GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Hotels
Independent
5.4 (65 reviews)
8729 US HWY 51N, Minocqua, Wisconsin, 54548 , Minocqua , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Front entrance ramp
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Free breakfast
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Easy check-in
Location is good
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty and unsatisfactory cleanliness
Bugs in the bed
Amenities not as advertised

Categories

Cleanliness
2.11
Several complaints regarding dirty linens and bugs in the bed.
Service
6.58
Check-in was easy and the front desk staff was accommodating despite issues.
Location
7.12
Good location with proximity to downtown Minocqua and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
7.07
Rooms were described as remodeled and spacious, though some issues were noted.
Amenities
5.1
Pool was closed and breakfast options were limited.
Value for Money
5.06
Price was mentioned as great but quality issues may not justify it.
Food and Beverage
5.11
Limited breakfast options; suggestions for improvement offered.
Overall Experience
5.08
Mixed feelings with both positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 18:38

Property Description

Experience the charm and comfort of GrandStay Hotel & Suites, your ideal getaway in Minocqua.

Delicious Continental Breakfast
Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM—perfect to fuel your adventures.

Comfortable Accommodations
Sink into relaxation in one of our 35 spacious guestrooms featuring modern amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and luxurious bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy free self-parking, daily housekeeping, and easy access to local attractions, including Campanile Center for the Arts and Torpy Park Beach, all within walking distance.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic experience—book your stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites today!

Important information:

  • 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:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.4
Based on 65 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.11
Service: 6.58
Location: 7.12
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 5.1
Value for Money: 5.06
Food and Beverage: 5.11
Overall Experience: 5.08
T
THOMAS
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Nice room. Ok breakfast. Friendly staff.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
P
Piotr family
2
Pros:

Dirty and soiled linens with stains that looked like dry blood on bed. The desk attendant was disinterested in helping me check in when I walked in. Grandstay still had stuff like signs and markings of what the hotel used to be “Quality Inn.” There will not be a return to this hotel.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
M
Mary
4
Pros:

Only apples and yogurt

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
A
Amy
8
Pros:

We loved the recently remodeled spacious room but we had a couple of issues of which I alerted the staff to when we checked out. 75% of the tv stations didn't work and the outlet in the bathroom didn't work. Breakfast options were good, but they need to find a new, larger space. There's only three tables so there is no place to sit and it is also hard to move around to get your food. Good location for hotel.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
M
Mary
8
Pros:

Brand new. Comfy bed and pillows. Good breakfast. Pool is not finished yet they advertise on line and on marquee

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
T
Theodore
8
Pros:

Didn't like the pillows but everything else was fine.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
K
Kelly
6
Could have been better but not the worst place
Pros:

The pool was closed which wasn't a big deal but the TV only worked on and off. There was a hole in the bathroom door and some "brown/red" smears on the ceiling that were gross. The doors didn't fully close when you left so you had to make sure to pull them tight. The breakfast was good and there were a lot of options. The beds and pillows were comfortable.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
B
Brian family
6
Pros:

This place is getting better with the new owners, but still a ways to go. Pool has said opening soon for about 5 years. Nice updating recently and price is right.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
C
Connie
2
Bugs and no help!!
Pros:

There was a bug in the bed!!!! At this point there was no way we were staying at this hotel. The front desk lady understood our desire not to stay. Sonce we booked online we couldn't get a refund but was told they would make it right. The owner/manager will NOT refund our stay. Offered another stay for us, which we jave no interest. The hotel even though they said was updated it was not. The couch looked like it should have been thrown out years ago and no chance we would have aat on it. They basically put some lipstick on a pig and said it was updated.
As soon as we arrived I checked the bed and saw bugs between the sheets. At that point we grwbbed our stuff and left. My husband talked with the front desk lady who was very nice. She did all she could.
The manager said since we booked online they would not refund our $, we then called corporate and got the same. But again offered another stay at a discounted price. NO THANK YOU!!
I was always taught you make things right. Grandstay does not, appearently bugs are just part of the stay and we should want another room. Gross! Won't be staying at the Grandstay in Minoqua, WI or any other one if that is how they chose to run their business.
Unfortunately i didn't take any photos as the only thing i wanted ro do wad leave ASAP.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
Danielle partner
10
Pros:

Check in was easy. Our room was very clean. A/C worked great. Location was great- a very easy walk into downtown Minocqua (just over a mile). The hotel let us park before check in and leave our car on a very busy weekend. Price was great. A solid place to stay in Minocqua!

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
S
Susan
10
Pros:

Lots of shops nearby and things to do

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
L
Lynne
10
Pros:

Great experience

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
R
robert family_with_children
10
Pros:

maybe add eggs and sausage or its good. thanks

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
S
Steve
10
Pros:

Everything was good

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
J
james
6
Pros:

Litter surrounds exterior

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
E
ERNST partner
10
Pros:

Renovated room--in very good shape! Good wifi.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
O
Oliverliski
8
Pros:

Clean, well kept room. The internet was a little slow. Check in was easy. Peaceful night’s rest.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
M
Michelle partner
8
Pros:

our first room had an odor to it and a machine still in the room to make it better. The woman at the counter apologized and gave us a new room which was great. The lock on the door on side of the building did not lock which is a safety issue! Pool not available. It looks like the renovations are simply not complete. That being said the lady at the desk was very personable.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
B
Brian friends
8
Pros:

Close to other businesses. The staff was nice and readily available if needed.Room was clean.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
A
AMY partner
10
Pros:

Appears to be undergoing some renovations. However, it didn’t interfere with our stay. Clean facility and rooms. Front desk staff was very polite and attentive.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee