335 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States | (618) 248-8274
Prime location across the road from Lake Geneva
Large suites with kitchenettes and private balconies
Some suites have fireplaces, in-room whirlpool tubs, and/or full kitchens
Heated indoor pool and hot tub
Full-service spa with a sauna
Fitness center has a yoga studio
Private pier on Geneva Bay
Extensive meeting space and wedding venue
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Resort fee
No restaurant, bar, or breakfast offered
Some traffic noise
Not all rooms have lake views
The Bella Vista Suites is a mid-range hotel across the road from its own private pier on Lake Geneva. The prime location comes with a slightly upscale vibe and a beautiful outdoor terrace facing the lake, but the suites here aren't particularly modern. All have kitchenettes and private balconies though, with some adding perks like in-room whirlpool tubs or fireplaces. The hotel also has an indoor pool and hot tub, along with a full spa, but there's no restaurant, bar, or breakfast offered. For that, check next door at the historic Baker House, or the nearby Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, which has slightly cheaper rates.
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Scene
All-suite lakeside hotel with a casual Greek theme
Built in 1999, the Bella Vista Suites hotel has undergone several renovations over the years, adding contemporary updates to its classical (almost Greek-themed) decor. The entryway opens into a lobby with an arched ceiling painted with clouds, flanked by Greek columns around a small front desk. A few steps down is a four-story atrium, with a glass ceiling above a koi pond with a statuesque fountain in its center. The hotel is popular with vacationing couples, as well as business travelers.
Location
In a residential area of downtown Lake Geneva
The hotel is located at the edge of downtown in a mostly residential area, right across the road from the lake. Surrounding the lake are elegant century-old mansions and a 21-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path. Strollers beware: this is a full day’s hike. At the halfway point along the lake (about 15 minutes by car and two hours by foot) is Yerkes Observatory, which is home of the world’s largest refracting telescope. Most attractions are within a 10-minute walk, including the shops and restaurants of downtown, the Lake Geneva Cruise Line dock, and the Lake Geneva Public Beach. The Big Foot Beach State Park is a five-minute drive. Drive times to Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport are approximately 60 and 80 minutes, respectively.
Rooms
Large suites with kitchenettes and private balconies; some add fireplaces and whirlpool tubs
The hotel has 39 suites with either lake views or views over a parking lot facing a small park. They have a neutral decor with cream-colored carpets, light wood furniture, and fairly bland, dated fabrics. All suites have king-size beds, living rooms with sofa beds and work desks, and private furnished balconies or patios. Some have kitchenettes with microwaves, toasters, and coffeemakers, and others have full kitchens with dining tables, ovens, stovetops, and full-size refrigerators. Upgraded suites have perks such as gas fireplaces, second bathrooms, and/or in-room whirlpool tubs. Free Wi-Fi comes standard, along with iPod docks, and every suite as at least two flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have walk-in showers fitted with rainfall showerheads, and separate jetted tubs.
Features
Private pier, indoor pool and hot tub, full spa with a sauna, fitness center, and free parking
The hotel sits across the road from its own pier on Geneva Bay, and there's an outdoor terrace with cushioned metal patio chairs and tables to enjoy the view. Inside, there's an indoor pool and a hot tub, along with a full-service spa that has a Himalayan salt sauna. The fitness center is on the small side, with an elliptical machine, treadmills, and stationary bike, but it also has a huge studio for yoga or aerobics classes. Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and a wedding venue can host groups up to 200 people. The resort fee includes a discount voucher to a local restaurant, and parking.
