Hotel at a Glance: The Waters of Minocqua

This family-friendly resort in northern Wisconsin has the look of a woodsy wilderness lodge, with log furnishings and a big stone fireplace in the great room. But guests are far from roughing it—a pub, a café, and an indoor water park are among the amenities on site.

• Make a splash in the indoor water park, which features pools, slides, and a kids' play area (water slide hours may vary).
• The Waters Pub serves made-to-order pizzas, burgers, and appetizers, as well as beers and cocktails. It’s open Tuesday–Saturday.
• Start the day right with a complimentary breakfast.
• Starbucks coffee is brewed in the onsite café.
• Rooms and suites feature handcrafted furniture, private balconies, and, in some rooms, fireplaces.

Room Details

Traditional Double-Queen Room

• Two queen beds
• Standard occupancy: 4 adults & 2 kids or 2 adults & 4 kids
• Maximum occupancy: 4 adults & 2 kids or 2 adults & 4 kids

Deluxe Double-Queen Room

• Two queen beds and one sofa bed
• Standard occupancy: 6
• Maximum occupancy: 6

Hotel Policies

• Check-in: 4 p.m.
• Check out: 11 a.m.
• $8 resort fee includes:
  • WiFi
  • Self-parking
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Towels in the waterpark
  • Local phone calls
• Parking: self parking included in resort fee.
• Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
• Pet policy: pets may be added for an additional $25 per pet per night.
• Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
• Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check-in for an additional cost.

Wisconsin’s Northwoods: Towering Pines and World’s Third-Highest Concentration of Lakes

Hundreds of millions of years ago, this area of northern Wisconsin near Michigan’s Upper Peninsula looked more like the Rocky Mountains than the Great Plains. But between then and now, protracted erosion and glaciation slowly sanded down the once-towering peaks to produce today’s gentle forested hills and endless lakes.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources claims that this region boasts the world’s third-highest concentration of lakes. There are 900 in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Park, and many of them are ideal for fishing, boating, and canoeing. While you’re exploring this 220,000-acre state park—the most visited in Wisconsin—you might see animals such as black bears, otters, beavers, and deer.