The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Mendota in Madison - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

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.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North

16.4 km from Lake Mendota

Kimberly

₹7,899

₹8,729 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

8.7 km from Lake Mendota

Daragh

₹7,500

₹8,513 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a wooden floor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and safety signs.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern coffee station with a digital coffee maker, a kettle, and a tea kettle.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

16.7 km from Lake Mendota

Deborah

₹11,705

₹13,168 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton

8.1 km from Lake Mendota

Christopher

₹9,200

₹10,442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

5. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

9.9 km from Lake Mendota

Dianne

₹7,102

₹8,202 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

8.3 km from Lake Mendota

Emilia

₹6,529

₹7,541 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative partition.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

9.3 km from Lake Mendota

Manpreet

₹10,031

₹11,585 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception desk with a digital kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a blue wall with a geometric design.

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

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.

8. avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG

9.2 km from Lake Mendota

Troy

₹8,925

₹10,129 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern lobby with a white sofa, blue armchair, and green armchairs. There is a fireplace, a desk with two monitors, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the city.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a TV screen displaying a news program, and a counter with various food items.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

13.9 km from Lake Mendota

Dawn

₹12,831

₹14,435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

10 km from Lake Mendota

Michelle

₹7,707

₹8,902 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a blue ottoman, a nightstand, and wall art.

An indoor swimming pool with a basketball hoop, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A hotel reception area with a desk, computer, chair, and a television displaying a news channel.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Oregon - Madison

21.5 km from Lake Mendota

Sasha

₹6,760

₹7,672 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a radiator, and curtains.

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

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Madison-Verona by IHG

16.6 km from Lake Mendota

Steven

₹9,304

₹10,467 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa set, a round coffee table, and a decorative floor lamp.

A modern indoor dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a staircase, and green plants on the walls.

A modern interior with a spherical light fixture, wooden flooring, and two rectangular planters with water features.

13. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

4.7 km from Lake Mendota

Stella

₹13,157

₹15,196 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

13.7 km from Lake Mendota

Hildegard

₹7,179

₹8,291 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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.

15. Best Western West Towne Suites

8.6 km from Lake Mendota

Chad

₹7,262

₹8,388 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass ceilings, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

11.4 km from Lake Mendota

Caroline

₹7,596

₹8,773 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a round mirror. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures and a wooden ladder structure.

A modern bar area with a long counter and multiple stools, a television, and a bar stocked with bottles.

17. Madison Marriott South

7.5 km from Lake Mendota

Michael

₹11,571

₹13,365 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and large windows.

18. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

11.1 km from Lake Mendota

melissa

₹7,005

₹8,091 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, large windows, and string lights.

A modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a sofa set, and a large window with curtains.

The exterior of a Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern coffee shop interior with a central island displaying snacks and beverages, a reception desk, and a variety of coffee and tea options.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

4.4 km from Lake Mendota

John

₹11,211

₹12,948 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with outdoor seating.

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a mascot statue.

An indoor swimming pool with a red and white color scheme, seating areas, and large windows.

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

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

4.2 km from Lake Mendota

Lyndsay

₹11,586

₹13,382 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Mendota

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 801 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona	9.6 Exceptional 433 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI	9.4 Exceptional 1,116 reviews	View

Top Lake Mendota Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

8/10 Good

"It was better than expected. Room 511 was great because right outside our window was the mist BEAUTIFUL red fall foliage tree! Bed comfortable."

Hotel Ruby Marie

10/10 Excellent

"Feel like you are stepping back to Victorian times!"

The Edgewater

8/10 Good

"I would give a 5 star review but cannot. They advertise as free airport shuttle. I asked the front desk staff about scheduling the shuttle 2 days in advance. I was told there was only 1 driver that morning and was already booked. I explained they charge a daily $24 resort fee and since an uber to the airport is $26 they should cover it. The gentleman I was speaking with said they would not and walked away. It seemed I was an inconvenience to him. I would give him zero star rating"

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it"

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Give your staff a nice bonus"

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Have stayed there before it’s always nice"

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."

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 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find near Lake Mendota?

Expedia has 147 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. Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

4. Courtyard by Marriott Madison West Middleton

5. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

8. avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG

9. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Oregon - Madison

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Madison-Verona by IHG

13. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

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

15. Best Western West Towne Suites

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

17. Madison Marriott South

18. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

19. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

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Top Lake Mendota Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

Hotel Ruby Marie

The Edgewater

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

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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