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Wild Rice Retreat

3.5 star property
Bayfield hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9,4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Sauna
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli

Room options

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Ricepod

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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TreeHaus Room

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Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ricepod

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Nest

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield, WI, 54814

What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands Marina - 4 min drive
  • Apostle Highlands Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 4 min drive
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 4 min drive
  • Madeline Island Museum - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬55 min drive

About this property

Wild Rice Retreat

Enjoy your visit to Bayfield with a stay at Wild Rice Retreat. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at Root, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Sauna
  • Firepit
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Special features

Dining

Root - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Wild Rice Retreat Hotel
Wild Rice Retreat Bayfield
Wild Rice Retreat Hotel Bayfield

Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Rice Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wild Rice Retreat 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.
Are pets allowed at Wild Rice Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Wild Rice Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wild Rice Retreat?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Wild Rice Retreat?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Legendary Waters Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Wild Rice Retreat and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Wild Rice Retreat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Root.

Wild Rice Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9,4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

9,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The accommodations, staff, on-site activities (or in-activities, if you so choose), dining, vibe and local area beauty/events make Wild Rice a unique destination - offering an unforgettable experience!
Raymond, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was an absolute haven of tranquility. It was spacious, impeccably clean, and beautifully decorated. I was able to enjoy complete silence, which was exactly what I needed to unwind and recharge. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with a smile.
Jung Hyup, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We very much enjoyed our stay here. The food was amazing and the property was so peaceful. It was a much-needed getaway for us. We would definitely go back.
Brittany, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Room
We really loved the food, sauna, hikes. We didn’t get a chance to do any classes. I wish the room was bigger. I thought I was getting a pod by ourselves. I didn’t know it was so small. I would go back and get a bigger pod. Very frendly staff.
Colleen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Don’t Pay Big Bucks For Pretty!
Lovely place but the resort fee wasn’t a value. The Tree Haus is a shared space was beautiful but very uncomfortable. Only the shared space area has an air conditioner the small room does not, just a fan and it’s hot with absolutely no closet space besides bathroom drawers. No way to cool your room by opening the door because no privacy or feeling of safety due to strangers being moved in/out of the 3 other rooms. WiFi is terrible and no housekeeping to provide towels or cleaned the share space. When we asked for clean towels the gave us only large towels. We spent a lot of money to be hot, have no privacy, no closet space, no TV, bad WIFI, cleaned up after ourselves, no feelings of safety due to strangers moving into the other 3 rooms, no building phone to call for help or services if needed and fresh food was good but we stayed4 days and the same food was recycled into different ways. On the positive side there was a closet designated for each of the 4 rooms downstairs but no lock and inconvenient. The Tree Haus rooms appear to be an afterthought, poorly designed for adult guests and just to make money. More attention and comfort for the other more private parts of the retreat. Stay away from this place if only the Tree Haus is available. It’s a beautiful space with access to a walking trail, multiple mosquitoes, and a view of Lake Superior near the trail but save your money for other places and yoga classes
Margaret, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jazmin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Retreat
The setting cannot be beat for beauty and peacefulness. The staff was amazing and always had such positive attitudes. They seemed truly genuinely concerned about their guests and went out of their way to help make them happy. Wonderful fresh food prepared so creatively!
Immersed in nature.
Remarkable food!
Donna, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy little getaway
Super comfy retreat nestled in the woods of bayfield. The atmosphere was incredibly laid back and chill. I like how our rooms were broken up so it felt like we had more privacy. The bed was super comfy, not like a normal hotel bed. And i really liked the rain showers! It felt nice to take a hot shower in the rain shower after hiking all day.
Cassandra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice escape
Relaxing no frills environment. Beautiful setting
Robb, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gaurav, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comforting space
Erin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful environment for a quiet way to enjoy natural surroundings. Great garden fresh meals too!
Jean, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect reset weekend
My husband and I loved our weekend! It was a perfect reset for our body and mind. First off the bed was the best we have ever slept in. Our next favorite was the sauna and cold plung tub. The atmosphere was very clean, natural, calming and the staff were all very nice. We will be back for sure!
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Don't trust the hype. You don't need it.
The retreat is orientated to a particular demographic of sophomoric tourist expecting to enjoy plenty of coffee books and nut snacks that decorate the interior. If you like spaces that encourage serendipitous praise to "the founder" like you've entered Plato's mediocre academy of virtue signaling, then I recommend Wild ... I have already forgotten the full name (the "w" has been found plastered on everything like Tesla). I can't be bothered to read anymore ads about this place or the unique philosophy of its owner. It's like any other traditional American faux Scandinavian resort, you sleep in separate RV trailers converted with a combination of industrial wood and Ikea furniture to create enough privacy where you can't usually hear your neighbor but will ultimately see their sneering face as they name drop their engineer friend's work location and how one night of yoga has transformed their essential whole. 2 nights stay seem like the usual. I needed 3 until I felt any sense of peace and that was off-site. What I did love was having access to salad and coffee two times daily. The kitchen and professional house keepers are serious reasons to consider staying. But if you're visiting the area without a planned program on-site, I can't recommend staying. It's a decent place to start your up north vacation but doesn't live up to the hype.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Great, unique, quiet place with fantastic amenities.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place exceeded my expectations! Absolutely amazing! Beautiful grounds, wonderful staff, and delicious food!
Joy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sanctuary
What a sanctuary! The grounds and individual “rooms” are so unique. Loved the food too!
Jodi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kristin, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You gotta check this place out!
The Wild Rice Retreat was simply an amazing getaway place - I don't believe there's anything quite like it anywhere else in the Midwest. The Retreat has a Scandinavian-Zen-like vibe with a friendly/attentive staff. The Bayfield area features numerous outdoor and dining experiences that complimented our entire experience.
Raymond, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aimee, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jacob, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
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