857 N Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States | (618) 248-8274
Outdoor water park with large water slides (seasonal)
Indoor pool with a hot tub and adjacent sauna
Large suites for family visits
Close to Wisconsin River and down the road to restaurants
Children 10-years old and younger stay free
Game room on-site
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Coin-operated laundry machines on-site
Undergoing large scale renovation with a mid-2015 expected completion
Dated scene with stained carpets and worn sheets
Indoor water park is falling apart
Seasonal and outdoor water park open only on weekends
Spotty Wi-Fi
No on-site dining options
The Polynesian Resort Hotel was originally built in the early 1990s as the first indoor water park in Wisconsin Dells. Rooms and common areas are about 30-years out-of-date and tattered around the edges, though the hotel is in the midst of a much needed renovation that is expected to finish by mid-2015. The 227 guest rooms are dated with stained carpets, damaged ceilings, and peeling wallpaper. While prices here are budget-friendly, visitors should know that the hotel is just adequate in terms of having a place to sleep and entertain the kids at the indoor pool and seasonal outdoor water park. An alternative hotel is Aloha Beach Resort and Suites, which has better-maintained rooms and offers free passes to Noah's Ark water park.
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Scene
Worn hotel undergoing drastic renovations
After a period of bankruptcy, this hotel is under new management that is looking to revive the once fun water park scene. Construction is in progress and rooms are being completed in phases so operations are still running, though some guests have stated it’s far from smooth. Until completion, parts of the hotel are in poor shape with dark halls, dirty carpets, and peeling wallpaper. The lobby is kitschy and styled like an island hut with the help of straw-lined ceilings, wicker chairs, faux stone walls, and a bamboo lined front desk. Outside and around the water park, there are Polynesian indigenous statues to evoke the feel of a tropical escape.
Location
Quiet area on the road to downtown restaurants
Located right off of Interstate 94, the hotel is conveniently situated for driving with most attractions under 10-minutes away. In the surrounding area, there is another motel and an open field. - Seven-minute drive to Noah's Ark
Rooms
A weak stab at tropical decor
Guests have the option of standard rooms or family suites. Each is spacious and comes with mini-fridge, iron and ironing board, old tube TV, and microwave. Dark green carpets, floral bedspreads, and framed tropical prints on the wall make a weak attempt at tropical decor. There is free Wi-Fi but the connection is weak. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and generic toiletries. Balconies, and coffee- and tea-facilities are convenient pluses, but rooms are neither modern nor clean. Unlucky guests may get rooms with damaged furniture, water-stained ceilings, and musty odors. Newer, renovated rooms are available, but management has not yet advertised them, so guests may have to call in to make the request.
Features
Indoor and (seasonal) outdoor water park, game room, and coin-operated laundry
The Polynesian Resort Hotel is touted as one of the first indoor water parks in the Dells area. While it holds the title, it falls short of holding any prestige. The outdoor park is newer and better maintained, but only open in the summer. The indoor pool is just plain weird and decrepit. Think: crumbling Polynesian figurines, a bizarre frog waterslide, and pirates with missing hands. A hot tub looks clean. There's a sauna, but it's in poor condition. The game room is a better bet. It's equipped with skee ball, a claw crane machine, and arcade games. The Aloha Pavilion is currently closed, and there are no eating options on-site. Spotty Wi-Fi is free, as is parking. There's a coin-operated washing machine and dryer available.
