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The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

2.5 star property
Private beach and indoor pool, near Ripley's Believe It or Not

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The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse in Top Secret offers a peaceful getaway with a marina, white sand beach, sauna, spa tub, indoor pool, and The VUE Boathouse restaurant. Enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing with praised staff support.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Street View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View (Balcony) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View (Balcony)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds with 1 Bunk Bed, Street View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds with 1 Bunk Bed, Street View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

The Vue - Condo North

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 3 Queen Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

The Vue - Condo South

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 17
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wizard Quest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dell View Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Justagame Fieldhouse - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 9 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Showboat Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nig’s Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The VUE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Walk Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monk's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

Hotel near Top Secret
Located close to Ripley's Believe It or Not and Wizard Quest, The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse provides a marina, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a nearby private beach, sun loungers, and motor boating, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The VUE Boathouse, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, hiking/biking, and water skiing. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, a dock, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The VUE Boathouse

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Dock
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (May 15 - September 07): USD 22.44 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River Inn Wisconsin Dells
River Wisconsin Dells
River Inn
The VUE Boutique Hotel
The Vue Boutique & Boathouse
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Hotel
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Wisconsin Dells
The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Hotel Wisconsin Dells

Frequently asked questions

Does The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10:30 PM.

Is The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Downtown Wisconsin Dells hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Wizard Quest and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Timbavati Wildlife Park and Top Secret are also within 2 mi (3 km). Wisconsin Dells Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1257 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast with the hotel stay but everything else was perfect. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. The views from the room were amazing. The hotel bar/restaurant was very good and the service was great. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, the price of the stay was awesome and the view of course was perfect looking over the river. If they had coffee in the lobby that would have been great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and access to the river walk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE

Perfect location and love being on the water! Booking again for April!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to enjoy the fall colors and were delighted to get such a nice hotel for such reasonable prices, right on the Wisconsin river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Steak Poutine at the Restaurant was Fantastic Shout out 5 Stars to our Server Owade
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel, beautiful restaurant, great location for downtown entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the close proximity to the downtown area. Was great to be able to park our vehicle at the hotel and walk the River Walk to the places we wanted to visit. Will definitely stay here again when visiting the Dells area. We had a beautiful view from our room of the Wisconsin River.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sauna, jacuzzi and pool were all in good working condition. Loved the view from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the river view. Pool, hot tub and sauna were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay and would do it again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river view is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are amazing on the river. Staff is friendly and helpful. Easy walking to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. Very beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very safe didn’t feel like that there was an issue. And the bar was very cozy and had a good variety of items. We will be back again.!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025