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Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin DellsChula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells is one of our favorite year round vacation getaway destinations. The resort is nestled amongst majestic pines, and scenic wooded cliffs overlooking the Wisconsin River. If you wish to stay in Wisconsin Dells and have all the desirable amenities, but in a remote beautiful section of the Upper Dells, this has it all!
The name itself, Chula Vista, meaning “beautiful views,” will capture the nature lover’s interest. So sit back and enjoy as you discover all the great features the Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells has to offer including top notch restaurants, live shows, over 200,000 square feet of water parks, a redesigned beautiful 18 hole golf course and much more. These are just some of the reasons we return year after year!
Know The Animal Within…
Upon entering the lobby, check your wild animal guidebook and look up all the different kinds of animal taxidermy displayed throughout the area. And, with a very casual but elegant southwest décor, it all blends together creating a very relaxed and inviting entrance.
The Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells check in was efficient and the receptionists were very helpful and friendly. We booked an all-inclusive deal and what a deal it was! The price of the room included our meals, drinks, and water park entrance.
Rooms with Panoramic Views
We requested a room with a view, and, it is worth the upgrade. The room was spacious and equipped with a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, television, balcony and a magnificent view of the Wisconsin River! The room was decorated in a southwest theme and very clean.
The Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells has a variety of rooms, suites and even condos to rent…or buy! We stayed in the Tower guest room which sleeps 4-6, and was more than enough room for two. The Junior Suite sleeps 4-6 people and some are equipped with upgrades such as a fireplace or patio/balcony. The Presidential Suite sleeps 4-8 people and you can also upgrade these. The Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells also offers themed rooms such as South Plantation, Wild West, Caribbean, African Safari and more.
And of course, you can rent or purchase a studio, loft, 1, 2, or 3-bedroom condo at the resort or a golf villa just across the road at Coldwater Canyon and receive all the amenities.
Time to Dine
There are several choices for fabulous meals at Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells. We ate a very good dinner at The Mesa Grille. They have a great menu with noted specials nightly. The desserts are always good, so save room!
They also offer an all you can eat buffet for breakfasts and dinners. We had fun watching kids load up with mac and cheese and peanut butter sandwiches from the kids buffet. They are very kid friendly here!
The Howler’s Sports Bar was a great choice for us. We could choose to sit at the bar, at tables, or on the oversized plush furniture. They specialize in appetizers and sandwiches. We ordered a Taco appetizer and it could have fed a family! It was fun and delicious.
Our room was just down the hall from the Martini Bar. It is a cozy little piece of heaven off the beaten path. It was the warm feeling of the golden pine walls, friendly bartender, small tables, sofa, and the fact we could kick our feet up on the pine coffee table while listening to the crackling fire in the fireplace that made the time spent there very relaxing. Get there early because as mentioned it is very cozy.
Chula also offers summer eating at the outdoor Cactus Bar and Grille, located just 120,000 feet from the water park. Paradise Bay and Desert Oasis, offer poolside eating and they have fantastic ice cream specialties.
New for dining at Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells for 2007 is the Kaminski Bros. Chop House. “It’s a restaurant designed for the sublime pleasures of hand cut dry aged beef, well chosen wines and extraordinary service”. It is located on the top floor overlooking the Wisconsin River.
While we have not yet eaten here, we did take a tour when no one was looking. We found it to be simply elegant. The colors and textures were warm and inviting. It was a great mix of low amber lighting, large leather booths, and the oak paneling had inlays and a mix of textures, colors and finishes. They also added a great touch of Wisconsin Dells history showing several prints of original H. H. Bennett photos from the earlier days in the Dells. The bar also overlooked the river, had leather booths, and very nicely padded bar stools. They had a complete menu and a huge selection of domestic and imported wines. The menu prices match the intentions of the ambiance, the food and service they intend to provide.
Indoor Water Park and Arcade
The Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells has just opened a huge brand new year round Wisconsin Dells indoor water park. This is an 80,000 square foot, multi-level, multi-slide, multi-massive indoor water park. The new Lost Rios has 13 waterslides, the world’s longest and fastest indoor zip Fly’n Mayan Water Coaster, several adult and kiddie pool areas that include a lazy river, family raft rides, speed slides, Mount Montezuma Rainforest & Tipping Bucket, a swimming pool, whirlpool and much more.
We rode every waterslide Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells has and they were all very good rides. They have rides for every age group so you can bring the entire family. We really enjoyed the Fly’n Mayan and rode it several times. Hang on tight and keep your head and back against the rear support right from the take off. The ride starts fast, goes fast, and ends fast. It’s fast!
Adjacent to the indoor water park is a huge Lost City of Gold Arcade. The arcade includes several game opportunities which can reward you with prizes. Food and drink are available for all at Sangria Maria‘s Tiki Bar, and Crash Landings Bar & Grill.
The Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells has a huge underground walkway from the hotel to the waterpark. It is very beautifully decorated, and well lighted for a nice warm walk to the water activities during the winter months. Free passes for the waterparks are included with your overnight stay at the hotel. You can also purchase day passes separately if you don’t plan to stay the night.
Outdoor Water Activities
The all new 120,000 square foot Adventure Lagoon at Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells should prove to be full of fun and excitement for children of all ages. Compimentary life jackets are available for children to use. The park features 12 water slides, an outdoor pool, whirlpools, activity pools, kiddie water play areas, and a sand play area. If you are a water slide extremist, try the 60 foot high Durango Drop.
Or if you feel like relaxing and enjoying a nice summer day, the outdoor water park has hundreds of loung chairs waiting for you. Adjacent to the outdoor water park are the new challenging mini-golf, volleyball and basketball courts. The Cactus Bar and Grill and the poolside Desert Oasis are also there for snacks, sandwiches, and drinks.
Just outside from the Spa del Sol on the river side of the hotel is a large outdoor hot tub they call the “Hot Springs“. The last time we used the hot tub was on a winter night in January. It was very romantic as (mid week) we had the pool to ourselves. You can just imagine the scene with the steam rising off the water and a raging fire in the large outdoor fireplace just a few yards away. All we were missing was a beautiful nighttime snow…next trip! The outdoor hot tub is available from 3-10:00 p.m. You can rent robes or plan ahead and bring your own (and pool shoes), as the pavement can get cold after you get out in mid winter!
Conferences and Meetings
Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells has over 50 years of experience in event planning. They offer numerous facilities, meeting rooms, and banquet or wedding areas. In 2006, the resort added many new meeting room features including two main event areas that can serve as a main ballroom. They have even bigger plans for 2007 with a complex of which the like has never been seen in the state of Wisconsin. More about that later. Call 1-800-388-4782 with your event needs!
Shopping
You’ll have to see for yourself how wonderful the gift shop Wildwoods Rustic Gifts really is! It displays specialty type knotty pine framed prints, furniture, lamps and all kinds of gifts. Especially inviting was the aroma of the lit evergreen candle, making you feel as though you’re walking through the back woods. I had to get one for myself! You can access this store from the parking lot as well as from inside the Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells. I was amazed to see the quality of such wonderful items on display. I did some of my holiday shopping for half price in January,
And of course, we had to stop by each day for our morning cup of Starbucks Coffee, just around the corner. They offer specialty coffees, but I noticed people were in line for hot chocolate. They also offer Asher’s Chocolates, magazines and other snack items. There are tables available to eat or drink, so you can sit for a while.
Across the hall from Starbucks, you will find the Never Enough Boutique, specializing in jewelry and some very whimsical clothing. This was a fun shop, things you wouldn’t find anywhere else!
The Spa Del Sol, is located around the corner and is a full scale massage and rejuvenation spa. They offer massages of all kinds, nail service, pedicures, manicures, facials, kid and mothers to be menus for spa treatments! Next trip we will take in a hot stone massage.
Just up the hall from the indoor Spa del Sol, is the Wind River Trading Company, gift and toiletry shop. They have a little of everything here including stuffed animals, kids toys and clothes, water shoes, and some Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells clothing items, something for everyone at this shop.
Live Shows
Rock and Roll comes alive in the Fab 50’s live show which is in its 6th season at the Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells. It has been noted as the Dells number “1” live show attraction and young, talented performers sing and dance to their favorite 50’s music. It is a very interactive show, and, the audience can get up and dance if they wish!
There are nightly shows, with the addition of matinee performances. Please call
Golf Anyone?
Directly adjacent to the Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells is a new joint venture with the Cold Water Canyon Golf Course. In 2006, the course took on a complete $2 million re-design that literally re-sculptured the landscape. This Wisconsin Dells golf course offers 18 challenging holes, full driving range, you can walk or rent a cart, full rentals, PGA golf instruction, and re-designed clubhouse. Great packages are available for group outings.
Activities and Exercise
There are numerous activities planned for the entire family to enjoy such as bon fires and hayrides. At check in, ask for the weekly activities calendar so you can plan your day and night activities!
There is an exercise room available with a nice variety of machines and a water cooler!
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in at 4 pm. or as room becomes available. However, you can arrive early and use the water park until your room is ready. Checkout is 10:30 am, but you can use the water park until later in the day.
Contact for Rates and Reservations
Call 1-800-388-4782 for all rates and reservations.
Street address is 4031 River Road, Wisconsin Dells WI, 53965.
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Directions to Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells
From Interstate Hwy 90-94, take exit #87 at and head toward downtown Wisconsin Dells. After you cross the Wisconsin River bridge, the first stop light is River Road. Turn left onto River Road. At the "Y" in the road, stay left. Chula Vista is 3 miles north on River Road.
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