Discovering A Fun Water Park Hotel In Michigan
So it’s time to plan the next fun family vacation. What types of recreational activities would everyone enjoy, and where are the travel locations that fit into your household budget?
If you want to take the kids to an indoor water park hotel, Michigan has the most out of any other state. For some reason, Michigan has become a hotspot for indoor water parks and is home to seven such hotels, with plans for another two. The majority are close to the border and very family-focused.
For a listing of the most popular hotels in Michigan that include indoor water parks, keep reading.
Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, MI
Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City is part of a chain of family resorts in North America that caters to local family vacations. Each of their hotels offers visitors massive indoor water parks and family suites designed to afford parents privacy. They have lots of kid activities and are very focused on safety.
Be prepared to pay for these luxuries though. A two-night stay for a family of four, including meals, could easily cost you close to a thousand dollars. After you pay for a suite (typically costs around $300 per night) and your meals and gas, you’re looking at an expensive weekend. If you’re visiting Great Wolf on a long weekend or during school holidays, book well in advance.
The Gold Rush Water Park
Just five miles from Lake Michigan and the draw of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Gold Rush and the Double JJ Ranch and Resort is the perfect launching pad for families who want to explore the dunes.
Unfortunately, the room quality isn’t as high as other resorts, but it’s fine for a quick stop with the kids. You can expect to pay between $125 and $200 a night for a family of four, but don’t expect room service or marble-tiled bathrooms.
Avalanche Bay at the Boyne Mountain Resort
The Boyne Mountain Resort is comprised of the New Mountain Grand Lodge, the Avalanche Bay water park and an on-site spa. There’s even a ski hill, meaning you can spend your afternoon on the slopes and your evenings at the water park with the kids. In the summer, the site offers recreational golf.
At Boyne Mountain, there are two accommodation options. These include the budget rooms at Boyne Mountain (starting at $75) and also higher-end rooms in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. These rooms are directly connected to the water park for easy access.
If you’re looking for an indoor water park hotel, Michigan clearly has numerous options that can appeal to any family at almost any budget. From high-end to budget-friendly, these three hotels represent the best of each.
