River Walk Inn

Hotels
5.2 (21 reviews)
225 South Water Street East, , Fort Atkinson , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Laundry
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some guests mentioning cleanliness issues while others found the room clean.
Service
6.9
Service received mixed feedback, with some guests finding the staff helpful and others mentioning unhelpful service.
Location
8.3
Located on the river in downtown Fort Atkinson, ideal for walking and bicycling.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms had a mix of positive and negative feedback, with mentions of comfortable beds, but also issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Amenities
6.2
Amenities were satisfactory, but some guests mentioned maintenance issues like a loud and dirty fan above the tub.
Value for Money
6.5
Guests had mixed opinions on the value for money, with some finding it reasonable for the location while others felt it was not worth the price.
Food and Beverage
5
No specific feedback on food and beverage mentioned in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.2
Overall, guests had a mixed experience, with some considering it worth the price and others mentioning cleanliness and maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 05:45

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 700 meters from Hoard Historical Museum and 15 km from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Comfortable Rooms
Rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a fridge for utmost comfort during your stay.

Recreational Activities
Guests can enjoy activities like fishing in and around Fort Atkinson during their visit.

Experience convenience, comfort, and recreation at River Walk Inn. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable experience!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.2
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 6.9
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Sevilla solo_traveller us
10
2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Gregory solo traveller us
7
Good
2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Hailey solo traveller us
3
Poor
Pros:

The spa bath was super nice

Cons:

The room wasn't very clean. The staff isn't very helpful and the people around the hotel were kind of sketchy.

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
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Glenn solo traveller us
6
Better than the last 5 economical hotels I stayed at.
Pros:

Location on the river in downtown Fort Atkinson was ideal for walking and bicycling.

Cons:

Property in transition. Being worked on. Lobby and Hallways were messy but room was good. Will be a great boutique hotel when complete.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Roth young couple us
5
It wasn’t great but not horrible. Would stay again if I had to.
Pros:

The bed was very very comfy, clean and everything seemed almost new. The staff seemed nice.

Cons:

The water was Luke warm not very hot. We didn’t you the whirlpool tub cause that water wasn’t very warm. The fan above the tub was super loud and dirty, we didn’t turn it on which made for very little light in the room. The walls were very dirty. Trash was left in the room. The vents where very dirty. And mold in the ac unit

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
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D'arcy family with young children us
5
Worth the price.
Pros:

If you are looking for an okay, cheap place to stay near the downtown, this is a good fit.

Cons:

It is also a residence hotel. Lots of cigarette smokers with pets.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
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Rachel family with young children us
1
Bad
2025-02-03 via Nuitee
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Jessica young couple us
3
Poor
Cons:

Little to no hot water, broken tile around the tub

2024-11-06 via Nuitee
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Kimberly young couple us
10
Very quiet, relaxing!
Pros:

Very quiet
Hot tub in room was very relaxing
Staff was helpful

2024-11-02 via Nuitee
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Svien young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The view was great overlooking the river! Good location, everything within walking distance

Cons:

I'm an asphalt worker, the parking lot needs love

2024-07-08 via Nuitee
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Kathleen review category business travellers us
5
Passable
2024-07-02 via Nuitee
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Klemesrud young couple us
1
Wouldn't stay again
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

Couldn't shower. No water to shower.
I had to call someone to check in and out
No one at front desk.

2024-07-01 via Nuitee
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Sarah young couple us
1
Bad
Pros:

Nothing. Horrible hotel, staff and location. There was seedy people gathered outside, not safe to walk alone.

Cons:

The room was dirty, there was soiled panties in the room. Broken fan in the bathroom, duct tape on the walls and outside of the tub. Was not a double room, was a queen bed instead of a king. The staff was horrible ever since we brought up the poor room and the soiled panties. We left the hotel room for a bit, medicated the dogs, and left them in the hotel. They kept saying our dogs were barking and called the cops on us. The cops called us from outside the room and said the dogs were not making any noise. They changed our keys even though our dogs and possessions were still in the room. They threatened to be at up my fiancee and take our dogs. The kicked us out before the second night but kept our money so then we had no money to stay anywhere else and had to try to drive 8 hours home in the middle of the night. Ended up sleeping in our car in a roadside park as soon as we hit our home state Michigan. We not only are out the cost of the hotel room and the stuff left behind, but we are also out the cost of concert tickets that we had for that weekend.

2024-06-27 via Nuitee
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Gerrie solo traveller us
4
Disappointing, but glad for decent price and clean bedding.
Pros:

The price was cheap. The river view was nice. The bedding was comfortable and clean. Room had a refrigerator with freezer and a microwave.

Cons:

The entrance was not locked; anyone could get in. And neighborhood a little iffy. The carpet and bathroom floor were sticky. The sinks did not have stoppers in them so I could see and smell the gross stuff growing in the pipes. No hot water in sinks (I didn't use shower). Furnishings were worn. Walls and door were chipped and dirty, including the wall in the bathroom.

2024-06-12 via Nuitee
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Linda family with young children us
2
This was the the epitome of the ROACH MOTEL. There's nothing safe, or clean or normal
Pros:

There was NO BREAKFAST!!! It WASN'T A RELAXED INN ! There was a police car in front when we arrived! A altercation between people. ARE YOU AWARE THIS PLACE HAS SECTION 8 ROOM RENTERS LIVING THERE??!!!!
Had I known I would have never booked room! And by the time we found out...We had a reunion to attend & couldn't book another hotel @

Cons:

ALL of the above! The room & hallways were dirty! The walls in our room hadn't been clean.in a very long time. The toilet wasn't working well.. no water pressure!
Damage & mold in the room and general areas..NO LIGHTS or cameras outside

2024-06-02 via Nuitee
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Wegener solo traveller us
5
Average at best. For the innkeepers attitude, sub par.
Pros:

The location is lovely, right on the river.

Cons:

Rooms smell of smoke, and are very run down. No chair to sit in if you're trying to work on anything. Innkeeper very rude. When I called to let him know when I would be leaving, I heard him say "I just want her gone, I don't want her bothering you", to the woman proprietor working the reception area. You don't want to say things disparaging your guests, especially when I was quiet, respectful and very careful not to cause issues during my time there. Especially when they can be shared in reviews.

2024-05-31 via Nuitee
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Brian review category business travellers us
8
Good price for what you get
Pros:

Price and staff

Cons:

No Kleenex and cups in the room people smoking right by no smoking rooms

2024-05-26 via Nuitee
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Dawn family with young children us
6
Very close to local bars and grills, great view of the river. Nice walking path to enjoy the beautiful evening
Pros:

The jacuzzi tub was great to relax in while I could

Cons:

The cable wasn’t working and we had to bother the great lady at the desk for a new box, than it even stopped working but just went to bed early

2024-05-20 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth review category business travellers us
6
I will come back
Pros:

No coffee or water .

2024-05-08 via Nuitee
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Amy review category business travellers us
7
Good location. Quiet.
Pros:

Did not get offered a breakfast.

Cons:

There were no cups in the room to brush teeth. No conditioner or lotion. But the biggest problem was not many outlets. Nowhere to plug in CPAP machine.

2024-05-03 via Nuitee