Last Updated March 2025
Best Hotel Water Parks Wisconsin Dells
Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, the Dells is renowned as the 'Waterpark Capital of the World,' boasting a plethora of hotels with exhilarating indoor and outdoor water parks. Whether you're seeking thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, or interactive play areas for the kids, the Dells has something to offer. Join us as we embark on a journey through some of the best hotel water parks this vibrant destination has to offer. Our comprehensive reviews will guide you in discovering the perfect aquatic getaway in the picturesque landscapes of the Wisconsin Dells.
Editor's Choice
Wilderness Resort
Wilderness Resort features 8 different water parks (4 indoor and 4 outdoor), spanning over 600 acres! It offers a seemingly endless number of large waterslides, lazy rivers (some climbing to a second story), wave pools, and interactive play areas, plus other activities like mini-golf and zip-lining.
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2nd Best Choice
Mt. Olympus Resort
Mt. Olympus Resort is renowned for its expansive water park, featuring both indoor and outdoor parks totaling over 1.5 million gallons of water fun. New to the outdoor water park in 2024 is the Rise of Icarus Waterslide Tower, including America’s tallest waterslide.
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3rd Best Choice
Kalahari Resort & Conventions
Kalahari Resort and Conventions hosts the largest indoor water park in Wisconsin and a remarkable outdoor water park. The resort features over 15 big slides, highlighted by the incredible Master Blaster uphill water coaster, multiple lazy rivers, and splash pads perfect for children.
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Best Hotel Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells
Wilderness Resort
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Spanning over 600 acres, Wilderness Resort features four indoor and four outdoor water parks, which make this 'America's largest waterpark resort.' Enjoy a variety of never-ending water slides, lazy rivers (some even climbing and dipping over two stories), wave pools, and interactive play areas. The resort's standout features include the Wild WaterDome, America's largest indoor wave pool, and the thrilling Hurricane funnel slide. In addition to its water park attractions, Wilderness Resort provides comfortable accommodations, multiple dining options, and a range of activities such as mini-golf, zip-lining, and spa services, making it an ideal destination for families and travelers seeking a fun-filled and memorable stay in Wisconsin Dells.
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Extensive Water Park Options: The resort boasts 8 different water parks with a wide variety of slides, lazy rivers, and play areas, ensuring guests of all ages have ample entertainment.
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Fun Pass: Experience all of the additional activities at the Wilderness Resort, including go-karts, mini-golf, and a ropes course for only $34.95, or purchase in advance for an additional discount.
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Dining Options: The Wilderness Resort offers an extensive array of dining options with well over a dozen restaurants that have a diverse selection of quality cuisine.
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Distance Between Attractions: The expansive size of the resort means that accommodations and amenities may be spread out, requiring some guests to walk longer distances or rely on shuttles.
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Crowd Sizes: Due to the size of the resort, boasting over 1,100 rooms, the water parks and common areas can become quite crowded.
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Basic Accommodations: While other resorts on our list offer themed rooms ranging from an African safari to ancient Rome, the rooms and hotel grounds at the Wilderness Resort are standard hotel-type accommodations.
2nd Best Hotel Water Park in the Wisonsin Dells
Mt. Olympus Resort
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Mt. Olympus Resort in the Wisconsin Dells is renowned for its expansive water park offerings, featuring both indoor and outdoor parks that together total over 1.5 million gallons of water fun. Experience a variety of unique waterslides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and splash areas suitable for all ages and thrill levels. New to the outdoor water park in 2024 is the Rise of Icarus Waterslide Tower, which includes America’s tallest waterslide, The Fall, along with four other thrilling body slides. The resort's amusement park rides, such as roller coasters and go-karts, further enhance the fun-filled experience for families and adventure seekers alike. Additionally, Mt. Olympus offers a variety of accommodations ranging from standard rooms to spacious villas, ensuring options that cater to different group sizes and preferences.
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Unique Water Park Features: With bragging rights that include 'America’s first rotating water slide' and 'America’s tallest waterslide,' you won’t have to worry about getting bored. This water park hosts a variety of unique and exciting waterslides.
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Mt. Olympus Theme Park: The hotel is integrated with Mt. Olympus Theme Park, providing easy access to amusement rides, roller coasters, and go-karts, creating a more immersive experience.
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Affordability: Compared to other resorts, Mt. Olympus offers competitive pricing and packages, making it a budget-friendly choice.
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Distance from Water Park: Mt. Olympus Resort covers a very large area, with buildings spaced out, sometimes blocks away from the water park. You may need to drive from your room to access the water park.
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Dated Accommodations: The facilities at Mt. Olympus lack modern amenities and updates compared to newer resorts in the area.
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Limited Food Options: The resort's offerings are notably sparse compared to its counterparts in the area, with fewer restaurants and culinary choices available onsite.
3rd Best Hotel Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
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Kalahari Resort and Conventions in Wisconsin Dells stands out as an exceptional hotel and the company has been voted the #1 Best Indoor Water Park by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for two consecutive years. Boasting the largest indoor water park in Wisconsin and an exceptional outdoor water park, you can immerse yourself in a world of aquatic adventure with over 15 large slides, lazy rivers, and interactive play areas suitable for all ages. One of its standout features is the Master Blaster uphill water coaster, providing an exhilarating ride experience that combines speed and twists. Beyond the water parks, Kalahari offers spacious and comfortable accommodations, diverse dining options, and a range of entertainment activities including an indoor theme park and spa services. Its family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to guest satisfaction make Kalahari Resort a top choice for those seeking a memorable and enjoyable stay in the Wisconsin Dells.
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Aqua Coaster: Experience the only hotel waterslide in the Dells where you travel downhill AND uphill, propelled by water jets through twists and turns.
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Largest Indoor Water Park: As temperatures drop in Wisconsin, you'll still be able to enjoy everything this massive indoor water park has to offer in a cozy, 84-degree, climate-controlled environment.
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Food Quality: Enjoy award-winning dining options, ranging from fine steakhouses to delightful ice cream parlors, that offer much higher quality than standard theme park food.
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Additional Activities: While the resort offers amenities like spas, arcades, mini-golf and zip lining, the range of options is not as diverse or numerous compared other resorts.
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Cost: Accommodations at Kalahari Resort can be relatively expensive when compared to other hotels or resorts in the area.
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Noise Levels: Being a family-oriented resort with many attractions, noise levels can sometimes be higher, especially in areas close to the water parks or during busy times.
Honorable Mentions
Chula Vista Resort
Chula Vista Resort is a fantastic option offering a sprawling water park complex that includes both indoor and outdoor attractions. Experience multiple rushing water slides, lazy rivers, and a splash tower with water swirling everywhere. The outdoor wave pool and kiddie play zones add to the fun-filled atmosphere. Beyond its water park, Chula Vista provides comfortable accommodations, diverse dining options, and additional amenities like golf courses, spa services, and scenic nature trails.
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Great Wolf Lodge
The Great Wolf Lodge boasts a standout water park where you can indulge in an array of exciting water attractions, including over a dozen water slides, a wave pool, and Fort Mackenzie, an interactive play area with water everywhere. With an indoor water park, guests are ensured year-round fun regardless of the weather outside. Additionally, the lodge offers spacious and clean rooms and entertainment options such as the Northern Lights Arcade and the immersive MagiQuest game that takes you all over the resort.
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Natura Destinations
Looking for a different kind of hotel water park experience? Natura Destinations offers included admission to 'America’s largest floating waterpark,' where you can jump, swing, and climb on a variety of inflatables in the world’s largest chlorine-free, naturally filtered, man-made lake. Or plunge into the lake from inflatable waterslides nestled into the hill at the lake’s edge. The resort has distinctive lodging options, including luxurious treehouses, that seamlessly blend with the natural surroundings.
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Best Hotel Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells
Wilderness Resort
Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells features 4 unique indoor and 4 outdoor water parks, spanning over 600 acres! Offering a seemingly endless number of waterslides, lazy rivers (some climbing to a second story), wave pools, and interactive play areas, including standout features like the Wild WaterDome and the massive Hurricane funnel slide, making it the top choice in the Wisconsin Dells.