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The Ridge Hotel Portage

2.0 star property
Motel in Portage with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave
King Jacuzzi Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Lobby sitting area
Queen Executive Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
The Ridge Hotel Portage, in the city center, offers a lively atmosphere with an arcade/game room, bar, and restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi between visits to nearby hotspots, with attentive staff providing local recommendations to enhance their stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Jacuzzi Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2900 New Pinery Road, Portage, WI, 53901

What's nearby

  • Museum at the Portage - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 9 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 23 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 29 min drive - 26.6 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
  • ‪Dinos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ridge Hotel Portage

Motel in the city center
Take advantage of an arcade/game room, a bar, and a restaurant at The Ridge Hotel Portage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • A vending machine and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

Property is also known as

Portage Ridge
Ridge Hotel Motel Portage
Ridge Hotel Portage
Ridge Portage
The Ridge Hotel Portage Motel
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The Ridge Hotel Portage Motel Portage

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ridge Hotel Portage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ridge Hotel Portage?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ridge Hotel Portage located?

Located in the heart of Portage, this motel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wisconsin River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters and Swan Lake. Cascade Mountain Ski Area and Buffalo Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Ridge Hotel Portage Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 688 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Hubey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly check in. Huge clean room, comfortable bed, fridge and microwave. Close to Fiesta grocery, Wal-Mart, and bonus Goodwill.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel currently being upgraded, I needed a place to sleep without breaking the bank. The Lodge fulfilled this void.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wish restaurant and lounge was open. Pool deck was slippery. Pool and hot tub was good. For the price it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Craig

Lucky it’s cheap

Very loud all night long. Walls and ceiling very thin could hear things all around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, should be closed during renovations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory j

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty or some trash papers on parking lot in back and cigarettes 🚬 butts at the entrance door in back of the hotel 🏨
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Delila

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pools were not open and I was looking forward to swimming that why I choose to stay here because I stayed here before and like the pool area but I feel like I got ripped off with my money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Already put in for no charge cancelation due to pulling up to this place and not even feeling like getting out of the vehicle, very dirty, unkept, sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the hot tub Didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool didnt even work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quiet, clean and comfortable.

Definitely in need of an upgrade. As others have mentioned, the restaurant was closed and ice machine not working. Carpet was threadbare, paint and wallpaper were peeling off the walls. But we expected this after reading the reviews. There was a refrigerator and microwave in the room, and the room was quiet, clean and comfortable. At the price we paid, I would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not great. Very outdated. Room had a layer of dust on everything. Pool wasn’t open. Guy working front desk had an attitude. Wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lois

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like anything. Tried 2 years in a row thinking would be better 2nd year nut was much worse
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms didn't look like it has been cleaned since the 80s, The Bed sheets looked clean but the bed was old and unconvertable. Wallpaper was peeling off the walls and the wall under the A/C unit was coming apart.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, torn apart, air conditioning was old and didnt work well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Clark

Disliked: Staff & service
When we were checking in he couldnt find my reservations. Did it thru Hotels.com The front desk person was very confused took over 20 mins and he still struggled to find.my reservation. Dont think he did cause he said it was paid for in cash, but i paid on hotels.com i finally got.my room half hour later. They are renovating so things are dirty. Room was ok, AC WORKED GREAT. Toilet is for little people but shower was good! Maybe next time id just try their website.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
6/03/23: DO NOT STAY HERE! Property is under construction. Carpet in elevator and common areas was beyond filthy. Told our room had new carpet and new beds. Not so. Stains on blankets. Cheetos under one bed. My skin crawled. We immediately left. The 2 women at the front desk were very nice. Agreed to full refund. Expedia helped. It was deplorable that our booking was even taken. (Feeling PTSD even now!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel seems to be in the middle of a major renovation. We checked in late after attending a wedding, and the sign for the place was dark, and the clerk seemed puzzled that we actually had a reservation. There were some vehicles at the place, but not many. They put us on the third floor and told us the elevator was out. There appears to be construction debris most everywhere. The room we got was very spacious and appeared to have been partially remodled, but it absolutely reeked of ancient cigarette smoke. The place might have potential when they finish it, but it seems a mess now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fair but a steel folding chair? The hallways were filthy! Couldn't connect to the Internet! Fridge smelled! No ice (machine out of order). TV remote held together with scotch tape.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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