An AAA Four Diamond lakefront resort on Elkhart Lake with 240 suites, for golfers who want a destination beyond the course.
The Osthoff Resort sits on 500 feet of recreational lakefront on Elkhart Lake, roughly 20 minutes from Kohler Village. The AAA Four Diamond property operates 240 suites in one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations, each with a kitchenette, gas fireplace, balcony, and jetted tub. The scale and suite format make it particularly well suited for couples' trips and groups where not everyone plays golf.
Aspira Spa, the on-site cooking school, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, whirlpools, pontoon cruises on Elkhart Lake, and a kids' club (Memorial Day through Labor Day) give non-golfing companions a full day of options. Three dining venues, Lola's on the Lake, Otto's Restaurant, and the Elkhart Inn, cover the range from lakefront casual to more formal evening dining. The lakefront setting and the village of Elkhart Lake, with its restaurants, shops, and proximity to Road America, create an atmosphere distinct from the Kohler resort campus.
The distance to courses is the consideration. Blackwolf Run is roughly 12 miles away. Whistling Straits is 15. Neither is a long drive, but there is no shuttle service, and early tee times mean a 25-minute commute in the dark during shoulder season.
At $200 to $350 per night, The Osthoff competes directly with the Inn on Woodlake on price while offering a different kind of trip. Golfers who want lakefront evenings, a strong spa, and the charm of Elkhart Lake will find it worth the extra driving. Those who prioritize proximity and shuttle convenience are better served staying on the Kohler campus.