The Best Hotels Closest to Doepke Recreation Area in Wausau for 2026

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a patterned carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, multiple lounge chairs, and colorful flags.

A modern kitchen with two bar areas, bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

1.5 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Christa

SAR 287

SAR 326 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rock garden with a pool, wooden deck, and a chair.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a chandelier, and a ceiling fan.

A large indoor pool with wooden beams and a fireplace.

A log cabin interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large wooden bathtub.

2. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

4.4 km from Doepke Recreation Area

salvatore

SAR 334

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

3. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

12.9 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Samantha

SAR 385

SAR 437 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A restaurant interior with booths, round tables, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a large entrance, a covered waiting area, and a prominent garden.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

3.3 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Douglas

SAR 699

SAR 793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a sofa.

A modern lounge area with gaming machines, comfortable seating, a stone accent wall, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a 30-foot depth marker, surrounded by wooden walls and large windows.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and coffee table.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

8.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Martha

SAR 303

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a comfortable seating area.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

4.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Bruce

SAR 350

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a desk with a chair.

A breakfast buffet counter with a bakery section, a coffee station, and a sign indicating the availability of breakfast.

A reception desk with a sign for Holiday Inn Express Suites.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

7.1 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Hermila

SAR 439

SAR 499 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard on duty sign.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, a landscaped entrance, and a parking lot.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, large windows, and a mounted television.

8. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

5.1 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Timothy

SAR 368

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a brown ottoman, and a coffee table. There are large windows with blinds, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A commercial kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a bread display.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden wall backdrop, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

6.3 km from Doepke Recreation Area

dave

SAR 271

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a blue patterned carpet, a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television in the background, and a patterned carpet.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by yellow chairs and a tiled floor.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

6.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Kathy

SAR 476

SAR 540 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with planters.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a chalkboard menu, and a sign labeled "TREATS".

A hotel lobby with a central dining table, bar stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed pictures on the walls.

11. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

5.9 km from Doepke Recreation Area

John

SAR 476

SAR 540 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a large open space with a polished concrete floor.

A wooden bar area with a central island, seating around, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hot tub with a wooden exterior and stone flooring, surrounded by a rustic cabin-like structure.

A large wooden building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

12. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

5 km from Doepke Recreation Area

James

SAR 559

SAR 635 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire pit, surrounded by a stone wall with the text "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern indoor dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows offering a view of the garden, and a stone wall with the word "TYARD".

13. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

5.2 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Darnell

SAR 673

SAR 763 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a modern facade, large entrance, and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees and a building.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

4.6 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Deanna

SAR 379

SAR 430 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with lamps, a built-in bathtub, and a wooden wall panel.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall fireplace, a reception desk, and a second-floor balcony.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, wooden beams, and tiled walls.

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Amanda

SAR 262

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a slide.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a large mirror, a sink, and a dark wooden vanity.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a building entrance.

16. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

6.2 km from Doepke Recreation Area

robin

SAR 342

SAR 388 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with booths, round tables, and a bar area.

A spacious living area with a round glass table, wooden chairs, a green sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a headboard, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.

A pool area with chairs and a covered seating area.

17. Jefferson Street Inn

6.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Zannah

SAR 602

SAR 684 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and wooden cabinet with a built-in microwave and refrigerator.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, a large window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a red vertical accent, and a sign indicating a fitness center.

18. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

6.9 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Christopher

SAR 432

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A Reliance Inn sign, a Shell gas station, and a Triggs restaurant in the background.

19. Reliance Inn

6.6 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Ryszard

SAR 227

SAR 257 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a glass partition, and a television.

A modern office space with a reception desk, two round tables with chairs, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Motel 6 building with a modern design, a parking lot with several cars, and a clear blue sky.

20. Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

5 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Randy

SAR 203

SAR 230 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Doepke Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau	8.2 Very good 1,013 reviews	View
Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild	8.8 Excellent 1,260 reviews	View
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport	9.2 Wonderful 361 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau	9.6 Exceptional 412 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau	8.8 Excellent 346 reviews	View

Top Doepke Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

8/10 Good

"We had to check out early due to our dog was sick and the noise from the upper floor to our room at midnight,did not get any sleep.But I was reimbursed for the rest of my stay."

Jefferson Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel."

AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and fun for the kid’s"

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

10/10 Excellent

"We were from out of state and were thankful yo be able to check in an hour early. However, the breakfast was only til 9am, so was disappointed about that."

Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A unique property, being tower shaped. We enjoyed the spacious room on the top floor. Elevator service very helpful! Check in was quick and efficient, with all available staff offering excellent hospitality. We found the lounge and outdoor patio area particularly enjoyable! Gas fired fireplace and a full moon over the buildings were a highlight! The morning breakfast was wonderful with hot entrees of eggs, sausage and potatoes. Waffles and fresh fruit and coffee made the meal very enjoyable! We'll select this property when we need to stay in the area again!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel and common areas were very clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was much better than most hotels in that price category that we've stayed at."

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place! Beautiful rooms! The pool room and hot tub are going through some renovations, but it is still clean and nice! Breakfast was great!!!"

Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"A new, gorgeous hotel! 10/10. Will definitely make a point to stay again."

Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. The landscaping flowers outside were beautiful!!! One of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in! Too bad there wasn’t a complimentary breakfast!"

Other attractions near Doepke Recreation Area

A landscape with autumn foliage and a clear sky.

Rib Mountain State Park

9.2/10 (315 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Rib Mountain State Park and popular activities like skiing in Rib Mountain. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

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A snow-covered landscape with a wooden lodge and Christmas trees.

Granite Peak Ski Area

9.2/10 (410 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Rib Mountain with a visit to Granite Peak Ski Area. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

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Flax Lane Tot Lot

Flax Lane Tot Lot is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Liberty Park

Liberty Park is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Bluegill Bay County Park

Bluegill Bay County Park is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

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River Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting River Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rothschild. Discover the shops in this family-friendly area, or seek out its ski slopes.

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Chellis Park

After visiting Chellis Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wausau. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Marathon County Public Library-Rothschild Branch

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Marathon County Public Library-Rothschild Branch, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rothschild. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Doepke Recreation Area?

Doepke Recreation Area is located in Rib Mountain. Travelers like this welcoming area for its mountain views and skiing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Doepke Recreation Area?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Doepke Recreation Area. Other good options within 5 miles include Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild and Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Doepke Recreation Area?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Doepke Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Doepke Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Doepke Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Doepke Recreation Area?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Doepke Recreation Area, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Doepke Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at Marathon County Historical Museums, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. You can enjoy live performances at Arts Block/Grand Theatre and Wausau Community Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Airport Park, Liberty Park, and Alexander Park.

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Our top choices for Doepke Recreation Area hotels

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

2. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

3. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

4. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

8. Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

11. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

12. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

13. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

16. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

17. Jefferson Street Inn

18. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

19. Reliance Inn

20. Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

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Top Doepke Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

Jefferson Street Inn

AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

Other attractions near Doepke Recreation Area

Rib Mountain State Park

Granite Peak Ski Area

Flax Lane Tot Lot

Liberty Park

Bluegill Bay County Park

River Park

Chellis Park

Marathon County Public Library-Rothschild Branch

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