari offers a complete vacation. African safari is the theme and the hotel brings in lion and tiger cubs on weekends for photo ops. The downsides here are the usual suspects of long lines, maintenance issues in the rooms, a resort fee, and hordes of overstimulated kids. The nearby Chula Vista Resort is a bit more refined and includes an outdoor river walk and hot springs swimming pool.
For families (and, oddly, business travelers) looking for the best Wisconsin Dells mega-resorts, the mid-range Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a strong contender. With 756 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor water parks, an indoor theme park with a bowling alley and mini-golf, nine restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, family activities like cookie decorating, and free passes to the Tommy Bartlett's Thrill Show, the Kalahari offers a complete vacation. African safari is the theme and the hotel brings in lion and tiger cubs on weekends for photo ops. The downsides here are the usual suspects of long lines, maintenance issues in the rooms, a resort fee, and hordes of overstimulated kids. The nearby Chula Vista Resort is a bit more refined and includes an outdoor river walk and hot springs swimming pool.
