The Riverside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Hayward with free parking

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Exterior
Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Roadside | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10429N State Road 27, Hayward, WI, 54843
  • Place, Hayward Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayward Information Center
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Roadside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Hayward

The Riverside Motel places you next to Hayward Lake and within a 10-minute walk of National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. This 17-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like microwaves, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Hayward Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hayward Information Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Park Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lumberjack Bowl - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Riverside Motel

Motel in Hayward with free parking
Guests of The Riverside Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a vending machine and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free long-distance calls are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: 3.95 percent

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Riverside Motel Hayward
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Riverside Hayward
The Riverside Motel Motel
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The Riverside Motel Motel Hayward

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Riverside Motel?

This motel is located in Hayward, just steps from Hayward Lake and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, and within a short walk of Lumberjack Bowl. You'll also find Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Riverside Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Riverside Motel include a casino at the property?

No, The Riverside Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Riverside Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Riverside Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a terrace plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes and lake views.

Does The Riverside Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does The Riverside Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Riverside Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Riverside Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Riverside Motel.

Does The Riverside Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Riverside Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel offer a patio where guests can enjoy lake or city views.

The Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was awesome! Very, very nice rustic rooms. Andrea was the friendliest desk clerk I can remember having and we travel a lot. They have a beautiful welcoming cat, he is so nice. We would never stay anywhere else from now on when we come to Hayward.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, quick check-in. Clean, nicely remodeled room with plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jane, Stevens Point

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you looking for a motel that perfectly blends into historic Hayward, Wisconsin, then the Riverside Motel is your place to stay. It has the rustic cabin ambience, with all of the modern amenities. The staff is also extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was EXTREMELY clean and well-maintained. Really the only disappointment was that there was not a continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water view was lovely and the front desk gave great dinner recommendations. Cozy northwoods feel to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint is with the booking. I booked a double queen bed room, only to find upon arrival that we were given a single queen with a couch fold out bed. I don’t know if it was Expedia’s fault or the hotel, but please be careful when booking your own room and call to confirm you get what you paid for. Other than that mishap, the hotel was very nice! Clean and accessible!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From meeting our hosts upon check in and the cleanliness of room. To our hosts always asking if they could be of service. We will definitely be return customers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lailla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a typical small town roadside motel, nicer and cleaner than most. We’ve been on a long road trip and we’re just so sick of the brand chains, we thought we’d try something different. It’s fine. We had a clean, large room, decorated in Northwoods kitsch. We upgraded to a River View room to cut down on road noise. True - the room is right on the river, but those rooms just sit perpendicular to the building along the road, sort of joined at the corner, so while you are on the river, you also have a perfect view of the highway over the bridge 50 yards away. Unless sitting on the deck watching the river is important, it’s probably not worth the upgrade. The highway seems to calm down at night anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fairah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and a cute spot right on the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

L Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good people
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED THIS HOTEL! Likes: -Super cute rooms -Fire pit area with grill and seating -Beautiful deck/seating area overlooking river -Great water pressure -Clean -Great Staff Dislikes: -Bed was a bit too firm -Pull out bed had no sheets on it (it was late by the time i discovered this) Would I stay here again? ABSOLUTELY!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice renovated room

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little stay

Loved the staff! Simon and Andrea rock! Great little motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet and clean Friendly attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Riverside Motel. We sat on the porch overlooking the river and enjoyed our morning coffee. We felt like we were in the northwoods enjoying the water. The room was neat and clean and felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025