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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

NT$6,391

NT$7,254 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.

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

Bruce

NT$3,020

NT$3,428 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

NT$2,427

NT$2,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

NT$4,197

NT$7,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

NT$4,018

NT$4,560 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 modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

4.3 km from Lake Wausau

Darnell

NT$5,681

NT$6,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

6.8 km from Lake Wausau

Martha

NT$2,562

NT$2,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

5.6 km from Lake Wausau

Hermila

NT$3,874

NT$4,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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

NT$4,580

NT$5,199 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.

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.

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

10. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

6.3 km from Lake Wausau

Timothy

NT$3,112

NT$3,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A large indoor pool with wooden beams and a fireplace.

11. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

5.8 km from Lake Wausau

salvatore

NT$3,031

NT$3,441 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 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.

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

12. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

4.9 km from Lake Wausau

John

NT$3,956

NT$4,490 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 lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs.

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

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

13. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

15.1 km from Lake Wausau

Samantha

NT$3,683

NT$4,180 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 large wooden building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

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.

14. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

6.2 km from Lake Wausau

James

NT$4,726

NT$5,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

NT$3,140

NT$3,564 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.

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

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

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

NT$2,319

NT$2,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, wooden beams, and tiled walls.

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

NT$2,211

NT$2,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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

NT$2,939

NT$3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

NT$2,177

NT$2,471 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.

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

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

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

20. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

5.4 km from Lake Wausau

Christopher

NT$3,653

NT$4,146 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 1,005 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!!!"

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."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel would stay here again"

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Wausau?

For additional details about updating your stay near Lake Wausau or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

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

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

Reliance Inn

Jefferson Street Inn

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

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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