Fifteen hotels with in-room tubs from Stevens Point to the Northwoods lakes. Stewart Inn in Wausau scores 4.9, a Prairie School B&B with clawfoot soaking tubs and gourmet breakfast.
North Central Wisconsin stretches from Stevens Point up Highway 51 into the Northwoods lake country, and its 15 jacuzzi hotels reflect that spread. Most are budget chains in the $75 to $133 range, but two sharp outliers stand apart. Stewart Inn in downtown Wausau is a Prairie School mansion with clawfoot soaking tubs and a 4.9 rating across 313 reviews. You wake to gourmet breakfast and walk to the contemporary art museum. The Waters of Minocqua sits on Shingle Lake at the northern end of the region. The room comes with a jetted tub, a fireplace, and a balcony over the water at $210 a night. In between, Jefferson Street Inn anchors Wausau's riverfront with freestanding tubs and a full spa. The budget tier starts at $63 in Tomahawk.
15 hotelsFrom $63 – $210/nightBest rating 4.9
15 properties
Stoney Creek Hotel Wausau – Rothschild
Rothschild, Wisconsin
Very Good1,023 reviews
4.3
Rothschild lodge-style hotel with an in-room Jacuzzi suite and electric fireplace. Free breakfast included, and Granite Peak Ski Area is minutes away.
Prairie-style mansion in downtown Wausau with clawfoot soaking tubs, wood-trimmed rooms, wine reception, and full breakfast. Walking distance to the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art.
Rhinelander AmericInn with in-room whirlpool suite and indoor pool in the Northwoods lake country. Near the Hodag Chamber and the chain-of-lakes paddling routes.
Downtown Wausau Courtyard with private hot tub suite and restaurant near the 400 Block events area. Freshly remodeled rooms, though reviews mention occasional service inconsistencies.
Jefferson Street Inn, a Member of Radisson Individuals
Wausau, Wisconsin
Very Good851 reviews
4.3
Wausau boutique hotel on Jefferson Street with in-room freestanding soaking tub, City Grill restaurant, and full spa services. Steps from the Riverfront and the 400 Block.
Budget-friendly Antigo, Wisconsin Super 8 with soaking tub option, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms near Highway 45 in the Northwoods, though reviews flag upkeep concerns.
Black River Falls hotel near I-94 with in-room Jacuzzi suite, indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast. Gateway to Black River State Forest and Ho-Chunk gaming.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Very Good401 reviews
4.2
Stevens Point hotel with private Jacuzzi suite, indoor pool, and restaurant near US-51 and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, though reviews note occasional maintenance concerns.
Budget Wausau option near Monk Botanical Garden with in-room Jacuzzi suite, outdoor pool, and free breakfast, though reviews note service inconsistencies. Near I-39 and Highway 51.
Holiday Inn Conference Ctr Marshfield, an IHG Hotel
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Good511 reviews
3.9
Marshfield, Wisconsin conference hotel with in-room Jacuzzi suite, on-site restaurant, and free parking near Marshfield Clinic Health System and Highway 13.
Stevens Point convention center hotel with in-room hot tub suite, marble accents, and indoor pool. Near US-51 and the UW-Stevens Point campus, though some reviews flag cleanliness concerns.
Wausau inn near Rib Mountain State Park with private Jacuzzi suite and free breakfast, though reviews note maintenance and service inconsistencies. Ski hill adjacent in winter.
Tomahawk, Wisconsin log cabin-themed hotel with private Jacuzzi suite, marble accents, indoor pool, and free breakfast. Near the Wisconsin River and ATV trail system.
Downtown Minocqua resort on Shingle Lake with in-room hot tub suite, fireplace option, indoor pool, and restaurant. Walking distance to Minocqua's lake shops and dining.
The highest-rated is Donna's Premier Lodging in Ohio's Amish country at a perfect 5.0. For lake views with your soak, the Lodge On Lake Detroit starts at $170 a night.
Six hundred ninety-five owner-run hotels with private jacuzzi tubs. The highest rated is Spectacular Vista in the Smokies at 5.0 and $188 a night. Best value is Blue60 Marigny Inn in New Orleans at $136.
695 properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Wausau has five properties and the most variety in the region. You get a clawfoot soaking tub at Stewart Inn or a chain whirlpool suite at the Courtyard, all within walking distance of the 400 Block downtown. Minocqua has one option: The Waters resort on Shingle Lake at $210 a night, roughly double most Wausau rooms. If the lake and the Northwoods shops are the trip, Minocqua earns it. If the tub room is the trip, Wausau gives you more to choose from.
At most of the budget chains here it means a corner jetted tub built into the room. Big enough for two, but it is not a standalone piece of furniture. The water pressure varies by property. Stoney Creek in Rothschild and the AmericInn in Merrill run enlarged jetted models that feel roomier than the standard. Stewart Inn is the outlier: a freestanding clawfoot soaking tub in the bathroom with no jets at all. If jets matter, confirm 'jetted whirlpool' when you book because soaking tubs and jetted tubs get listed under the same category.
Jefferson Street Inn has City Grill on-site, which solves dinner if you do not want to leave the building. The 400 Block downtown is the walkable stretch for both the Courtyard and Jefferson Street Inn, with restaurants and live events depending on the season. Stewart Inn is a few blocks from the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art if you want a daytime reason to leave the room. Rib Mountain Inn sits closer to the ski hill, so dinner options thin out unless you drive back toward downtown.
North Central Wisconsin is cabin country. The Northwoods around Minocqua and Rhinelander have hundreds of private rentals on lakes with their own hot tubs on the deck. If your trip is about lake solitude and a fire pit, a cabin beats any hotel room here. The hotels work better for a one-night stopover when you want breakfast handled and a pool for the kids. The Waters of Minocqua splits the difference as a resort on Shingle Lake with in-room tubs and on-site dining.
Snowmobile season runs December through March, and the Northwoods stretch from Tomahawk north fills up on weekends. Granite Peak ski season does the same to Wausau. Book three weeks out for a Friday arrival in January or February. Summer is lake season, so Minocqua and the lakefront properties get tight in July. Midweek stays in Wausau are the easiest rooms to get year-round because business travel keeps the inventory cycling.
