Big Splash Adventure

Honestly, I don’t know what all the hate is for. We brought our kids, ages 8 and 9 for the weekend and we all had a great time. We felt safe there, as there were ample lifeguards who were doing a great job of keeping everyone safe, and while the place is a bit dated, it was clean. No, it isn’t 5 star accommodations, but it’s for the kids. The food at the boatyard was reasonable and good. We didn’t eat at the concession because the pizza didn’t look great, but that’s probably more personal preference than anything. Our only complaints are pretty minimal - the water is colder than I’d like, so then the air temp feels pretty cold. Lots of kids were shivering when they were out of the water. Chlorine levels are high enough to make your eyes burn a bit, but with that many people, it’s understandable. I also wish they had more tables to sit at, but they do a pretty good job with the space. Pretty minor, and outweighed by the fact that we felt safe, everything was clean, the kids enjoyed themselves, the staff made us feel welcome and appreciated, and when we woke up to snow on the ground they were already working to quickly clear the sidewalks, parking lot and drive. We loved our room location being a few steps from the water park so one of us could quickly run back to the room while the other stayed with the kids, and the price was good for what you get. We’ll gladly come back again.

2 months ago

Overall, our stay was okay. We took our 4 year old for a night. Check-in was easy, and the employee was nice. The room was ok, but the beds weren't made all the way. Itchy blankets. The beds need to be updated. You can feel the springs. Also the towels in our room were damp and smelled like mildew guessing from.not drying them completely. Rooms could really use updates, especially for the price. As for the water park, it was ok, but it was cold with those big fans going, and the water is warm in some places and cold in others. Our daughters lips were blue after an hour and shivering. The heat could definitely be turned up during this time of the year. Also noticed one of elevators had a broken button and the floors inside needed cleaned. Overall it is a cool place for kids just maybe not to stay.

3 weeks ago

A wonderful place to take the kids during any season. The indoor waterpark is amazing with several slides to choose from as well as a lazy river, and a large hot tub for the adults, ( life guards need to do a better job keeping the children out of this area for safety) They do have life best available, and they should be worn by all children. They have outdoor pools available, weather permitting. The breakfast buffet, consisted of, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, fruit, yogurt, cereal, orange juice, milk, coffee, and assorted soft drinks. The breakfast was hot, fresh and delicious, and free, so I’m not sure why anyone is upset over the breakfast. You were also permitted to bring your own cooler with food and drinks, as well as your own adult beverages. There is a small coffee pot in each room as well as a small mini fridge and microwave. The rooms are a bit dated and could use renovation The waterpark is starting to show its age, and it would not hurt for them to close down for a few days to make the minor repairs, as it is beginning to rust and some of the plastic is worn off the children’s play area. Overall, our family did have a wonderful time, we enjoyed the breakfast buffet, and the noise was not as bad as others are making it out to be. You knew when you came here that it was a family oriented place and quiet time does not start until 11 o’clock at night.

2 weeks ago

The rooms and water park are very run down; it. Is definitely time for some upgrades! My 4 year old enjoyed her time which is all that matters! I wish there was an age limit on the children’s side, there is not alot for the little kids to do and their slides kept getting taken over by teenagers. For the money I wouldn’t recommend, I’d rather spend the extra and go to great wolf lodge.

2 weeks ago

5 star fun experience in a 3 star hotel. I read other reviews, I feel they were a bit unfair for what you are paying for. Is this a 5 star hotel? No. Is this a 5 star waterpark? No. Is this a 5 star experience when there is nothing like it within 3 hours and it’s not very expensive and the kids have a blast? Yes. Go there to have fun and you will have a great time. So for the water park- there are 4 main slides, two body and two tube. They are all pretty fun and the best part is the wait (at least for us) was nonexistent. As fast as we could climb the 4-story staircase we were back on slides. This park also has a pretty long lazy River and a number of little kid pools and a kids water play area with small slides. The hot tub is adults only (which was one of the few downers- I think it should be kids with adults allowed because it’s great for warming up between sliding). Otherwise the room was definitely dated, but cleaned well- nothing felt dirty, just a bit dated. Breakfast was decent too (especially for being included). I think as long as you go in with the right expectations (kids have fun!) you will have a good time.

a month ago

I paid over 400. to stay 1 night & go to the water park 2 days. The rooms were not very nice. Its an older hotel that has not been updated. The water park is fine if you just want to go on slides all day. They have 1 lazy river and 1 pool & it is not very pick. No room to swim in. There's no validation for all that chlorine. Our eyes burnt the whole; Also, our room wasn't ready, & they only have 3 dressing rooms. My recommendation is go to the water park for the day then drive home or get a room somewhere else.

a week ago

Honestly… super disappointed. Food was the worst part. Breakfast was literally school cafeteria food, my six year old daughter said “we have this at school” and then we decided that evening to try “the boatyard” and then was told it was buffet style instead of the actual menu that is posted… we were like fine- we will just try it. For a family of 4 … 4! It was $72…. And the food was completely bland and mild in temp. Our mistake for not asking how much buffet was but there’s our fault. We didn’t even eat hardly anything sooo that was a complete waste of money. I feel like there are not enough life guards at the splash park - as a former lifeguard there were to many “blind spots” for the guards to truly be watching the full scene. The adult only hot tub had kids in it all the time. The resort rooms were not 4 star worth at all. You can see cracks all in ceiling- hard and stiff bath towels and our sheets had hair and grass in them. This is not a 4 star resort. Honestly I’m grateful we didn’t drive hours to get here.

3 weeks ago

The staff was great. The view from the room was excellent. The room was a little dirty when we first arrived and there were some broken things. We called the front desk, and they made it right immediately. The water park was nice and worth the visit. The town itself is gorgeous. We will definitely visit again in the future.

3 weeks ago