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    3.2 (339 reviews)
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    This is the yoga activity for kids, it happens in the morning.

    The waterpark is so fun for my family. The activities to do during your stay are Incredible! The "Pack" memebers are so nice and helpful. The beds in the rooms are very nice and comfortable

    Tiffany D.

    Stayed one night and 3 out of 5 of us ended up with bed bug bites all over our midsection. I am usually very cautious on checking but apparently this time they got passed me. Mind you, we all slept in different beds and all ended up bitten. Take extra caution with your bags and self when staying here

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    Niki G.

    To Be fair, I have both older kids and a baby. I fell great wolf is ideal for ages 4-11. Pros Very friendly staff, room was very clean, house keeping was efficient, good price, food was good. Cons Very crowded, I feel the water park can not accommodate for everyone if it is fully booked especially if the weather is bad and the outdoor pool is not open, no security (that I saw) several times I saw unattended teens running through the hallways and almost running into several families, bowling area could be bigger to accomedate more families. Overall it is not a bad place to visit. I feel a few changes could make it more enjoyable though

    Marc J.

    We just just got back from a 2 night stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH and I can confidently say--it was an absolute blast! From the moment we stepped in, the energy was electric and the kids practically bounced out of their shoes in excitement. There's truly no shortage of fun here. Between the towering waterslides, splash zones, a lazy river and kids were entertained from morning to night. The lifeguards were attentive, and the layout made it easy to keep track of everyone without feeling overwhelmed. The water is warm and it's always 84 degrees. We loved the quick-service spots on the main floor of the resort. Whether it was grabbing a burger between rides, smoothies to cool down, or pizza on the go, everything was fast, fresh, and kid-approved. No meltdowns from hangry little ones--huge win! We could've treated ourselves to the resort's sit-down restaurant one night but we didn't have time cause Kids but it looked nice plus, there's a full bar for grown-up beverages (thank you, vacation mode). Room Accommodations Our room was clean, cozy, and just steps from all the action, we had the "Wolfs Den" with the bunk beds. It was such a relief not having to drive anywhere after a day full of adventure. If you're looking for a family getaway that delivers non-stop fun, great food, and a splash of relaxation, this indoor waterpark is a must-do. Already planning our return trip! Marcus Jones Game Plan Edition * Book Online and add the Ultimate Food & Fun Package: Includes $100 dining credit, $50 arcade credit, two MagiQuest games, Ten Paw Alley access, and more. Total win for families who want it all bundled. * Add Early Check-In: Worth every penny to hit the waterpark before the crowds roll in. * Reserve an Indoor Cabana: it's your own spot , so you don't have to go back to the room with comfy seating, a TV, mini-fridge and food service. * Stay Until Close (8 PM): Ride every last slide. * Order Pizza & Snacks: Head to your room, throw on some dry clothes * Arcade & Bowling: Use those Food & Fun credits at Northern Lights Arcade and Ten Paw Bowling

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    Jennifer J.

    Second time we were here. Came in 2024-2025 new years and had a great stay.. I have a special needs child and when we first arrived he was " lost" in the water park and staff was on it very fast! Using their radios and alerting all staff . Room was clean also. ( I bring a black light flash light when I travel to check rooms for any biological material before I unpack anything) .... Now it's November 2025.. we stayed overnight only.. my autistic son absolutely Loves the characters.. Violet especially! When we left last time he cried 2 days straight missing the " wolf pack " characters in costume. So this visit I asked the staff if at all possible Violet could make an appearance while we were there.. and Sammy the squirrel since we didn't get the chance to meet her our first stay . The staff was AWESOME! Sunday morning made my sons WORLD when he met Sammy squirrel for the first time! And he saw violet again too! He brought her a gift from Pittsburgh as well! Thank you SO much for making my sons year! My only gripe was on Saturday evening during story time my son wanted so bad to be picked to physically participate in story time and the girls only chose smaller children to participate even though my son who is 13 special needs was standing and waving his hands begging to be called.. yes we received a lot of weird stares from parents wondering why this big child was so excited about great wolf.. but I feel I shouldn't have to advertise to the WORLD that my son is 13... on the spectrum and loves great wolf!!! Sometimes I feel they only market to children 10 and under... and I am in NO hurry for my child to grow up.. if he still loves the great wolf costume characters when he is 20 SO BE IT! Maybe keep an open mind to ALL children... even if they look older.. because autism doesn't have a " look" ... and my son was sad that he couldn't play a part in story time.. he has been watching great wolf stuff on YouTube all year.. and drawing all of the characters all year too anxiously awaiting returning this weekend.. as a mom that's what I work hard for .. my money goes towards my sons joy.. and considering all of the other water parks around Sandusky I could always give my $ to another place... hope this doesn't sound too harsh.. but I leave honest reviews..

    Deanna P.

    Great place for kids under 10 years old, mostly a bust if you have older kids. Water area closes at 8pm, though activities go on longer in the lobby. The food is pricey, even by resort standards, but there is a Dunkin Donuts onsite (and there's a AR code in each room so you can order online to pick up). Mixed drinks are good. The rooms are a bit dated, but clean and mostly well kept. The water in our room was very slow to drain in both the sink and shower. Despite calling about it, it was never addressed in our 4 night stay. The staff were friendly. The little store on site was well stocked with adult drinks and snacks. We wouldn't stay here again, mostly because our kids have outgrown it and there are equally nice resorts for the price.

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    Small place, does not have too high slides but good for kids, friendly staff. Place need to expand

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    Ask the Community - Great Wolf Lodge

    Does this waterpark have a wave pool?

    No they do not at this location

    Does this sandusky location have late night dance parties?

    There is a dance party in the lobby staring at 9.

    Does anyone have a photo of how much the build a bear place costs?

    I do not have a picture but I am pretty sure the characters were 24.99 and then the outfits ranged in price. I have not been to a build a bear before but a friend told me the pricing is very similar.

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    Review Highlights - Great Wolf Lodge

    You are allowed to start your fun before the room is ready, which is good because the waterpark closes at 8 and opens at 10 am.

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    Kalahari

    2.9(708 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I rarely leave reviews, but what happened at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio, on July 15, 2026,…read morewas so deceptive that I feel obligated to warn other parents. First, let me be clear: my children and my brother's children--seven children altogether--and I had an amazing time. The water park, accommodations, food, and attractions were fantastic. This review is not about the quality of the resort. It is about what I believe is a deceptive practice that targets families. I booked a one-night, two-day stay with early check-in, late check-out, and purchased the Ultimate Package. When we entered our room, there were numerous snacks and treats displayed alongside the items included with the Ultimate Package. To a parent walking into a room with excited children, everything appeared to be part of the package or a complimentary welcome gift. Only after we had already enjoyed our stay did I receive an email informing me that I had been charged $303.18 for those snacks. I immediately went to the front desk while I was still at the resort and spoke with a manager. His response was, "I understand, but I can only cut the bill in half." That response completely missed the point. The issue is not whether I should pay $303 or $150. The issue is that the snacks were presented in a way that reasonably led guests to believe they were included or complimentary. The manager claimed there was a note somewhere indicating the snacks were not included. If there was, it certainly was not obvious enough to prevent this misunderstanding. If you are going to charge hundreds of dollars for snacks, every single item should have a clear, unmistakable label stating that it is NOT INCLUDED and that consuming it will result in additional charges. Hiding a small disclaimer while placing the snacks next to the package items is misleading. As parents, we save for months to give our children a memorable vacation. We budget carefully for the room, the attraction passes, the meals, and the extras we intentionally choose. What we should not have to budget for is a surprise $303 snack bill because children naturally assumed the snacks left in the room were part of what had already been purchased. Frankly, I don't care if Kalahari refunds every dollar. My purpose in writing this review is to pressure Kalahari's management to stop this practice. If enough parents speak up, perhaps they will redesign how these items are presented instead of relying on confusion to generate additional revenue. To every parent considering a stay at Kalahari Sandusky: be extremely careful. Before your children touch anything left in the room, ask exactly what is included and what is not. Better yet, tell your children not to eat anything that has been placed in the room until you have verified that it is free. Kalahari has built a wonderful destination for families. It should be known for creating lasting memories--not for leaving parents with unexpected charges that sour an otherwise wonderful vacation. Until this practice changes, I cannot recommend Kalahari to other families without this warning.

    Loved Kalahari but…read more. Started off getting there a few issues with check in but we made it in, we went in and did the water park. Everywhere outside near the slides (the blue, green, red and yellow, and the body slides) had wasps that were there 1 year ago. The whole line was scared of them Then we went to the B-lux I got me a chocolate shake and it was amazing, super filling and good We went to sleep. The beds were eh not the most comfortable but fine The next morning we went to the breakfast place. Horrible we thought we got food poisoning so the next morning we went to McDonald's instead Then we did the park till 6 it was wonderful however some of the slides, walking up them felt sketchy it wasn't only me it was the people next to me in line some slides were extremely dirty especially the ones above the lazy river Some slides were leaking water into the lazy river We went to the Italian restaurant and it was wonderful the service was amazing and the food was amazing We went to sleep and packed the next day. The carts are small but 2 worked Some other things The slides get dark, a lot of them, especially the rhino one and Victoria falls more lights would be amazing The water slides should be cleaner especially the ones near the flow rider A lot of the slides were down There was gray and dirty water coming out some slides The bed headrest broke and nobody fixed it The curtains don't shut fully Ai art at the arcade

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    Cedar Point Shores

    2.2(83 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Honestly, this place is a two at best, but I will comment on when I feel like it is worth coming…read morehere. Near home, we have very old and defunct waterparks. It is very sad. So, if you either live close by or you have purchases a season pass for the year, this is a great place to come and cool off for the summer. I could see living nearby and buying a pass every year if I had small kids or a group of friends to hang out with, especially when the season pass is $99. Then coming here even twice would pay for itself. Since for the first time ever, we have a season pass, I would like to come back and relax at least one more time. But, if you are just coming here for the day without a season pass, it is not worth it at all. Everything is very old and not well taken care of. Everything is also covered in bird poop, and I literally mean everything. You could have thought they would have cleaned up for opening day, but nope! And you would have thought the rain would have gotten the poop off of literally every surface, but nope. This is a tiny place for the money compared to other waterparks that ask for similar entry fees. The prices for the food is high and when you ask the workers questions they do not even know the answers. I asked where the changing room was to get in and out of bathing suits, they did not know. Plus the lockers are not even near the changing rooms at all. Not very convenient to a point where a worker agreed it was not set up in a customer friendly manner. A lot of the rides were breaking or not open. The lazy river was slimy and very dirty. The entire place was a bit dirty, and again, it was opening day. f Plus there were a million bugs. I think I ate 15 just trying to climb up a slide with my poop covered tube. Then I flipped at the bottom of a slide and went under, and the lifeguard just watched me. I have been to many other places nearby. If you have the money, I would recommend just going to Kalahari if you want a waterpark. I liked Great Wolf and even Castaway Bay better. If you have a lot of money, I would recommend Volcano Bay or the Disney World Orlando waterparks over this one.

    This is a beautiful Waterpark, but it's always so busy. The lines for the lazy river and slides are…read morean hour long. Finding a seat is hard. People put towels on prime spots and don't come back for hours, if ever. It's very frustrating for people with kids who actually use the seats the entire time. Using the family restrooms is another hour wait. Since the merger with Six Flags, Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores have sadly gone downhill in many ways. The food is also more expensive and lower quality. It's unfortunate because we loved coming here several times a summer. We'll have to find a new place to enjoy.

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    Independence Lake County Park

    Independence Lake County Park

    4.3(22 reviews)
    89.7 mi

    This County Park is a hidden gem! Well maintained, great trails and play structures, lovely beach…read more A great outdoor experience including easy access to the Blue Heron water park and Independence Lake boat/canoe launch. A true GEM!

    Check the county website or facebook page before you go!! Recently, the beach at Independence Lake…read morehas had to be shut down several times for high e coli levels. One of the posts said that this is because of the amount of geese that have been frequenting the lake this year or because of runoff from rain. We went once before we knew about the e coli issues and actually had a great time. The beach (we thought) appeared clean and the water was the perfect cool temperature on a hot summer day. The swimming area went deep enough that we could float away from the littles on the shoreline. There were two life guards on duty. They have really amazing facilities where a get together was being held under the pavilion. They have a snack station, but we brought our own chips and sodas. They also have a splash pad with water slides. This area was closed when we went, and you have to pay a little more to access this area. They also have some cool trails and a frisbee golf course. You can bring dogs, but not to the designated swimming area. I hope they figure out the e coli issues because we would love to go back.

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    Nice gills here...amongst all the small ones.

    Independence Lake County Park - Rented a row boat & caught some great fish.  Row boats w/anchor, and floatation devices-$10/day. ($20 cash dep).

    Rented a row boat & caught some great fish. Row boats w/anchor, and floatation devices-$10/day. ($20 cash dep).

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    Snake River Falls

    Snake River Falls

    3.5(2 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    This is a fun, simple ride. It is not too long, just one big drop. The best part is hanging by the…read morebridge and getting soaked as others go down the hill. I feel like once you go on water rides at other parks, this one is no longer a big deal. I hear it will be closing soon. Not sure if this is true or if they will replace it with another water ride. But if it closes, hope another wet ride goes in it's place.

    You get in a big 4-wide boat, go up a lift hill, get a little wet, do a big U-turn through a…read moretunnel, plunge down a decently sized slope and get completely drenched. (They warn you in the station you'll get completely soaked in case you're daft enough not to notice this with your two eyes.) Snake River Falls is short and sweet and just what the doctor ordered on a blazing hot summer day. It's kind of hard to screw up a log flume ride, unless of course you're Intamin. (Oooo, too soon?) There's also an observation bridge where you can just about as wet as if you actually rode the ride. And if you wanna air dry off a bit Skyhawk is a few steps away. Or you can spend $5 to stand in an air drying booth to undo what you just did. A curious waste of money to me unless you feel a strong hankering to ride Snake River Falls on a day that's just not hot enough to ride Snake River Falls. Well, that wraps up my Cedar Point series. Hopefully, that wasn't my last trip to the Point and at some point I will be back on Yelp reviewing future thrills as yet unseen.

    Castaway Bay by Cedar Point Resorts

    Castaway Bay by Cedar Point Resorts

    2.6(234 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    We spent 2 nights on a weekend at the resort. We booked the…read morebunk room which had 2 bunks and a king sized bed at the room/waterpark only rate in late February 2026. The good: Waterpark and room were clean. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. Kids really enjoyed themselves (10 and 14). There are lots of restaurant options within 3-5 miles to fit any budget. The majority of lifeguards took their jobs seriously and enforced rules. It was less expensive than other indoor waterparks. Room fridge was great for storing snacks and drinks. Nearly everywhere in the hotel is crazy loud, but, the craft room was a great place to take a sensory break and slow down for a bit. The area by the aquarium on the third floor was also quieter often. There was a seating area for reading and tables available for boardgames with a view of the bay. The bad: We waited in line at 4:15 pm for a half an hour to just check in. They had a line of people filling the entire lobby with 4 staff checking people in. It was not streamlined at all. The changing room did not have a curtain or door on it. Nor did the bunk room. The only place to change privately was the small room off the bathroom with toilet and shower. Walls are paper thin. You will hear everything going on in the hall and the rooms around yours. We also happened to be right off the elevator bank which added a whole new level of noise. Elevators are slow and tiny. With luggage, you can fit 3-4 people tops. We chose the stairs almost every time despite our room being located on the 3rd floor right next to the elevators. That said, the stairwells are super loud as it's all metal and cement/concrete. Large attractions do close. The wave pool was closed half the day Saturday which was our kids favorite thing. You need a special card for any arcade, bowling, or golfing you do and that's an extra $3 charge plus what you load onto it. They have cute character "room doors" throughout the hallways. These are often right next to a room door and kids will push the buttons to make them talk all day/night. So many of the areas were unnecessarily loud. You couldn't hear anyone speak in the arcade or waterpark. Stairwells were like banging on metal drums while they echoed between 4 floors. The ugly: Their mini golf (albeit it glow course) is highway robbery. $10 per person (despite being told it was $6 by staff) and only 8 holes. The 9th hole was just putting your ball up a ramp into their skee-ball cup. If you mad it a fun sound went off, if you didn't, it collected it and played a failed sound. Our "bay view" window was COVERED in bird poop and cobwebs on the exterior side. The entire side of the building was filthy to look at. I would not suggest paying extra for the view. This might have been a one off experience in the activity pool but the one time we tried it, I had teenagers tackling me from behind as they fought over basketballs. I was pushed over multiple times by them when they crashed into me (and others in the pool) and nothing was done about it by parents or lifeguards. My kiddo and I eventually left because the ball he and another younger kid were playing with kept getting takin by the teens. Overall, it was a cheaper room option than other places but I'm not sure we'll be going back again. The extra fees for everything else adds up quick and sleep was nearly impossible with the noise level around our room.

    The theme is cute and the facility is clean that is all the positive feedback I can provide…read more It just did not meet our expectations. There is no lazy river, hot tub or outdoor pool. The biggest issue was that you MUST wear a life jacket if you are under 56 inches. (4ft 8in), that's even if a parent is with you and the max depth of the pool is 4 feet. Within 10 minutes my kids who are 6 and 7 were bored and disappointed. We booked for 2 nights and left after 1 and went to a neighboring similar business for a night and had a lot more fun. Just not for us.

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