The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

2.5 star property
Private beach and indoor pool, near Ripley's Believe It or Not

Photo gallery for The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

Overlooks a serene waterfall from a balcony.
Enjoy a serene lake view from this balcony, featuring a comfortable seating area with two chairs and a table.
Enjoy a serene lake view from the comfort of this cozy retreat, featuring a bed, desk, and beautiful artwork.
Walking distance to the river, surrounded by lush greenery.
Enjoy water slides, climbing structures, and floating platforms in our outdoor water park.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
  • Wizard Quest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Top Secret
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Condo

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Condo

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View (Balcony)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Street View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Wisconsin Dells

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse puts you in the heart of Wisconsin Dells, within just a 10-minute stroll of Wizard Quest and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Highlights at this beach hotel include a nearby private beach, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the marina, Hot tub, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Wisconsin Dells hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Top Secret and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Timbavati Wildlife Park.

What's nearby

  • Wizard Quest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Top Secret - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 9 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Showboat Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nig's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

Private beach and indoor pool, near 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.

  • 1 building
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1985
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

Similar properties

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night
  • Utility fee (between 28 May and 26 June): USD 6.72 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Does The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and on a lounger. The pool is open 8 AM to 10:30 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

What luxury perks are available at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse features an indoor pool, free pool cabanas and 1 hot tub. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and room service.

What makes The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse.

Does The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

No, The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

There isn't one on site, but Dell View Golf Course is a short 7-minute walk away.

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1208 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Curtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very small bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Amazing

Wonderful view. Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the balcony with a river view. Sauna is wonderful. Only downside was having to get help several times with getting keys that would work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cris

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

8/10 Good

Kelly, Waunakee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can hear everything from the rooms next to yours. TV, talking, snoring.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the amenities and the v View. Great Bar with an awesome pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

6/10 Okay

Shelly, Verona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Booked this hotel for the view, the windows were extremly dirty and really detracted from our experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaquita

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved the view of the lake. I didnt like the attitudes from front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

We paid extra money to make sure we had a river view room. When we walked in the room, instead of seeing the beautiful view of the river all we could see was dirt on the windows. I am not just talking about a bit of grime, but the whole window was covered. Completely ruined the view, and definitely not worth paying extra money for. Very disappointed for a “boutique” hotel that charged an extra $30 service fee on top to stay at. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy 😉 Food delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Building was a little outdated, walls were thin and we had to park across the street (although not a huge deal for us personally). The view was outstanding, and it bought some quiet to a bustling travel town. We booked in advance and got a great deal on our stay. I would not pay $300/night for what a room was listed the weeks leading up to our stay if not booking in advance. We were there for a sports tournament only and would stay again when looking at reasonable options where a water park is not needed/wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best option in Wisconsin dell’s
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025