FAQs for first-time spa-goers as well as the spa-savvy.
Please contact us with any questions not answered here. Or, check our policies for information on reservations and cancellations.
Sundara is unable to offer any day passes.
Sundara is exclusive to our guests retreating for an overnight getaway, escaping for the day with reserved spa services, or for our Wellness Passport members utilizing an amenities pass. Only registered guests are permitted to be on premises. At the time of reservation, you will be asked for each guest’s first and last name. Each guest is required to register at the front desk and provide photo ID and credit card.
We strive to honor our overnight guests with the most calm and accommodating atmosphere possible. To that end, we require day guests to reserve a minimum of two services on Saturdays, Sundays, and any peak dates listed below, while still enjoying access to our spa amenities.
**2 service minimum for day guests lifted Saturday, December 14th & Sunday, December 15th and Saturday, December 21st Sunday, December 22nd.**
2024 Peak Dates Requiring 2 Service Min for Day Guests
All Saturdays and Sundays
Thursday, December 26th– Tuesday, December 31st
Thursday, December 26; Friday, December 27; Saturday, December 28; Sunday, December 29; Monday, December 30; Tuesday, December 31.
2025 Peak Dates Requiring 2 Service Min for Day Guests
All Saturdays and Sundays
Monday, January 20th, Monday, February 17th, Monday, October 13th,
(Week between Christmas and New Year’s):
Friday, December 26th– Wednesday, December 31st
Friday, December 26; Saturday, December 27; Sunday, December 28; Monday, December 29; Tuesday, December 30; Wednesday, December 31.
Wellness Passport Member Amenity Passes are excluded from all above dates, unless in used in conjunction with a spa service.
Amenity hours are 8 a.m to 9 p.m, daily.
Overnight Guests: Guests retreating to Sundara, for an overnight getaway, have unlimited access to the Sundara grounds, amenities and wellness activities the entirety of their stay. Guests may arrive as early as 8am the day of their arrival and stay as late as 9pm the day of their departure.
Check In for accommodations begins at 4pm. It is recommended to pack a separate small bag for your needed items, such as bathing suit and reading material, so these items are readily available to you as we will store your luggage and deliver it to your accommodation. Should you arrive prior to 4pm, you will be provided with a robe and sandals in the locker rooms. This will be your robe and sandals for the duration of your stay.
Check Out for our overnight guests is prior to 11am. Should you wish to linger longer our bell staff would be delighted to assist with loading your luggage into your vehicle, so that is ready for you when you choose to depart.
If you are enjoying any spa services or activities the day of your arrival, we recommend that you arrive at least 1-hour prior to the first scheduled time to allow ample time for registration, changing and to begin enjoying the amenities.
Spa or Member Guests: Guests escaping to Sundara for scheduled spa services or our member guests utilizing an day pass, may access Sundara on this day from 8am – 9pm. We recommend that you arrive at least 1-hour prior to the first scheduled time to allow ample time for registration, changing and to begin enjoying the amenities.
Each guest will need to provide the credit card used to make the reservation/deposit, issued in their name, a matching photo ID and any Sundara gift cards or certificates to be applied.
A credit card pre-authorization hold is required at the time of check-in. The amount to be pre-authorized is an estimate of your total charges and a $100 per person/day for overnight guests and $50 per person/day for day guests.
Upon check-in, a front desk associate will review with you any needed documents, such as our Intake Forms. These may also be completed prior to arrival –Click Here—
You will be assigned a locker for the day with instructions to set your personal code. Your assigned locker number will be written on top of your instruction sheet. After the check in process, you may proceed directly to your assigned locker. For overnight guests arriving early to enjoy the amenities after registration, a locker attendant will assist you with your locker. If you wish to have a locker each day of your stay, please see the attendant each day for a new assignment.
Your folio will be settled and the card charged that was provided upon check in at the end of your time with us. Should you wish to bring the Sundara experience home with you, please see a front desk associate to add these items to your folio.
Adult-only with a peace and quiet philosophy we think you’ll appreciate.
Peace & Quiet Policy
Sundara is a sanctuary from stress and it is our policy for guests to deactivate and stow cell phones, laptops, tablets, kindles, cameras and other recording devices while in common areas; engage in quiet conversation that is soothing to everyone around you; and embrace the mind and body cleanse of the Purifying Bath Ritual. We ask that you use “spa voices” in all areas at Sundara to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. The Infinity Pool deck and Relaxation room are for tranquil relaxation. Our Cambrian Oasis, Nava Restaurant and Savana Patio are all spaces for reconnection. Enjoy silent spaces that are conversation-free, these areas include the Suvela Silent Room and Meditation Trail. This policy is enforced for the enjoyment of everyone. Guests are encouraged to respect quiet hours between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. It is our goal to provide each and every Sundara guest with an oasis of complete calm.
Things You Need to Know
Sundara is adult-only; guests must be 18 or older. The entire 80-acre enclave is non-smoking, including balconies and patios. This policy applies to all forms of smoking, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes and marijuana. Sundara recognizes that some state and local governments in the U.S. might allow marijuana use. However, Sundara follows federal law and Wisconsin State law, which strictly prohibits possession and use of recreational/medicinal marijuana and other illegal controlled substances. Any violation of this policy will result in a $500 charge, per violation, posted on the guest’s folio and will result in an eviction. Guests who are evicted for violating our policy will be responsible for all financial charges and expenses with no refunds being issued. Additionally, they may be prohibited from enjoying Sundara in the future.
No pets allowed. To ensure our guests’ privacy, cameras and other recording devices are not allowed at Sundara other than in the privacy of your suite. Food and beverage brought from home may only be taken into your suite and not the common areas. Use of candles and any open flames in guest accommodations, including balconies and verandas, is prohibited.
Overnight Reservations and Payment
The listed rates are subject to availability and change. Holiday season rates may be applicable throughout the year. A credit card and deposit, equivalent to one night of your stay, is taken at the time of reservation. For your convenience, Sundara Inn & Spa accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Cards. Photo identification and a credit card are required for check-in. Minimum length-of-stay requirements apply to most weekends and holidays and are subject to change at any time. All rates based on double occupancy. Additional fees will apply for additional guests. We would not want any of our billing protocols to take you by surprise, so please know that a nominal Resort Fee per room is added for each night of your stay with us. It allows us to offer a full array of amenities. We’ll be happy to respond to any questions you may have regarding this or any other element of your stay at Sundara. Sundara is not responsible for lost personal items, including jewelry.
Parking is ample and free.
Check-in is at 4 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
Cancellations
Cancellations for overnight reservations require a full 14-day notice to qualify for a refund of your total deposit amount less a processing fee of $30. A cancellation within 1 to 14 days prior to your visit will forfeit 50% of your deposit. A cancellation within 24 hours prior to your visit will forfeit your total deposit.
For spa or salon appointment cancellations, please notify us at least 48 hours prior to your appointment time in order to avoid being charged for 50% of the treatment’s value. Cancellations within 24 hours prior to a scheduled appointment will be charged in full, as will no-shows. Same-day spa appointments are non-cancellable and are charged at full value regardless of appearance. Please note that if you arrive late for your treatment, it will end as scheduled so as to not delay the next scheduled guest.
Spa Reservations and Payment
We recommend making spa appointments at the time of your suite reservation for best availability. For day guests, booking several weeks in advance is a good rule of thumb. Should you have a preference as to a male or female therapist, please let us know at time of reservation; if no preference is stated, we will schedule you with any one of our highly trained therapists. For your convenience, a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to all Spa and Salon services. No additional gratuities are expected. However, should this amount not reflect the amount you would like to provide as a gratuity for the service, simply indicate such at check-out and our front desk staff will happily make any adjustments you request. Please arrive a minimum of one hour before your scheduled appointment to allow ample time to check in, change, experience the Purifying Bath Ritual treatment, and to relax. Please be ready in your designated waiting area five minutes before your appointment; your therapist will meet you there. In order to provide the highest level of personalized service some spa and salon services include consultation time with your spa therapist. This consultation is part of the service time and allows the therapist to customize products to your specific skin type and to discuss any other important details or preferences. If you arrive late for your treatment, it will end as scheduled so as not to delay the next scheduled guest.
*Weekend rates apply to Friday, Saturday and Sunday, along with certain peak periods.
Spa daily hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. We strive to honor our overnight guests with the most calm and accommodating atmosphere possible. To that end, we require day guests reserve a minimum of two services on Saturdays, while still enjoying access to our spa amenities.
*Day Usage Fee – for spa amenities
At Sundara Inn & Spa, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled wellness experience for all our guests. Reserved spa service(s) grants guests access to our therapeutic spa pools, tranquil spaces, and wellness activities for the day, for a set Day Usage fee. This signature experience is available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, ensuring you can fully relax and rejuvenate during your time with us. We believe this is an essential part of the Sundara experience, offering you the utmost in tranquility and renewal.
Sundara is a sanctuary from stress. To find the right spaces to suit your Sundara experience:
If tranquility is what you desire, then our heated outdoor Infinity Pool area is your environment of calm. Here we encourage relaxation and reflection. This area is also home to Suvela, which is a space for silence. Please observe silence in our Purifying Bath Ritual so that all guests may experience its healing benefits with each step. Please keep spoken word in relaxation spaces and corridors to a low hum or use your spa voice.
If reconnecting or socializing with the most important people in your life is what you desire, then you’ll love the Cambrian Oasis, with cozy conversation alcoves inside, and plenty of poolside seating areas outside. As voices may travel to the caverns of this area, please keep the volume of your conversation low so as not to disrupt others.
Guests are encouraged to respect quiet hours between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. It is our goal to provide each and every Sundara guest with an oasis of complete calm.
The capturing of photos and video is prohibited for the privacy of all of our guests. Photos or video can be taken in your accommodation or outside of the Sundara entrance.
Sundara is electronics free in all relaxation spaces, spa treatment rooms and halls, the Salt Room, Nava, Savana and water amenities, including outdoor pool areas. At Sundara, we encourage our guests to give themselves permission to unplug from electronics to fully be present during their experience.
If needed, designated Cell Phone Usage Areas- Messages may be checked in the lobby, the 2nd floor rotunda, in your accommodations, fitness center or outside of the Sundara entrance. Should you need to make a phone call, please do so in the main lobby/reception area, in your accommodation or outside of the main entrance. If you require additional space please see a front desk associate for assistance. Kindles or e-readers may be used for reading.
Water stations are spaced throughout Sundara for your refreshment. Please leave personal beverage vessels at home, in your overnight accommodation, in your vehicle or locked in your locker.
Our goal is to create a sanctuary from stress for every guest. We are electronics-free in common areas, meaning simply that guests must refrain from using cell phones, laptops, tablets, kindles and cameras while in those areas. We also encourage quiet conversation that is soothing to everyone around you, and ask that you embrace the conversation-free policy of the Suvela Room, Tranquility Garden and Meditation Trail.
Sundara Inn & Spa is adult-only; guests must be 18 years or older. The 80 acres of Sundara are a non-smoking environment. To ensure our guests’ privacy, cameras and other recording devices, as well as personal food and beverages, are not allowed at Sundara other than in the privacy of your suite. Pets are not allowed. Guests are encouraged to respect quiet hours between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
As the spa is a co-ed facility, please bring your *Swimwear so that you may enjoy the Purifying Bath Ritual and outdoor pools. For those wanting to keep up with their fitness routine, pack workout clothes and shoes. The majority of Wisconsin Dells-area restaurants accept smart casual dress. Bring that book they’ve been meaning to read or your journal to catch up on entries. Sun protection including hat, sunscreen and sunglasses is always a good idea. Valid photo identification and a major credit card issued in your name are required at check-in. Sundara Inn & Spa is not responsible for personal items lost, stolen or damaged.
ALL GUESTS MUST BRING WITH THEM THE CREDIT CARD USED FOR THE DEPOSIT TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION. THE CARD MUST BE ISSUED IN THE REGISTERED GUEST’S NAME AND ALL GUESTS MUST SHOW PHOTO ID UPON ARRIVAL.
*Swimwear: Be sure to check your swimwear tags, as some may have restrictions as to their use in chlorinated water.
Click here to complete a spa health intake form to help expedite check-in.
Sundara is not responsible for stolen, lost or damaged personal items, including jewelry, money, bathing suits or valuables of any kind. It is best to leave valuables at home. Please note that per state codes, our pools are chlorinated. Chlorine may bleach or fade swimwear or certain jewelry.
Please check the tag on your swimwear to verify that it may be worn in chlorine. Please note that lockers are cleared each evening with any items left behind placed in lost and found. If spending multiple days with us, please see an attendant each day for a newly assigned locker.
Parking on the grounds is ample, including electric car charging stations. Both day and overnight guests check in at the front desk. If you’re having spa treatments, you’ll fill out a health intake form. For day guests, you’ll be directed to the locker room to change into a spa robe and sandals. Overnight guests may make their way to their suite, after 4 p.m and change in to the spa robe and sandals provided in the room. As an overnight guest, should you choose to arrive prior to check in, a robe and sandals will be provided for you in the spa.
Click here to complete a spa health intake form to help expedite check-in.
We take our lead from the spa industry in adding a 20% service charge to all spa and salon services. Should you wish to adjust that amount, the front desk staff will happily make any requested adjustments.
Please let the spa therapist know if you have any special physical or medical needs, conditions or considerations. Some spa treatments are not recommended in cases of pregnancy, allergies, high blood pressure or heart disease. This will also be covered on the health intake form.
Click here to complete a spa health intake form to help expedite check-in.
The spa schedule can fill up quickly, especially on weekends, so we recommend reserving when you make your overnight reservation. For day guests, allow at least several weeks advance notice to make sure you’re not disappointed. Should you want to add treatments during your stay, simply inquire at the front desk.
A locker, plush robes, sandals, towels, amenities and hairdryers are provided at the spa for all guests receiving treatments. For the our water amenities, you’ll wear your *Swimwear. Suite guests, please leave jewelry and other valuables in your in-room safe. Our day guests are responsible for any items left in the locker room. Overall, it’s best to leave valuables at home.
*Swimwear: Be sure to check your swimwear tags, as some may have restrictions as to their use in chlorinated water
Please arrive a minimum of one hour before your scheduled appointment to allow ample time to check in, change, experience the Purifying Bath Ritual, and to relax. Please be ready in the Relaxation Room or Radiance Room ten minutes before your appointment so that you may enjoy your full service time – your therapist will meet you there.
We highly recommend that you enjoy the Purifying Bath Ritual prior to your treatments to cleanse the skin and clear the mind. At a minimum showering is essential as beneficial oils are best absorbed through clean skin. Allow at least one hour between your last meal and treatment. Also, avoid consumption of coffee or alcohol prior to massages or body treatments.
We have attracted experienced, certified therapists from around the country who share a passion for contributing to the wellness of our guests. Each completes a rigorous training program, allowing for slight variations, naturally expected from one therapist to the next, all within our strict protocol. If you have questions, would like the therapist to adjust the pressure of the massage or feel any awkwardness, please speak with your therapist right away. If you have a preference for a male or female provider, just let us know at time of reservation and we will do our best to honor your preference.
Disrobe to your comfort level. Please keep in mind that our spa professionals will drape towels or sheets discreetly over areas not involved in the treatment to protect your privacy at all times.
When scheduling your treatments, you may request a male or female therapist; however, we will do our best to accommodate these requests but we regret that we cannot guarantee this preference.
All of our therapists are highly skilled professionals and are well trained in draping techniques to provide you with the utmost comfort for your Spa experience. Our ability to schedule you with either gender allows us to provide you the widest range of appointment availability
Yes, just remember to be fully hydrated.
Nava is sanskrit for fresh and the name of our new full-service restaurant. Chef-prepared cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner is available for both day and overnight guests. Enjoy dining in the restaurant, on the adjacent Savana patio, poolside, in our Cambrian Oasis or in-suite. A sophisticated wine list and specialty drink offerings complete the menu. Reservations recommended, but walk-ins welcome.
Day Usage Fee
Sundara’s 40,000 square foot expansion is dedicated to well-being, with an expanded list of amenities and programming designed to deliver even more transformative moments our guests have told us they longed for:
Both overnight and day guests enjoy unlimited access to all the amenities of Sundara, including the Purifying Bath Ritual, Relaxation Room, Radiance Room, Suvela Silent Room, Cambrian Oasis, Savana Patio, Tranquility Garden, heated outdoor infinity pool, the Meditation Trail and Hammock Retreat in the woods, fitness studio and newly expanded locker rooms.
For Day Guests: Enjoy the many amenities of Sundara with the purchase spa treatments, required per person and a nominal day usage fee per person. (2 services may be required for day guests on Saturdays and other peak dates)
The Spa Boutique features the Sundara Spa signature line of skin, body and hair care products along with Sundara apparel and gifts. The shelves are also stocked with the other spa product lines used in our treatments. We also have available for purchase our luxurious robes; signature featherbeds, comforters and pillows.
You’ll want to avoid heat treatments such as body wraps and anything else outlined by your doctor. That said, there are many treatments that you can enjoy. Let the staff know where you are in your pregnancy and they’ll be happy to make recommendations.
There is a great deal of evidence to support the wellness benefits of spa treatments. Here is the website with research by the Global Wellness Institute
If you have misplaced an item please fill out our lost & found form so our team can help recover your belongings. Sundara is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
When can I use my wellness passport benefits? 2025 Wellness Passports are valid Monday – Thursday from January 2, 2025 – December 25, 2025. After December 25th, all 2025 wellness passports will be expired.
Can someone else use my benefits? Wellness benefits are valid for issued members only and all benefits are non-transferable. Wellness passport benefits are unable to be split.
Can my guest use one of my member day passes without me? No, member day passes are for guests accompanied by issued members only. One voucher per person, including issued members.
Spa service vouchers & amenity usage? Day usage fee is not included with spa service vouchers. Spa service vouchers must be reserved in conjunction with the use of a day pass or day usage fee. Usage fee not waived unless redeeming day pass.