Make a splash in the enchanting waters of Rosewood Baha Mar.
Rosewood Baha Mar
Imagine vacationing at a fun-filled resort with a waterpark on your doorstep. It’s perfect for families, as the kids can enjoy the splash pad, lazy river and thrilling slides without ever leaving the property. But let’s be honest, adults will want to put on their swimsuits too. These resorts with lavish waterparks prove that the fun isn’t just for kids.
Whether you’re in the area and want to pop in on a day pass or are looking for a hotel packed with so many perks that you won’t need to think about an itinerary outside of the property, these properties with stunning water views will provide you with an unforgettable vacation.
Rosewood Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas
Baja Bay, a Forbes Travel Guide 4-star oceanfront water park at Baha Mar, opened in July 2024. The 15-acre playground features 24 water slides, dueling water coasters, a 500,000-gallon wave pool and a winding river. There’s also a splash zone, mini water slides for kids and a beachfront infinity pool.
Ready to roll the dice and try your luck? Visit the outdoor casino with spectacular ocean views. Grand Hyatt and SLS Baha Mar hotel guests also have access to Baha Mar Waterpark. Exclusive day passes are available to the public.
Evermore Bay is eight acres of water activities.
Conrad Orlando
Conrad Orlando & Evermore Resort
Opening in January 2024, this unicorn dual resort offers endless lodging options: At the Conrad Orlando, you can choose a full-service luxury hotel room or suite, while at Evermore Resort, you can book modern apartments or private homes (up to 11 rooms) with full kitchens and laundry facilities, making it convenient for wedding receptions or multi-generational family getaways.
Guests have access to the eight-acre Evermore Bay, a crystal clear lagoon surrounded by silky white sand that is the centerpiece of both resorts. Paddleboards and kayaks are complimentary, as well as cool slides and old-fashioned rope swings for group fun. Within a 12-minute drive of Walt Disney World, these two properties are perfect for those looking for beach-like amenities, a variety of restaurants, a spa and more.
A great way to enjoy a day in Arizona.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Recommended by Forbes Travel Guide, the hotel has exceeded expectations with an $80 million renovation, including the new Aqua Ridge Waterpark, scheduled to open in late 2023. The attraction features a renovated lazy river and Wildfire Grove, an area with two pools and a beautiful waterfall.
But the real highlight for little ones (and adults) is Havasu Playground, where you’ll find three new water slides, including Gully Washer, the resort’s only two-person tube slide west of the Mississippi River. It climbs a vertical wall and is guaranteed to thrill anyone over 46 inches tall. There are also two enclosed tube slides, The Drop and Little Eddie. And when you want to escape the mayhem, head to the lavish Sedona Springs hot tub area or the adults-only Sky Island Experience. Non-guest day passes are also available for purchase.
Enjoy a float and hit the fairways at Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club.
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
The four-star Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club’s new entertainment park is a 600,000-gallon haven of paradise, set to open in January 2024. The centrepiece of this luxury water park is a sparkling, zero-entry lagoon-style pool, perfect for a lazy swim in a beach-like oasis.
For the adventurous, two spiral slides and a flying saucer slide will thrill you, while those looking to relax with a pina colada can take a leisurely tube ride down the 1,400-foot lazy river. For little ones, the splash pad has smaller slides, splash blasters, fountains and even water cannons.
Boca Raton Beach Club water play area.
Boca Raton Beach Club
Boca Raton Beach Club
The five-star Boca Raton Beach Club, one of five hotels in the Boca Raton Resort complex, has announced a renovation scheduled for December 2024. As part of the re-envisioning, the resort’s Harborside Pool Club has been transformed into a luxurious lakeside oasis where guests can ride two five-story water slides, float down a 450-foot lazy river or ride waves on the FlowRider.
The adults-only pool features luxurious cabanas (including a Ferrari-inspired one) for ultimate relaxation, while the Family Pool offers endless fun for groups. Little ones can explore the pirate ship splash zone, while teenagers can kick back and enjoy virtual reality games at The Break.
Take a ride at Atlantis The Palm.
Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal (Dubai)
Between these sister properties you’ll find the world’s largest waterpark. Aquaventure Waterpark has more than 105 slides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Thrill-seekers will line up for the Leap of Faith, where they zoom down a near-vertical 98-foot slide and through a clear tube surrounded by sawfish and sharks, and Poseidon’s Revenge, an adrenaline-pumping slide with a trap door entrance that plummets 380 feet.
Or choose the family-friendly Shark Attack, where you float through a fibreglass tunnel surrounded by sharks, River Rapids, the longest river in the region, or the world’s largest Kid’s Zone.
From Forbes
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