Hotels with water parks in Lake Michigan

Hey! My kids love water slides and one of the best family vacations that we've ever had was that one time that we stayed in a hotel that had it's own water park. Nowadays, when we travel, I always try to find a hotel that has something fun to do for everyone. To save some time, I've put together this list of hotels and resorts in Lake Michigan that have a water park on site. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview and Waterpark Mackinaw City, United States

  

  Hotel. Just a 5-minute walk of Arnold Line Ferry Dock, The Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview and Waterpark offers ferries to Mackinaw Island. The hotel has an indoor pool with water slide and rooms with a microwave. Each room at the hotel includes a refrigerator and coffee maker. The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer views of Lake Huron. Guests at the Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview and Waterpark can have a meal in the picnic area or relax in the sauna. The hotel also has an seasonal outdoor pool with sun deck. The property is one mile from downtown Mackinaw City, which features shopping and dining. The hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Fort Michilimackinac State Park, a historic park Show full description Guest review score 6.3, rooms from around $87.

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• 2 Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee Gurnee, United States

  

  Resort. Featuring an 80,000 square foot waterpark, an indoor rock climbing wall, arcade, bowling alley and 8 on-site dining options, Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee offers 24-hour entertainment in Gurnee, IL. Every room at Great Wolf Lodge Chicago provides a flat-screen LED TV, small refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel offers a selection of themed rooms, each providing a unique experience for families and individuals alike. Guests can zoom down water rides, race down slides, explore caves and coves and more at any of the 13 stations of the indoor waterpark. After a day of fun, guests can enjoy a meal at any of the 8 restaurants throughout the property. While the kids grab a burger or pizza at Hungry As A Wolf, adults can enjoy craft cocktails, libations and shareable plates at Barnwood. Ben and Jerry’s is located on-site and offers an array of unique ice cream flavors for guests of all ages to enjoy. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $149.

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• 3 Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center Mackinaw City, United States

  

  Hotel. Located a few minutes from Mackinac Bridge, Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center offers a water park, heated indoor pool, spa and rooms with access to a private beach. Guest rooms at Bridge Vista Beach Hotel feature cable TV and free Wi-Fi. They are equipped with coffee makers and hairdryers. Trolley tours are available from the hotel. Bridge Vista Beach Hotel is less than one mile from the Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry and Mackinaw Crossings shopping and entertainment area. Show full description Guest review score 6.2

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• 4 Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Traverse City, United States

  

  Lodge. Offering an indoor water park, Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is set in Traverse City in the Michigan Region, 3.3 km from Hickory Hills Ski Area. Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is 6 km away. Free WiFi is offered to all guests. The accommodation is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a balcony and/or patio. A microwave and coffee machine are also provided. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in each unit. Bed linen and towels are also provided. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City also includes an indoor pool. A hot tub and fitness center is available for all guests to enjoy. Activities such as story time and lobby show are provided for all children at the resort. Mt Holiday Ski Area is 10 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, while Kresge Auditorium is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 5 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $149.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!