The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Wizard Quest

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Overlooks a serene waterfall from a balcony.
Enjoy water slides, climbing structures, and floating platforms in our outdoor water park.
Enjoy a serene lake view from this balcony, featuring a comfortable seating area with two chairs and a table.
Enjoy a serene lake view from the comfort of this cozy retreat, featuring a bed, desk, and beautiful artwork.
Walking distance to the river, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
  • Wizard Quest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Top Secret
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Vue - Condo South

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Vue - Condo North

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 3 Queen Sofa Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Street View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Wisconsin Dells

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Wisconsin Dells hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Wizard Quest and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Top Secret and Timbavati Wildlife Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Wizard Quest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Top Secret - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Showboat Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nig's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

Beach hotel near Wizard Quest
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 1 miles away. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse like a marina, a seasonal outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.

This Wisconsin Dells hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1985
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night
  • Utility fee (between 28 May and 26 June): USD 6.72 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee (June 26 - September 01): USD 11.21 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:30 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 588 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1216 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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great views. Close to downtown. The room was large and spacious. Pools were clean. Hot tub is cold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

We had a great night! Owade the bartender was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We stayed here for the Dells Wine Walk. It was walking distance to the downtown area. We also had a great view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oche

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Moss, Marshfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Wonderful view. Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the balcony with a river view. Sauna is wonderful. Only downside was having to get help several times with getting keys that would work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly, Waunakee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can hear everything from the rooms next to yours. TV, talking, snoring.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the amenities and the v View. Great Bar with an awesome pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025