Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Lake Geneva Resort is a resort-style stay in the Lake Geneva area of southeastern Wisconsin, and it is the kind of place that suits families and groups who want space, on-site facilities and an easy base for a lake weekend. Resorts of this type often offer a mix of room types, from standard rooms to larger suites with kitchen-style facilities, along with pools, dining and activities, though the exact rooms and amenities change over time and are best checked when you book. Lake Geneva is a classic Midwest getaway. In summer, visitors come for the lake, the Lake Shore Path, the mailboat tour, the beaches and boat rides, and for the town of shops, ice cream and restaurants. In autumn the colour and the quieter streets draw couples, and in winter the area has Winterfest and cold-weather weekends. A resort stay can make all of these simpler for families, because kids can swim or play on site between outings. It is less suited to travellers who want to walk to the downtown lakefront from their door, so check the location and distance to the town centre on the map. Summer weekends, holidays and festival dates book out well ahead and carry higher prices, so reserve early and look at midweek stays if your dates are flexible.
Location and getting around
The resort is in the Lake Geneva area, so a car is the easiest way to reach the downtown lakefront, the beaches and the neighbouring villages. Check the distance to the town centre and the lakefront when you book, and ask about parking, which is usually on site at resorts.
Rooms
Expect a range of room types, from standard rooms to larger suites suited to families and groups. Check the sleeping arrangements, kitchen facilities and any resort fees before you confirm.
Who it suits
Families with children, groups of friends and relatives, and visitors who want facilities on site after a day outdoors. It is less suited to couples who want a quiet historic inn in town, though they may still enjoy it in the off-season.
Good to know
Summer weekends and holiday periods are busy, and some resort activities are seasonal, so check what is open on your dates. Weather can change quickly near the lake, so pack for sun, rain and cool evenings, and for snow in winter.
Making the most of your stay
Spend a morning on the Lake Shore Path, take the mailboat tour or a lake cruise, and visit the downtown shops and ice cream stands. Williams Bay and Fontana offer quieter beaches and village streets, and a day can be spent at the observatory in Williams Bay.
Booking tip
Compare rates for midweek and weekend stays, and ask about any resort fees and cancellation terms before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓Resort-style setting (check when you book)
- ✓Pool or leisure facilities (check when you book)
- ✓Suites and family rooms (check when you book)
- ✓Restaurant or bar (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Short drive to the lakefront
- ✓Base for lake and winter weekends
Good questions
Where is the resort?+
It is in the Lake Geneva area of southeastern Wisconsin. Check the exact location and distance to the downtown lakefront when you book.
Is it good for families?+
Resort-style stays often suit families and groups, but check the room types, facilities and any resort fees when you book.
Do I need a car?+
A car is the easiest way to reach the lakefront, beaches and nearby villages.
