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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a patterned carpet.

Three beverage vending machines labeled "SNACKS," "COLD," and "VERY COLD."

A modern kitchen with two bar areas, bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

1.5 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Vicki

RM312

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

2. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

12.9 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Rhiannon

RM419

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A restaurant interior with booths, round tables, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a large entrance, a covered waiting area, and a prominent garden.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

3.3 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Douglas

RM725

RM823 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a central dining table, bar stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a chalkboard menu, and a sign labeled "TREATS".

4. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

5.9 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Craig

RM517

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a comfortable seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white chairs and tables, large windows, and a high ceiling with blue beams.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

4.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Bruce

RM377

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a desk with a chair.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A reception desk with a sign for Holiday Inn Express Suites.

A breakfast buffet counter with a bakery section, a coffee station, and a sign indicating the availability of breakfast.

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

7.1 km from Doepke Recreation Area

John T

RM510

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A living room with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a sofa.

A swimming pool with a 30-foot depth marker, surrounded by wooden walls and large windows.

A modern lounge area with gaming machines, comfortable seating, a stone accent wall, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and coffee table.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

8.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Lisa

RM326

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rock garden with a pool, wooden deck, and a chair.

A patio with wooden furniture, including a table and chairs, and a large umbrella providing shade.

A log cabin interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large wooden bathtub.

A large indoor pool with wooden beams and a fireplace.

8. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

4.4 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Diesel

RM395

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a brown ottoman, and a coffee table. There are large windows with blinds, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden wall backdrop, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and seating with orange cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

6.3 km from Doepke Recreation Area

dave

RM295

RM335 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A store interior with refrigerated display cases labeled "market" and shelves stocked with various products.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television in the background, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a blue patterned carpet, a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

6.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Kathy

RM621

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and wooden cabinet with a built-in microwave and refrigerator.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone wall.

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple bar stools, a long wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, a large window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

11. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

6.9 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Geri

RM470

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire pit, surrounded by a stone wall with the text "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT".

A modern indoor dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows offering a view of the garden, and a stone wall with the word "TYARD".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a landscaped front area.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

5.2 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Darnell

RM731

RM830 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant with booths, round tables, and a bar area.

A spacious living area with a round glass table, wooden chairs, a green sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a headboard, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.

A pool area with chairs and a covered seating area.

13. Jefferson Street Inn

6.7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Bradley

RM589

RM669 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand entryway with a wooden archway, a stained glass window, and a bench with cushions.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, and a view through a window with decorative glass panes.

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, stained glass windows, and a cabinet with glassware.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Stewart Inn" and a street address "521 Grant".

14. Stewart Inn

7.1 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Trecia

RM634

RM789 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a large open space with a polished concrete floor.

A courtyard with outdoor tables and chairs, surrounded by wooden buildings with stone accents.

A wooden bar area with a central island, seating around, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A large wooden building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

15. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

5 km from Doepke Recreation Area

James

RM608

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees and a building.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a modern facade, large entrance, and a parking lot.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

4.6 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Deanna

RM527

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A large house with a fire pit and outdoor seating, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A large house with a driveway, surrounded by dense trees and a lake.

A modern house with a patio, surrounded by a lush garden and a forested area.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view through large windows.

17. Inn at the River

6.2 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Erik

RM740

RM780 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window providing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, wooden beams, and tiled walls.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and ottomans.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with lamps, a built-in bathtub, and a wooden wall panel.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Amanda

RM284

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a slide.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a building entrance.

A modern hotel dining area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a coffee station with various beverages, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

6.2 km from Doepke Recreation Area

robin

RM364

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are multiple windows with blinds, a fireplace, and a plant.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and two bar stools.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

20. 3rd Street Lofts

7 km from Doepke Recreation Area

Thomas

RM540

RM928 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Doepke Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport	9.2 Wonderful 363 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau	9.6 Exceptional 416 reviews	View
Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau	9.2 Wonderful 848 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI	9.0 Wonderful 945 reviews	View

Top Doepke Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the pool and the breakfast was great!"

Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

8/10 Good

"Appreciated the clean & quiet room, and present, friendly staff. Bed was comfortable, bathroom up-to-date and overall a great, affordable stay with free breakfast. Just what we needed."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

10/10 Excellent

"Buen servicio"

Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

8/10 Good

"Out of the way but nice."

Jefferson Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Hotel. Staff was very accommodating! Highly recommend this hotel. Will definitely will be staying there again!!"

Reliance Inn

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very neat the bedding was very nice the corners were a little tight what they wheelchair I enjoyed my day very much thank you"

Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

8/10 Good

"Clean room, nice staff, ok breakfast"

Econo Lodge Wausau - Rothschild

10/10 Excellent

"I liked how close the hotel was to everything in the area. Very cleanly place. The guy that runs it and books you in is really good looking and very polite"

Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

10/10 Excellent

"Check in went well, 1st I checked the room everything was clean,etc.. Staff was very cordial and accommodating. The floor was hard surface which was great as I always bring a swifter with for any dog hair our lab may shed. Our room was a king and the room was large. Parking was good. The motel was convenient to everything. There was no breakfast included, which was fine,.there are restaurants near, and a Pick nSave store. My husband and I definitely would stay there again. Thank-you to Management and staff for what you do."

Other attractions near Doepke Recreation Area

A cable car system with multiple chairs suspended from a central pole, overlooking a forested valley.

Rib Mountain State Park

9.2/10 (315 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Rib Mountain State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Rib Mountain. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

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A snow-covered landscape with a wooden lodge and Christmas trees.

Granite Peak Ski Area

9.2/10 (410 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Rib Mountain with a visit to Granite Peak Ski Area. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

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Flax Lane Tot Lot

Flax Lane Tot Lot is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Liberty Park

Liberty Park is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Bluegill Bay County Park

Bluegill Bay County Park is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

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River Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting River Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rothschild. Discover the shops in this family-friendly area or seek out its ski slopes.

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Chellis Park

After visiting Chellis Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wausau. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Marathon County Public Library-Rothschild Branch

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Marathon County Public Library-Rothschild Branch, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rothschild. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Doepke Recreation Area?

Doepke Recreation Area is located in Rib Mountain. Travellers like this welcoming area for its mountain views and skiing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Doepke Recreation Area?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Doepke Recreation Area. Other good choices within 5 miles include Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild and Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Doepke Recreation Area?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Doepke Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Doepke Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Doepke Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near Doepke Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at Marathon County Historical Museums, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. You can enjoy live performances at Arts Block/Grand Theatre and Wausau Community Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Airport Park, Liberty Park and Alexander Park.

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Our top choices for Doepke Recreation Area hotels

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

2. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Central Wisconsin Airport

3. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

4. Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau by IHG

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Weston - Wausau

8. Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wausau

11. Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn

12. Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

13. Jefferson Street Inn

14. Stewart Inn

15. bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild by IHG

17. Inn at the River

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

20. 3rd Street Lofts

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Top Doepke Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Best Western Plus Wausau/Rothschild Hotel

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau

Super 8 by Wyndham Wausau

Jefferson Street Inn

Reliance Inn

Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

Econo Lodge Wausau - Rothschild

Motel 6 Rothschild, WI

Other attractions near Doepke Recreation Area

Rib Mountain State Park

Granite Peak Ski Area

Flax Lane Tot Lot

Liberty Park

Bluegill Bay County Park

River Park

Chellis Park

Marathon County Public Library-Rothschild Branch

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