Name: Shell Lake Lodge, a Travelodge by Wyndham
Address: 315 Highway 63 South, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, United States of America, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, US
Price range: $118–$219 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

At Shell Lake Lodge, a Travelodge by Wyndham, guests often praise the friendly staff, clean, comfortable rooms, and the rustic lodge atmosphere, with many enjoying the large pool area that includes a hot tub and sauna.

However, breakfast quality and availability vary widely, and the bar/lounge is not consistently open. There is no elevator to upper floors, Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and some guests felt the price did not match the value. The location is convenient for trails and the lake and is generally quiet at night. Overall, it suits travelers prioritizing a rustic vibe and easy trail access, while tolerating occasional inconsistencies.

Facilities

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Facilities

Guests consistently enjoy the large pool area with hot tub and sauna, and families appreciate the kids pool. Downsides include no elevator to upper floors, occasional pool closures or cleanliness issues, and a lounge/bar that is not always open.

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10

Carolyn

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool is fantastic!! The staff was very friendly!!

10

Beth

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and pool. Bed very comfortable

8

Sara

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed 2 nights, Thursday & Saturday. Very nice decor, Lodge. Room clean & comfy. Pool area huge with nice pool, hot tub & kids pool. Friday breakfast had cereal & waffles. Only bread for toast. Manager said light during week but full on Saturday. WELL, Saturday no hot anything or even milk for cereal! Bread was stale. No one at desk. We got stuff & leaving, same manager now at desk. I made comment room great but disappointed in breakfast. He stated he'd just got done yelling at staff. Apologized. Note bar area looked nice but never open for use.

10

Jennifer

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, pools were fun. Breakfast was low on options.

4

Jason

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was dirty. The vending machine was out of order. The ice machine was out of order. Breakfast was missing utensils, milk, coffee and only offered cereal and waffles. All in all, not worth the money.

10

Kris

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were new to the area and found this hotel right beside the UTV trail. The staff was GREAT at giving advice, directions, things to do, etc. The hotel had a really nice pool, hot tub and sauna. Our room was on the second floor and it was very comfortable and quiet. The hot breakfast on the weekend was very good and the continental breakfast on Monday still had the waffle maker available. The parking lot was spacious enough for a handful of pickups and trailers and still had room for a bunch of passenger cars. The only thing missing was an elevator to get to the 2nd floor room after a long day of trail riding. Ha! The bar area was a comfy place to unwind, have a beer and chat with other patrons. We look forward to going back next summer!

8

Heather

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were very clean and the mattresses are super comfortable! They have a really clean and spacious pool

10

David

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were looking forward to a night swim but pool was closed while waiting for the permit to be issued.

8

Eric

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very nice, with overall northwoods/log lodge vibe throughout the exterior and public areas of the hotel. The pool was well maintained, but the sauna control panel was heavily used/abused and difficult to operate. Our main complaint was that Wi-fi is very flaky.

10

Timothy

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place. Was a bit disappointed the lounge(bar) was not open during the week.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the property and rooms as clean and well kept. Several others report lapses such as dirty bedding or windows, unclean bathrooms, messy breakfast areas, and inconsistent housekeeping or maintenance.

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Rick

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was friendly and polite. Their dress code was casual. The continental breakfast was good. Same food all week. No variety. The cereal was empty on Wednesday, and was still empty when we left on Saturday. Attention to detail of the hotel was poor. ie. grass clippings covering the patio, weeds covering the stone landscape, tub drain was broke, toilet leaked, the breakfast area was not cleaned after the breakfast was over. The rooms were not cleaned daily unless you asked.

4

Dennis

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower head full of mold. Toilet sealant on floor was gross. Trash under bed and behind tv stand. Tv did not have local channels.

10

John

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel in excellent condition very clean Rooms very comfortable and clean

10

maria

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean

10

Kent

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very clean Hotel, rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

10

William

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute, clean, and comfortable.

4

Lila

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was highly disappointed in the quality and cleanliness of our rooms. We paid a lot of money, like $440 for 2 rooms, and this hotel had the quality of a low end motel. My first thought was a trap hotel.The rooms smelled horrible, the carpets were dirty and stained, the lighting was uwful, the fridge had a terrible odor of a dead animal when opened. The continental breakfast wasn't great. The coffee was watered down and the food options were limited. On a positive note, the staff seemed nice and the pool, hot tub, and sauna were pretty decent. Unfortunately, those things do not make up for the amount spent. I feel like a definitely took a loss with this one.

8

Beverly

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, staff was friendly

4

Jonathon

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was unavailable the sheets and bedding were dirty

6

Patricia

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was not dining options. Could not see out dirty windows, bath floor was dirty.. Beds were comfortable. Very nice bedding and buffet breakfast. .

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and quiet, with a rustic lodge decor that many guests like. Wi-Fi reliability is a recurring complaint.

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LAWRENCE

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quiet

10

Beth

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and pool. Bed very comfortable

10

William H

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the decor. Front desk personnel were very friendly and accommodating.

10

JOSHUA

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cabin/lodge type feeling at a hotel. Staff was nice and welcoming

10

John

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel in excellent condition very clean Rooms very comfortable and clean

6

Barbara

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We've stayed at this hotel before under the former ownership. It's come a long way, and we're hoping it will continue to improve. Our AC was not working and the cleaning group didn't refresh some of the towels we had placed on the tub. The breakfast offerings were meager and could easily be improved, as well.

10

Kris

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were new to the area and found this hotel right beside the UTV trail. The staff was GREAT at giving advice, directions, things to do, etc. The hotel had a really nice pool, hot tub and sauna. Our room was on the second floor and it was very comfortable and quiet. The hot breakfast on the weekend was very good and the continental breakfast on Monday still had the waffle maker available. The parking lot was spacious enough for a handful of pickups and trailers and still had room for a bunch of passenger cars. The only thing missing was an elevator to get to the 2nd floor room after a long day of trail riding. Ha! The bar area was a comfy place to unwind, have a beer and chat with other patrons. We look forward to going back next summer!

8

Heather

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were very clean and the mattresses are super comfortable! They have a really clean and spacious pool

10

Marie Annick

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility is clean and contemporary with a traditional bear country decor. The staff is friendly and pleasant to interact with. The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing by the pool. The area is quiet at night, which is what we were looking for.

8

Eric

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very nice, with overall northwoods/log lodge vibe throughout the exterior and public areas of the hotel. The pool was well maintained, but the sauna control panel was heavily used/abused and difficult to operate. Our main complaint was that Wi-fi is very flaky.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-ins noted. A few guests reported slow or absent staffing at times and limited flexibility when bookings were made through third parties.

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Kory

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful with all our questions. Would be nice to stay longer next time.

10

Erin

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Outstanding staff provided a wonderful stay and the Coffee was great and always flowing

2

Angela

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevators! Make sure you read EVERYTHING about the details. I have painful, arthritic knees, primarily with stairs. When I inquired about even a lesser room on the ground level, I was informed I could not because I booked thru a 3rd party. Traveling for business, most expensive night stay of the trip. Even the ice machine is first level.

10

colleen

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our 1 night stay couldn't have been better, from the friendly, welcoming staff, the beautiful room and public areas. Enjoyed the pool/hottub, and continental breakfast as well

10

Rachael

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff members were extremely nice! Always asking if we needed anything. My kids had fun in the pool. Will definitely staying again next time we visit

10

Ryan

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place all around and totally wonderful service!

10

Mary

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most of the breakfast food gone by 9:30 large group of people the breakfast room very messy and dirty. Husband diabetic looked forward to getting him some food in AM, very disappointed. Tha room was nice clean. Michelle at front desk just wonderful, kind and welcoming. Thank you Michelle

10

Ashley

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming staff

10

Jane

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very clean, quiet, unique property. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us. We had a very nice stay, thank you!

2

matt

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Alarm clock broken, coffee maker broken, 20min plus wait to check in while kids played with everything behind counter. No adults to be found. Probably one of the worst experiences. We stay in hotels 4x's a month at least. Pool area very nice.

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Location

Convenient for UTV trail access and close to downtown and the lake, and the area is generally quiet at night. Overall location feedback is positive.

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10

Jessica

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property well maintained, convenient and great value

6

LAWRENCE

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quiet

10

Stephen

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

10

Jason

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet place to stay. I will return.

8

Duane

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient for the use of our UTV to all the trails in the area. The breakfast during the week could have been better. Not a lot of choices.

10

Saverio

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, nice building design.

10

Melissa

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean, quiet and staff was absolutely amazing. Would definitely book again

10

Kris

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were new to the area and found this hotel right beside the UTV trail. The staff was GREAT at giving advice, directions, things to do, etc. The hotel had a really nice pool, hot tub and sauna. Our room was on the second floor and it was very comfortable and quiet. The hot breakfast on the weekend was very good and the continental breakfast on Monday still had the waffle maker available. The parking lot was spacious enough for a handful of pickups and trailers and still had room for a bunch of passenger cars. The only thing missing was an elevator to get to the 2nd floor room after a long day of trail riding. Ha! The bar area was a comfy place to unwind, have a beer and chat with other patrons. We look forward to going back next summer!

10

Shane

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great. The pool, splash pool, hot tub, and sauna offered something to everyone in our family of 4. Close to downtown and the lake.

10

Marie Annick

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility is clean and contemporary with a traditional bear country decor. The staff is friendly and pleasant to interact with. The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing by the pool. The area is quiet at night, which is what we were looking for.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent: some guests found a plentiful hot selection, while others encountered limited choices, missing items, or unclean areas, especially at busier times or on weekdays. On-site lounge or dining availability appears limited or irregular.

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10

Dane

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All of the staff we encountered were extremely pleasant. It was quiet, they even have a small bar open on the evening. Breakfast was really good for a hotel breakfast.

10

colleen

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very personable, beds were comfortable, room was clean and breakfast options were plentiful and delicious! Will definitely stay there again when in the area!

8

Sara

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed 2 nights, Thursday & Saturday. Very nice decor, Lodge. Room clean & comfy. Pool area huge with nice pool, hot tub & kids pool. Friday breakfast had cereal & waffles. Only bread for toast. Manager said light during week but full on Saturday. WELL, Saturday no hot anything or even milk for cereal! Bread was stale. No one at desk. We got stuff & leaving, same manager now at desk. I made comment room great but disappointed in breakfast. He stated he'd just got done yelling at staff. Apologized. Note bar area looked nice but never open for use.

10

Jennifer

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, pools were fun. Breakfast was low on options.

4

Jason

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was dirty. The vending machine was out of order. The ice machine was out of order. Breakfast was missing utensils, milk, coffee and only offered cereal and waffles. All in all, not worth the money.

8

Duane

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient for the use of our UTV to all the trails in the area. The breakfast during the week could have been better. Not a lot of choices.

10

Mary

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most of the breakfast food gone by 9:30 large group of people the breakfast room very messy and dirty. Husband diabetic looked forward to getting him some food in AM, very disappointed. Tha room was nice clean. Michelle at front desk just wonderful, kind and welcoming. Thank you Michelle

4

Timothy

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very limited internet, scant breakfast. over priced

10

Doug

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was pretty good. Waffles, pancakes, cheese omelets, sausages, and potatoes obrien, amongst other items.

10

Timothy

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place. Was a bit disappointed the lounge(bar) was not open during the week.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $149	2 $168	3 $168
4 $121	5 $132	6 $160	7 $149	8 $156	9 $198	10 $178
11 $145	12 $152	13 $149	14 $150	15 $145	16 $174	17 $177
18 $138	19 $146	20 $145	21 $145	22 $145	23 $161	24 $164
25 $138	26 $145	27 $145	28 $126	29 $145	30 $158	31 $162

Shell Lake Lodge, a Travelodge by Wyndham

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Second Floor)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sofabed)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sleeper Sofa)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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