TOP Lakeside Hotels in South Madison, WI for 2026

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Our top choices for South Madison hotels on the lake

Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

1. The Edgewater

Downtown Madison

Josh

£205

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

2. Mendota Lake House Inn

Tenney-Lapham

Charles

£151

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Signature Studio Suite | Living area | LED TV

3. Governor's Mansion Inn

Downtown Madison

Michael

£150

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

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Top South Madison Hotel Reviews

Valued Stay Madison

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and staff was great. Bathroom could have used a little updates specifically the shower but otherwise very clean"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

8/10 Good

"Stool was extremely low"

Madison Marriott South

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel overall was nice. The one thing that I didn’t like is having cold vinyl flooring in the room. Maybe some people would prefer that over having carpeting. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Management comped us use of the M Club due to our room not being ready at the time of check in."

Frequently asked questions

Are there any 5-star lakeside hotels in South Madison?

While you won't find any 5-star hotels near lakes in South Madison, there's still a range of stylish stays to pick from. McFarland your first stop? The Edgewater is a waterside retreat with a 4-star rating and amenities such as concierge services and a spa tub. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is another lakeside choice in McFarland. Also with a 4-star rating and featuring a swimming pool and concierge services, you'll find plenty to love about this hotel.

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