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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

CA $180

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A restaurant with a fireplace, tables, chairs, and large windows.

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

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

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

8.3 km from Lake Mendota

Emilia

CA $97

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

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

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison East

10.9 km from Lake Mendota

Brian

CA $138

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a display of various items on the wall.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings for non-diving and diving areas, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

9.3 km from Lake Mendota

Humberto

CA $149

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

5. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

7.6 km from Lake Mendota

Rena

CA $119

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

6. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

10.3 km from Lake Mendota

Cami

CA $143

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

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

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

10.9 km from Lake Mendota

christy

CA $143

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a modern entrance and a clear sky.

A snack aisle with various chips and snacks, and two beverage refrigerators.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, teal and beige chairs, a coffee table, and a refrigerator in the background.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison East Interstate I-90

13.7 km from Lake Mendota

Hildegard

CA $107

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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

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.

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

11.4 km from Lake Mendota

Caroline

CA $113

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

10. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

9.9 km from Lake Mendota

Dianne

CA $119

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, multiple seating areas, and a pergola with string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, surrounded by seating areas and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign reading "HOME 2 SUITES," and a parking lot.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Central Alliant Energy Center

7.8 km from Lake Mendota

Stan

CA $138

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with a basketball hoop, lounge chairs, and a palm tree decoration.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a sign for Mainstay Suites.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with two pillows, a desk with a chair, and a television.

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Madison - Monona

11.7 km from Lake Mendota

Raymond

CA $127

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a bench with storage, and a large window providing natural light.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirror.

13. avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG

9.2 km from Lake Mendota

Wendy

CA $137

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

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

8.2 km from Lake Mendota

Jocelyn

CA $102

CA $116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.

A spacious lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a TV.

15. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

11.1 km from Lake Mendota

melissa

CA $104

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

A hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a yellow ottoman.

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

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

9 km from Lake Mendota

John

CA $79

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a mounted TV.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding area.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

8.7 km from Lake Mendota

Daragh

CA $132

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

A modern lounge area with a purple sofa, teal chairs, and a wooden floor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

18. Tru By Hilton Madison East

10.6 km from Lake Mendota

Scott

CA $138

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

A lobby with a staircase, blue sofa, red chairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North

16.4 km from Lake Mendota

Kimberly

CA $118

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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.

20. Best Western West Towne Suites

8.6 km from Lake Mendota

Chad

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Mendota

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West	9.0 Wonderful 1,385 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison East	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East	9.4 Exceptional 1,134 reviews	View
Spark By Hilton Madison Central	9.6 Exceptional 166 reviews	View

Top Lake Mendota Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and check in/out was smooth. Valet parking was quick too"

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

8/10 Good

"The staff are helpful and nice. free breakfast is always a plus. Hotel is clean."

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

10/10 Excellent

"Great updates! Clean! Awesome showers, fitness center, pool"

The Edgewater

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location, right on time lake. Reasonable price"

Hotel Ruby Marie

8/10 Good

"No"

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

8/10 Good

"No hot water when I checked in at around 6pm and no hot water this morning. Lukewarm at best and thats being kind. Otherwise good. Breakfast very varied so excellent on that."

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel, friendly staff and very conveniently located. Everything is nearby…restaurants, coffee shops, UW campus and of course Capitol Building. Highly recommend"

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are small but comfortable, and the bed and pillows are very comfortable! Location is great, front-desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The exercise gym is spacious and well-designed, looking onto a small patio. This is my second stay at this hotel and I would book it again when returning to downtown Madison."

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel. Appreciated the nespresso machine."

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. Check out 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 when you take a trip to 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 check out 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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Washburn Observatory

You can learn about the history of Madison with a stop at Washburn Observatory. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Wisconsin Union Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Wisconsin Union Theater on your trip to 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 147 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Lake Mendota?

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Mendota. Other good choices within 5 miles include Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison and The Edgewater.

How many hotels are there near Lake Mendota?

Expedia has 147 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view 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 theater.

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1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison East

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

5. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

6. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison East Interstate I-90

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

10. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Central Alliant Energy Center

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Madison - Monona

13. avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG

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

15. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

16. Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

18. Tru By Hilton Madison East

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North

20. Best Western West Towne Suites

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Top Lake Mendota Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

The Edgewater

Hotel Ruby Marie

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

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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