Waterparks offer so much fun for everyone, especially when there are multiple pools that offer thrills and excitement, and relaxation all at once. By choosing a hotel or resort with a full waterpark, you can give yourself and your kids a great day destination without having to leave the property. It’s a great way to let yourself wind down after a long trip to Florida, seeing big attractions like Disney World or Universal Studios. You can stay a few extra days relaxing, and your kids can continue having fun without stretching your budget.
These Orlando resorts have waterparks built right in so that you can be close to the action. Give your kids an amazing trip experience while they play in all the fun, exciting water games while you either join in or kick back and relax poolside. With these top waterpark resorts, your trip will be complete.
1. Westgate Vacation Villas Resort: Shipwreck Island Water Park
This Westgate Vacation Villas Resort is home to Shipwreck Island Water Park, a 2 level pirate-themed water park in the heart of Kissimmee.
Westgate Vacation Villas Resort is a great option for those looking for an off-site hotel and resort that is within easy distance of Disney World and Universal Studios. An additional benefit, of course, is that the resort also has two levels of pirate-themed water fun that offer something for everyone. With a ship water playground, slides, and even a lazy river on top of a wading pool perfect for all ages, there is water fun to be had for everyone.
Cool down in the head, spread out your holiday, and enjoy all that Orlando has to offer at this waterpark resort and hotel.
2. Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
This Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort features a 335-foot lazy river and beach and is perfect for those looking for a beachside getaway with the fun of a waterpark all in one.
Another Westgate resort that offers fun, water-filled activities is Cocoa Beach Resort. This resort is right near the beach and also has a 335-foot lazy river and pools so that you have a way to cool down. It offers the perfect blend of beach and waterpark and is designed with a fun tropical theme.
Resort guests have complimentary access to the pools and even fun beach activities like volleyballs and beach toys.
3. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
This Everglades-themed waterpark resort is perfect for all age groups and offers everything from swimming, to sliding, to surfing.
This family-friendly destination is perfect for those who want to spend time out on the water. Not only does the resort feature a stunning atrium that belongs in your photo collection, but it is also home to an everglades-themed waterpark. Here you will be able to enjoy a variety of fun activities, from surfing to swimming to even sliding.
As a resort, it also has a golf course, a spa, and boutique shops. There is something for the whole family, even a babysitting service for infants and toddlers.
4. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
This resort and spa is perfect for families and couples alike looking for sophisticated amenities and a new, state-of-the-art waterpark, Tidal Cove.
This resort and spa have water slides right on premises without giving up the elevated ambiance that makes it great for a romantic getaway. On top of having access to the brand-new waterpark, you will also have the chance to sign up for yoga classes, play golf on the course, and even shop through some boutique stores on-site.
This JW Marriott is one of the first hotels in the US to install a surf simulator, which can be the perfect introduction to surfing for guests of all ages. All guests get complimentary access to this simulator and also to the larger Tidal Cove Miami waterpark.
5. Flamingo Waterpark Resort
This resort offers many great water slides for a very friendly price, perfect for families looking for a fun getaway that has everything from a lazy river to a 30-foot water slide.
Flamingo Waterpark Resort is a great, budget-friendly option for those who want to go to a fun waterpark but don’t want to splurge on the waterpark add-on at any of the big theme parks. The resort itself is one of the most affordable options on the list, and as a guest, you will have access to the children’s pool, lazy river, and even 30-foot water slides.Adults have fun too with movie nights, billiards, water sports, and evening entertainment. Kids have a kid’s club, games room, and playground.
6. Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando World offers a 90-foot speed slide and over 200 feed of winding slides perfect for thrill-seekers and even offers complimentary transfer service to Disney World.
Orlando World is a top hotel and resorts that has its own 90-foot tall slide that lets your race down at incredible speeds and over 200-feet in slides in total. It is a great escape for thrill-seekers.
On top of the water resort, you will also have the option to use their spa services or their championship golf course. It is an ideal getaway for adults and for families. Kids have access to an arcade, a waterpark, and a playground.
Each room even comes with a complimentary shuttle service to Disney World for four guests.
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7. Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites
This inn and resort offers a sunny, vibrant outdoor water park perfect for kids 12 and under and offers many great family-oriented activities.
This resort has a sunny and seasonal outdoor waterpark and is a great option for those who are on a budget. Not only is there a fun splash park that will help kids of all ages cool down there is also an arcade, a laser challenge, and a 4D experience. The hotel even puts on live performances, picnics, and other family-friendly activities to help families on holiday fill their days.
Just like the Orlando World resort, the Holiday Inn Resort also has complimentary transport services to Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld.
8. Reunion Resort
This 5-acre resort features twisting waterslides and a water playground perfect for the whole family.
Reunion Resort sits on 5-acres and offers big amenities for those who want to spend their time outdoors. Choose from one of their ten outdoor pools, play a game on their golf course, treat yourself to a spa excursion, use their fitness center, play tennis, and more. The Deluxe 1-bedroom villa is perfect for a 3 or 4-person family. For larger families or groups, this resort even offers a 4-bedroom house to rent that can hold 10 adults and 4 children.
9. Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Loews Hotel
This resort is perfect for all age groups and offers pools, jacuzzies, and of course, the Royal Bali Sea Interactive water play area.
The Royal Pacific Resort at Universal is a Loews Hotel and offers many great amenities that will take up one or several days of your vacation. Kids have access to the Royal Bali Sea Interactive water play area, and the whole family has access to pools, cabanas, saunas, Jacuzzi, and more. Like other top hotels and resorts, Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers babysitting services so that parents can have some time just to themselves while their kids have fun and make friends.
The best part, of course, is the special deals you have access to as a guest. One of the top deals is early admission to Universal’s Volcano Bay and also the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
10. Marriott’s Harbor Lake
Marriott’s Harbor Lake features Shipwreck Landing, so kids can have a swashbuckling adventure on a pirate ship featuring water cannons and slides.
Marriot’s Harbor Lake gives kids aged between 2 to 12 the chance to play and have fun at Shipwreck Landing. Here they will have fun with water cannons, a mixture of water slides, and a fully interactive pirate ship.
Older children, teens, and adults will have pools, basketball courts, table tennis, and a variety of family-friendly events to keep them busy. From movie nights to live music, there are many great activities to keep your family busy at this resort.