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Prairie Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and convenience with 24-hour front desk assistance and hassle-free parking at this welcoming roadside haven

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels - Prairie Motel (Merrill)
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom sink - Prairie Motel (Merrill)
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets - Prairie Motel (Merrill)
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets - Prairie Motel (Merrill)
Prairie Motel is in a lively community where hospitality comes naturally. Guests enjoy WiFi, easy parking, and a smoke-free environment. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Merrill is home to Prairie Motel. Marathon County Historical Museums and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Merrill Golf Club and Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe. Water Park and Washington Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Merrill travel guide
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N2245 County Road K, Merrill, WI, 54452

What's nearby

  • Boathouse and stacked kayaks over the green park at the Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    Riverside Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rib Mountain State Park
    Rib Mountain State Park
    22 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Old Wisconsin ski resort. Night view of Granite Peak ski resort with lights and traces of moving people on the long exposure shot. Midwest USA, Wisconsin, Wausau area.
    Granite Peak Ski Area
    22 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Prairie Dells Scenic Area
    10 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre
    25 min drive - 25.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kwik Trip
    5 min drive
  • Kwik Trip
    3 min drive
  • Ballyhoos
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Auntie Rays Coffee House
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairie Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Motel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Prairie Motel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Prairie Motel located?

Situated in Merrill, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lincoln Health Care Center, Wisconsin River, and Riverside Park. Merrill Golf Club is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Prairie Motel Reviews

5.6

6.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older but clean motel with friendly staff and great rates. We had just come in from a cold rain to find no heat or hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A small, family run motel. Very basic, clean and comfortable. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom could use some updating. The toilet wasn't real sturdy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Surprised that there was only a shower, but that was ok. Looked out the window to see cows and other farm animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yenviset

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Failed. Don't know why it had been canceled without our knowledge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wi-Fi didn't work. The smoke alarm was open battery disconnected reconnected the battery and it was dead. The view from my back window was of a shovel in the ground. Evidently they were checking the septic system the covers were cleaned off that's why the shovel was there. And farther back there was a burn pile with a mattress and some other debris on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice ,clean small town hotel. everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good for the price. No frills motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice little motel.

Simple and clean. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

glory;jj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was small, smelly and cold. There is a railroad very close by and trains seem to run through the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was OK room had a bad cigarette smell had to buy some Lysol then it was better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
old and bad maintained property, internet doesn't work, dirty room old beds and chairs, too bad for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Price was “ok”, musty smell of the room not so ok!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kidcyddy

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

Never again

The hotel was disgusting and I had an allergic reaction to somthing there that we returned out key and left almost 3 hours we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
just the low end of the scale just a bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great location

We are hikers, and this place was perfect. Nearby Pine Ridge restaurant was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Dust, no heat, no way.

Once I paid they gave me an electric heater and said use it if you need it. It was a 2 day stay. I got to the room and found the interior heater had caught fire, hence the electric heater. I found dust on everything. I reached up to grab a towel and dust bunnies came floating down. No one came to clean the room during my stay. The TV would only turn on from the TV. Although you could change the channel using the remote.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff friendly,helpfull. room clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Back to the 60s!

It's an old fashioned motel, back from the days when you saw a place by the road with all the rooms in a row. Checkin and checkout were easy. The room had things unplugged, as if the owner did not want me using them, including the air conditioner. I was able to turn the air conditioner to high or low, but could not adjust the coolness (the knob was taken off.) I was simply interested in a night's sleep, which was why I chose the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't

The worst in 40 years.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MICHELLE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get what ya pay for

Smelled musty, peeling paint, small, minimal outlets near mirrors to get ready, poor parking near your actual room. Pills found in door way. Overall bed and shower was it. Towels were stained also
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dated, extreme cigarette odor, despite no smoking sign, very thin walls, toilet not flush, could not get dead lock to engage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Quiet Country Atmosphere

The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location was walking distance from downtown Merrill. The sound of a rooster crowing in the morning from the farm across the street was so cool too. I loved the Prairie Motel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019