The Ridge Hotel Portage

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Portage

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Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Executive Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

King Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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King Jacuzzi Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

King Jacuzzi Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Portage

Heart of Portage.At this Portage motel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Wisconsin River and 6 miles (10 km) of Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are North Country National Scenic Trail and Swan Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Wisconsin River - 3 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Museum at the Portage - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Historic Indian Agency House - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Portage Asian Cuisine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Ridge Hotel Portage

Motel perfectly located for exploring Portage
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and an elevator are also featured at The Ridge Hotel Portage. Self parking is free.

This Portage motel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Ridge Hotel Portage offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This hotel will place an authorization for the amount of the stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. The guest can change the method of payment at the time of check-in.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ridge Hotel Portage to the airport?

The Ridge Hotel Portage is 36.8 mi (40-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ridge Hotel Portage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ridge Hotel Portage.

Does The Ridge Hotel Portage offer free breakfast?

The Ridge Hotel Portage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ridge Hotel Portage?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Ho-Chunk Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Hotel Portage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at The Ridge Hotel Portage?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Ridge Hotel Portage have a pool?

The Ridge Hotel Portage does not have a pool.

Does The Ridge Hotel Portage have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ridge Hotel Portage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Ridge Hotel Portage to downtown Portage?

The Ridge Hotel Portage is 2.1 mi away from Portage.

The Ridge Hotel Portage Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 690 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

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

4/10 Poor

Talbot

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a quiet hotel. Very nice roo.s but, no glasses for water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby smelled like animal urine and smoke. The room was cleaned but also smelled so, so bad. Again animal urine, smoke....I dont know but it really ruins the hotel. I have spent less at nice hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mercy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yevheniia

We stayed for two nights. Clean, fresh. I recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antonia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice, but the whole hotel was dirty. We were looking forward to the pool. It wasn’t working. We were looking forward to a breakfast. There wasn’t any the area was very isolated. Broken glass and trash outside, not appealing at all the air conditioning barely work. The gym wasn’t working no equipment online. It says that all these amenities were included. There were none.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cleanliness and useablility.

Bed was comfy. Everywhere you went smelt like smoke. The bath tub was dirty and could be resealed. Some of the wiring was faulty and certain outlits didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Delila

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was ok it doesn't offer any complimentary utensils, the ice machine has been broken for years, and the pool is closed. What's also sucks is that the gym recently closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Virgil

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old mattresses, dirty carpet, spots on the wall, etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They put me a room in the basement, said there was a pool, wasn't one, nothing they advertised was available or even there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ed

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An average good stay. Bathroom not the cleanest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nariha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was okay alittle dirty and a little loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chuck

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor internet-no pool (they advertise one)- no coffee...Just a overpriced mess. No coming back again. Smell in the room irritated my nose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Braxton

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is now a hotel that has full time people living there. It was no smoking but the hall smelled terrible of smoke. Our room was clean but the halls have not been vacuumed in a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024