The Waters Of Minocqua

3.0 star property

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A spacious lodge interior with a stone fireplace, leather seating, a long wooden corridor, and a view of the outdoors.
Property entrance
An indoor pool area with a wooden staircase, multiple pools, and a covered seating area.
A rustic interior with wooden beams, a stone pillar, and a wooden reception desk.
A reception area with wooden paneling, a counter, a television, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $152
$137 nightly
$152 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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8116 Highway 51 South, P.O. Box 1053, Minocqua, WI, 54548
  • Place, Holiday Acres
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Campanile Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(227 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Minocqua

With a stay at The Waters Of Minocqua in Minocqua, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Holiday Acres and Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Campanile Center for the Arts and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Torpy Park Beach.

What's nearby

  • Holiday Acres - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Campanile Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bearskin State Trail - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Torpy Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island City Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lida’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Popeye's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Waters Of Minocqua

The Waters Of Minocqua offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations are furnished with queen sofa beds. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2026.

3 indoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 106 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with queen sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 3 indoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab dinner at The Waters Pub, a bar/lounge that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Minocqua? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Waters Pub - This pub specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only.
The Waters Coffee Shop - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Snack Bar - This restaurant serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Snack Bar
  • The Waters Coffee Shop
  • The Waters Pub

Things to do

  • 3 indoor pools
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Snowmobiling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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The Waters Of Minocqua Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1011 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Amanda

It was an alright place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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This place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garlly Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was super nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and i was able to book at a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

The complimentary breakfast was nice and the balconies add a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, friendly staff, nice bar/food, nice pool and arcade area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though they’re currently remodeling, everything is still easily accessible, staff is very friendly and our room was super clean. This is the only place we’ll stay at when we visit Minocqua!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff is amazing. It was a fun time as a family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Shripali

Liked: Staff & service
Nice water park area, clean roon and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay been staying there on our anniversary for 6+years
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aliaksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and modern. I've stayed here many nights and always a great experience. The staff are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was great overall. Room was spotless, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer—they were super courteous. There was some remodeling going on but they made a serious effort to limit any inconvenience. Solid spot, we will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds! Great waterpark and arcade!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the very friendly person that checked us in to the spacious and clean room with your typical complementary continental breakfast it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely amazing place to stay! Very kid friendly and the rooms were gorgeous. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always find the rooms & facilitates to be clean & well maintained - staff is great and i love staying here! The only drawback - which can happens at any hotel, especially with a pool - is screaming kids running in the hallways
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025