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The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse

2.5 star property
A tranquil retreat with sandy shores where guests relax between adventures, savor fine dining, and enjoy both water and land activities

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, 3 Queen Beds (Motel Unit)

Highlights

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

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Room, 3 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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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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

Located in Downtown Wisconsin Dells, a neighborhood in Wisconsin Dells, The VUE Boutique Hotel & Boathouse is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Top Secret and Christmas Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Wizard Quest and Timbavati Wildlife Park. Ripley's Believe It or Not and Outlets at The Dells are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and snowmobiling. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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53965, WI, Wisconsin Dells, 1015 River Rd

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

  • ‪Nig’s Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Showboat Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The VUE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dells Distillery - ‬7 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 water skiing, 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, motor boating, and fishing. 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 charcoal grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1248 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the hotel was really clean, and the location/view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and view were great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was clean and the room was big my kids didn't want to leave everything was great we are definitely going to stay again we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Great view! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, steps away to all the nightlife and the beautiful river. Good hotel . I wish the restaurant was opened tho. They have limited days and times that it’s open.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spacious room. They not only have a pool and hot tub, but also have a sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great...loved our room. Friendly accomodating staff..we've stayed here several times and will again. Its very close to the downtown bars & shops
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Tina

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

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

8/10 Good

Tronda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room nice, staff ni e but the hot tub was not working, and we were looking forward to that, also no hangers in closrt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views

Great viewes friendly staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar and restaurant were excellent. Get a room with a view. It's worth it! Friendly staff.
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

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

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

Jayson

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

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Courteous staff. Rooms very small. Esp. Bathroom. Larger bodies wiuld not have an easy time closing the door. Shower tiny with showhead at my nose and im only 5'6".
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

The location, room, hot tub, bar and restaurant were all perfect for our girls weekend away. Easy walk or short drive to everything we wanted to do. Will be back!
Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best river views in the Dells. Terrific stay, only good things to say. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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