Waterbury Inn

Hotels
Independent
9 (119 reviews)
10321 Water Street, Ephraim, Wisconsin, 54211 , Ephraim , US

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Garden
Picnic area
Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Good location
Amenities
Cons:
Room size limitations
Bed issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
The hotel overall is kept clean, with well-maintained pools and property.
Service
9.36
The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.4
The property is close to Sister Bay and Ephraim, favorite Door County towns.
Room Quality
8.35
The main bedroom bed was small and broken down; however, the room accommodated 5 people.
Amenities
9.38
Multiple pool areas, fire pit tables, and grills outside were nice amenities.
Value for Money
8.34
Room size and issues with the beds impacted perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Access to the café across the street is a positive feature.
Overall Experience
9.36
Enjoyed the stay overall and would consider returning in the future.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:20

Property Description

Recreational Amenities for Relaxation
Indulge in the outdoor pool, indoor pool, and spa tub for a rejuvenating experience. The picnic area is perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings.

Homely Comfort and Convenience
Unwind in one of the 46 uniquely designed guestrooms with fully equipped kitchens and cozy pillowtop beds. Stay entertained with a flat-screen TV and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Convenient Location for Exploration
Explore nearby attractions like Lake Michigan, Eagle Harbor, and Bay Ridge Golf Course. With a stay at Waterbury Inn, you're at the heart of Ephraim's beauty.

Ready to experience comfort and relaxation at Waterbury Inn? Book your stay now and embark on a memorable getaway!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from October to June.
  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Smoking

    No smoking

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 119 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
R
Regina
10
Pros:

We really like staying at the Waterbury which is close to many of the places we like going in Door County.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Tami partner
8
Pros:

We were in the lowest level and there were 3 dehumidifier’s running in the hallway the entire weekend. The room smelled a bit musty, especially bad when you opened the kitchen cabinets.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
S
Susan
8
Pros:

Friendly staff!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Marciano
10
Pros:

Great weekend and experience

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
G
Gwenn
10
Great stay location!
Pros:

Fabulous stay! Would stay here for a li gee stay! Life’s the location. Such a comfortable feel. Old school keys for access. Hadn’t planned to stay here or I would have brought my suit as the multiple pool areas looked fun!

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Susan
6
Pros:

Good

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
A
Abhijit
8
Pros:

Giving it 4 star because you should provide extra bed sheet and

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
R
Regina
8
Pros:

The staff was great and welcoming. We were placed on the lower level. This property is close to Sister Bay and Ephraim which is out favorite Door County towns. The property was clean and maintained. The only issue we had was the level we were placed

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
T
Trang family
8
Pros:

Great space for a family of 4. Lobby area is very cozy and the fire pit tables and grills outside were a nice amenity. The property was a little dated, but overall, very clean and nice staff. We especially loved the walkable access to the cafe across the street called Sip. We would stay here again.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Mary family
6
Pros:

Very clean but biggest room was cramped for 5 people especially if you leave the sofa sleeper open.
Main bedroom bed was small and broken down so you rolled to the middle and a bit uncomfortable We were told there would be a full size bed in the loft but instead there were 2 twin beds. They were comfortable though.
Extra powder room in hallway and Lobby was good! We appreciated the toaster since we picked up bagels from Cultured Bagels for breakfasts

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Pamela partner
6
Pros:

Wsrning for seniors or disabled: There are 3 levels ( basement, first floor, second floor) and no elevator! The only staff present to help with bags etc up or down the stairs is the small female receptionist.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
T
Todd
10
Lovely stay at the Waterbury
Pros:

Having never stayed at the Waterbury we didn't know what to expect but ended up enjoying our stay there. The hotel overall is kept clean. The 2 bedroom loft plus pullout bed provided decent room for 5 of us, including 3 adult children. The grill and gas fire pit with seating area out front is very nice. Both pools (indoor/outdoor) and hottub were clean and provided an enjoy spot to spend time in the water.

The grounds of the resort are maintained very well too. Only the landscape islands in the parking lot were the exception as there were overgrown and appeared as if they may be waiting for an overhaul at some point in the near future. If not, we'd recommend it as that was the one main area we'd recommend receive an update.

The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well and made us feel very welcome.

We will definitely consider staying here in the future.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Molly family
8
Pros:

Nice location. Quiet.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
T
TAMARA
10
Pros:

It was great clean nicely furnished. The bed a little hard but great overall!

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
C
Cindy Z
8
Pros:

It’s a very short time but everything was great..

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
T
Tina friends
8
Pros:

Good location. Accommodations were good. Allowed us to stay the one night. Updates were nice

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Clean!
Pros:

Really appreciated the amenities- kitchenette, living space, indoor and outdoor pools, etc. Staff was friendly and helpful. The best part was how clean our space was!

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
S
Steven partner
4
Pros:

There is a large interior remodeling project going on at this resort right now. Most of the room’s furniture is all lined up in the hallways, including the mattresses, making it difficult to walk to your room. The entire resort smells strong of wet paint.
They put us in a room in the basement level that was very cold, and took several hours to warm up.
The management did not mention any of this when I booked the room, and even the front desk didn’t say anything at check in. The manor that this was all done was unpleasant and somewhat dangerous.

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
K
Kerry
10
Pros:

We love this place and stay often. Breakfast across the street and close to everything else.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
J
Jack
4
Don't bother...
Pros:

Bed and pool were good, after that, down hill...Lied to by manager Edith via email that both bedrooms have tvs, they don't. Playground is missing, couldn't use firepit, exercise room is now a store under construction? Upper floor was 87° when we got there. No elevator to bring luggage up, still use keys for room and outside doors. Effort is there to remodel, its just mismanaged and drown in misrepresentation. I'll stick with Newport Resort in Egg Harbor.

2025-04-06 via Nuitee