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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

16.4 km from Lake Mendota

Phillip

4.276.740 ₫

4.725.798 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern indoor space with seating, a stone accent wall, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a lamp.

A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden counter, and a sign that reads 'AmericInn by Wyndham.'

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, a blue chair, and a wooden bench.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

8.3 km from Lake Mendota

Ember

1.876.333 ₫

2.167.164 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a desk, computer, printer, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a television on a wooden stand, and a small plant.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison East

10.9 km from Lake Mendota

Cornel

2.547.657 ₫

2.942.545 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a blue accent wall.

A lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, and two small tables.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a green upholstered chair.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center

11.4 km from Lake Mendota

Caroline

2.080.197 ₫

2.402.744 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel dining area with a self-service breakfast station, a refrigerator with beverages, and a buffet with various food items.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette area with cabinets and a microwave.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. A staircase leads to an upper level, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a window with curtains.

5. Best Western West Towne Suites

8.6 km from Lake Mendota

Cheryl

1.986.445 ₫

2.294.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a stone fireplace, wooden bookshelves, a sofa, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a television, a bed, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa with a yellow pillow, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and various food items and appliances.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Middleton - Madison West

8.2 km from Lake Mendota

Jocelyn

1.986.705 ₫

2.254.911 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar/lounge area.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

A spacious conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a modern chandelier.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

10 km from Lake Mendota

Michelle

2.321.199 ₫

2.680.985 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

A self-service beverage station with a touchscreen ordering system, a refrigerated drink dispenser, and a snack display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, a flag, and a well-lit entrance.

8. Tru By Hilton Madison East

10.6 km from Lake Mendota

Angelica

2.534.153 ₫

2.926.947 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker sofas and chairs, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and beverages.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a wooden counter, and two upholstered chairs.

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and sections for coffee, donuts, yogurt, oatmeal, and fruit.

9. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

9.9 km from Lake Mendota

James

2.321.199 ₫

2.680.985 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'CAMBRIA' sign, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted above the bar.

An indoor swimming pool with clear depth markings, safety signs, and a lifeguard on duty.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, large windows, and comfortable seating areas.

10. Cambria Hotel Madison East

11 km from Lake Mendota

renee

2.406.121 ₫

2.779.070 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious dining area with modern furniture and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and artwork on the wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with two chairs.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue and yellow color scheme, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

11. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

18 km from Lake Mendota

Ember

2.887.975 ₫

3.277.853 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a circular fire pit surrounded by chairs, a brick building in the background, and string lights.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, yellow chairs, and a coffee machine.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, palm trees, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton

8.1 km from Lake Mendota

Lisa Marie

2.711.268 ₫

3.077.288 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view.

A pool area with clear blue water, a no diving sign, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a chalkboard menu, and a buffet counter with food displays.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

10.9 km from Lake Mendota

Earle

2.960.580 ₫

3.419.470 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a basketball hoop, and a palm tree decoration.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, a brick wall, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a kitchenette.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

14. MainStay Suites Madison - Monona

11.8 km from Lake Mendota

Kelly

2.804.760 ₫

3.278.453 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cozy living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard station, seating area, and a clock on the wall.

A modern dining area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above, and a seating arrangement with a round table and chairs.

A hotel with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a barbecue grill.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Madison West

10 km from Lake Mendota

JOSEPH

2.512.954 ₫

2.902.462 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a fountain, lounge chairs, and a sunshade.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a brown ottoman, a white bathtub, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, two small tables, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North

16.4 km from Lake Mendota

Christopher

2.264.584 ₫

2.502.365 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, red chairs, and a table with chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and booths, red and brown patterned chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights, and exercise balls.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

17. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

10.3 km from Lake Mendota

Cami

2.534.153 ₫

2.926.947 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a seating area with a large potted plant.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a display of liquor bottles.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, wooden ceiling beams, and several chairs and tables around the pool area.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and vending machines.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

9 km from Lake Mendota

Hunter

1.766.028 ₫

2.039.762 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn by Marriott" and a stone fire feature in front.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living room with a sofa and TV, and a large window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear views of trees outside through large windows.

A refrigerated beverage display with a variety of drinks and snacks.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Madison West/Middleton

8.8 km from Lake Mendota

Craig

2.622.970 ₫

2.977.072 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a central entrance.

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

An outdoor patio with a stone fire table, seating, and a pergola.

20. Springhill Suites By Marriott Madison Fitchburg

11.5 km from Lake Mendota

Erin

3.246.375 ₫

3.684.636 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Mendota

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest	9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West	9.0 Wonderful 1,342 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison East	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center	8.2 Very good 1,425 reviews	View
Best Western West Towne Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,053 reviews	View

Top Lake Mendota Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

10/10 Excellent

"This was the best hotel breakfast of our trip. Lots to choose from, and they didn't fill the landfill with disposable plates and bowls but used real dishes. The room was clean and the bathroom well laid out. The pool looked inviting but we didn't have time. We needed to switch from one bed to two and the man at the front desk was very accommodating."

Hotel Ruby Marie

8/10 Good

"Very funky, old style hotel. I personally like that style, although I know some people prefer a more corporate hotel. The only problem with the hotel was that the window air conditioner required the window to be open, which resulted in tons of street noise – – trucks and trains – – all night long. I am a light sleeper and didn’t get much sleep, but my wife slept just fine. I suspect that in the winter, when they take out their air conditioner, the room would be much quieter Everything else was great."

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near campus. Perfect if going to Kohl's Center. Easy on site parking and nice bar. Great for a quick trip or a longer."

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, available parking (not a lot of that in the area)."

Moxy Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking convenient, clean room"

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Other attractions near Lake Mendota

Memorial Union Terrace

9.8/10 (32 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Governor's Mansion

Learn about the local history of Madison with a stop at Governor's Mansion. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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James Madison Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at James Madison Beach during your trip to Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Willow Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Willow Beach during your trip to Madison?

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UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Explore the waterfront in Madison with a trip to UW Goodspeed Family Pier. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Allen Centennial Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Allen Centennial Gardens, a lovely green space in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Washburn Observatory

You can learn about the history of Madison with a visit to Washburn Observatory. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Wisconsin Union Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Wisconsin Union Theater during your stay in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Mendota?

Lake Mendota is located in Madison. This budget-friendly area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and major shopping area. You'll find 148 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Mendota?

Expedia has 148 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Mendota.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Mendota, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Lake Mendota.

What can I see and do near Lake Mendota?

Study the collections at Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin Geology Museum or Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Sights like Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre and Wisconsin Union Theater are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts and The Sylvee if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Lake Mendota hotels

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison East

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center

5. Best Western West Towne Suites

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Middleton - Madison West

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

8. Tru By Hilton Madison East

9. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

10. Cambria Hotel Madison East

11. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

12. Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

14. MainStay Suites Madison - Monona

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Madison West

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North

17. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

18. Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Madison West/Middleton

20. Springhill Suites By Marriott Madison Fitchburg

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Top Lake Mendota Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

Hotel Ruby Marie

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Moxy Madison Downtown

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Other attractions near Lake Mendota

Memorial Union Terrace

Governor's Mansion

James Madison Beach

Willow Beach

UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Allen Centennial Gardens

Washburn Observatory

Wisconsin Union Theater

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