GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (68 reviews)
975 Frank H St, Waunakee, WI 53597, Waunakee, Wisconsin, 53597 , Waunakee , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Free breakfast
Wheelchair accessible parking
24-hour business center
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
No housekeeping service
Sticky bathroom floor

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
Clean rooms mentioned, but issues with sticky bathroom floor noted.
Service
7.96
Friendly and professional staff; some service issues with the front desk.
Location
8.5
Great location, convenient access to downtown and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.45
Comfortable rooms, but shower experience poor and no microwave.
Amenities
7.48
Basic amenities; pool area clean, but limited breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
7.44
Perceived value lower due to lack of provided services compared to cost.
Food and Beverage
6.99
Limited breakfast options; basic continental offerings.
Overall Experience
7.96
Overall stay satisfactory, would consider returning if improvements are made.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:58

Property Description

Indoor Pool and Complimentary Breakfast
Unwind in the indoor pool or start your day with a delicious complimentary continental breakfast served daily.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from amenities like a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities for a hassle-free stay.

Smart Televisions and Nearby Attractions
Feel at home in the air-conditioned rooms with Smart televisions and enjoy the proximity to Governor Nelson State Park and Drumlin Ridge Winery.

Book your stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 68 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 7.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 6.99
Overall Experience: 7.96
J
Joseph
8
Pros:

Room was comfortable and clean. Cold breakfast and waffles only.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
M
Maria Fernanda
10
Pros:

Me gustó todo

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
W
William
6
Needs Work
Pros:

The front desk was not usually manned, so had to ring a bell for serivice. The front desk was dimly lit and not welcoming. The room was fine and comfortable; however, the shower was awful with little water for descent shower or washing hair. Skimpy breakfast bar, only waffles, cold cereal and some pastries. We ate out. Luckily we had a first floor room. No elevator or automatic front doors to facilitate moving luggage. We had no housekeeping service for our two night stay. At the price we paid we should have gotten more. This could be an excellent hotel if the deficiencies I noted were corrected. They have no competition now but a competitor would give them a run for the money.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
D
Dennis
10
Pros:

Efficient checkin...friendly staff

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
L
Lori
8
15 minutes to airport
Pros:

Mid-August, flew into Madison airport and drove 15 minutes to hotel. Older hotel that’s been remodeled a few years ago. Late check-in was no problem. Quiet room with comfy king bed on 2nd floor. Note - there is no elevator so you haul your bags upstairs. The desk person offered to help. Room was clean. Air conditioner worked well. Breakfast needs improvement - it’s a basic continental breakfast with waffle machine. I’d stay again for the travel convenience, price and comfort.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
B
Betty family
10
Pros:

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

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Deanna
6
Pros:

A $30 early check-in fee for an hour & 1/2 earlier was ridiculous. I was attending a wedding & which started at 2:30 and the shuttle from the hotel was set to leave by 1:30 to make it to the venue for the ceremony. Also, the bathroom floor was sticky in my room.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
D
Dawnell partner
8
Pros:

No thanks

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
No frills, clean hotel
Pros:

The staff was professional and courteous; we had no issues with check-in or check-out. The room was clean. The property was clean. Breakfast offerings were sufficient. The pool was a good size and the pool area was clean. The fitness center was a small room with a few cardio machines and a bench. The location was great for accessing Madison and the university. Culver’s is located conveniently right next store. Our stay was satisfactory.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca Lea family
10
Pros:

Great location, quiet and close to downtown. Very easy to get to the dells and Madison. A lot of good restaurants close by. Very friendly and helpful staff! Breakfast options were limited but all fresh and delicious. Quality over quantity was appreciated. The pool looked very nice. Would definitely stay here again!

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Shandi
8
Pros:

I thought over all it was nice and clean weird the room did t have a microwave for the popcorn I purchased and no vending machines

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
H
Hugh
10
Pleasant Experience
Pros:

Easy access hotel with spacious rooms and extremely reasonable price.

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
A
Anna family
2
Pros:

The hotel advertises a heated pool. No it is not. I checked in with my luggage and was told that my room was # 202. I asked ok, where is the elevator. No elevator. They expected me to drag my luggage up 2 flights of stairs. I was given a handicap room. Luckly I was not in a wheelchair. No handicap access to shower. No ice machines in building, but yet an ice bucket in room and vending machines were broken too.Stay away!

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
C
Cindy partner
6
Pros:

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2025-06-04 via Nuitee
S
Susan
10
Pros:

I booked my room online and upon my arrival it was a very easy check in. The continental breakfast had a nice selection of yogurt, cereal, bagels and waffles. Juice and coffee were also available.

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
L
Lori family
10
Pros:

Very accommodating of our special needs request.

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Clean the mirrors!
Pros:

After i showered i noticed there was writing on the mirror. Like someone wrote on it with their finger when it was steamed up. So clearly it was not cleaned from the last stay! The bathroom door was so hard to close and open. It could definitely use some fixing up and I've never been to a Hotel that didn't have an elevator. But it smelled clean and overall the rest was clean.

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
J
Jessica
6
Good hotel for the price; No Elevator
Pros:

Overall the hotel is good for the price. There was no elevator on property and our room was on the second floor. The breakfast was rather disappointing; options provided were cereal, bagels/donuts, waffles and yogurt. The juice dispensing machine was off (or broken...not sure) so there were bottles of juice that we could pour from. Breakfast really did lack an overall protein and so we were hungry within just a mere couple of hours.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
C
Carrie
4
Wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Staff was friendly, but the rest of our stay was not great.
One member of our party got locked in the bathroom and the straw had to come assist, they did not fix the handle, so we had to leave the bathroom door slightly ajar for the remainder of the stay. The shower/tub did not drain.
The laminate flooring was very cold to walk on
The walls had been painted at some point but there was overspray on light fixtures
Lampshades had stains and tears
Sink drain and counter was stained, toilet bowl had stains as well.
Would choose a different place if in the area again.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
A
Ann
8
Pros:

Hardy any of the outlets worked in the room. No rugs - which in winter and snow doesn’t work. Floor was wet for awhile. Shower was pleasantly nice. Ok - not sure we would stay here again.

2025-02-16 via Nuitee