bellyrubbah1 2 yr. ago Cool. One of the other simple theming aspects we enjoyed were the 2 Great Wolf Lodge video book stories playing on the resort TV channel. A general view of the Great Wolf Lodge in Fort Mackenzie. Thank you, again. The Kalahari Resort is well appointed, nicely decorated, and the facilities are well maintained. Including a story time, dance time, crafts and more. Right away we were looking for and expecting a wonderful customer service experience, and Kalahari did not disappoint. Once again, the food was mediocre at best. Adventure Update # 020: 10 Years and 1/2 an Inch! So I guess you just dont need it that much. . LOVED the concept - didn't like the fact that they were not full bars - they only made a few specialty drinks and offered beer and wine. We stayed from Tuesday through Thursday during July. The main dry activity, however, is the MagiQuest interactive wand game. Kalahari Resort vs. Great Wolf Lodge - CohaiTungChi Tech You can reach me at PAConnect@KalahariResorts.com. Just bundle up and head for the hillsdon't forget your gloves and boots! Both resorts have huge water parks that include a wave pool, lazy river, splash areas and of course water slides. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Kalahari even has a five bedroom suite that can have a maximum of 22 guests. Both Great Wolf and Kalahari have very luxurious condos that can accommodate a whole family easily. (Healthy, I know.) From what we saw of the pricing most of the activities were on the more expensive side. I have read other reviews where people did not enjoy the balcony but we did. Old Windmill Farm is located at 262 Paradise Lane in Ronks, Pennsylvania. There are quite a few activities to engage in @ Kalahari. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent visit. Kalaharis water park does the same, except with a jungle theme. Great Wolf Lodge has an outdoor ropes course and indoor arcade. Second, certain areas of the waterpark, especially the hot tubs, the wave pool and small kids areas were overcrowded. Kalahari Resort vs. Great Wolf Lodge. The top 10 winners in the category Best Indoor Water Park are as follows: Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark - Tannersville, Pennsylvania. The water facilities were great and there was a nice assortment of water slides. Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, built in 2005, is listed as one of the five top things to do in Williamsburg by visitwilliamsburg.com. 111 Things to Do in the Adirondacks & Upstate New York! We also liked the master light switch in the room that made it very easy to turn off every light in the suite with one switch. The bartenders were great, DAVID and ROBIN especially. The Great Wolf Lodge resort in the Poconos was constructed in 2005 and is one of roughly 19 locations for the chain. Use Great Wolf Lodge for what it is really good at and skip the rest! The food was not good at all. Thank you for your support! Kalahari has the most toddler slides by far when comparing the three resorts. LOCATION: Within the 1st floor level of Tom Foolerys Adventure Park inside B-Lux Grill & Bar. When you check in the lodge they should offer you and / or the kids wolf ears at no extra charge since, after all it is the Great WOLF Lodge!. The farm is back a lane, and Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet is located at 40 Logistics Drive in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Great Wolf Resorts told KPRC in a statement, Were always looking for opportunities to introduce the Great Wolf Lodge resort experience to new audiences, and we are excited about the prospect of bringing one of our family-friendly indoor water park resorts to southeastern Texas.. We feature kid-friendly activities, a range of dining options, interactive games, an adult-friendly wine down service, and more all under one roof. Expect to spend money on food, games, etc. We usually ordered and brought the food to our room. Lock in the lowest price from these sites. We may also participate in other affiliate programs from time-to-time and be compensated for referring traffic & business to these companies. We have been to the Williamsburg Virginia location where there was one but there is not one @ the Poconos location. The splash park area of the water park devoted to smaller children (toddlers Penguin Play Bay) is very weak compared to Kalahari and somewhat awkwardly placed on a second tier of the waterpark close to some steps going down. At that point, it was unmistakably the smell of cat urine. The kids really enjoyed the cabin themed suite which was adorned with a lot of cute character images. Thank you for pointing out my mistake! One is about 13 minutes long and is about Brinley Bears fun day and the other is about 8 minutes long and is about the origin of Great Wolf Lodge. Another Wisconsin Dells question - Great Wolf vs. Kalahari vs It had a large walk-in area that had a sink and kitchenette. My son went to the prime rib carving station several times but the chef continued to serve him meat with chunks of fat on it - so he gave up. Various restaurants, childrens amenities and retail establishments will also be included in the new development. Which is better, Kalahari or Great Wolf Lodge? - Quora Camelbacks Aquatopiaseems to strike a particularly good balance for children in the 10 + age group. In November 2020, a competitor to GWL opened in Texas. Great Wolf seems to have more of a variety of theming for these bunk bed suites. Let's talk about the Royal Hospitality Suite at Kalahari Pocono. In particular, it felt narrow. The suite had an interesting layout, but who could enjoy it when you were struggling not to vomit. The floors were full of paper, tissues, dirty towels, used dippers, used shampoo packets etc and there was no attendant in sight. It was, however, small. (We missed the burritos & soups from Kalahari!). I asked everyone in the family if we are going back down to the Poconos and staying at one of the resorts tomorrow night where would you want to stay? 5 Indoor Water Parks for the Most Fun in Texas - Texas Hill Country There was also only one sink in the room (as well as only one bathroom which had only a standard sized tub). We had no real negatives about Great Wolf but in all honesty, Kalahari Resort surpasses them on almost all levels, but to no fault of Great Wolf. If I was ever to get a weekend alone with my wife we would go to Kalahari since there are more amenities and it is not so kid-centric. CHECK IN/ROOM - We checked in with Kassi atWe visited Kalahari in the Pocono Mountains for a last minute trip with our two girls, ages 8 and 9. Expect to spend money on food, games, etc. This was terrific we will likely do all three spaced out over a few years, but this absolutely helped us figure out what order to go in. Kalahari is newer and more efficiently run. But be prepared to spend.it comes with the territory! In the center right past the check-in area there is a large animatronic display where the nightly bedtime story (The Forest Friends Show) takes place. My family has enjoyed a handful of stays at the water park hotel Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas (and one visit to the GWL in Southern California). Try getting on the email lists of both of these resorts to learn about the discounts they offer throughout the year. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Very spacious, a flat screen TV in each room and in main living area with fireplace. Here's our overall review.Right away we were looking for and expecting a wonderful customer service experience, and Kalahari did not disappoint. The lobby is ringed by various shops and the floor has wonderful decorative murals inlaid in the marble (Im sure these are probably decals??). Great wolf is closer to shopping. So the water park is what we usually focus on. Keep reading our Poconos water park guide & comparison to find out! This time we were on the third floor and had a balcony. "The advent of Great Wolf Lodge represents one of the most monumental accomplishments in the City's history," Webster city officials said. It doesnt extend to the guest rooms and amenities. Our complaints fell on deaf ears, as we needed a certain amount of space for.our family, and the hotel informed us that there was nothing they could do. Can I ask how the service levels compared at the two as well as the food? Im not sure if it something that they created or if it has its origins someplace else. Kalahari activities and attractions differ with each location. You could definitely capture everything this place has to offer in 2-3 days. The short of it about the same as Great Wolf Lodge and FAR less than Kalahari! Since our last visit to Great Wolf Lodge they have established a relationship with Dunkin Donuts and there is one located on the main floor just off the right of the lobby. Then to get to the lower level you have to take the stairs. They looped continuously so they are readily accessible at any time. Round Rock Source: Round the Rock With so much fun and excitement in one place, Kalahari remains a top destination for families throughout Texas. Kalahari was the cheapest on Friday evening - but the most expensive during the week & the second most expensive on Saturday evening. The size of the indoor water park is roughly 125,000 square-foot, which makes it slightly larger than the Great Wolf Lodge water park @ roughly 79,000 square-foot, but decidedly smaller than Kalaharis indoor water park which is roughly 220,000 square-foot. Just about everything seemed to be swimming in butter or oil, including the overcooked/overheated vegetables. This post was incredibly helpful!!! You enter Kalahari through a massive glass revolving carousel door and there is plenty of room for people to get where they are going whether it is to check-in, get food, get to the water park or any other number of destinations. Coming Soon: Great Wolf Lodge in Webster! This happened before on our previous visits but given the number of people this time, they kept closing the areas for cleaning constantly. Throughout the day those areas were also closed several times for about 15 min at a time for cleaning since the kids were pooping and vomiting in the water. Kids are going to want to explore all areas of this place and we find it frustrating reading reviews about those complaining about how expensive everything is. EXPECT IT and you will have a great time. For our Wednesday November 24th, 2021 stay @ Aquatopia the cost of our room was $319.00 plus taxes & fees amounting in the amount of $71.10, bringing the total to $390.10. Aquatopiais somewhere right in-between Kalahari & Great Wolf Lodge by almost every measure! Aquatopia at Camelback Lodge in Pennsylvania is 125,000 square feet. The 3 "kids" (ages 12-20) and I were impressed with the front of the resort. There are a lot of food choices @ Kalahari of which we have only sampled a few. Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX is like Great Wolf Lodge on steroids. It is also something that Kalahari does well . Management thanks you for your suggestions and for noting how well-trained our associates are! Speaking of loud There is usually a dance party in the evening which we found to be extremely loud! But we generally dont patronize too many sit down restaurants with 4 kids with ages ranging from 2-10. The lobby is big but not massive like it is at Kalahari! Thats an AMAZING 425,000 square feet of indoor water parks in a very small geographical area!! Only 2 of our bracelets worked, but we were able to get around that on more than one occasion. Blessed father of 4 wonderful children & trophy husband to 1 lovely wife. Likewise, there is a cost associated with the convenience of those activities being offered right there and that is cost. That was almost inedible. In addition to the arcade, there are six amusement park rides, including the Screamn Centipede roller coaster with 360-degree rotating cart. Friendly, accommodating, informative.we were very happy with the initial interaction.