About Sundara Inn & Spa

Sundara Inn & Spa, which takes its name from the Sanskrit word for 'beautiful,' offers many of the characteristics of a destination spa in an inn setting. This boutique resort has 26 suites and 12 private villas with a 45,000-square-foot spa, offering guests a healthful retreat in the midst of Wisconsin Dells, which is known for its natural beauty, including high sandstone bluffs overlooking the Wisconsin River. Sundara allows guests to connect with nature in a secluded setting. and was designed with 'organic style' architecture, including terraced slopes and winding roads, meant to blend with its natural surroundings.

Location

Address

920 Canyon Road
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin ,
53965
United States

Call: +1(608) 253-9200

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Highlights

  • Business Type
  • Destination Spa
  • Eco-Spa
  • Inclusive-pricing Spa

Awards

2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

2011 Readers Choice Awards - Boutique
2011 Readers Choice Awards - Environmental

2009 Readers' Choice Winner:

Best for Romance
Best for EnvironmentalPractices

2008 Readers' Choice Winner:

Best for Mind-Body-Spirit
Best for Romance

2007 Readers' Choice Winner:

  • Best for Romance
  • Treatment MenuView business treatment menu >>

    Sundara's motto is 'Energize Your Soul' and that philosophy is most evident in its 14-treatment room spa. The decor is soothing and serene, with a sense of minimalism and Asian influence. Before and after treatments, guests can often be found in the glass-walled relaxation lounge. Spa-goers also enjoy the Spa Together rooms, which are both specially designed for two. The first has a fireplace and overflowing soak baths with chromatherapy lights, while the second has a 10-jet body spa. The spa's lobby boutique is filled with spa apparel and accessories, jewelry, books, and candles.

    Every stay at Sundara begins with a Purifying Bath Ritual that cleanses both body and soul. Guests can then choose from a variety of treatments that blend Ayurvedic wisdom with modern wellness techniques. The Sundara Sandstone Polish Body Treatment, part of the spa's signature 'Sundara Series,' begins with an invigorating massage using a body polish incorporating native Cambrian sandstone. The treatment concludes with a body scrub, Vichy shower treatment, nourishing mist, and hydrating body lotion application leaving the skin renewed, healthy, and glowing. Sundara also has a full array of massage, body, and facial treatments as well as a full-service salon that offers guests manicures, pedicures, hair care, and make-up. A fully equipped workout room is available for use at the convenience of day and overnight guests.

    Treatment OfferingsView business treatment menu

    • Traditional Medicine
    • Sleep-Health Consultation
    • Massages
    • Aromatherapy
    • Ayurvedic
    • Couples
    • Deep Tissue
    • Four Hands
    • Hot Stone
    • Lymph Drainage
    • Reflexology
    • Scalp
    • Facials
    • Men's
    • Body Scrubs
    • Salt Scrub
    • Body Wraps
    • Cellulite
    • Herbal Wrap
    • Mud
    • Hair/Nail Services
    • Hair Styling and Care
    • Makeup Instruction/Application
    • Manicures
    • Pedicures
    • Waxing
    • Water Treatments
    • Vichy Shower
    Rooms & Dining

    Sundara has 26 extremely large suites, with each of the six different room layouts taking their names from Sanskrit. For example, Shaanta means 'the sentiment of happiness, peace and pleasure,' while Prajna means 'the experience of deep sleep where there is only pure bliss.' The Amoda suite sleeps five people on three levels. The suites vary in size and layout, but each has an in-room spa bathroom, king-size featherbed, fireplace, and exceptional artwork. Some suites also have private screened-in balconies and sunken sitting rooms. The turn-down service is a treat for the senses, with soft music, lighting, fluffy slippers, and a robe. The property also has 12 private villas for rent and ownership.

    Spa cuisine is available all day, and guests may dine at the poolside Infinity Edge Cabana, on the Radiance Rotunda balcony, or in their rooms. The spa also offers a complimentary breakfast buffet with fresh fruits, Sundara's signature granola, egg frittatas, hot chicken and beef entrees, fresh baked goods, and hot and cold beverages. Lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and smoothies, are prepared with seasonal ingredients and local produce.

    Offerings

    • rooms
    • 38rooms
    • Food Options
    • Organic
    • Serves Alcohol
    • Vegetarian
    Activities
    Sundara's 26 acres of private land provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, or snow trekking. The heated outdoor infinity-edge pool lets guests swim year-round while enjoying views of towering pine trees and rust-colored Cambrian sandstone. A fitness studio is available daily for guest use. One-on-one private Hatha Yoga classes in a guest's room or poolside can be arranged.

    The area surrounding Sundara offers many recreational activities and a concierge is available to arrange outings in Wisconsin Dells. Guests can enjoy scenic boat tours, take a stroll through the nearby Wollersheim Winery, visit local museums, or attend live shows. Wilderness Woods Golf Club, a championship 18-hole course, is adjacent to Sundara and complimentary Lincoln Town Car service takes guests directly to the clubhouse. Golfers may also want to try the many golf courses located throughout Wisconsin Dells. Shoppers will enjoy the many boutiques in the Dells River District, and stroll the newly constructed Riverwalk, which gives pedestrians views of the Wisconsin River not seen in 75 years.

    Offerings

    • Fitness & Activities
    • Hiking
    • Personal Training
    • Facilities & Amenities
    • Cold Plunge Pool
    • Locker Room
    • Restaurant
    • Robes Provided
    • Sauna
    • Showers
    • Slippers Provided
    • Steam Room
    • Swimming Pool
    • Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

    Reviews

    Showing 21-30 of 34 reviews | Previous 1 2 3 4  Next
    Sundara Inn & Spa
    4.3 out of 5
    Overall Rating34 Reviews
    29of34 (85.29%)
    Customers would visit this business again.
    Excited to visit, but dissapointed with the service
    145 of 290 People Found This Review Helpful
    3.0 out of 5
    Byveronicac | December 29, 2009
    I was anticipating the visit to this location for quite some time. My cousin had told me about it and from the looks of the website the location was fabulous. My husband and I visited on our 5th year anniversary. The facility was amazing and I was really relaxed and pleased with the set up of the location, but the service was quite dissapointing. My massage therapist was late meeting me and had to be paged more than three times. I was rushed to complete my exfoliation and did not get the chance to take a visit around the facility as I had anticipated. I was offered another massage when I return, but I'm not sure that I would.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality2 out of 5
    Service Variety2 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities2 out of 5
    still dreaming
    142 of 272 People Found This Review Helpful
    5.0 out of 5
    ByDebbies | December 21, 2009
    This spa is a dream come true. They picked us up at our hotel door with a luxury car . from ther it just gets better. the service was the best I'v seen .the experience was great. they showed us around the spa before hand so we knew what to do and where we could go after each treatment. The transition back into the real world was gentle.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality5 out of 5
    Service Variety5 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities0 out of 5
    Who knew the Dells had a five star spa??
    206 of 348 People Found This Review Helpful
    5.0 out of 5
    ByJillianO | December 17, 2009
    I was very hesitant being from San Francisco when my mother told me we were going to a Spa in the "Dells." A tourist trap for the mid-west with water parks and endless "souvenir" shops. However, this place was absolutely wonderful and I was totally surprised. We did the full day - loved the cold/hot bath experience... super massage and then relaxing by the pool. We plan to go back again when I visit next summer.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality4 out of 5
    Service Variety5 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
    OMG!
    205 of 384 People Found This Review Helpful
    5.0 out of 5
    BySharonC | October 31, 2009
    My husband and I needed a break and wanted to spend some quality time together. We reserved two nights and we just loved it! This is one of those I never wanted to check out. The staff was so accomdating no request went unanswered.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality5 out of 5
    Service Variety5 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
    Missing something.....
    179 of 337 People Found This Review Helpful
    3.0 out of 5
    ByJODIM | October 26, 2009
    While the spa was very nice, the rooms were overpriced.No exercise programs or fitness classes.If you are looking for strictly spa services and a quiet get a away this is for you.
    Would you visit this business again? No
    Service Quality4 out of 5
    Service Variety2 out of 5
    Spa Facilities4 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities1 out of 5
    Sundara Spa
    134 of 287 People Found This Review Helpful
    4.0 out of 5
    ByMichelleF | October 25, 2009
    My husband and I just returned from a weekend at Sundara. The staff was very professional and accomodating. We stayed in a villa and the ambiance, fixtures, bedding and space was well designed and well laid out. We loved the bedding so much that we will be purchasing it for our home. The food for lunch and dinner was very good the the waitstaff was very pleasant. My husband had a deep tissue massage and loved it. I had a wonderful facial with a well informed staff (Karen). I enjoyed my botanical hair masque as I had never had a service like this before, but the staff made the service feel rushed and somewhat lacking. I have had pedicures at spas all over the country and felt the one at Sundara to be only mediocre. The treatment rooms were rather plain and could use a little more attention to cleaning. The relaxation room was the biggest shock to both of us. It was very crowded, acoustics were poor, seating looked rather worn and there were no chaise lounges to stretch out and relax on. While a relaxation space is not revenue generating space per se, more attention to this area would have dramatically improved the luxury of the overall experience. The outdoor pool area is beautiful and the heated pool is a wonderful touch. The products sold in the boutique are quality and both my husband and I bought a significant amount of products. Overall, this was a great experience and we will return.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality4 out of 5
    Service Variety5 out of 5
    Spa Facilities4 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities0 out of 5
    Will definitely go again
    118 of 214 People Found This Review Helpful
    5.0 out of 5
    ByDebraB | September 13, 2009
    Coming from a very hectic busy season as an accountant, my husband and I had a fabulous time. We visited for a Sunday night in the middle of May2009. Every staff person was helpful. The facilities were outstanding, and there was plenty of room. We were a little disappointed that we didn't get help in the purifying area....we had to go and find someone which took quite a bit of time. We ordered dinner in our room that evening and it was decent. Great presentation..average food. The room was great. Great whirlpool tub and awesome human-carwash shower :) In the morning the breakfast buffet was pretty average. My facial was excellent and my husband said his massage was the best he'd ever had. We will definitely return.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality4 out of 5
    Service Variety4 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
    Great Experience
    131 of 246 People Found This Review Helpful
    5.0 out of 5
    ByErinO | July 17, 2009
    Coming from a very hectic work schedule, my boyfriend and I had a fabulous time. We visited for one night in the middle of this past May. Every staff person was extremely helpful. The facilities were outstanding, and there was plenty of room. The front desk helped us order pizza for dinner, and in the morning the cooks specially made us breakfast because the buffet did not have any vegetarian options.My only suggestion was to post that there was meat in all of the breakfast food at the buffet, for people like my boyfriend and I. The pancakes had bacon or ham in there, and we didn't realize it until we took a few bites, which gave us stomache aches on the ride home!
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality5 out of 5
    Service Variety5 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
    Nice day of relaxation
    85 of 169 People Found This Review Helpful
    4.0 out of 5
    ByLauraY | June 25, 2009
    I visited Sundara Spa with my sister-in-law last year when we were in Wisconsin Dells (on a trip she had won in a raffle).The staff was excellent; the treatments we received divine. We were a little surprised to find the spa to be much smaller than we had expected, and the hot tub got pretty crowded even on a weekday. But the relaxation room was great, and the pool area wonderful.All in all, we're really glad we visited Sundara and would recommend it to anyone!
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality5 out of 5
    Service Variety5 out of 5
    Spa Facilities4 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities4 out of 5
    5th trip to my favorite place
    79 of 155 People Found This Review Helpful
    5.0 out of 5
    ByDonny | June 12, 2008
    I just returned from my 5th trip to lovely Sundara. As usual, everything was for the most part amazing.My partner and I stayed at the Kalihari resort for a night, and then had reservations at a little known resort outside of town. When we arrived at said resort, we were extremely uncomfortable with the surroundings, and thankfully were able to cancel without any hassle. We were then planning on going into and staying in Chicago, but decided to stop at Sundara to see if they had anything availiable. Boy did they. We got a room for 2 nights for only $180 a night, which by the way was the same price of staying at Kalihari! We felt like theives!We've stayed in most of the rooms, but this time were in there smallest suite. The only thing missing was the whirlpool tub, but we didn't mind that at all. The purifying bath ritual is still my favorite part of Sundara. If I could wake up to that every morning I'd be a very happy and healthy person. We both recieved massages that as usual were incredible. The heated outdoor pool was equally amazing. We are normally at Sundara in the winter so we don't spend to much time outside.Our two nights were going so well we asked to extend our stay an extra night, which was accomated very easily, and at the same price of our other 2 nights.Being a guest throuout the years at Sundara we've seen a few things change for the better. The customer service, which can be hit or miss, seems to be improving rapidly. Also, the addition of the free breakfast in the Radiance Rotunda is an amazing touch that we both adored. Also, the new sandles they provide are a lot more comfortable then the old ones.The improved customer service really showed thru during some extremely severe weather. We recieved a call in our room letting us know about the approaching storm, and shortly after that we got another call asking us to come down stairs into hallway due to a tornado warning in the area. Though cramped and uncomfortable, the staff were extremely comforting and were constantly updated us on what was going on. When the power went out they were there immediately with flashlights, and made the unpleasant experience as pleasant as possible. About 5 hours later we had another tornado warning, and again the staff was amazing.Any negatives? Just one. My room key had to be reactivated several times. Still not sure what was going on with that.Overall, I am a true life-long lover of Sundara. This was very evident when I heard on the national news what happened at Lake Delton, and my first thought was hoping that Sundara wasn't affected. So, if you are nearby and want a place to relax, look no further then Sundara! You'll thank me.
    Would you visit this business again? Yes
    Service Quality4 out of 5
    Service Variety4 out of 5
    Spa Facilities5 out of 5
    Fitness Facilities4 out of 5

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    Travel Information

    • The Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin is the closest airport, and is about an hour away. Chicago's O'Hare International is about 3 hours by car; Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 4 hours from the spa; and the drive from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee is a little under 2 hours.


    • Sundara promotes health and peace and discourages cell phone use and prohibits smoking on the grounds.


    • As the spa is a co-ed facility, guests should bring bathing suits so that they may enjoy the Purifying Bath Ritual and outdoor pools. Comfortable clothing will help achieve the ultimate goal of relaxation.

    Address & Contact Info

    For more information call +1(608) 253-9200 or visit www.sundaraspa.com