The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Property amenity
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Room amenity
View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
  • Place, Wizard Quest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Top Secret
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, 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
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Condo

  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 17
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 4 Single 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 Single Bunk Bed

Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

Condo

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Single 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
(74 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

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About this property

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

Private beach and indoor pool, near Ripley's Believe It or Not
At The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse, hit the private white sand beach, relax by an indoor pool or spend the day at a marina. Housekeeping is available on request.
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot 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.

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse's central location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wisconsin River. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, motor boating and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Wizard Quest and Ripley's Believe It or Not
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 such as 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The VUE Boathouse – On-site fine-dining restaurant.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • The VUE Boathouse

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Dock
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee (May 15 – September 07): USD 19.99 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

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. 601 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1255 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bobbie

Liked: Staff & service
Overall just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

obed

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

More Like a Motel than a Hotel

Not good or bad; it's a pretty average hotel bordering on motel in terms of condition. There are some updates needed like removing the asbestos popcorn ceiling, enlarging the bathroom so there is room to put a sink in the actual bathroom, and a TV service that actually shows you what is on the channels. The shower pressure needs to be greatly improved, and the shower head should be adjustable. The shower seems to be built for someone who is 8' tall. The room's mini fridge and microwave should be better maintained and/or replaced with newer models. The pool/whirlpool/sauna room is odd - it's very dark inside like a dimly lit lodge, which gave it a creepy vibe. There is only one elevator to accommodate 5 floors, so that wait can be long depending on the time of day. The wristlet with room key must be worn at all times while on the property and is uncomfortable and must be cut off for removal. There seemed to be so many rules on what to do/what not to do; it was overwhelming. For the price and comfort, I'd likely stay elsewhere when visiting the Dells again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't realize we were staying in the motel across the street, but the room worked perfect for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Mount Pleasant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to do in wisconsin, this place is absolutely the best we will be returning for many years to come. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

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

Wisconsin Dells getaway

Relaxing getaway in The Dells. The unit was comfortable but could use some upgrades. We had a beautiful view of the Wisconsin River but it was spoiled by all the cobwebs and bugs on the picture window. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MINDY

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victorine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

linda, Butler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that we had to drive to the other amenities of the property and that they are only open until 7pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED sitting outside next to the river as the sun set.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice,clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilets didn’t work as well as wed have liked, but everything else was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Esmeralda, plainfield

Travelled with family and small children
Is nice clean nace place bat the pool in may in the main hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Khou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean. Staff was friendly. Bathroom was tiny, though. And walls were thin so we could clearly hear our neighbors chatting early in the morning. Check in had too many steps. They needed me to show that I had signed their waiver to use water attractions etc. This step should be automated in their system somehow so I’m not digging through my emails holding up the line to prove it was done. That’s my biggest recommendation. One minor complaint and not a big deal in the large scheme of things but I had to choose between $2 off a drink or 10% off our family meal within the hotel restaurant. Didn’t realize at the time. A waitress with excellent customer service would have informed me of it and suggested the latter. I was mildly annoyed at the end of the meal to be told too bad. I hope that waitress also learned something about anticipating and informing clients.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zsuzsanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the positive column, the view was amazing and the fridge worked. In the negative column, the room was run down and smelled funny. It needed a good paint job. The sink was stained. The mattresses way too soft. There was no plug for the tub, so you couldn't take a bath. The carpet looked ancient and not very clean. There is no way I would recommend the place and I will not be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

8/10 Good

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice clean room. We were told it was a first floor room and it wasnt, but we made it work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room, I have never slept so good in a hotel ever! Best night sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025