Destination-Worthy Family Resorts with Water Parks

Alexandra F.:  Great Wolf Lodge has family resorts with water parks throughout the country, so you don't have to look too far for a fun and relaxing family vacation. In addition to the water parks, you can expect plenty of family-friendly attractions, events, dining, and amenities.

Kelly R:  These African-themed resorts with water parks offer so much for families (from arcades to escape rooms to laundry), you might not need to leave the grounds at all. The main attraction is the expansive indoor resort waterpark, with a wave pool, lazy river, spas, water basketball, little kid play area, and some of the best hotel water slides you'll find anywhere - for every age and thrill level.

Kelly R:  Families staying at Nashville's Gaylord Opryland can book a premium package that includes their luxury SoundWaves water resort, with four sprawling acres of indoor and outdoor fun. Play structures for all ages, lazy (and not-so-lazy) rivers, waterslides with sound and light effects, and a FlowRider surfing experience are a hit with kids.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Your family will love the Grande Cayman Resort located on the oceanfront in Myrtle Beach! They boast an outdoor water park with plenty of fun water attractions, 3 story waterslide and multiple pools. Indoor, they have a lazy river, kiddie pool and main pool. The resort also offers plenty of games and activities and a rewards program for discounted admission to area attractions.

Kelly R:  This kid-friendly JW boasts aquatic facilities to rival the best family resorts with water parks, upscale or otherwise! The 9-acre water experience appeals to kids of all ages, with multiple body and tube slides, a sand beach pool, lazy river, and a little kid pool with zero-depth entry and kiddie slides.

Kelly R:  The all-suite Arizona Grand features multiple heated resort pools and a 7-acre Oasis Water Park, open seasonally. The resort water park has huge water slides requiring varying levels of bravery, a zero-entry wave pool, a 25 person hot tub, an active river with two-person tubes, and a spray deck for little kids.

Kelly R:  In an area known for fun in the sun, this is easily one of the best family resorts with water parks near Palm Springs! The epic Splashtopia has a lazy river, two waterslides, a splash zone with fountains and sprayers, a cliff-side hot tub, and even a sandy beach. If you can tear the kids away from the water park, you're well-positioned to check out Joshua Tree National Park, too.

Kelly R:  This Waldorf Astoria property is more than just a place to lay your head while you explore Maui...the beautiful beach, on-site luau and epic resort water park make it a total family destination! A six-level aquatic activity area has nine river-connected pools, a Tarzan rope swing, a water elevator, and multiple slides. Thrill-seekers love the lava tube slide with a 3-story drop.