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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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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10:30 PM, free cabanas
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
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The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse in Top Secret offers a peaceful getaway with a marina, white sand beach, sauna, spa tub, indoor pool, and The VUE Boathouse restaurant. Enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing with praised staff support.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

The Vue - Condo South

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 17
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds with 1 Bunk Bed, Street View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds with 1 Bunk Bed, Street View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 3 Queen Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View (Balcony) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • ‪Showboat Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nig’s Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪River Walk Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Keg & Patio - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The VUE - ‬1 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 motor boating, 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 fishing, rowing/canoeing, and hiking/biking. 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 a dock
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • 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:

  • Utility fee (between 28 May and 31 August): USD 11.21 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 11.21 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. 586 out of 1212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1212 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay and would do it again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to riverwalk and downtown, aloha beach was good kayaking was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All kinds of food options just about a five minute walk uptown
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great! A quick beautiful walk to downtown, and has a very nice river view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved the passes that came with our stay there, the other resort amenities, water features. The hotel itself was great, but the 2 bedroom queen room is out dated and not well laid out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did have a restaurant attached. They were on the river which was nice for views. The hotel had the nice amenity of free entrance to the Land of Natura. They also had discounts to some local restaurants. They were convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, loved the location. Quick walking distance to downtown, restaurants & shopping/activities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Convenient and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff..was very clean and quiet. The area around Lakeview was beau
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful.. beds were terrific sooo comfy.. ate outside on dock.. beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The Vue. It was walkable distance to the main shopping are through the riverwalk. The river views were amazing. Breakfast at the Boathouse was great. Didn’t get a chance to use the pool but it looked nice. Absolutely loved that this property came with tickets to the Natura Waterpark, and Timbavati wildlife park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful waterfront and very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall, the service we get from The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States of America is exceptional. Their associates are so polite and friendly. Their food service and accommodation are outstanding when compared with nearby restaurants. Therefore, we recommend to all families to book your stay at this place when you have planned the Wisconsin's dells
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Esmeralda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying once or twice per year. Close enough to walk downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025