Waterslides, anywhere there is an opportunity for fun in the sun, I am there Anyplace that has…read morewaterslides is a step up from the dry slides of old.

Maybe close the park to the general public if you have hundreds of 13 year olds coming for their…read moreend of the year field trip you fucking halfwits. Note to others to not come during the first two weekdays of the season.

I visited Great Wolf Lodge on 05/04/2026 from 11am to 7:30pm with my whole class for a fun field…read moretrip, and it ended up being such a great day. I hadn't been to this specific location before, but I've gone to the Garden Grove one many times. One thing I noticed right away was that this one felt a bit smaller--just a couple fewer slides and a little less space overall--but it didn't take away from the experience. We arrived around 10:45am, and my teacher grabbed our wristbands in about five minutes, which was awesome, especially since it seemed kind of busy. By 11, we had our stuff set down and headed into the indoor water park. The first thing I did was the white group raft slide (fits about 2-5 people), and it was such a fun way to kick off the day. Of course, I had to try the red group raft next too. After that, my friends and I spent a couple hours going between the wave pool and the lazy river, which never got old. By 1pm, we were ready for lunch. I brought my own food, but I couldn't resist getting dessert after--a double scoop of ice cream from the creamery (cookie dough and mint chip). It was honestly amazing and easily one of the best resort ice creams I've had. After lunch, we went back to the slides and lazy river again. Luckily, my mom had signed the permission slip for me to stay an extra six hours--best decision ever. Around 3:30pm, I started exploring more on my own and tried the solo slides. Just like the group ones, there were red and white versions, but flipped in terms of intensity. The white one was definitely more fun, and I loved the small drop right before the end. My absolute favorite, though, was the red group slide. It starts like a normal twisty slide, then slows down before dropping you a few feet and swinging you side to side--it had all of us laughing nonstop, especially when my friend accidentally bounced up in the air. Around 6:15pm, we grabbed dinner. I got two slices of pepperoni pizza, a Pepsi, and a cookie. The pizza was actually better than I expected, and the cookie--an Otis Spunkmeyer--was so good. Definitely something I'd get again. After eating, I relaxed in the hot tub around 6:45pm. It wasn't too hot, which I actually liked because super hot water can make me dizzy. We left at 7:30pm, and honestly, I was surprised how fast the day flew by. I thought I might get bored after a few hours, but I stayed entertained the entire time. I can definitely see myself coming back here with my family soon. Great Wolf Lodge is AWESOME!

The biggest issue for us was the constant extra charges. Not only was there a $100 deposit required…read moreper night, but we also had to pay separately for parking. By the end of our stay, we had well over $100 in taxes and additional fees alone, including taxes on parking and amusements. It felt like absolutely everything came with an extra price tag, despite already paying premium resort prices. Unfortunately, the experience itself didn't justify the cost. Two attractions at the waterpark were shut down for most of the second day of our stay, which was disappointing considering how expensive everything already was. We also witnessed several kids getting injured in the wave pool area, which raised serious concerns about safety and supervision. In addition, many of the lifeguards seemed far more focused on chatting with each other about personal matters than paying close attention to ride cycles and guest safety. Lifeguards are there to protect guests, remain alert, and operate rides safely -- not socialize while attractions are running. Another issue was the lack of rule enforcement throughout the waterpark. We repeatedly saw both adults and children running in areas where running clearly shouldn't be allowed, yet staff rarely stepped in. Attractions like the lazy river also became unenjoyable because so many kids were swimming through it instead of using tubes and following the intended flow of the attraction. It made the experience feel chaotic rather than relaxing. We also chose not to eat at the resort after reading numerous Yelp, Google, and other reviews mentioning the high food prices and lack of healthy, filling, and sustaining meal options. Considering how expensive the resort already was, it was disappointing to feel like dining onsite would just add even more unnecessary costs for mediocre food choices. On top of that, we were woken up at 4 a.m. the first night by what sounded like a loudspeaker blasting tones, and then on checkout day there was a fire drill at 9 a.m., so we couldn't even enjoy the full checkout time until 11 a.m. We did have some fun, but overall the value just wasn't there for us. Honestly, I'd rather spend the money at Disney, where I feel like you get much more for the price. Parking and several of the attractions should absolutely be included at these rates. Sadly, we won't be returning.

If you have a pool and you have very limited hours and do all you can do to be as hostile as…read morepossible to anyone who wants to use it, turn over the running of the pool to a private business who actually needs to have one ounce of common sense about customer service. Considering EOS close by lets you swim in their pool 24/7 for $10 per month, someone has figured it out.

Super fun place to take the kiddos to cool off. Love the lazy river, two slides, toddler play area…read moreand the big pool for laps & dive boards. Reasonably priced and great way to escape the summer heat!!!

Very beautiful and huge resort where we had a company meeting. Water park, pool, and golf on the…read moreproperty. Rooms were clean and huge with a living space and great views of the property. With the huge property they also had golf carts to take you from area to area. Great customer service as well as they attended to all my requests within a resonance time. My one issue is that their elevators were only working half the time I was there so often times I had to carry my luggage up to the fourth floor.

To the staff here, it was a pleasure interacting with the front concierge, the baristas at the…read morestand near gift shop, and the groundskeepers. The overall stay here was stunningly beautiful, convenient and really Grand. The only issues I had were a few room related items which I bring up only as some constructive critique. Overall, it was all 5 stars. The program screen inside the spa/gym shows on but not logged in- with no instructions nearby on how to use it. (Front desk would need to assist, and they weren't easily available) seems like a waste of a service. Secondly, I found that the sheets on the bed are all flat- (they don't use fitted sheets- and it was troublesome as they didn't stay covering the mattress the whole night. Thankfully I asked for help and housekeeping doubled up on sheets for me. Lastly, I noticed some small rocks in my room upon check in. Needed vacuuming longer. Besides that everything felt very clean and tended too!

My family and I went to Sunsplash this last Sunday and we had a great time. We opted to pack a…read morelunch that we kept in the car and ate it in the trunk of our car. The weather was perfect but it would be a lot to eat in the car during the hot summer. I feel like there was a lot of variety of things to do for the age difference of my kids. My main issue was with the flooring of the entire park. I'd like to see them do something to make the sidewalk more comfortable for the 99% of people who are walking around barefoot. All of our feet hurt from walking around on the really hard concrete. I guess I'd recommend you wear water shoes if you have them. We used a Get Out Pass and the whole process was seamless. It's worth getting because just a trip to Sunsplash is pretty much the same price as a Get Out Pass and you get so much out of it. I don't know if I'd go again because the cost is pretty high.

Since I was a kid, I've frequented both Golfland and Sunsplash periodically. Especially once I got…read moremy driver's license as I really like the arcade as there are quite the variety of games. Plus, you can play mini golf or even take a ride in the bumper boats or race karts. Definitely a timeless classic for me, and why I prefer Golfland over Sunsplash. Though Sunsplash isn't my favorite, I've still enjoyed myself there as my previous company used to do a holiday splash party each summer. The rental spaces are great, though the catered food was nothing special (hamburgers and hot dogs). All in all, it was still a fun event and you can count on me being in the lazy river if visiting Sunsplash!

This place was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about it. I could not believe the price!…read more Thank you for making fun affordable for families with young children! Super clean and staff were very friendly!

Came here for open swim while my daughter was in swim team practice. They offer open lap swim at…read more7pm. Not super busy but they only open the first four lanes for lap swim. Had to share my lane with one person but not a big deal since the lanes are fairly wide. Locker rooms were ok, typical public facility quality, but definitely clean.

An oasis in the desert, truly. The landscaping was stunning. This is a massive resort and we did…read morenot wander all of it. Service was impeccable. They did miss cleaning our room one day and we called to have it done. They left a nice box of treats by way of apology. I have some chemical allergies and I really appreciate the care that they took with our room. The rooms are beautiful and thoughtfully laid out. The beds are supremely comfortable, perhaps the best hotel sleep of my life. The spa was absolutely amazing. Restaurants on site that we went to were terrific. All in all would go again, and start each day with a massage at the spa because why not? Love.

Came here for the spa-- would never return for it. The spa pool, hot tubs, sauna, & waterfall pool…read morewere ALL jam packed (no seating by 11am) & the service was subpar from the massage provider to the bartenders. At one point we waited at the bar just the two of us, with the bartender present, for 5-6 minutes while he ignored us. When we asked if he was open he said yes, he BEGRUDGINGLY took our order, and he pulled out dirty glasses. When I let him know the glasses were dirty (we could see the lipstick on them before he even poured the wine) the bartender rolled his eyes, gave us attitude, and gave us new glasses but at this point we decided to leave. The adult pool was the only redeeming quality of this hotel: Tom & Beverly were INCREDIBLE at the adult pool & deserve 5 stars, but based on the spa & spa service, I would not return. We did let the spa know about our experience but they refused to offer any remedy or discount to rectify the experience. Everyone acted so surprised and uninterested. Again-- not worth the $$$

So there we were, headed to Castles N' Coasters a wholesome amusement park in the desert... a place…read morefor families, laughter, and apparently, poor decision-making. Now my buddy this man reaches into his pocket and pulls out what I can only describe as a historical artifact. I'm talking a doobie so big it looked like Bob Marley himself rolled it during a greatest hits tour. I said, "Absolutely not. I am a grown man. I got responsibilities. I got a mortgage. I got snacks at home I haven't even finished yet." That didn't matter. Next thing I know, windows are up, car turns into a Dutch oven of bad decisions, and now I'm just along for the ride literally and spiritually. Somewhere between "this is a bad idea" and "why is everything funny," I lost control of the evening. We pull into the park around that magical time you know, that in-between hour... not quite day, not quite night... like God dimmed the lights and said, "Alright boys, let's see what happens." The whole place is glowing neon lights, arcade buzz, roller coasters rattling in the distance. Felt like walking into a carnival dream... or maybe a fever dream. Jury's still out. Now here's the thing about this place it's been around since the late '70s, sitting right there in Phoenix like a desert time capsule of fun. You got four roller coasters, including the Desert Storm, which sounds fun until you're on it reconsidering every life choice that led you there. Then there's the Patriot wooden, loud, and about as gentle as a bar fight. And somehow... SOMEHOW... we thought tequila beforehand was a good idea. So now we're buzzed, slightly baked against our will, and wandering this park like three philosophers who lost their notes. We're laughing at everything. Nothing's funny but everything's hilarious. A trash can? Comedy gold. A churro? Best thing I've ever eaten in my life. A child running past me? I'm emotionally invested in his journey. But I'll give credit where it's due the park itself? Clean. Staff's friendly. Nobody's judging three grown men giggling like idiots. It's got that old-school charm too arcades, mini golf, rides, the whole deal. You can bring a family here... or whatever version of a situation we were. Now the rides... oh, the rides. Let me tell you something nothing will make you rediscover fear like being slightly out of your mind on a roller coaster you thought you could handle. I got scared... not once... not twice... but a few times. The kind of scared where you start making promises to God you don't intend to keep. "I'll be a better man if I survive this drop..." Didn't mean a word of it. By the end of the night, we had the munchies, the laughs, and just enough dignity left to get back to the car without needing a group meeting. For a couple hours, though? We were kids again. No responsibilities. No stress. Just lights, noise, and pure, ridiculous fun. So yeah Castles N' Coasters might be a family amusement park... but under the right or completely wrong circumstances, it turns into one hell of a story. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just... maybe crack a window on the way there.

There's a couple machines upstairs that "ate our money". It's a play card with credits, but there…read moreare a couple times the games didn't let us play or credit us for a game. Also, the Simpsons machine doesn't let you play Lisa. it picks Bart if you select Lisa's button. Another machine is Zoltar downstairs. He only talks, but does not spit out a souvenir ticket. That one actually did eat my dollar. I guess it made up for it because a couple people abandoned their games downstairs in the middle, so the bf and I played for "free". It was on someone else's dime, but I guess that counts, too. We got nachos and drinks from the snack bar. Service was quick. As with any family fun event center, food was a bit overpriced. The female bathroom was nasty. I don't know how often they clean them, but there was paper all over the stall floor. The faucets had a lot of buildup on them. Both the male and female restrooms smelled funky. I didn't play at the putt putt section, but one day I'll be back to do that. Overall, a good arcade/food experience. I'd recommend this place to people. I cannot comment on any of the rides/attractions besides the arcade.

I haven't been here in years so a few things have changed but 1 constant is you'll have a good…read moretime! Came for a concert "Sister Sledge " I danced all night and sang my heart out. Truly a nice venue intimate crowd. Post the concert I did walk the casino saw a live band by the bar and stopped for a drink. I do wish they had more seating options or abother bar area not for gambling. Overall nice hotel, nicely located right off the free way and plenty of parking.

Google "talking stick slots tight" and you'll see hundreds of posts from people in total disbelief…read more Ever since Covid it's become obvious. If you do go, don't play blackjack with the auto shuffler. Shady. I'd recommend just going to Vegas for non rigged games.

My kids have loved this place! Inexpensive way to get some fun pool time in our hot AZ climate.read more

Totally worth it. Inexpensive, fun features, and feels safe. The life guards did a drill while we…read morewere there--they have a sign letting you know upon entrance and they give a very clear message that it's coming. A little whirl pool, a small kid slide, and lots of other space to swim.