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GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite (2nd Floor)
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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975 Frank H St, Waunakee, WI 53597, Waunakee, WI, 53597
  • Place, Ripp Park Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Mendota
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Governor Nelson State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (1st Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (1st Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (1st Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (2nd Floor)

Suite (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (2nd Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Waunakee

Located in Waunakee, GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee is in the business district, a 5-minute drive from Ripp Park Dog Park and 7 minutes from Governor Nelson State Park. .This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Camp Randall Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Ripp Park Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus - 6 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lake Mendota - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Governor Nelson State Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • American Center - 9 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 26 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Era Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee

Hotel in Waunakee with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads.

This Waunakee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and computer monitors. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Grandstay & Suites Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Hotel Waunakee

GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 177 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Needs Work

The front desk was not usually manned, so had to ring a bell for serivice. The front desk was dimly lit and not welcoming. The room was fine and comfortable; however, the shower was awful with little water for descent shower or washing hair. Skimpy breakfast bar, only waffles, cold cereal and some pastries. We ate out. Luckily we had a first floor room. No elevator or automatic front doors to facilitate moving luggage. We had no housekeeping service for our two night stay. At the price we paid we should have gotten more. This could be an excellent hotel if the deficiencies I noted were corrected. They have no competition now but a competitor would give them a run for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient checkin...friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

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

15 minutes to airport

Mid-August, flew into Madison airport and drove 15 minutes to hotel. Older hotel that’s been remodeled a few years ago. Late check-in was no problem. Quiet room with comfy king bed on 2nd floor. Note - there is no elevator so you haul your bags upstairs. The desk person offered to help. Room was clean. Air conditioner worked well. Breakfast needs improvement - it’s a basic continental breakfast with waffle machine. I’d stay again for the travel convenience, price and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet facility. Beds were comfortable, nice pool. We didn’t eat breakfast so not sure of the options. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

A $30 early check-in fee for an hour & 1/2 earlier was ridiculous. I was attending a wedding & which started at 2:30 and the shuttle from the hotel was set to leave by 1:30 to make it to the venue for the ceremony. Also, the bathroom floor was sticky in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawnell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

No frills, clean hotel

The staff was professional and courteous; we had no issues with check-in or check-out. The room was clean. The property was clean. Breakfast offerings were sufficient. The pool was a good size and the pool area was clean. The fitness center was a small room with a few cardio machines and a bench. The location was great for accessing Madison and the university. Culver’s is located conveniently right next store. Our stay was satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Lea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and close to downtown. Very easy to get to the dells and Madison. A lot of good restaurants close by. Very friendly and helpful staff! Breakfast options were limited but all fresh and delicious. Quality over quantity was appreciated. The pool looked very nice. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought over all it was nice and clean weird the room did t have a microwave for the popcorn I purchased and no vending machines
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Experience

Easy access hotel with spacious rooms and extremely reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margie a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel advertises a heated pool. No it is not. I checked in with my luggage and was told that my room was # 202. I asked ok, where is the elevator. No elevator. They expected me to drag my luggage up 2 flights of stairs. I was given a handicap room. Luckly I was not in a wheelchair. No handicap access to shower. No ice machines in building, but yet an ice bucket in room and vending machines were broken too.Stay away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JOLENE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025