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Hotels and Resorts with Water Parks in Minnesota

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If you’re looking for a fun-filled family vacation in Minnesota, look no further than hotels with water parks! With so many options to choose from, these hotels offer the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment for parents and kids alike.

Spend your days splashing around in thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools, or soak up the sun on the deck.

Check out our list of the best hotels with water parks in Minnesota below and book your stay today!

Best hotels with water parks in Minnesota

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

We start our list of the best hotels with water parks in Minnesota with Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington. Each Great Wolf location is well-known for its massive indoor water park and is well-beloved by most American families.

This family resort provides themed accommodations, 4 restaurants on-site, and dry-land adventures for all ages, including mini-bowling, a second-story ropes course, a climbing wall, and much more!

Who do we recommend this hotel to?

We recommend this hotel if you have a high budget and want a hotel with excellent quality in its facilities and services. Additionally, if you’re traveling with children old enough to play bowling, engage in multi-adventure activities, or use the surf pool.

Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes

This Brainerd Lakes family resort boasts an on-site water park with indoor pools, water basketball, an over-water ropes course, a hot tub, and kid-friendly slides, making it ideal for kids and parents alike.

Additionally, children can enjoy a playground, watch TV channels for kids, and play board games.

This family resort with an indoor water park offers room service and airport pick-up and drop-off.

Who do we recommend this hotel to?

It’s a great option if you’re traveling with children aged 6 to 12 and want to enjoy a unique family getaway in a super fun hotel, as the slides and facilities at this hotel are larger than those at similar hotels.

Rapid River Lodge

This kid-friendly hotel boasts a sprawling indoor waterpark with two pools, epic water slides, a lazy river, a hot tub, and a children’s activity pool with fun water features.

The hotel is located minutes from Northland Arboretum, Mississippi River, Lake Ossawinnamakee, and Buffalo Hills Park, thus providing guests with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Who do we recommend this hotel to?

We recommend this hotel with slides if you’re traveling with children up to 8 years old and are looking for a fun weekend at a highly-rated hotel in the Baxter area.

Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River

This budget-friendly hotel boasts an on-site water park with 30,000 square feet of splashy indoor fun, including three 4-story water slides, zero-depth playland, and a lazy river.

The hotel also offers an indoor play area and kid meals at the on-site restaurant.

Related: Hotels with water slides in Wisconsin.

Who do we recommend this hotel to?

We recommend this accommodation to families looking for a budget-friendly hotel with slides in the Otsego, MN area and traveling with young children, as older kids may get bored due to the smaller size of the water park and the shorter slides.

Best affordable hotels with water parks and water slides in Minnesota

Arrowwood Resort Hotel and Conference Center - Alexandria

This resort with water slides, located on the banks of Lake Darling, features a huge indoor water park with three 4-story-tall water slides, a lazy river, a tropical whirlpool spa, water basketball, and more!

Arrowwood Resort Hotel also offers several dining options, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, marina access, and horse stables and trails.

With so many on and off-site entertainment options, this family resort provides unbeatable bang for your buck!

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/ St. Mary's

This 3-star pet-friendly hotel offers spacious family accommodations, an on-site dining outlet offering complimentary full breakfast, and a bar.

Tiny tots will have a blast in the indoor water park with a glass ceiling and an indoor swimming area with a small water slide for young children. Preteens and teens will love the big water slide and water basketball. 

TownePlace Suites Rochester

This all-suite hotel with an indoor water park is a great option for families with young children, especially toddlers, due to its tiny, animal-themed water slides.

Guests can enjoy a hot tub, game room, barbecue pavilion, free buffet, and free continental and hot breakfast.

Best Western Plus Bloomington Hotel

If you’re looking for affordable, year-round splashy fun, stay at Best Western Plus Bloomington Hotel.

All accommodations provide a microwave, a refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities, allowing families a worry-free stay.

Apart from free WiFi and parking, the hotel offers a free shuttle service to the Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport.

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Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark

Edgewater Hotel is located a stone’s throw away from Duluth Canal Park. This waterpark hotel features a water playground, pool, and hot tub. Children will enjoy the twisting waterslides, a tipping bucket, and a lazy river.

This family hotel offers an arcade, an outside play area, a mini-golf, a bar, a lovely garden, a game room, and a fitness center.

AmericInn by Wyndham Silver Bay

AmericInn by Wyndham Silver Bay features a water park with a children’s pool, a huge water slide, an indoor pool, and a spa tub perfect for relaxation with your loved one while the kids play to their heart’s content.

All rooms are fully equipped with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and plush beds, making for a comfortable, worry-free stay.

Bonus, the property is only minutes from Tettegouche State Park, so don’t forget to take your kids there!

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Maple

This hotel is located in Maple Grove and boasts an on-site weekend indoor water park with slides and play areas for kids. 

Apart from this year-round indoor pool, the property has a games room, a 24-hour fitness center, and an on-site restaurant. 

Microwaves and mini-fridges are available in each room for guests’ convenience. The property also offers free WiFi and parking.

Timberlake Lodge

Featuring an oversized hot tub, lap, and kiddie pool with a frog slide, this water park resort in Grand Rapids has all the elements for an unforgettable family vacation.

This affordable hotel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning and has an on-site restaurant, so you don’t have to worry about anything during your stay.

The cherry on top is the fun-filled indoor water park, equipped with a play area with water cannons and a looping water slide. 

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Minneapolis-Lakeville

In this Lakeville hotel, guests can enjoy an on-site indoor water park with a large hot tub, a looping water slide, a water basketball, and a kiddie pool with splash pads.

Tea and coffee-making facilities, a microwave, and a fridge are provided in each room, and free WiFi. 

Don’t worry about your kids staying hungry, as the on-site restaurant serves a variety of foods ranging from steaks to pizzas. 

AmericInn by Wyndham Shakopee Near Canterbury Park

This family and pet-friendly water park hotel boasts an indoor pool with a water slide for kids and a sauna and a hot tub for grown-ups.

At AmericInn by Wyndham Shakopee, there is also a games room and a 24-hour front desk.

Families can enjoy nearby attractions such as Valleyfair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, Canterbury Park Racetrack, and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Things to do in Minnesota with kids

Discover the best family-friendly activities and attractions in Minnesota. We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to organize the perfect family vacation in the North Star State. Find everything you need in one place by simply scrolling down for more information!

Nickelodeon Universe®

This Mall of America amusement park, the nation’s first indoor Nickelodeon theme park, boasts 27 rides and attractions, an 18-hole miniature golf course, and famous characters meet & greet

Dutchman’s Deck Adventure Course with the world’s tallest Sky Trail® ropes course and Barnacle Blast—North America’s longest indoor zip line.

Valleyfair

Apart from the amusement park with rollercoasters, thrilling rides, and different kids’ attractions, in Valleyfair, there’s also a water park. 

Water lovers can enjoy Soak City, which features various slides, tubes, a wave pool, and a lazy river.

Minnesota Children's Museum

This museum meant for curious children from 1 to 10 (and older), is a perfect setting for learning in a fun and interactive way. 

The museum offers a maker space for older kids with simple tools, a laser maze, and a climbing wall, while younger children can enjoy areas designed specifically for them.

SEA LIFE Aquarium

At SEA LIFE, you can visit Minnesota’s only underwater ocean tunnel and watch thousands of tropical fish, sharks, and stingrays glide majestically overhead.

This incredible aquarium is home to many aquatic species, among others, to the only sawfish in Minnesota, a pair named Duke and Dutchess.

Minnesota Zoo

Opened in 1978, this 500-acre zoo is one of the biggest attractions in the Twin Cities

The Minnesota Zoo features different trails and exhibits, including the Northern Trail or the Family Farm in winter and the Tropics Trail and Discovery Bay in summer. 

Take your kids to this incredible zoo, with 546 species and 4,200 animals.

Safari North Wildlife Park

This family-friendly wildlife park brings you up close to animals from all around the world, such as river otters, leopards, caracals, and many others. 

Besides, we believe your kids would particularly enjoy feeding a giraffe or riding a camel, all possible at Safari North.

More hotels with water parks near Minnesota

If you’ve already visited Minnesota and are interested in exploring other locations, or if the hotels from our list don’t align with your preferences, take a look at our suggestions for water park vacations in other destinations across the US! Our hand-picked list includes hotels and resorts with water parks or water slides nationwide.

FAQ

  • What is the best hotel with a water parks in Minnesota?

    Our number one water park hotel in Minnesota is Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington. This 4-star water park hotel, apart from a good rating, offers the most versatile indoor play area with water slides included. Activities and facilities of this hotel with water slides are family-friendly and available for visit all year round. Therefore, we encourage you to check it out yourself and enjoy a wonderful vacation full of family fun. 

  • What do you have to know before making a reservation for hotels with water parks in Minnesota?

    Before making a reservation, we encourage you to plan your trip and choose your accommodation according to the location that suits you best. In addition, don't forget to check the offer of facilities and activities the water park hotel features. After these two steps, you will be able to make the best decision for you and your kids. 

  • What are the best cheap hotels with water parks in Minnesota?

    Go big or go home? Definitely not. 

    When it comes to family resorts, you don't have to break the bank in order to have a great time. If you're looking for budget-friendly hotels, we got you covered! AmericInn by Wyndham Shakopee Near Canterbury Park and Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/ St. Mary's both feature an indoor water park area, thus offering year-round splashy fun.

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