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

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.

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

2.7 km from Lake Wausau

Douglas

P12,636

P14,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

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

2.7 km from Lake Wausau

Bruce

P5,974

P6,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

P4,798

P5,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and two bar stools.

4. 3rd Street Lofts

4.8 km from Lake Wausau

Thomas

P8,297

P14,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel room with a blue patterned carpet, a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

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

P7,954

P9,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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".

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

4.3 km from Lake Wausau

Darnell

P11,232

P12,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

5.6 km from Lake Wausau

Hermila

P7,651

P8,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

6.8 km from Lake Wausau

Martha

P5,064

P5,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A pool area with chairs and a covered seating area.

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

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

9. Jefferson Street Inn

4.6 km from Lake Wausau

Zannah

P9,055

P10,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

10. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

6.3 km from Lake Wausau

Timothy

P6,153

P6,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A large indoor pool with wooden beams and a fireplace.

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

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a chandelier, and a ceiling fan.

11. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

5.8 km from Lake Wausau

salvatore

P5,993

P6,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a chalkboard menu, and a sign labeled "TREATS".

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 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

P7,824

P8,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

P7,281

P8,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A hot tub with a wooden exterior and stone flooring, surrounded by a rustic cabin-like structure.

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

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

14. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

6.2 km from Lake Wausau

James

P9,344

P10,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies, white railings, and a stone floor.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

5.9 km from Lake Wausau

Cynthia

P6,209

P7,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and seating with orange cushions.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

5.1 km from Lake Wausau

Tania

P4,585

P5,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 stone wall fireplace, a reception desk, and a second-floor balcony.

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

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

5.5 km from Lake Wausau

Amanda

P4,371

P4,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a building entrance.

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

P5,811

P6,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirror wall.

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

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

P4,304

P4,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, a large window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

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.

20. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

5.4 km from Lake Wausau

Christopher

P7,222

P8,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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? Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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.

What's 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 traveler 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 a few 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 accommodations 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, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available 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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