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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 indoor pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

฿5,972

฿6,778 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

฿3,138

฿3,561 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

1.3 km from Lake Wausau

Christa

฿2,572

฿2,919 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 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

฿4,765

฿8,000 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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 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.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

5.4 km from Lake Wausau

Kathy

฿5,009

฿5,685 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 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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

4.3 km from Lake Wausau

Darnell

฿6,021

฿6,834 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 reception desk with a sign for Holiday Inn Express Suites.

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

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

5.6 km from Lake Wausau

Hermila

฿4,202

฿4,770 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

6.8 km from Lake Wausau

Lisa

฿2,683

฿3,045 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

9. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

6.3 km from Lake Wausau

Tamera

฿3,298

฿3,743 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

10. Jefferson Street Inn

4.6 km from Lake Wausau

Bradley

฿5,393

฿6,121 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

4.9 km from Lake Wausau

John

฿4,458

฿5,059 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs.

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

12. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

15.1 km from Lake Wausau

Samantha

฿3,449

฿3,915 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

13. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

5.8 km from Lake Wausau

Diesel

฿3,253

฿3,692 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

5.9 km from Lake Wausau

Deanna

฿4,345

฿4,931 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

15. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

6.2 km from Lake Wausau

James

฿5,009

฿5,685 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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

dave

฿2,429

฿2,757 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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

฿2,343

฿2,659 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

฿3,086

฿3,503 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

19. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

5.4 km from Lake Wausau

Christopher

฿3,871

฿4,394 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a large entrance and a parking lot.

A modern office space with a reception desk, two round tables with chairs, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Motel 6 building with a modern design, a parking lot with several cars, and a clear blue sky.

20. Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

6.3 km from Lake Wausau

Randy

฿1,815

฿2,060 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wausau

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau	9.6 Exceptional 413 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI	8.8 Excellent 940 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
3rd Street Lofts	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau	9.4 Exceptional 396 reviews	View

Top Lake Wausau Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

8/10 Good

"This is a basic place to stay. We didn't use the pool but noticed families enjoying it. The location is convenient to the freeway. Beds are comfortable"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

8/10 Good

"Remodeling is going on right now but our room was all updated and very nice!"

Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely helpful. Breakfast was good. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable."

Reliance Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff was very kind and accommodating. Room was nice and clean, but a few things like"

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

8/10 Good

"evening shift front desk employee needs refresh course of customer service education by company who hired her."

Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

8/10 Good

"Location, decor, breakfast"

Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Great location. Very quiet and clean."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Great place but breakfast ends early"

Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and very quiet during nighttime hours. Breakfast was depleted and breakfast room tables dirty when we entered around 8 a.m."

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 Alexander Park, Airport Park or Liberty 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. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

10. Jefferson Street Inn

11. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

12. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

13. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

15. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

19. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

20. Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

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Top Lake Wausau Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

Reliance Inn

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

Super 8 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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