Went with our free passes that came with our hotel stay for a half a day. The pace has gotten so…read morebig as I haven't been there in 20+ years. Go early, park close and be done by noon. It gets VERY busy fast.

I've been coming to Noah's Ark since I was a teenager, and I used to love it soo much. As an adult,…read moreI don't mind it too much. The parking is crazy if you come later than noon. We had to walk almost 10mins just to get to the door. Once inside, the lockers were easy to navigate and for $15 (small one) it wasn't overly bad. The wave pool wasn't too bad. The waves came crashing for 5mins probably and it was a lot of fun. The only thing that I didn't like was how hot the water became later in the afternoon. It just made it less enjoyable when it is 95 degrees outside. The lazy river seems shorter than I remembered. It was okay, but definitely not too deep because I found myself scraping up against the floor. They do have a lot of water slides, which is nice because there is a nice variety for everyone. They even have a little tadpole section for younger children that may not want to do waterslides but can still play with the water and a shorter slide. The food was outlandishly priced, but I guess that's too be expected (kind of). Paying $12 for a regular funnel cake, $8 for a pineapple soft serve, and almost $5 for a bottle water was kinda crazy. The tickets getting in are already expensive plus $15 for the locker and $25 for general parking that spending that much more on food is just a bit much. Lastly, you can tell the water park is a bit dated since they made limited updates since I've been here as a teen.

Overall, it's just a lot going on and the waterpark and the "indoor theme park" is just really…read moresmall. I got an email for a good deal for the weekend, so that's why we went, but I think the other water parks offer more. They own about 40 other buildings for hotels and it's confusing and you have to drive to get to the waterpark which defeats the purpose of going there I think. The food in the waterpark is expensive and just ok. Lockers available if needed. If there's a lot of people in the waterpark , there's no tubes available for the small lazy river. I don't think we'd stay here again.

HORRIBLE!! The most amount of money I've paid for the WORST accommodations. The beds are not any…read morebetter than a pull out sofa mattress. There are no plugs in the room for charging devices. I couldn't even plug my CPAP in without taking the lightbulbs out of a light fixture. NOT WORTH IT Not to mention the water park. Time limits and lines for the one adult hot tub. No space to sit or set your things. And we came in the winter, I can't even imagine what it would be like in peak season. NOT WORTH IT

We loved wizard quest, did it two days in a row. It's pretty challenging but you have to think…read moreoutside the box!!! Had to even crawl into a prison cell, or into a chamber. It's honestly somewhere you can go back to over and over and still find something new to do

Not for the faint of heart…read more I have mixed feelings. We went around 11am on a rainy day during spring break. There was a line. It wasn't super long, but it was slow moving because they give each family their tablet and explain how things work. Waiting in a slow line is really hard for kids when they are super excited. I wish the people at the desk just sold tickets and that they had someone in the starting room explain the tablets to a group at a time to speed things up. Some people behind us in line bought tickets in advance online and were annoyed that they had to stand in the same ticket line as everyone else. Buying tickets online does not expedite things at all. There was no line when we left, so maybe late afternoon is a better arrival time. Overall, the design of the questing area is very cool. There is a lot to explore, and there are lots of fun details and secret passageways to explore. My kids are age 7 and 9 and really enjoyed it overall. As a parent, 2 hours was way too long for younger kids. It would have been perfect for teens and adults, but it is way too long for younger kids. We're pretty fit, and we were exhausted by the end because there is a lot of walking and going up and down the stairs. We were also carrying our kids coats and umbrellas as we didn't see the lockers until the end. Tip; Ditch any gear before questing. There are very few places to sit and take a break along the way. This would be a very poor choice attraction for anyone with mobility issues or anyone who can't handle a lot of walking. I wouldn't bring grandparents along on this adventure. We ended up taking a break in the snack area, and they paused our quest, so taking a break wouldn't count towards the 2 hours. I wish we didn't pause the quest because we ended up deciding we were done after 90 minutes of questing time, but 2 hours of being there, and our kids did not want to leave time on the clock. As a parent, this was a lot. My kids were SO excited to find things and explore, but I felt a bit stressed because there are lots of passageways and secret doors, and any time another family exposed some secret entrance, they immediately wanted to run through it. I had to be on high alert to avoid losing them to their impulses to go through any secret passages they stumbled upon. I read everything on their website, some online reviews, and watched videos about Wizard Quest, but I wish I had more info going into this about what to expect. We finished 3 quests. We would have to come back multiple times to complete everything. That would have been nice to know going into it to manage kid expectations. People in larger bodies might have a hard time navigating certain areas because some passages are quite narrow. There are 3 levels. We never made it to the fire area in the basement, and I feel like most of our time was in the earth area. Tip:choose quests that start in different realms to explore different areas. There was a lot of walking back and forth, going back to places we already explored. I wish there was an option to tap for a hint in the app instead of asking the staff. We went inside the tree so many times. When my kids had trouble finding what they needed to complete the task, we had to circle around, come down, and loop around to ask for a hint and then go back up again (and again and again). The staff is helpful, but having to go in circles to get a hint was frustrating for younger kids. They wanted to finish the task and move on to explore new areas. I also wish there was a back feature in the app. When little kids tap through quest details quickly, They miss important information. Both kids had a blast and said it was 4 stars and want to go back. I had fun, but I also feel like I would wait several years before considering a return trip.

Wilderness has more to offer than water parks. On a supplier trip one of our vendors took us to the…read morego kart track. Fun times!

Went here for spring break with two friends and my mom, it was really fun! Rooms are clean,…read morespacious, but tvs are hard to work. Staff, especially in arcade by the go-karts, are pretty rude. Lady yelled at us because we misunderstood that the fun passes didn't get you unlimited credits, only other things. Another woman yelled at us in one of the candy cabins for being by the toppings, while we were getting froyo..? Disclaimer, I've never been here, so I had no idea where the water slides were, and I did not have a map. So i obviously asked the WATERPARK staff where the slides were, they looked at me like I was crazy and said "in the water parks.?" I felt embarrassed so I thanked them and left. Eventually found the slides but still, quite rude and unfair. Waterslides were very fun though! Loved going down them, especially the hurricane/funnel one. Not a lot of seating though, and very bad security or service. We had towels stolen and I even caught a family trying to steal me and my friends towels and phones while we were swimming, thankfully my stomach hurt so I caught them and nothing major was taken. Annoying and scary honestly.

I want to share my experience regarding the noise levels during our recent stay. We encountered…read moresignificant disturbances due to poor soundproofing, which made it unbearable, especially when traveling with a small child. For two of the three nights, the noise was excessive. During our last night, which much needed sleep, I contacted the front desk twice. The first time, I was told security would address the loud group on the patio. On my second call, I was advised to approach the guests myself to ask them to lower their volume, which I found quite shocking. When I requested the staff's name, she began to spell it out instead of simply stating it, and ultimately hung up on me. Given that we paid over $500/per night was too much for not getting much sleep. As well as the lack of support and rude service were very disappointing. I hope future guests take note of this issue and similar other reviews about the excessive noise level likely due to lack of soundproofing.

5 stars for Wilderness on the Lake…read more I didn't experience a stay at the hotel itself as I stayed at the regular Wilderness resort, but I did get to explore the resort and experience their water park/gift shop and escape rooms. This resort is much more quiet than the regular Wilderness Resort, it's not as busy and there is only 1 water park here. You get a nice view of Lake Delton from the Jacuzzi at the water park and in the summer time there is a really nice indoor/outdoor connecting pool open overlooking the lake. There are also basketball hoops in the pools you can play in and a nice kids area and a quick service food/bar/coffee shop. Overall I think this is a nice resort - take the blue bus to get to the other water parks on Wilderness property.

Woof. I am SO glad I looked up this hotel on Google instead…read moreof Yelp because the reviews here are all over the place- but I think I know why. As I read through the reviews it's clear that people are leaving reviews for other locations / places they thought were the VUE. This hotel is perfectly located for adults, slightly off the beaten path with an amazing view! They have a restaurant and Starbucks in the hotel and partnering restaurants 10 minutes away. We checked in for two nights and honestly had a good time. There's a pool, sauna and hot tub that overlook the water which was perfect for watching it snow. Our rooms were nice, bed super comfortable. The only thing I would say is one of the rooms next to us had a loud shower and we heard it every time it started, but it would go away pretty quickly. I would stay again, this is not our go to- but the rating on Yelp is far from correct.

For the price and comfort, I'd likely stay elsewhere when visiting the Dells again. The location is…read morenicely situated along the Wisconsin River, and if you don't mind a hike up a steep hill, it is pretty walkable to a main street with shops, restaurants, and activities. Staying here gives you access to the other Natura properties, but we didn't want to get in the car and pay for parking at each location. There is a restaurant/bar on site, which we also didn't go to, you can get room service delivered until 10 pm, when the restaurant closes. The hotel is pretty average, bordering on motel, in terms of condition. There are some updates needed in the guest rooms, like better lighting, removing the asbestos popcorn ceiling, enlarging the bathroom so there is room to put a sink in the actual bathroom, and including a TV service that actually shows you what is on the channels (or with the ability to cast streaming services from your devices). The shower pressure needs to be greatly improved; the shower head should be adjustable, and the height seems to be built for someone who is 8' tall. The room's mini fridge icebox had layers of ice that had formed, and the microwave was kind of gross. I would personally like to see both replaced with newer models. We stayed in a room that had a balcony overlooking the river, which would have been nice if the balcony had been welcoming at all with comfortable chairs and not blowing hot air at you from the window AC unit. The pool/whirlpool/sauna room is odd. They must have photoshopped the images on the website, because it's not bright at all. It's very dark inside like a dimly lit lodge, which gave it a creepy vibe. I couldn't tell if the pool was heated, because overall it was pretty hot during our stay. The whirlpool was pretty nicely sized and seemed to be maintained well. There is only 1 elevator to accommodate 5 floors, so that wait can be long depending on the time of day. The wristlet with room key must be worn at all times while on the property and is uncomfortable and must be cut off for removal. If you lose it, they charge you $25 to replace it. The staff also repeatedly referred to anyone not wearing a wristlet as "trespassers," which was just creepy. Overall, there seemed to be so many rules on what to do/what not to do; it was overwhelming. But it was fine for a 2-night stay with a young kid who really was just happy to have a pool.

We recently visited the Great Wolf Lodge for a winter escape with our 1.5 year old and it was a…read moresuccessful trip! We stayed in a single king room and were pleasantly surprised with how much space we had, it didn't feel cramped even with all the toddler gear. Both the hotel and the waterpark were consistently clean throughout our stay. For a high traffic family resort this was impressive and much appreciated. The wave pool and dedicated toddler area were a huge hit. Our little dude had a blast and it was great to have a safe, age appropriate space for him to explore. The lodge is due for some updates, specifically the waterpark equipment - the water jet skis in the toddler area were all broken and material was visibly chipping. While my toddler didn't notice the cosmetic wear, as a parent it is a little worrisome. I'd say visiting in the winter was the perfect way to beat the cold, though it did limit us to indoor sections. We're definitely curious to return when it's warmer to see how the outdoor area fairs. Overall a great choice for families with toddlers, but hopefully, management will invest in some much needed repairs to the play features soon!

Terrible place to stay. Groupon reservation holders are looked upon like second tier citizens. Lots…read moreof hidden charges. Rooms and facilities are run down and understaffed or poorly staffed (lack of training and professionalism).

This review is overdue, we recently had the pleasure of staying at Cedar Lake Lodge and Settlement…read morein Wisconsin Dells, and I cannot rave enough about this incredible property and its amazing owners. We were in search of a place where we could rent the entire property for our wedding and wanted a place where we could offer all of the ages of the family something to do at any given moment. This place delivered!! My best friend and I called this place on a roadtrip because we found it on google and thought it was worth a shot and Chris the owner answered and was so kind and thoughtful that we detoured and stopped to meet him there in the middle of winter. We chose this place because of him and the fabulous, well kept property. We talked with Chris and his wife several times prior to our August wedding and they were patient with our planning process and able to accommodate all of our requests. We cannot thank them enough for the use of the clubhouse and pool! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and exceptional service that made our stay truly unforgettable.  Chris and his wife Angie, the staff and property were more than we could have dreamed up! The property itself is absolutely stunning, nestled in a picturesque setting that offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere of the Wisconsin River. It was the perfect site for our wedding and family gathering, providing a beautiful backdrop for our special day and ample space for all our guests to relax and enjoy.  The owners went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Their dedication to excellence and genuine care for their guests truly set Cedar Lake Lodge and Settlement apart.  Whether you're planning a wedding, a family reunion, or just a peaceful getaway, I highly recommend Cedar Lake Lodge and Settlement. It is a hidden gem in Wisconsin Dells that offers unparalleled beauty, comfort, and hospitality. We can't wait to return!   Highly recommend that you rent a boat for some amazing photos and head next door to rent tubes to float down the river! My whole family loved using the tickets to Noah's Ark and the Big Cat Sanctuary.

I can say enough about this place. Family time, girl friend getaways, romantic getaways it's the…read moreperfect setting. Very clean and caters to nature. The water, woods and clean air surround you while only bring a few miles away from traditional stores and activities. It's truly a secret gem, most people have no idea what a hidden treasure.

Paid for the all inclusive package during winter break. I think it was worth it, but my husband…read moretypically eats one meal a day and my kids barely eat, so I feel like we could've gotten "our money's worth" if that wasn't the case. It truly is all inclusive: no limits to number of drinks. They won't let you box up anything to go, but we could order appetizers and entrees. When we first arrived, the receptionist did not explain well where our room was located, so we ended up wandering around cluelessly with a large cart of stuff. I finally had to inquire at the front desk again. I like that you can access the Waterpark from anywhere in the resort. Being winter and snowing, it was good that we could walk indoors. I'm glad they have areas for toddlers and the "lazy/ active" river is a good choice. The rooms seem a bit outdated and definitely nothing fancy, but we still enjoyed our stay. I think I'd be happy to return. My kids enjoyed it just as much as GWL and I enjoyed being able to drink and eat "for free."

Old, shabby "resort". Booked an "executive king suite w/ a river view" and got a rock-hard bed with…read morea couch. Smells funky, too. Rude, unwelcoming staff. Just awful!

I had an amazing time staying at the tree scape resort. It's in a convenient location, and check in…read morewas a breeze. I love the QR code wristlet that acts as your room key and access key to the waterparks, it's brilliant really so you aren't losing the key all the time. I stayed in one of the hotel rooms, and it was very clean. A little sparse, but impeccably tidy and I was able to do work from my room. I spent mornings and lunch breaks lagoonside, and the water is amazing, zero chlorine. Can confirm the slides are wicked fun for kids of all ages, and I absolutely loved letting loose and running around on top of the inflatables. There's a gas station and restaurant right across the street too so if you need food or snacks there are options. Don't forget to bring a towel if you're enjoying the pool or the lagoon!

We stayed in one of the "tree house" rooms. We arrived early in the day and got wristbands for the…read morefacility but was too early for a room. We enjoyed both the swimming holes despite the awkward layout of the property. When it can time to cleanup before dinner, we encountered four out of the six bathrooms with feces and clogged toilets. We called the front desk to alert them. After returning from dinner, the six bathrooms were not in much better state. In the morning I waited with my kids in a 20 minute line to pee and was also faced with disgusting bathrooms. We camp in state parks, county parks, and private campgrounds, and have never felt such disgusting conditions. Management is off-site and in my opinion absentee. There are some positives to this resort, but the completely inadequate sanitation and absentee management makes this a "never again" for me. Also, the neighbors smoking joints at 10am make this not a kid friendly establishment.