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Black Hawk Motel: Traveler Reviews

2.0 of 5
720 Race Street, P.O. Box 15, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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iowa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Best value for couples and families”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

I really liked our stay at Black Hawk Motel---they are located close enough to the downtown area that we could walk but still felt like we were secluded.
We enjoyed both the outdoor and indoor pools--both were as clean as any pool we have ever been in.
They offer several room types--something for almost any group or family.
I wish we had found this gem when we were raising our kids--in fact we noticed several families w/kids enjoying the amenities.
I am a believer in Tripadvisor because so much deception can be done with a website or brochure.
This place lives up to every good review.
I personally witnessed their staff sweeping small items just like in Disney--I could tell everyone there did a great job.
If you have a family---they even offer free indoor water park tickets---why couldn't we have found this place years ago.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BlackHawkMotel, General Manager at Black Hawk Motel, responded to this review
September 13, 2012
We also wish you would have found us years ago, but are definitely glad you found us now! Thanks for your review and for choosing Black Hawk Motel! We also feel that most of our rooms are a bit secluded located in our court yard or cottage section, as we're on a residential street, yet just 4 blocks from downtown. We are big fans of Disney and one of the reasons is because their maintenance and upkeep in unbelievable. Now we are not even in the same league as Disney, but I have stressed numerous times to our staff and referenced Disney on the importance of keeping the grounds clean. It makes us feel good that you referenced us w/ Disney. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon, perhaps a trip with the whole family is on the agenda? Sincerely, Brad
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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean Friendly and Affordable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2012

We stayed here on the labor day holiday weekend. We had to get a room for only 1 night because our car had broke down the day we were leaving and had already checked out of Mt. Olympus (which was quite expensive). We enjoyed the Blackhawk motels swimming pools and game room. The room we stayed in had 2queen beds, microwave and frig. Also there was a DVD player in the room. Plenty of towels too. The staff was very nice, and the owners even allowed us to use their pools after check out til our car was ready at the local repair garage. Brad (the owner) and his wife, were very accomodating to us. We will stay there again the next time we go to Wisconsin Dells. The room was actually better than the room we had at Mt. Olympus (ie cleaner, more room to unpack our bags) also much much cheaper. You get a great bang for your buck here....

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BlackHawkMotel, General Manager at Black Hawk Motel, responded to this review
September 10, 2012
We're sorry that you had car trouble and had to stay in the Dells for an extra day, however...as a result, we're happy that you found us! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! It's nice knowing that you feel we provided better accommodations than the big mega water park resort that you stayed at. We put a lot of thought into what our rooms should be equipped with with a goal in mind to increase guest satisfaction. We hope that you'll be able to visit us next summer, without the worries of returning to work or missing any school time. Thanks again and have a great fall season. Sincerely, Brad
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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75 reviews 75 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Very Clean + Great Value -- Would do it again!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

We stayed here over labor day weekend in a budget king for $90 a night. It has a soft motel bed, mini-fridge, and mini microwave and parking right outside our door. A trip to walmart for breakfast foods, and we were set. We easily walked downtown and enjoyed tourist-central. We also drove 5-10 minutes to all the attractions.

Room Tip: The budget room we stayed in was farther away from the pool/game area and seemed quieter.
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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BlackHawkMotel, General Manager at Black Hawk Motel, responded to this review
September 10, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and post a few photos in regards to your recent stay with us. It's great to hear that you thought we provided a clean room at a great value. Looks like you stayed in room #6,which is close to the busy road which runs thru downtown. We're glad you found it to be quiet. We feel at $90 for peak time that this is a great rate and if you can ever get away in the offseason, our king budget rooms start at $49 for Sunday - Thursday or $55 on the weekend. Still included are the free Water Park Passes to Chula Vista, Free Dells Fun Card, Free Par 3 Golf and other savings coupons. Have a great fall season and we hope to see you on your next trip to the Wisconsin Dells area! Sincerely, Brad
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean and great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012 via mobile

We stayed 3 nights over labour day weekend in a double queen bed based on Tripadvisor recommendations. The Motel is clean and centrally located just down from the centre of W. Dells. Service is great and efficient. Has a small pool and Game Arcade which kept our son happy. The beds were a bit too soft for our liking but we woild definetely recommend the Black Hawk Motel for future stays.

Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
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BlackHawkMotel, General Manager at Black Hawk Motel, responded to this review
September 10, 2012
Traveling to the Dells from Singapore is quite a distance and we are glad you trusted Trip Advisor for your accommodation plans! We realize that everyone is different and everyone prefers a certain type of bed. Great to hear that you found our service to be efficient and our property clean. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and if you ever make a return trip to Wisconsin Dells, we hope to see you then! Have a great day! Sincerely, Brad
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great for family fun”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

We stayed here for a few days in early August with our one year old. The hotel was great. We loved the 1950s style of everything. Sometimes with the vintage style things can be worn or dirty. The hotel was very clean and well maintained. The rooms were a good size and the mattress was comfortable. You could park right by your room. The playground and pools were great. We liked the indoor pool the best. It was really warm and the slide was lots of fun. It was nice to be in a quieter location and it was nice to take a short walk to downtown.

The few things that we would change:
1. We wished the pool opened earlier than 9 am. Our toddler was bouncing off the walls and wanted the pool. We were ready to go to the pool around 8am.

2. Cigarette smoke -- I understand that this is a motel, but it seemed like everyone in the rooms around us were outside smoking. We couldn't smell it in our rooms, but I walked with my kid in the road instead of the sidewalk area to avoid all the smoke. Maybe try to keep a block of rooms with no smoking inside or outside so people can avoid the smoke.

3. chula vista -- we did not like the waterpark. We thought it was a bonus to get tickets to the park, but we would rather pay less money than receive these tickets. The waterpark was dirty (like there was trash left on the side of the pool overnight), there were no tubes for rides, and there were very few staff members to help control the chaos. We preferred the hotel pool.

Overall, we liked this place and would stay here again.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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BlackHawkMotel, General Manager at Black Hawk Motel, responded to this review
September 8, 2012
It's always nice to hear from a past and present guest that they feel our vintage 50's era motel is clean and well maintained. Having a well maintained business is like having a well maintained house in that you never get done with the upkeep. Great to hear you enjoyed our playgrounds and heated pools. Our cleaning staff does clean the pool and common areas as well as vacuum the pools and mop the floors, so this is the primary reason our pools open at 9 am. We have opened them early several times though and if you return next time, just ask me and I would be happy to open them earlier as our staff can usually work around early swimmers. We agree w/ the cigarette smoke and have had suggestions from other guests about "non smoking" wings and we'll look into the idea. Sorry to hear you didn't have the best experience at Chula Vista Water Parks. We have had good reports from our guests visiting there, however we don't have anything to do with the way they run their business. We signed up w/ their program due to our guests and potential guests requests, mean while keeping our room rates the same for 90% of our different room types. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and we hope to see you again next summer! Sincerely, Brad
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Also Known As:
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Black Hawk Hotel
Black Hawk Wisconsin Dells
Address: 720 Race Street, P.O. Box 15, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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Region: United States > Wisconsin > Wisconsin Dells
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#1 Family Hotels in Wisconsin Dells
#2 Business Hotels in Wisconsin Dells
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sealy Encore Plush Beds in all rooms! Choose from 30 different room types, from family to budget, cottages, jacuzzi suites, kitchenettes and two bedroom units. All rooms include Free High Speed Wireless, Fridge, Microwave, DVD/CD player and Reserved parking at your door. Indoor and Outdoor Heated Pools with slides and diving board. Centerally located just 4 blocks from downtown, attraction packages, 24 hour casino shuttle. Family Owned and Operated Since 1945! ... more   less 
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