Black Hawk Motel & Suites

The Black Hawk Motel maintains a truly retro 1950s aura (it's been the same family since 1945). A neon-light "Office" sign hangs over reception and there's astro-turf-like carpet over the cement pathways, the steps, and even the handrails. Guest rooms have both screened and wooden doors, with seatbelt chairs and plastic side tables outside of each. Inside the reception area, there are images of Black Hawk American Indians everywhere, and while the decor is simple, there are comfy leather couches and chairs, and planters hanging from the ceiling. The typical guests are young people and families on a budget looking to explore Wisconsin Dells. There's limited business travel in the area. 

The Black Hawk has a whole range of rooms, from cramped to quite spacious. Options include standard Double Queen Rooms, Triple Full Rooms, and larger options such as the King and Queen Whirlpool Rooms and the Two-Bedroom House. All the accommodations are clean, painted in yellows and creams, and have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and TVs with DVD players. The house, which sits across the street from the hotel, is large, bright, and has a spacious kitchen and six-seat dining table. Decor overall is basic, with patterned polyester bedding and floral couches, but accommodations are typically roomy and clean. Bathrooms range in size, and are generally plain and poorly lit, but most include tubs. 

More entertaining than most budget motels, the Black Hawk has a fairly large outdoor pool with a set of slides, next to a children's pool with a beaver fountain. Beyond the pool, there is a playground with swings. There's also a smaller indoor pool with a slide, which stays open until 11:30 at night. The hotel has a game room filled with classics like Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders, as well as a billiards table. If the kids are still not having enough fun, the Black Hawk gives a limited number of free passes to one of the local water parks to its guests. Wi-Fi is free, as is parking.