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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern hotel with a large entrance, a covered waiting area, and a prominent garden.

A restaurant interior with booths, round tables, and a chandelier.

A modern outdoor seating area with a built-in fire feature, surrounded by vibrant flower planters.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

2.7 km from Lake Wausau

Douglas

Rp3.431.621

Rp3.894.890 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a comfortable seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white chairs and tables, large windows, and a high ceiling with blue beams.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

2.7 km from Lake Wausau

Corben

Rp1.729.374

Rp1.962.840 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a patterned carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, multiple lounge chairs, and colorful flags.

A modern kitchen with two bar areas, bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.

Three beverage vending machines labeled "SNACKS," "COLD," and "VERY COLD."

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

1.3 km from Lake Wausau

Christa

Rp1.365.296

Rp1.549.610 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are multiple windows with blinds, a fireplace, and a plant.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

A storefront with a green door, a bench outside, and a sign for 'Sweets on Bed'.

4. 3rd Street Lofts

4.8 km from Lake Wausau

Thomas

Rp2.361.158

Rp4.055.918 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by yellow chairs and a tiled floor.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television in the background, and a patterned carpet.

A store interior with refrigerated display cases labeled "market" and shelves stocked with various products.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

5.4 km from Lake Wausau

Kathy

Rp2.260.323

Rp2.565.466 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire pit, surrounded by a stone wall with the text "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT".

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a landscaped front area.

A modern indoor dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows offering a view of the garden, and a stone wall with the word "TYARD".

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

4.3 km from Lake Wausau

Darnell

Rp3.196.398

Rp3.627.912 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a desk with a chair.

An indoor pool with a blue slide, a frog-shaped water feature, and seating areas.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

5.6 km from Lake Wausau

Hermila

Rp2.181.848

Rp2.476.398 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A living room with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a sofa.

A swimming pool with a 30-foot depth marker, surrounded by wooden walls and large windows.

A modern lounge area with gaming machines, comfortable seating, a stone accent wall, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and coffee table.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

6.8 km from Lake Wausau

Martha

Rp1.444.133

Rp1.639.092 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with booths, round tables, and a bar area.

A spacious living area with a round glass table, wooden chairs, a green sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a headboard, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.

9. Jefferson Street Inn

4.6 km from Lake Wausau

Zannah

Rp2.576.928

Rp2.924.812 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, large windows, and a mounted television.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard on duty sign.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, a landscaped entrance, and a parking lot.

10. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

6.3 km from Lake Wausau

Timothy

Rp1.750.969

Rp1.987.350 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A rock garden with a pool, wooden deck, and a chair.

A log cabin interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large wooden bathtub.

A large indoor pool with wooden beams and a fireplace.

A patio with wooden furniture, including a table and chairs, and a large umbrella providing shade.

11. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

5.8 km from Lake Wausau

Mary

Rp1.705.459

Rp1.935.695 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a central dining table, bar stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with planters.

12. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

4.9 km from Lake Wausau

John

Rp2.222.487

Rp2.522.523 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

13. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

15.1 km from Lake Wausau

Samantha

Rp2.072.037

Rp2.351.878 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a large open space with a polished concrete floor.

A large wooden building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A courtyard with outdoor tables and chairs, surrounded by wooden buildings with stone accents.

A wooden bar area with a central island, seating around, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

6.2 km from Lake Wausau

James

Rp2.659.117

Rp3.018.098 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees and a building.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a modern facade, large entrance, and a parking lot.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

5.9 km from Lake Wausau

Cynthia

Rp1.802.547

Rp2.045.980 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a brown ottoman, and a coffee table. There are large windows with blinds, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A commercial kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a bread display.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden wall backdrop, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

5.1 km from Lake Wausau

Tania

Rp1.307.499

Rp1.484.012 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and ottomans.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with lamps, a built-in bathtub, and a wooden wall panel.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall fireplace, a reception desk, and a second-floor balcony.

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

5.5 km from Lake Wausau

Amanda

Rp1.243.936

Rp1.411.868 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a slide.

A modern hotel dining area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a coffee station with various beverages, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a large mirror, a sink, and a dark wooden vanity.

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

5 km from Lake Wausau

robin

Rp1.656.953

Rp1.880.641 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A Reliance Inn sign, a Shell gas station, and a Triggs restaurant in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Reliance Inn

5.2 km from Lake Wausau

Ryszard

Rp1.224.661

Rp1.389.924 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and wooden cabinet with a built-in microwave and refrigerator.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a red vertical accent, and a sign indicating a fitness center.

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple bar stools, a long wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

5.4 km from Lake Wausau

Christopher

Rp2.055.261

Rp2.332.720 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wausau

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau	9.6 Exceptional 412 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI	9.0 Wonderful 936 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
3rd Street Lofts	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau	9.4 Exceptional 394 reviews	View

Top Lake Wausau Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

8/10 Good

"The building is older but they’ve been making upgrades, both outside and inside. The only thing that needs to be updated is cell phone/tablet outlets otherwise everything was good."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel and common areas were very clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was much better than most hotels in that price category that we've stayed at."

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place! Beautiful rooms! The pool room and hot tub are going through some renovations, but it is still clean and nice! Breakfast was great!!!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice place for the price. I thought I was in a four-star hotel."

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful on checkin. Pet friendly hotel!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

8/10 Good

"No water provided for breakfast."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff was great. Our shower wasn’t draining, and the lady went in immediately and took care of it. She was so friendly and did a great job. Other staff members were friendly and seem to be working and getting their job done."

Reliance Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The high standards and low price per stay."

Jefferson Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location."

Other attractions near Lake Wausau

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

7.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe during your travels to Rib Mountain. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

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Bluegill Bay County Park

Bluegill Bay County Park is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

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Memorial Park

Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Wausau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Alexander Park

Alexander Park is just one of the places to see in Wausau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and ski slopes in this family-friendly area.

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Airport Park

After visiting Airport Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wausau. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Grace Park

After visiting Grace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wausau. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Radtke Point Park

After visiting Radtke Point Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wausau. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Peoples Sports Complex

Peoples Sports Complex is just one of the places to see in Wausau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and ski slopes in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Wausau?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Wausau, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 113 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Wausau?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Wausau. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau and Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Wausau?

Expedia has 113 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Wausau.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Wausau, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lake Wausau.

What can I see and do near Lake Wausau?

Study the collections at Marathon County Historical Museums, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum or Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. You can enjoy live performances at Arts Block/Grand Theatre and Wausau Community Theatre. You can wander around Airport Park, Liberty Park or Sandy Beach County Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Lake Wausau hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

4. 3rd Street Lofts

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

9. Jefferson Street Inn

10. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

11. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

12. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

13. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

14. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

19. Reliance Inn

20. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

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Top Lake Wausau Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

Reliance Inn

Jefferson Street Inn

Other attractions near Lake Wausau

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

Bluegill Bay County Park

Memorial Park

Alexander Park

Airport Park

Grace Park

Radtke Point Park

Peoples Sports Complex

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