The Waters of Minocqua

Hotels
8.6 (1444 reviews)
8116 US 51 South , Minocqua , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Comfortable rooms
Fun amenities for kids
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with bedding
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
One of the pillows had hair on it, indicating potential cleanliness issues.
Service
9.1
The staff were friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1
Great location near town and amenities.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.6
Enjoyed the waterpark, breakfast options, and other facilities.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally good for the experience and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast options were limited but satisfactory.
Overall Experience
9.1
Great experience overall despite construction, would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:05

Property Description

Indulge in Fun at the Indoor Water Park
Experience the thrill of the indoor water park at The Waters of Minocqua, just a short stroll from Lake Minocqua. Perfect for family vacations or a weekend getaway, enjoy the excitement of the large arcade and unwind in guestrooms with private balconies or patios, all while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Dine and Unwind at The Waters Pub Restaurant and Lounge
Savor delectable American dishes and refreshing drink specials at The Waters Pub Restaurant and Lounge. Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast before exploring all that Minocqua has to offer.

Relax and Recharge with On-Site Amenities
Unwind by the outdoor pool with 2 waterslides, challenge friends to a game at the volleyball court, or stay active at the well-equipped fitness center. With handcrafted furnishings in cozy rooms, The Waters of Minocqua ensures a comfortable and memorable stay.

Book now to secure your spot at The Waters of Minocqua and create unforgettable memories in Wisconsin's Northwoods.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1444 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Janet family_with_children us
7
It was fun. We just would have liked to know ahead of time that your in house restaurant was closed.
Pros:

Beautifully redone

Cons:

The property itself was great. We were very disappointed though, that the Pub was not open on Sunday. We had our 2 granddaughters with us for a fun 24 hour getaway. They very much enjoyed the waterpark and after playing miniature golf and spending roughly 90 minutes running up and sliding down the water slides, they were hungry My husband and I had recently had a delicious meal at your Pub and we were very much looking forward to doing it again. Nowhere, in any of your literature or signage did we see that it was closed on Sundays. After several other attempts at different restaurants, that had either long wait times or were also closed, we ended up at Culver's which we could have had if we had never left our home town.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Wszolek extended_group us
10
Very nice, clean, comfortable place to stay in Minocqua.
Pros:

Newly remodeled. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful lobby and our 3rd floor room had a vaulted ceiling.

Cons:

Would have appreciated healthier breakfast options. Sweet oatmeal packets and sugary cereals, donuts and waffles? I’m sure they could do better than that. Had hard boiled eggs, at least. We did not use the water park.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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KORDAS couple us
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Creswell family_with_children us
5
Good location, but definitely not a resort.
Pros:

The nail salon was very nice. The breakfast bar was modest, but nice. The beds themselves were very comfy. The location is convenient. The hot tub was well done. The on-site restaurant was just ok.

Cons:

The bathrooms designed in such a way that there's about 18 inches of clearance between the door and the counter. We stayed twice, and it was true in both rooms. I literally had to squeeze sideways to enter/exit. The decor is dated and sad. The pool is pitiful.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children us
9
Great stay- 3rd year in a row!
Pros:

Staff were all super friendly and helpful. It has been newly renovated and looks great. Great breakfasts- kids love the unlimited mini donuts :)

Cons:

One reason we book here is for the water slides. It was only open for a few hours during our 3 day stay.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Sharon family_with_children us
9
Will stay again!
Pros:

We stayed primarily for the indoor water park (in case the weather was bad). Even though the weather was great, we enjoyed the water park. Large rooms and great breakfast. The lobby has a large welcoming place for gathering.

Cons:

Wish it was a little closer to town

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Extremely friendly employees

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Karen couple us
9
it was very nice for what we needed
Pros:

we were a little late for the breakfast, it was a weekend with a lot of kids, baseball team....

Cons:

the bed was too soft for me

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Leslie family_with_children us
9
Staff was so friendly and helpful. The place was clean and comfortable.
Pros:

I appreciated. The place was clean. The beds were comfortable. It was decorated nice. The party room we rented was nice that they had flowers on the table and table cloths. Very helpful! The cost is the only thing that may keep us from coming back again. It was $3000 for my family to stay for a weekend. If we could rent a cottage, we will go that way..

Cons:

Price

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ron couple us
7
Pros:

Most everything.

Cons:

The breakfast options were weak.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Hanson solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The rooms were spacious and clean. Very nice amenities. Prices were decent.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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jane solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very clean and great staff

Cons:

The bar wasn't open again

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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JUDITH solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children us
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kathy extended_group us
10
beautiful place
Pros:

Beautiful and large rooms. The breakfast was not up to par compared to other placesd we have stayed and for the amount of money you pay for the rooms. We did eat at the bar and grill and it was excellent. Everyone had a delious meal!!

Cons:

breakfast

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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C5815IEnatalias Family
2
gas leak in the pool + chlorine = toxic
Pros:

WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed there for two days. Dog hair all over on the first floor. First there was a large sewage smell in the hallway. I was nice enough to ignore. The water is slimy. The lifeguards don't speak any English. This facility does NOT care about who they hire.
Second day, the whole POOL smelled like PROPANE GAS. The girl lifeguard brought up how her eyes burn so bad from the gas. MULTIPLE families came up to me asking if their lungs burn and smell this propane gas.
I brought it up kindly to the front desk, Roxanne, she threw her hands up in the air, and said the lifeguards are supposed to take care of it. SHE TRIED CALLING THE LIFEGUARDS ON THE WALKY TALKY, nobody answered 4x! She was pissed that I even brought it up.
The worst part? The lifeguard manager, some dude with a braid, comes up and tells me it's from the outside grills propane... then he said it's from the Canadian smoke. June last year, the same issue happened to another family, propane gas smell in the pool. HE PROCEEDS TO TELL ME, what do you want me to do?! Shut the whole pool down?!? And he walks AWAY mid conversation. He couldn't even tell me what the smell was, never tested anything, it was so TOXIC. The woman bartender manager listened and she said "just don't swim if it bothers you" HELLO?!? I paid for 2 days to stay here. Wouldn't you be upset if you paid two days and can't swim?!
Mind you, there's a photo of the lifeguard manager guy with a braid, posted a year ago, sleeping on the job. They really don't care about this facility.
There's no complimentary water at breakfast (she told me to use the sink) and it's all donuts and horrible choices.
I would never stay here again. Worst service and I'll be contacting BBB. My poor kids lungs, ruined our night, and I wasn't offered any resolution. I feel super sick from that pool and will be taking higher action. This place needs to be shut down.
Oh, and the water slides shredded both of my kids bathing suits into pieces. Both bottoms have huge holes from lack of proper remodeling. I only posted this review because of the toxic gas, the way I was treated. Never ever ever again.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Susan solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Taylor solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children us
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Trulson couple us
5
Pros:

Desk staff were good.

Cons:

The breakfest did not meet expectations. No hot items, eggs, baccon or sausage. I went out each morhing for breakfest. Tere was no instruction fir the TV. It was hatd to find anything to watch. No maid service
Trash and towels in hallways not a good image.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee