The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

2.5 star property
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December 2024
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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
  • Wizard Quest
    7 min walk
  • Dell View Golf Course
    7 min walk
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not
    7 min walk

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Condo

  • River view
  • Sleeps 17
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds with 1 Bunk Bed, Street View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Condo

  • River view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 3 Queen Sofa Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View (Balcony)

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Street View)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Wisconsin Dells

With a stay at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse, you'll be centrally located in Wisconsin Dells, within a 10-minute walk of Wizard Quest and Ripley's Believe It or Not. .This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Top Secret and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Timbavati Wildlife Park.

What's nearby

  • Wizard Quest - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Justagame Fieldhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Top Secret - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 9 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Showboat Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nig's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Vue Waterfront Dining & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Moon Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Monk's Bar & Grill - Wisconsin Dells - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

Beach fun, near Ripley's Believe It or Not
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at The VUE Boathouse or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The VUE Boathouse - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 6-20 for adults and USD 5-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The VUE Boathouse

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor-boating
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Waterskiing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee (May 24 - September 01): USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River Inn Wisconsin Dells
River Wisconsin Dells
River Inn
The VUE Boutique Hotel
The Vue Boutique & Boathouse
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Hotel
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Wisconsin Dells
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Hotel Wisconsin Dells

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1185 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1185 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1185 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1185 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1185 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was extremely small and dark. Only one light bulb above the sink. Seemed to be able to hear every noise in the hall and rooms near ours. Not too impressed with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
I had a very nice stay with no complaints. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant was also very good. I will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
From the outside and the pictures this place looked great. The room we stayed in was fine, but definitely had the feel of a college apartment. We were only there for one night but had previously considered it for a few days. I’m glad that we changed plans. Again, everything was fine, just small and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ramania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Wristband key card was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful View and great food!
Nice view of the river and the restaurant has excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with good views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not boutique in any way
The images on the website were not representative of what was experienced. Room was comfortable, but not boutique or luxurious in any way. Staff was friendly! The bar was lovely, good bartender and selection of signature cocktails... I wouldn't recommend staying for the price unless you intend to take advantage of ALL amenities (natura adventures).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dated but pretty clean. Comfy bed. First floor rooms had people slamming doors and a bunch of night noise near the reception. Passes for the water park included were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t waste your money
For the price we paid I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. Rooms are MUCH smaller than advertised, bathroom was so small my husband had a time fitting in (he’s 6’1” and 190lbs), air conditioner did not cool the room-so hot to sleep in! We had a patio room with door to the river-before we even opened the door there was bugs all over the ceiling and wall. Since we were on the lower there their wifi did not work. There was no landline in the room. To communicate with our sitter at home we had to go up to the lobby for wifi access. Doesn’t really allow parents to relax when potentially the sitter could not quickly get ahold of us. The price you are paying is definitely for location and not accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Humpty
Good location good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JARED

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Terrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the River, and a short walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jann Maureen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible - very old and hasn’t been remodeled in years - too many to count. The power went out on 1/2 of our room when I plugged in a hair dryer. Rooms are really small and bathroom sink is in the room with no countertop space. Ironing board hangs in the tub/shower area. No closet - just a 2’ bar behind the sink. Definitely not a “Boutique Hotel” and very overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

LaShonda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old and dirty. Couldn’t hardly understand the check in receptionist, then we got to our room only to find out non of our keys worked. So back to try to communicate with reception again. Then we FINALLY get into the room to see a hole in the bathroom door and it’s so dark in the vanity area you can barely see to put on makeup. The carpet stunk and our socks were filthy from it. Then when it came time to put my kids to sleep that was impossible because of the noise coming from outside. 11:30 at night and sounded like it was next door. Then the old smelly ac quit sometime in the wee hours of the morning. So we looked for a phone to call reception and no phone in the room. Weird… good thing we had cell service, reception had zero sympathy that our family of 4 was sweating and told us maintenance was not on shift and the best he could tell me was to “open a window”. Lol The windows were sealed shut. This place is a joke and absolutely not worth the $230 some we paid!!!! 😡never ever again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel rooms were older but the free tickets make it worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great view from room, bar and restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Vue was great but the motel rooms could use a good upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024