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GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee

Property class: 2.5

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An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden ceiling.
A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel with a prominent 'GrandStay' sign, a covered entrance, and multiple flags including the American flag.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a kitchen area.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a small sofa, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $109
$99 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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975 Frank H St, Waunakee, WI 53597, Waunakee, WI, 53597
  • Place, Lake Mendota
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Governor Nelson State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, American Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a headboard.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (1st Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (1st Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (2nd Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a small sofa, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Suite (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

Suite, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a seating area, a door, a television, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Double Beds (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waunakee

With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee in Waunakee, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of East Towne Mall and Ripp Park Dog Park. .This hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Capitol Square.

What's nearby

  • Lake Mendota - 6 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Ripp Park Dog Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Token Creek Park - 7 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Governor Nelson State Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • American Center - 8 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 26 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee

GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads.

This Waunakee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and computer monitors. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Grandstay & Suites Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Hotel Waunakee

GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 194 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very comfortable stay and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crispian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very courteous staff at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ROMELLE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No real breakfast. Coffee was not good. Beds too small for two people
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, but the noise level was terrible and the staff did nothing to accommodate us not being able to sleep because of the people running, screaming and jumping over our heads. I would not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was ok, just know what you’re getting! It’s a very ok, basic hotel. Does the job if you need somewhere to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was most comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had stayed here a few years back and there seems to have been some positive updates since then.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient checkin...friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice person at check in. Very very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the wall thermostat and the quiet heater. The pool was lovely but we missed a hot tub. Great room, comfy bed, good price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was comfortable and clean. Cold breakfast and waffles only.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fast and efficient. Very welcoming. Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jaeden

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and service, dirty floor, bathroom and windowsills
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel..friendly staff, nice room, good warm pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet facility. Beds were comfortable, nice pool. We didn’t eat breakfast so not sure of the options. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating of our special needs request.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was unfortunately not the cleanest. The breakfast was very sad and lacked options for both food and beverage. Pool was chilly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Experience

Easy access hotel with spacious rooms and extremely reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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