In the scorching summer heat, nothing beats the thrill and excitement of splashing around in a water park. From exhilarating water slides to lazy rivers, these parks offer a refreshing escape for both kids and adults. Luckily, many all-inclusive resorts have their own water parks, eliminating the need for driving, parking, and additional expenses. If you're planning a family vacation this summer, here's a list of the hottest all-inclusive water parks you should consider.
Grand Memories Splash - Punta Cana, D.R.
Located in Punta Cana, D.R., Grand Memories Splash boasts one of the largest water parks in the Caribbean. With water tubes, hanging buckets of water, and a wave pool, this amusement park is a paradise for children and parents alike. The highlight is the 370-foot Black Hole waterslide that seems to defy the laws of physics. Are you ready to slide into an unforgettable vacation?
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Village and Spa - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
This family-friendly resort offers much more than just a water park. With a 45,000-square-foot water park, a retail mall, a massive spa complex, and a variety of restaurants and bars, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the 650-foot lazy river, the surf simulator, the water cannon, or any of the many other water features. Whether relaxation or excitement is your style, Beaches has got you covered.
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Set on Jamaica's north shore, Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa stands out from the rest with its impressive water park. From a lazy river and terraced pools to a fishing line suspension bridge in the jungle and a 280-foot water slide, there's never a dull moment here. The swim-up bar and poolside beer service ensure a festive atmosphere for all.
Hope Lake Lodge - Cortland, NY
While not as massive as some of the other resorts on this list, Hope Lake Lodge in Cortland, NY, has its own advantages. As the only indoor water park in Central New York, it offers a range of thrilling attractions, including a water slide with two types of waves, tube slides, and an activity tower. When you need a break from all the water fun, there's also an adjacent café for a quick bite to eat.
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort - Cancún, Mexico
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort is an all-inclusive paradise for both families and adults. With its natural cenote, excellent snorkeling opportunities, Mayan culture, and forest grounds, you'll never run out of things to explore. The water park, featuring 17 different slides and several shallow water play zones, will keep the little ones entertained for hours. And don't miss out on the guided hikes, beach activities, and nightly shows that complete the resort's package.
Aqua Nick - Punta Cana, D.R.
Aqua Nick, the newest addition to the water park scene, is a must-visit for all water park enthusiasts, especially if you've enjoyed Nickelodeon's other resorts. This six-acre water park features lazy and adventure rivers, sand beaches, seven water slides, and an on-site restaurant to keep you fueled for the fun. Best of all, admission is free for all visitors of Nickelodeon Riviera Maya.
Timber Ridge Lodge and Water Park - Lake Geneva, WI
Located near Chicago and Milwaukee, Timber Ridge Lodge and Water Park is the perfect escape for families. With a separate pool for little ones, complete with a slide and a lazy river, children are sure to have a blast. Plus, one-bedroom suites come with four water park day passes, while two-bedroom suites come with six, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family.
Beaches Negril Resort & Spa - Negril, Jamaica
At Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, boredom is simply not an option. Alongside the extensive water park and children's camp, there are numerous pools and events, including breakfasts with Sesame Street characters. The 18,000-square-foot water park, with its 200-foot-long waterslides, lazy river, and plunge pool, is guaranteed to keep children of all ages entertained. And fear not, parents, there are plenty of amenities for you too, from spa treatments to candlelight dinners for two.
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Located near Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo encourages visitors to indulge in a wide range of activities. Whether it's relaxing in the water park or wave pool, playing water polo in the recreation pool, romping with the children in the water park with waterslides, or sipping a beverage at the swim-up bars in the main pool, there's something for everyone at this all-inclusive resort.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions - Multiple Locations
With resorts in Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions are a haven for water park enthusiasts. Whether you're enjoying the outdoor water park during the summer months or the even larger indoor facility year-round, there's no shortage of excitement. From the Flow Rider Surf Simulator to the wave pool, hot tubs, and swim-up bar, there's something for water lovers of all ages.
Crown Paradise Club - Cancún, Mexico
Located right on the beach, Crown Paradise Club is the perfect destination for action-packed vacations in Cancun. Various pools for families, kids, and adults, a baby club, and a children's water park complete with fountains and slides create a vibrant atmosphere. Teens and young adults can enjoy the adventure area with a sand volleyball court, winding waterslides, a rock-climbing wall, and ziplining. There's never a dull moment at this all-inclusive resort.
The Moon Palace - Cancún, Mexico
Sprawling across Cancun's Riviera Maya, The Moon Palace offers a wide range of activities for both children and adults. With three distinct sections known as Nizuc, Sunrise, and Grand, there's something for everyone. Kids will love the Sunrise kids' club, with its mini racetrack, painting studio, and arcade. Outside the children's water park, you'll find thrilling Flow Rider machines, slides, and a swim-up bar. Just be aware that the beaches in this part of town may be occasionally littered with seaweed.
Coconut Bay Beach & Spa Resort - St. Lucia
With its 250 rooms divided into sections for adults and families, Coconut Bay Beach & Spa Resort offers something for everyone. The Splash section features swimming pools for both adults and children, including a water park with water slides, a lazy river, and a tiny plunge pool. Adults can enjoy an 11,000-square-foot spa, a fitness center, tennis courts, and a warm whirlpool with waiter service. And let's not forget the mile-long beach, perfect for relaxation.
Radisson Blu at the Mall of America - Bloomington, MN
Radisson Blu at the Mall of America is not only known for its proximity to the Great Wolf Lodge water park but also for its own impressive in-pool attractions. Guests can enjoy shooting hoops at the in-pool basketball hoop, explore the bridges, and admire the fake lighthouse. For even more fun, there's an outdoor wave "FlowRider" for surfing and an arcade. Oh, and did we mention it's home to the country's tallest waterslide?
Jewel Beach Resort & Water Park - Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Jewel Beach Resort & Water Park offers a wide range of activities for both grown-ups and kids. With stunning beaches, free-form swimming pools, kayaking, snorkeling, and biweekly bonfires, you'll have no shortage of things to do. For the little ones, there's an on-site water park and laser tag. Plus, it's all-inclusive, so you can indulge to your heart's content.
Dreams Golf & Spa Resort - Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Located just 30 minutes from the heart of Cancún, Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort offers a beautiful white-sand beach and a multitude of activities for children. With numerous pools, including a water park with slides, six whirlpools, and two infinity-edge pools, there's plenty of fun to be had. The resort also boasts a luxurious spa, live performances, and a cutting-edge gym. And with swim-out access and private pools in some rooms, there's enough space for the whole family to relax.
Iberostar Rose Hall Beach - Montego Bay, Jamaica
If you're looking for a family-friendly resort in Montego Bay, look no further than Iberostar Rose Hall Beach. With 319 rooms, an excellent kids' club featuring a water park, a lazy river, and an activity pool, and a variety of amenities for adults, including a full-service spa, pilates classes, a casino, and vibrant nightlife, there's something for everyone to enjoy. And don't forget the six restaurants and six bars, all included in the price.
Wilderness at the Smokies - Sevierville, TN
For a giant indoor water park experience, Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN, is the place to be. With a massive 66,000 square feet of space, it's the largest indoor water park in Tennessee. From a 450-foot-long water slide and a five-story-high water sports ride to a massive wave pool and a surf rider, the park offers thrills for all ages.
Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort - Punta Cana, D.R.
For those nostalgic about Nickelodeon's iconic shows, the all-inclusive Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort Punta Cana is a dream come true. From the gigantic water park and brunches with your favorite Nickelodeon characters to regular sliming events, there's excitement around every corner. Every guest room is kid-friendly, and parents can relax by the adults-only pool and spa.
Hotel Xcaret - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Although Hotel Xcaret doesn't have a water park on its property, guests can enjoy complimentary shuttle service to nearby parks, including the impressive Xcaret eco-park with its fantastic water park. On-site amenities include several pools, ten food outlets, eight bars, a kids' club, and a luxurious spa. The beautiful beach and rooms with hammocks on the balconies are an added bonus.
Atlantis Bahamas - Paradise Island, Bahamas
Last but certainly not least, Atlantis Bahamas is a true water wonderland. With its Aquaventure water park, boasting 20 different swimming spots for every member of the family, there's no shortage of fun. From a lazy river and a mile-long ride in inner tubes to a 120-foot tower slide and various water slides for all ages, there's something for everyone. And when you need a break from the water park, the resort offers three white-sand beaches for relaxation.
Conclusion
Make the most of your summer by visiting one of these incredible all-inclusive resorts with water parks. Combining the luxury of a hotel stay, the natural beauty of beaches, and the excitement of water rides, these resorts offer the perfect destination for an unforgettable getaway. Don't let the summer slip away without experiencing the fun and relaxation of a water park vacation.
