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Waunakee Wisconsin Hotels & Motels

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The Waunakee center is about 4 miles northwest of Mendota Mental Health Institiute and 6 miles west of Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport.

Waunakee, the state of Wisconsin, is a wonderful village located just minutes from the state capital of Madison and offers a picturesque setting and a friendly, small-town feel. It is situated on the isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona. Whether you're searching for a quiet place to relax or a fun-filled weekend getaway, Waunakee is the perfect destination. Visitors can enjoy various activities and attractions, including the Waunakee Farmer's Market, the Waunakee Village Park, and the Waunakee Rodeo. Waunakee is home to the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team and is famous for its festivals, such as the Waunafest. The Waunakee community is known for its strong sense of pride and tradition. It is also home to a number of parks and trails, great for a leisurely stroll or a vigorous hike. Waunakee, Wisconsin is the perfect place to relax and recharge. The hotels in the area are top-notch and offer all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. With the village's scenic views and abundance of outdoor activities, you'll never run out of things to do.  More from this guide...

Waunakee Hotels/Accommodations

Baymont by Wyndham Waunakee : 904 East. Main St.
+1-888-389-4121
904 East. Main St., Waunakee, WI 53597
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Baymont by Wyndham Waunakee - Waunakee
+1-888-675-2083
904 East Main St., Waunakee, WI 53597
  • 3-star property
From$80
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Super 8 by Wyndham Windsor/Madison North
+1-800-716-8490
4506 Lake Cir, Windsor, WI 53598 ~5.55 miles east of Waunakee
  • Inexpensive Highway property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Madison NE/Windsor
+1-800-805-5223
6311 Rostad Circle, Windsor, WI 53598 ~5.78 miles east of Waunakee
  • Economical Highway property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$60
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Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North in Deforest
+1-888-965-1860
5025 Co Highway V, Deforest, WI 53532 ~5.91 miles northeast of Waunakee
  • Mid-scale Rural hotel
  • Hotel has 79 rooms
From$84
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Towneplace Suites Madison West / Middleton in Middleton
+1-888-788-5576
3055 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562 ~6.19 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • 87 suites in hotel
From$80
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Holiday Inn Express Deforest, an IHG Hotel - Deforest
+1-888-897-9207
7184 Morrisonville Rd., Deforest, WI 53532 ~6.29 miles northeast of Waunakee
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$80
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Staybridge Suites Middleton Madison-West, an IHG Hotel - Middleton
+1-888-311-4278
7790 Elmwood Ave., Middleton, WI 53562 ~6.70 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$80
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Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton in Middleton
+1-888-469-4795
2266 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562 ~6.74 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • 4 suites in property
From$99
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Madison West Wi
+1-888-734-9421
2212 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562 ~6.75 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • 3-star Highway property
  • 26 suites in hotel
From$78
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Middleton
+1-888-841-5292
8353 Murphy Dr., Middleton, WI 53562 ~6.91 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$80
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Hilton Garden Inn Madison West / Middleton : 1801 Deming Way
+1-888-455-5160
1801 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562 ~7.07 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • 7 meeting rooms in property
From$84
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Residence Inn by Marriott Madison West / Middleton
+1-888-965-8297
8400 Market St., Middleton, WI 53562 ~7.17 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$89
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison West/Middleton in Middleton
+1-888-906-6358
8212 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562 ~7.21 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 10 suites in hotel
From$79
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Marriott Madison West
+1-888-749-6785
1313 John Q Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562 ~7.40 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 34 suites
From$99
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Madison
+1-888-878-9982
4601 Frey St., Madison, WI 53705 ~7.45 miles south of Waunakee
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • 11 floors in property
From$90
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Comfort Suites Madison West in Madison
+1-888-389-4485
1253 John Q Hammons Dr., Madison, WI 53717 Website ~7.53 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Read more
From$78
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Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison : 2424 University Ave.
+1-888-389-4121
2424 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726 ~7.66 miles south of Waunakee
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Hotel has a green policy See policy
From$109
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Madison West, an IHG Hotel - Madison
+1-888-675-2083
1109 Fourier Dr., Madison, WI 53717 ~7.73 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 157 rooms
From$99
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The Edgewater : 1001 Wisconsin Place
+1-800-716-8490
1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI 53703 ~7.77 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • 4-star Downtown property
  • Airport shuttle provided
From$119
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Valued Stay Aloha in Madison
+1-800-805-5223
3177 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704 ~7.80 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Low Cost hotel
From$60
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The Lowell Center : 610 Langdon St.
+1-888-965-1860
610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703 ~7.85 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$90
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Graduate Madison
+1-888-788-5576
601 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703 ~7.90 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • 72 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$89
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Campyard Luxury Tents
+1-888-897-9207
Madison, Madison, WI 53703 ~7.93 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Luxury Five Star property
  • 10 meeting rooms in hotel
From$100
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Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, an IHG Hotel : 901 East Washington Ave.
+1-888-311-4278
901 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703 ~7.99 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • 4-star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From$132
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Baymont by Wyndham Madison West / Middleton Wi West : 8102 Excelsior Dr.
+1-888-469-4795
8102 Excelsior Dr., Madison, WI 53717 ~8.04 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$75
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Madison Concourse Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
1 West Dayton St., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.04 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From$100
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Madison Plaza Hotel - Madison
+1-888-841-5292
3841 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.07 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Cheap Airport hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown
+1-888-455-5160
1 North Webster St., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.10 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • High end Downtown property
  • 6 suites in hotel
From$100
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Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown : 440 West Johnson St.
+1-888-965-8297
440 West Johnson St., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.13 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • 10 floors in hotel
From$80
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Doubletree by Hilton Madison Downtown
+1-888-906-6358
525 West Johnson St., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.16 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Four-star Downtown hotel
  • 5 suites in hotel
From$129
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AmericInn by Wyndham Madison WI
+1-888-749-6785
1754 Thierer Rd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.18 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Economical hotel
  • 85 rooms in property
Motel 6 Madison, WI - East - Madison
+1-888-878-9982
4202 East Towne Blvd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.20 miles east of Waunakee
  • 2 star Airport property
  • Check-in: 15:00
From$60
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Extended Stay America Select Suites - Madison - Old Sauk Rd. in Madison
+1-888-389-4485
45 Junction Court, Madison, WI 53717 ~8.23 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Free breakfast
From$62
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Extended Stay America Suites Madison Junction Court
+1-888-389-4121
55 Junction Court, Madison, WI 53717 ~8.23 miles southwest of Waunakee
  • Economical Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3PM
From$54
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Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area
+1-888-675-2083
4820 Hayes Rd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.26 miles east of Waunakee
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$69
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Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
+1-800-716-8490
333 West Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.27 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Low priced Downtown property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$99
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Best Western Premier Park Hotel
+1-800-805-5223
22 South Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.27 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • Low priced Downtown hotel
  • 9 meeting rooms in property
From$109
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Red Roof Inn Madison, WI
+1-888-965-1860
4830 Hayes Rd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.29 miles east of Waunakee
  • Low-priced Suburban hotel
From$51
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Econo Lodge Madison : 4726 East Washington Ave.
+1-888-788-5576
4726 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.30 miles east of Waunakee
  • 2-star Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$39
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Super 8 by Wyndham Madison East - Madison
+1-888-897-9207
4765 Hayes Rd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.31 miles east of Waunakee
  • Economical Airport hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$60
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Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
+1-888-311-4278
770 Regent St., Madison, WI 53715 ~8.32 miles south of Waunakee
  • Three Star property
  • 2 meeting rooms in hotel
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott Madison East
+1-888-469-4795
4862 Hayes Rd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.32 miles east of Waunakee
  • 3 star Airport property
  • 66 suites in hotel
From$119
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Rodeway Inn & Suites Madison Airport in Madison
+1-888-734-9421
4845 Hayes Rd., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.34 miles east of Waunakee
  • Low Cost Airport hotel
  • Hotel has 90 rooms
From$60
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Comfort Inn & Suites Madison - Airport in Madison
+1-888-841-5292
4822 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704 Website ~8.34 miles east of Waunakee
  • Economical Airport property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$72
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Cambria Suites Madison East in Madison
+1-888-455-5160
5045 Eastpark Blvd., Madison, WI 53718 ~8.36 miles east of Waunakee
  • 3 star Airport property
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$80
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Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center : 5109 West Terrace Dr.
+1-888-965-8297
5109 West Terrace Dr., Madison, WI 53718 ~8.36 miles east of Waunakee
  • 3-star Highway property
  • 138 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$85
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Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison
+1-888-906-6358
9 East Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703 ~8.39 miles southeast of Waunakee
  • High end Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
From$100
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Best Western East Towne Suites : 4801 Annamark Dr.
+1-888-749-6785
4801 Annamark Dr., Madison, WI 53704 ~8.47 miles east of Waunakee
  • 3 star Airport property
  • 4 floors in property
From$66
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
+1-888-878-9982
5217 East Terrace Dr., Madison, WI 53718 ~8.62 miles east of Waunakee
  • 3 star Airport property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From$74
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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all Waunakee, WI discounts available. The chart reflects the cheapest Waunakee hotel for each day and each star rating category.

The Best Time to Visit Waunakee, WI 

The climate in Waunakee is a typical midwestern climate with four distinct seasons. The average high in July is 82 °F, and the average low in January is 13 °F. Spring and fall are generally cool with some rainfall, while summer is warm with occasional thunderstorms. Winter can be cold with significant snowfall. Overall, the climate is mild with all four seasons being fairly well-represented. When deciding on the perfect time to visit Waunakee, WI, you can't go wrong with fall. From apple picking and hayrides to pumpkin patches and corn mazes, there's something for everyone in Waunakee during this season. And of course, no visit to Waunakee is complete without a stop at the famous Wauktoberfest, Waunakee's Oktoberfest.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Waunakee, WI:

Waunakee by Star Rating

Below we've posted 3 graphs demonstrating mean price patterns by star rating class in Waunakee, WI. You can use these charts to evaluate the best time to make a reservation in Waunakee for any future trips.

The Best 4-Star and Luxury Hotels in Waunakee, WI

There are a variety of premium accommodations in Waunakee, WI. Visitors can choose from upscale hotels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals. You'll have plenty of premium class options to choose from in town if you are in the mood to have a truly luxurious stay,. The local luxury lodgings are great for those searching for a mix of relaxation and adventure. With acres of land to explore, you'll never run out of something to do. When it comes to accommodations, these hotels offer a variety of options to suit your needs. Whatever room type you choose, you'll be treated to a luxurious experience. These accommodations offer top-notch amenities, making them the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway. Some of them feature full-service spas, indoor pools, and fitness centers. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurants or grab drinks at the bars. So book your room today and get ready to relax in style.

Cheap Hotels in Waunakee, WI

3 Star Average Prices: $106.79

There are a few cheaper accommodations available in Waunakee, WI. The most affordable place to stay would be the Waunakee Village Inn, which is a motel located just outside of the city. There are also a few bed and breakfast options that are slightly more expensive, but still reasonably priced. Overall, accommodations in Waunakee are relatively affordable compared to other cities in Wisconsin. There are many low-cost lodgings in Waunakee, WI that offer great amenities for their guests. Some of these include free WiFi, free parking, and complimentary breakfast. The hotels are a great option for those who are looking to save money on their accommodation while still enjoying the comfort and convenience of a hotel. There are lodgings that are family-friendly, and pet-friendly. They also have a variety of room types available, such as standard rooms, suites, and executive rooms.

2 Star Average Prices: $109.20

Find the Best Hotel Discounts in Waunakee, WI

There are several types of accommodation discounts available in Waunakee, WI. Many hotels offer promotions for AAA members, senior citizens, government employees, and military personnel. Some of them also provide discounts for booking online or for staying multiple nights. The best time to find lodging promotions in Waunakee, WI is during the shoulder seasons, from April through May and September through October. The weather is still pleasant during these periods, but there are fewer tourists, so hotels are more likely to have discounts available. If you're flexible with your travel dates, it's worth checking for deals during these times. However, you can sometimes find discounts during the summer and winter months as well.

The Wonders of Governor Nelson State Park

Governor Nelson State Park is located outside of Waunakee, WI, and is a wonderful spot for a family outing. The park has a lake, restored prairie and savanna, hiking trails and ski trails, as well as effigy mounds. The area is open year-round and is a great spot to go for a walk. If you love spending time outdoors, Governor Nelson State Park is the perfect place for you. It offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including fishing, boating, picnicking, and swimming. Governor Nelson State Park is a terrific place to spend a day with family or friends.

Lake Mendota in Waunakee, WI

Head to Lake Mendota in Waunakee, WI if you are planning a fun-filled day trip or a weekend getaway. This beautiful place is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing, and is surrounded by scenic hiking and biking trails. There's no better way to enjoy a summer season than by spending it at Lake Mendota. So pack your swimsuit and sunscreen, and head on over to Waunakee for a day of fun in the sun. There are also several parks and nature trails in the area for those who want to explore the great outdoors. So whether you're planning a day of fun in the sun or a relaxing weekend away, be sure to add Lake Mendota in Waunakee, WI to your list.

FAQs about hotels in Waunakee

What are the best rated hotels in Waunakee?

Hilton Garden Inn Madison West, Residence Inn by Marriott Madison West and Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most luxurious hotels in Waunakee?

Campyard Luxury Tents, The Edgewater and Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, an IHG Hotel are the top 3 luxury hotels near Waunakee city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Waunakee?

Baymont by Wyndham Waunakee, Baymont by Wyndham Waunakee, and Super 8 by Wyndham Windsor are the properties closest to Waunakee city center.

How much does a cheap hotel in Waunakee cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Waunakee can be as cheap as $109.20 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel in Waunakee cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Waunakee has been $106.79 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the best independent hotels in Waunakee?

Madison Concourse Hotel, The Edgewater and The Lowell Center are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Waunakee?

Residence Inn by Marriott Madison West, Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison West are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the most popular Choice Hotels branded hotels in Waunakee?

Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North, Comfort Suites Madison West and Comfort Inn & Suites Madison - Airport are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the best Best Western hotels in Waunakee?

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison, Best Western Premier Park Hotel and Best Western East Towne Suites are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the most popular IHG hotels in Waunakee?

Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center, Holiday Inn Express Deforest, an IHG Hotel and Staybridge Suites Middleton Madison-West, an IHG Hotel are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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