In the heart of Waunakee’s business district, GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers a warm welcome with free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Unwind in the indoor pool or stay connected with WiFi and a 24-hour business center. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
975 Frank H St, Waunakee, WI 53597, Waunakee, WI, 53597
What's nearby
East Towne Mall - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
Wisconsin State Capitol - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
University of Wisconsin-Madison - 24 min drive - 20.4 km
Camp Randall Stadium - 25 min drive - 24.8 km
Getting around
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive
Madison Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Culver's - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
El Charro - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
About this property
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee is a great choice for a stay in Waunakee. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool or take advantage of nearby snowmobiling. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Shared microwave
What to do
Snowmobiling nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Computer monitor
Desk chair
Printer
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
Also known as
Grandstay & Suites Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Waunakee
GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Hotel Waunakee
Frequently asked questions
Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee ?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee ?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee ?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like snowmobiling. GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee also has an indoor pool.
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites - Waunakee Reviews
Reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Pleasant Experience
Easy access hotel with spacious rooms and extremely reasonable price.
Hugh
Hugh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
15 minutes to airport
Mid-August, flew into Madison airport and drove 15 minutes to hotel. Older hotel that’s been remodeled a few years ago. Late check-in was no problem. Quiet room with comfy king bed on 2nd floor. Note - there is no elevator so you haul your bags upstairs. The desk person offered to help. Room was clean. Air conditioner worked well. Breakfast needs improvement - it’s a basic continental breakfast with waffle machine. I’d stay again for the travel convenience, price and comfort.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
No frills, clean hotel
The staff was professional and courteous; we had no issues with check-in or check-out. The room was clean. The property was clean. Breakfast offerings were sufficient. The pool was a good size and the pool area was clean. The fitness center was a small room with a few cardio machines and a bench. The location was great for accessing Madison and the university. Culver’s is located conveniently right next store. Our stay was satisfactory.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Very accommodating of our special needs request.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2025
I thought over all it was nice and clean weird the room did t have a microwave for the popcorn I purchased and no vending machines
Shandi
Shandi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
I booked my room online and upon my arrival it was a very easy check in. The continental breakfast had a nice selection of yogurt, cereal, bagels and waffles. Juice and coffee were also available.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2025
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Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2025
Needs Work
The front desk was not usually manned, so had to ring a bell for serivice. The front desk was dimly lit and not welcoming. The room was fine and comfortable; however, the shower was awful with little water for descent shower or washing hair. Skimpy breakfast bar, only waffles, cold cereal and some pastries. We ate out. Luckily we had a first floor room. No elevator or automatic front doors to facilitate moving luggage. We had no housekeeping service for our two night stay. At the price we paid we should have gotten more. This could be an excellent hotel if the deficiencies I noted were corrected. They have no competition now but a competitor would give them a run for the money.
William
William, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Staff very helpful and friendly
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Very happy
Very, very nice hotel I had a very nice room very pleased
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2024
Clean place to stay. Friendly prompt service
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Very nice and convenient place to stay.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2023
Great place to stay and comfortable beds!
SARAH
SARAH, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 16, 2025
The hotel advertises a heated pool. No it is not. I checked in with my luggage and was told that my room was # 202. I asked ok, where is the elevator. No elevator. They expected me to drag my luggage up 2 flights of stairs. I was given a handicap room. Luckly I was not in a wheelchair. No handicap access to shower. No ice machines in building, but yet an ice bucket in room and vending machines were broken too.Stay away!
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Quiet, clean, and friendly staff= Grand Stay
We’re choose this hotel because we wanted to walk to a brewery. This hotel was excellent. It was very quiet, clean, and the staff was very nice. It was an easy walk to Octopi Brewery, which has great food and drinks.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
Nice property, very accommodating people
Stephana
Stephana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Staff was friendly.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Exceeded expectations
Room was huge, very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2024
All great, pool a little too cold for us but happy they had one - maybe it would be better in the summer
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 14, 2025
Good hotel for the price; No Elevator
Overall the hotel is good for the price. There was no elevator on property and our room was on the second floor. The breakfast was rather disappointing; options provided were cereal, bagels/donuts, waffles and yogurt. The juice dispensing machine was off (or broken...not sure) so there were bottles of juice that we could pour from. Breakfast really did lack an overall protein and so we were hungry within just a mere couple of hours.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Nice hotel..friendly staff, nice room, good warm pool.
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 20, 2025
Clean the mirrors!
After i showered i noticed there was writing on the mirror. Like someone wrote on it with their finger when it was steamed up. So clearly it was not cleaned from the last stay! The bathroom door was so hard to close and open. It could definitely use some fixing up and I've never been to a Hotel that didn't have an elevator. But it smelled clean and overall the rest was clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2024
Excellent for online only offer
Ramanujan
Ramanujan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Hardy any of the outlets worked in the room. No rugs - which in winter and snow doesn’t work. Floor was wet for awhile. Shower was pleasantly nice. Ok - not sure we would stay here again.