Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Weekend Getaway: Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark

 

Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is a family-friendly all-suite hotel that features 225 guest suites that have been designed and decorated to create a comfortable home-away-from-home appeal combined with the luxuries of a world-class hotel. Spacious suites have fully-equipped kitchens with full sized refrigerators, double sinks, stove top burners and dishwashers, as well as all the essentials and utensils needed for a stress-free holiday. Bedrooms are bright and airy with plush bedding and en suite bathrooms with whirlpool baths, and living areas are roomy with large sofas, fireplaces and covered balconies boasting beautiful views.

All suites feature standard amenities, including kitchens with full sized refrigerators, stove top burners, microwaves, coffee makers with coffee, toasters and kitchen utensils, private bathrooms with whirlpool baths, fireplaces and covered balconies or patios. Guest services include complimentary wireless Internet, a daily newspaper and various concierge services.

Timber Ridge's one-bedroom suites can sleep up to four people and feature spacious living rooms with queen size pull-out sleeper sofas, large fireplaces, two flat screen televisions and DVD players. Covered balconies and patios lead off the living room, bedrooms have king size beds with plush linens, and an en suite bathroom offers a separate shower and whirlpool bath. Guests staying in the one-bedroom suites are provided with four Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark Admissions.

Two-bedroom suites can accommodate up to six people with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious living and dining room with covered balcony. Master bedrooms have king size beds with beautiful linens and en suite bathrooms with showers and whirlpool baths, while second bedrooms are located on the upper level of the suite and feature queen size beds, flat screen televisions and en suite bathrooms with showers and baths. Living and dining rooms are situated on the first floor of the suite and boast comfortable sofas, including pull-out queen size sleeper sofas, fireplaces, two flat screen televisions and access to covered balconies. Guests staying in the two-bedroom suites are provided with six Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark Admissions.

 

Timber Ridge Lodge offers a selection of family-friendly dining establishments serving a range of cuisine from fresh seafood to hot-off-the-coals barbecue, as well as a wealth of other restaurants, cafés, bars and eateries at the nearby Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.

Smokey’s Bar-B-Que House offers casual dining with a menu of all-American fare such as chicken wings, brisket and fish tacos, along with weekly specials and selection of beverages.

Conveniently situated next to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark, Hungry Moose Food Court is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves a range of food from on-the-go snacks and drinks, to full course meals of American-inspired cuisine – hotdogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and drinks.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers a larger choice of restaurants and eateries ranging from casual fare to fine dining spots, which can be easily visited by hopping on the complimentary trolley that runs between the Timber Ridge Lodge and the Resort.

The Geneva Chophouse serves fresh locally caught seafood, thick-cut steaks and seasonal vegetables, created from locally sourced ingredients and presented with passion and flair in an elegant and stylish environment. The adjoining outdoor Embers Terrace is an ideal place to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails or post-dinner drinks and dessert in front of the crackling fire.

Ristorante Brissago specializes in authentic Italian cuisine and presents the rich, robust flavors of Italy in a menu of traditional Italian dishes and an exceptional wine list while the Grand Café serves contemporary farm-to-table American cuisine made from fresh hand-selected ingredients. Friday and Saturday nights see an indulgent prime rib and seafood buffet and decadent breakfast buffets are served every morning.

Grab a specialty coffee shop, regular Starbucks® Brew or delicious homemade ice cream from the Gelato Café, or sip refreshing cocktails and snack on a light menu of tapas at the Cool Water Cucumber Pool Bar.

Links Bar and Grill offers a casual atmosphere to enjoy sandwiches, snacks and cocktails in the spectacular setting of Grand Geneva’s magnificent golf courses. Open seasonally, the Links Bar and Grill serves a full breakfast menu and an all-day menu of sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts accompanied by drinks on the patio or by the fire in the evening.

Leinenkugel's Mountain Top Lodge is situated on the top of Moose Mountain and offers warm respite to skiers in the form of hot drinks and food by the roaring fire.

 

Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark offers standard hotel facilities and amenities, as well as access to the 50,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark and amenities of the surrounding Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. The indoor waterpark features a wealth of fun-filled activities and adventures for all ages, from large heated swimming pools and 35 foot high slides, to the meandering Canyon River and exhilarating Timber Rapids and Avalanche Falls.

Other activities at the 1,300 acre resort include a games arcade complete with simulator rides, TV-based games, racing games and more, two 18-hole championship golf courses, practice pitches and putting greens, scenic hiking trails in the gorgeous countryside around the resort, horseback riding lessons and outrides, and tennis on indoor or outdoor courts. A full sized basketball court and 35 foot climbing wall are perfect for rainy days, while hay, sleigh and carriage rides, over eight miles of cycling tracks and mountain biking trails and sand volleyball courts can be enjoyed in the summer months. Winter offers just as much, with 18 ski runs for every level and ability down Moose Mountain, as well as winter and snow sports such as sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

A fully equipped fitness center feature a junior Olympic size swimming pool, aerobics studio, a cardio theater with state-of-the-art machines and equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent and stationary bikes, rowers, weight machines and a free weights section. The gym also offers separate ladies and mens steam room, sauna and whirlpool.

 

WELL Spa + Salon is an exclusive spa and salon at the Timber Ridge Lodge and offers guests an indulgent range of massages and spa treatments to nourish the body, mind and soul. The Spa features several elegant treatment rooms, relaxing lounges, soft background music and a blend of aromatic scents to create a haven of serenity.

The spa menu presents over 65 treatments and salon services, ranging from body and massage therapies, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling and makeup application, as well as advanced aesthetics, skin care, and enhancements. WELL Spa + Salon also offers a variety of packages for special occasions, such as Serenity for the Mind Package, which includes a Good-to-Go Massage, Express Facial, Mini Manicure and Mini Pedicure. The signature Complete WELL Spa® Package, which includes a Relax Me Massage, WELL Spa® Facial, Signature Manicure and Pedicure and delicious Spa Lunch.

 

Timber Ridge Lodge is home to a selection of spacious and detail-oriented spaces meeting and event spaces for every occasion from business conferences and team-building events to weddings, receptions, birthday celebrations and more.

The Cascades Ballroom is 3,500 square-foot in size and can accommodate up to 200 guests in a banquet-style arrangement and is perfect for a destination wedding, however, over 62,000 more square feet of event and meeting space can be customized for any event, large or small. Event and function packages include seating arrangement, pre-function and post-function organization, audio-visual services, video-conferencing, wireless high-speed Internet, catering services and custom-made menus, and a professional events planning team to take care of every detail.

 

Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark has an exclusive children’s club called the Lil' Splashers Kids Club, which offers a range of services and special events for both kids and parents. Lil' Splashers Kids Club services include a welcome gift on guests’ first visit, 10% off food purchases at Smokey's Bar-B-Que House and 10% off ‘Kids are Grand’ childcare/activities. Additional extras include a 10% discount in Trader Jack's, special rewards and free dessert in Smokey's Bar-B-Que House for kid’s staying during their birthday month, 20% off ski lift tickets and 20% off spa services.

Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is Wisconsin's first green waterpark and a green-certified hotel. The Lodge is committed to protecting the natural beauty of the landscapes that surround the hotel with a range of green initiatives, including energy-efficient showerheads and toilets, energizer systems in all guest rooms, micro-filtration of cooking oil, protected wetlands and bird and wildlife sanctuaries on the property.

7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: 866-636-4502

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