The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

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

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Dock
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10:30 PM, free cabanas
View from room
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

The Vue - Condo South

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • River view
  • Sleeps 17
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 4 Twin 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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

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

Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

The Vue - Condo North

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 3 Queen Sofa Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965

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

Hotel near Wizard Quest
Located close to Ripley's Believe It or Not and Top Secret, The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse provides a marina, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, sun loungers, and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The VUE Boathouse, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, motor boating, and water skiing. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and charcoal grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night
  • Utility fee (between 28 May and 26 June): USD 6.72 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee (June 26 - September 01): USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children

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
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, 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Does The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10:30 PM.

Is The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Wisconsin Dells hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Wizard Quest and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Top Secret and Timbavati Wildlife Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Wisconsin Dells Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1206 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

10/10

Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful waterfront and very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location with a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful place to stay and enjoy 😉 Food delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Is nice clean nace place bat the pool in may in the main hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The Vue is a great place to stay in the Wiscosin Dells are quiet beautiful location, walking distance to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The view is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Didn't realize we were staying in the motel across the street, but the room worked perfect for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very clean and staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful view from the restaurant and balcony. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

LOVED sitting outside next to the river as the sun set.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We loved our room, I have never slept so good in a hotel ever! Best night sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful, quaint, staff were very kind and helpful. Pic is from room overlooking the river
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Propert was nice. Walkable to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

There is so much to do in wisconsin, this place is absolutely the best we will be returning for many years to come. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very happy with my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Love it here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice,clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We stayed here for the Dells Wine Walk. It was walking distance to the downtown area. We also had a great view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

It was a nice clean room. We were told it was a first floor room and it wasnt, but we made it work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

SO CLEAN AND ELEGANT
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The Vue is a beautiful place to stay. Very close to downtown. Our room had a balcony over looking the river. The only negative is the bathroom is quite tiny. We will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We had a great night! Owade the bartender was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025