I visited Great Wolf Lodge on 05/04/2026 from 11am to 7:30pm with my whole class for a fun field trip, 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! read more

The biggest issue for us was the constant extra charges. Not only was there a $100 deposit required per 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. read more

Came to Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale for a family trip and there are certainly some great things, but also real drawbacks to coming here. Pros: you don't technically have to leave the premises, which is honestly a huge win with kids you can use Hilton Honors points to book the stay, which is a nice perk (although you don't earn points on the stay itself) they offer water diapers for the little ones, which makes things easier it's very clearly geared toward families and younger kids there are non water-based activities like story time, yoga, art, dance parties, and character appearances, and the app makes it easy to see the daily schedule the water park itself is clean and well staffed with lifeguards, which gave me some peace of mind check-in activities and the overall "camp" vibe are really exciting for kids right from the start make sure to grab the wolf ears at check-in, and ask about the photo op since the email about it may not actually come through Cons: food is not very healthy and also pretty overpriced for what it is kids get overstimulated quickly between the noise, crowds, and constant activity the water park doesn't open until 10 am and closes at 8 pm, which feels like a missed opportunity. earlier hours would make a big difference long lines for things like slides, food, and check-in during peak times rooms are very dark and they do not provide a night light the bunk beds look cute but the mattresses are thin and uncomfortable pillows were lumpy and not great for sleeping they really nickel and dime you for everything. ropes course, bowling, arcade, MagiQuest, etc all cost extra and it adds up fast the passes are basically necessary if your kids want to do multiple activities. we did the pup pass which included a build a bear (very basic, no clothing) and a few arcade games there are people on site trying to sell Hilton Grand Vacations packages, which felt intrusive and honestly a bit annoying during a family trip Bottom line: My daughter was so happy and still talks about her memories from this trip, which ultimately made it worth it. That said, it's not the most relaxing or cost-effective experience for parents. If I were to go again, I would bring my own food or do delivery, bring my own pillows, and skip the bunk beds even though they're cute. I'd also plan ahead for activities and probably just commit to a pass upfront to avoid the constant add-ons. It's one of those places that's magical for kids, but you definitely pay for that magic in more ways than one. read more

We did an overnight at Great Wolf Lodge for the first time and it was overall a great experience. I appreciate having the waterpark included the day of check in even before your room is ready. Also love the self check-in kiosk and the wristbands that are your passes for everything. It was really nice not carrying a key card around! It was nice to get a text message when the room was ready too! Don't understand the $20 overnight parking fee but at least it had in out privileges. It was hard to find some seats the first day at the water park but we eventually found some. You can check out towels using your wristband, but don't forget to turn them back in, otherwise you'll incur a $15 fee. I also appreciated that they had complimentary water diapers. My toddler had an absolute blast at the water park. She loved the wave pool and the slides in the toddler area. The room was very nice. It was clean, well maintained, and very spacious. We went out for dinner because the food was prices here are actually very expensive as you'll see in the menus I posted. Food doesn't have to be that expensive. I did add breakfast on when I was making my reservation and it was one of the best breakfast buffets we had. So many options like an omelette bar, breakfast meats, waffle bar, yogurt and fruit, and even some kid friendly options. Really enjoyed breakfast. It starts at 7:30am and you can go back anytime until they close at 11am. There are a lot of add-ons which again, are super expensive. Bowling, mini golf, build a bear. I guess if you're coming from out of town that might be a fun option but we are local and it does not cost $50 to build a bear at the mall. We would bring my toddler back on a day pass because she loves the waterpark. Everything else is just so expensive. read more

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Stayed here as part of our trip to Scottsdale. Spent a couple nights with everyday filled with indoor and outdoor pool time. Much like any water park but the employees are fabulous. Not just one or two...all of them are friendly and helpful. Maybe something is in the water but I was continually amazed by the employees. Everyone does their jobs with attention to detail, especially the life guards. Cool place with lots of fun for everyone. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday with a half-day pass. The half-day pass after 4pm was $45 instead of $60 (full day) but after the ridiculous "amenity fee" of $10 and taxes, it still ended up costing $60. On top of that? They ask for you to pay a $20 parking fee on their giant lot which had more than enough spaces. This place is pure greed. It's like an indoor Disney World and great for kids. It's just as expensive as Disney world too. If you are doing a staycation, this place is great as there is plenty of food and things to do inside. Would be great for Arizona summers. For adults? It's too expensive to justify the $60 each for 4 hours half-day pass. Be prepared to spend an arm and a leg for food, drinks, activities, and gifts here. read more

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Best indoor water park in town! We love to take the kids here pretty much all year long. My kids were bored this weekend so, on a whim we went to Great Wolf. We couldn't believe the pricing for the night, with two days at the water park.... Totally worth the value, and the kids had a blast! Both were asleep by 9:30pm lol. Drinks were on point, rooms are always so clean and spacious, and so many activities for the kiddos. Adults by the bar/ wake pool, kids on the slides all day, dance parties and shows at night.... Couldn't have asked for a better weekend. We love to be able to stay in town but still feel like we took a vacation, without driving hundreds of miles or spending thousands. Great Wolf killed it again with another amazing weekend! read more

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DO NOT STAY HERE. We stayed at Great Wolf Lodge in Phoenix expecting a fun, safe, family experience--and instead had one of the worst hotel experiences we've ever had. On the morning of April 16, 2026, while we were at the water park, $1,000 in cash was stolen directly out of my father's wallet inside our room. When we returned, the room had already been cleaned, meaning someone had accessed it during that time. We immediately reported this to the front desk and were told management would contact us. They never did. No follow-up. No concern. No accountability. Nothing. Let that sink in: a guest reports a $1,000 theft from inside their room, and the hotel's response is complete silence. What makes this even worse is how much money we spent to be there. This was a 3-day stay, and we even paid for cabanas for two of those days--which are incredibly expensive--because we wanted to enjoy the experience fully. Instead, we were left dealing with theft and zero support from the hotel. This all happened on my mom's birthday, which made the situation even more upsetting. What should have been a special family trip turned into stress and disappointment. And honestly, even outside of the theft, this place does not live up to its price tag: - Beds are uncomfortable - Pillows are cheap and low quality - Carpets are visibly dirty For what this resort charges, the conditions and service are unacceptable. Between the lack of security, zero communication from management, and overall poor quality, this was a complete waste of money. We will never be back--and I strongly recommend others think twice before booking here! read more

Great Wolf Lodge - Water Parks Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

First time here and we had a wonderful time. My 4 year old daughter and 18 month old son absolutely loved it. There really is so much to do that you never have to leave the property. The water park was great-- both kids loved it, lots to do, and my husband and I def appreciated the bar! In addition to the water park, the arcade, the restaurants, the shops, and the numerous activities kept us busy! And I feel like there was still so much more we could have done! While there are options on property for food, there are also so many excellent options very close by. Being in Scottsdale is a great perk of this place-- lots to do and see if you do want to explore beyond GWL. Also of note is the USS Arizona memorial right next to the hotel. It's lit up at night and is a beautiful tribute. Our room was great, very spacious and suited our needs perfectly. It was quiet at night and housekeeping responded quickly to any of our needs. Some of the only cons were that the check in line took a little while and that there was a bit of a BO stench upon exiting the elevator to our floor. Also be aware that they do charge a daily parking fee. Overall though, this place is a well oiled machine! We had so much fun and we definitely plan to return! read more

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My wife, daughter, and I came here on a family vacation last month, and we cant say enough good things about this place. We stayed for about 5 days and 4 nights - the room was comfortable and spacious, filled with enough modern amenities and comfortable items for our stay. The lodge itself- activities, food offerings, water park, etc. was everything we hoped for and more - the overall vacation was a bit pricey, but what else did I expect for virtually an all inclusive resort where you didn't have to leave to enjoy nearly everything you would want out of a vacation. We had a blast and created countless new memories together, and we will be coming back before too long. Would unequivocally recommend!! read more

Stayed at great wolf lodge from 05/20- 05/21 and while it was fun It was expensive! Just to find out that parking was not included was ridiculous. Also there was some type of alarm that went off early this morning and we were forced to wake up! Could not sleep in even if we wanted to! Then I returned my 3 towels only to be told that I checked out 5 towels!? No way! Luckily the sweet young lady at the counter believed me! Or that would have been yet ANOTHER charge! We had breakfast this morning and it was pretty good but definitely not worth the $60 price tag! We will go grab breakfast somewhere else next time. There's not enough supervision at the pools or slides! Kids were trying to bully other kids! Lifeguards were not intervening because there's just not enough of them in my opinion. EVERYTHING is ridiculously priced and I mean EVERYTHING! The cheapest thing there was dunkin! But ordering from the kiosk was kind of complicated and annoying! So I just said forget it!!!! I'm happy I packed snacks for my kiddos because I refused to pay double the price for candy and snacks. Would I come back? My kids loved it! Not many options here in the valley! We usually go to the drury hotel with the indoor pool and FREE breakfast and now I see why! I might return in the future but if I don't I won't lose any sleep like I did this morning with that damn alarm lol read more

The stay was great the hospitality excellent running a resort I understand the challenges A couple of suggestions please get a plate warmer for breakfast because when I got my breakfast, got back to the table. Everything was cold cause plates were cold.. The food in the main restaurant was not great. We started with the tomato soup, which was excellent.. then we had a salad that was just so so then we had the Bolognese, which I don't know what it was, but that was just awful. Then we had mac & cheese with a pulled pork another one that was just not great so the food, the culinary piece of this business really needs some work. The pizza was good the french fries by the pool or cold. Who did Beverage just need some work at this particular venue otherwise it was great Pools hospitality. Everything was well up to par. read more

It was ok here but it was kind of boring and so was the pool I would come back overall was ok://

Our family had an awesome time on our first visit and not last! Wasn't over crowded at all our boys age 10 was able to run around the park on their own we were able to see them easily. The life guards where very vigilant and stayed on there feet watching the kids. Loved the bracelets giving you access to parking gates and room doors. I felt very safe here. Only negative was bunk beds very uncomfortable and drinks pretty pricey. Lots for the family to do here read more

Love the atmosphere for our family wish we could stayed longer. Like buck beds though it was cute

Went on a howling adventure for my son's 10th birthday. It was just the two of us and we had a pretty good time over 3 days. They charge you for every single thing though! Wow! A lot of kids had banners on the room door for birthdays. I had put in the reservation we were celebrating a birthday, but we didn't get a banner so bummer. Parking is $15 per night. They have an AI conceiege so you can text your plate to them and they will track your LP number. Parking is not covered and it was quite busy on the weekend. Check in was easy with self check in. We had also purchased wolf passes which is extra for activities and such and didn't get the passes on check in with the self check in, which was a pain. We had to go back after to the front desk and stand in line anyway to get the passes. The room was clean and large. My son enjoyed the bunk bed and the TV inside the room. There was a refrigerator, plenty of towels and the bed was comfortable. Would have been perfect with a microwave. They allow you to order food on their app ahead of time so you can chill in your room or do activities while you wait for food, which is nice. If you purchase drinks you have to scan your cup before it will even pour, so don't expect to try to get a free refill. For the prices you would think they could give you a refill or at least some free soda or water in the room. The arcade was expensive, but clean and all the games worked well. They had attendants when needed and good prizes although be prepared for spend some money if you want to obtain said prizes. We completed the quest in about 4 hours over 2 days and it was fun, but omg the walking back and forth. My ankles are paying for it. It was fun, but with the technology now a days I feel like they can ramp this up a bit. The quest was my son's favorite part of the park, but he was a bit disappointed once it was done as he felt it was a bit boring and too easy. The water park was just ok. We only spent a few hours there. The wave pool was super crowded and the floating wave river was short. I think it's good for younger kids, maybe 5-7. read more

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Ok so I just left the Great wolf lodge in Scottsdale and thought I would give it a proper review. 10/10 recommend this resort if you have a family with kids. We are local to this location so we spur of the moment decided to go for the night. The price was great for our one night stay with 2 days in the water park. Cheaper than any other water park location for 4 people plus it had night stay at their hotel. I love the fact that you can use your wristband to pay for food/drinks, to get in/out of your room and in/out of the parking lot. The water pressure in the shower was GREAT and the water stayed hot the entire time. There was a blow dryer so that's a plus. A ton of activities throughout the day for the kids. And the room was clean as always. We will be back again the beginning of June for summer vacation! read more

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First trip there with my family. Great customer service and great overall experience. We can't wait to come back.

24 hours later and over $900 for a family of four. Not worth it. Staff is not pleasant, and everything is extra. $200 for a wand and game for two kids. read more

We had a one night staycation here a couple weeks ago. The beds are not very comfortable and the lighting situation in the room is very odd. One master light that controls the rest of the room as long as it stayed on. So you have to go around and flip each individual light off which I didn't realize until the morning we were leaving. The food isn't great and i was beyond upset Ben and Jerry's is no longer there. Used to be the only "scoop shop" you could purchase from in AZ and now that's gone. Food in the water park is average at best. The water park is great for bigger kids. My kids being as wild as they are it's very easy for them to sneak out or run off. My son had a great time on the ropes/obstacle course and def did not need his dads help what so ever. So the height requirement is a little silly when the purpose is for the adult to assist the kids not the other way around. Even though my son was leaving my husband in the dust to need help from the workers to make it through. And then the rock climbing wall was pretty funny since my son climbed in his crocs. Def needs his own set of rock climbing shoes if we came back. Overall our stay was fine def not luxury stay but decent. read more

Nickel and dime you with Parking fees and amenity/resort fees. It is a pure money grab. Management will probably respond to this with some generic responds about improving customer experience. It is a parking lot!!! What's next? Charge for the bathroom or the elevators? read more

We had a blast at Great Wolf Lodge. I reserved about a month ago and used a promotion to save a little money. Four ladies, me, mom, sister and great niece who is two, went on this trip. Check in was via kiosk but I had to go to the counter and complete it and get my wristbands. Great thing is that for every room, you get the number of passes that the room accommodates. We reserved a patio room, 1107, and it was very spacious. It was an accessible room with a tub and shower. We spent $150 per night which was a steal. We had two queen beds and one pull out bed. The AC worked very well and the water was hot. The patio was open, no gates or anything which was a bummer but it was too chilly to sit out anyway. The water park was open 10am to 8pm daily and had a wide variety of slides, wave pool, kid activities and floats and towels were provided. The water was nice and warm as it was indoors. I didn't do any big rides but had my niece on any and every ride that her two year old self wanted to do. Plenty of seats and tons of food options throughout the park. Food: candy shop, ice cream, donut shop, pizza, sit down restaurant and they had a couple of bars that sold alcohol. They had an ice maker and microwave in the common area and the room had a mini refrigerator. They also had a ropes course, build a bear, bowling alley, magic quest and an arcade. If you download the app, you can see park times and activities. The resort is cashless. You can bring your own drinks and snacks or get them there. If you have a car, plenty of restaurants and stores within 3-5 miles- Walmart, Target, Albertsons, coffee shops. Please note: the Walmart and target are on tribal land so they do not sell wine or beer. But Albertsons does and it's about 4 miles away. read more

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We got our room on sale for $96, for two adults and 2 free kids. Love the room! Love the decor and theme in the lodge. Great value since you can come at 10am the day you check in to use the Waterpark and the day after check out you can clear your room by 11am and enjoy the park. Loved how they texted us early to let us know our room was ready. You can add late checkout for a fee. Bring your own pillows if you don't like super fluffy pillows. You do pay $20 extra to park overnight. The burger at the Wolf Lodge wasn't anything amazing. We did order Barros for dinner and eat it at the dining area which was nice they allow that. Didn't get the ice cream during my stay but it looked amazing. You can download the Great Wolfe lodge app to see the activities going on throughout the day for the kids...crafts, bingo, yoga, crafts, storytime and dance parties. read more

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My family last minute decided to spend a few days right before Christmas and we are so glad we went. Our kiddos (4 and almost 3) loved the waterpark. I loved that we were able to enjoy the waterpark before check in which was at 4pm. You get a text when the room is ready and with the wristband, you go straight to your room. It's convenient & we'll definitely come again when there's a deal. The food was surprisingly good there. The kids enjoyed the pizza but my personal favorite were the carne asada fries. read more

Great Wolf Lodge - Carne Asada Fries - Water Parks Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My boys (age 3 and 2) absolutely loved it! We were pleasantly surprised when our room was ready early and they loved the free wolf ears. I felt very safe with all the life guards, bag checks, and wristbands. We enjoyed a few of the free activities, but spent most of our time in the arcade (way overpriced) and waterpark. All of the food was bleh and echo other reviews that Dunkin' was a mess in the morning. Rooms are spacious and designed well, but a little dated. We got an email to book at a reduced rate upon checking out and took full advantage! Can't wait to go back in a few weeks :) read more

Great place for the entire family. Lots of things to keep everyone entertained but you need to know that they charge you separate for almost everything so spend the money and get the wolf pass. Special koodos to Ryan, who helped my granddaughter climb the rope challenge. He was amazingly patient and ensured that she made it through and now has the confidence to face her fears and "just keep going ". read more

Our server Brandon at Barnwood restaurant was absolutely incredible. The pool was really fun. Shower had a big black hair on the wall and our sheets had a big black scuff stain on them, but the room was decent. Recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks otherwise you will spend a fortune. read more

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Update 2025 - they now charge $20 per vehicle to park in their lot (for overnight guests). Unpleasant surprise. Are we supposed to Uber over here or get a ride? They've also removed most of the comfy chair seating from the lobby, so parents don't have many seating options to watch their kids during storytime or dance party activities in the lobby. Our kids love this place overall, and the water park is lots of fun for them. Seems like it keeps becoming more and more of a money grab though. read more

We loved this place until we left and work up the next morning.... I want to share our recent experience because it's important for other families to be aware. We stayed in a den suite at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale, ROOM 4136 and after one night my toddler developed around 20 bites consistent with bed bug bites. The clusters were on her armpit, knee, arms, and legs -- she slept on the bottom bunk in the room. When I reported this to management, they opened a case, requested details, and had a third-party pest control company inspect the room. The inspection came back "negative," but there is no other place my daughter could have been exposed. We went straight home after our stay, and no one else in the family has bites. I appreciate that the lodge responded, but it's still very concerning to experience this in a family resort. I'm sharing this so other guests can check their rooms carefully and be cautious. Families come here to make memories -- no one expects to leave with a child covered in bites. read more

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We had our grandchildren in town for a week and they love the great Wolf Lodge in Ohio so we wanted to surprise them with two nights here so that they could get some swim time in. The room rate was actually pretty reasonable at around $325 per night for The room with a queen bed and a separate area with bunkbeds called Wiley's den. There is a decent amount of storage space as well as a long counter for all of your swimming items and things. The actual hanging space is quite small. There is also no Safe in the room, which was a little surprising. there are safes in the pool area downstairs that are $12 a day. It appears, but it was a little inefficient, not to have a safe in the room itself. The bed was a OK comfort but I will say the pillows were lumpy. We were able to turn the fan on high speed at night in order to block out any of the noise from the rooms next-door, as well as the blackout curtains were very effective. The room itself is a bit beat up and dated, i'm assuming there is an refresh coming at some point. Note that the pool areas do not open until 10 AM. Many of the older kids activities like the rope course do not open until 11. There is a Dunkin' Donuts on site and you can order through the mobile app to run down and pick it up, which was convenient. If you went with just a simple egg and cheese sandwich, it was $2.99, which is super reasonable for a resort. Some of the other items had a bit of a surcharge to it like egg white bites which were $5.29 for two it is nice that you have a refrigerator and when you have people who have dietary restrictions, it is nice that you can bring your own food, you are just supposed to consume it in your room. There is a microwave an icemaker on each floor as well, which was super convenient when you have super picky kids. The outdoor waterpark was closed one day while we were there because it was quite chilly so we really were only able to enjoy the indoor waterpark. The waterpark opens at 10 AM and there is a bit of a mad dash to secure seats for the day. You do have to check towels in and out or there is a $15 charge if they're not returned. People seem to be pretty respectful once you placed your items on a chair for the couple of hours that we were swimming. The indoor area is extremely loud, so if you have noise, sensitivity issues, definitely do not recommend. It is an extremely popular area of the hotel And you will find your self surrounded at all times. There is a family waterslide, there are dual waterslides, as well as many things that you can do without a float on your own. They do measure all children, and they are assigned a wristband color that identifies what rides they can ride. I did note that the staff in the waterpark were Very attentive to who was able to do which rides. From a safety perspective, the staff lifeguards were on constant rotation, and they were watching everyone carefully and ensuring that everyone followed the rules. You can rent cabanas, but we were not impressed with the pricing at all. For comparison, we rented a cabana at Biltmore pool, they had a special for $300 for the day, I believe their normal rate is $600 but these included a bathroom and a kitchen and TV and air conditioning, compared to Great Wolf wanted $300 for a tent cabana that looked like it had a couch and a fridge. Pretty simplistic And most of them were vacant when we were there. I think the only benefit is that you have seating that is dedicated. There are a lot of food options on site, but as I said, we have dietary restrictions and pricing on some of the adult dinner menu items seemed very high, so the two nights we were there we ended up picking up food and bringing it back to our room. It is helpful to know that there are many restaurants in the area and DoorDash and Uber eats were quite busy in the lobby, so you have a lot of options to ensure food is within Your dietary restrictions as well as pricing. The upsell is real here, and even getting to the waterpark you must pass several establishments that all cost extra. We even had someone stop us to try to sell us some popcorn bucket that we had no intention of purchasing, lol. We had pre-purchased what is called a pup pass at around $45 per child that gave us a build a bear (no clothes), an ice cream scoop, a 12 ounce cup of candy from the candy store and a $10 credit to the arcade. I was mostly disappointed by the arcade as I saw very few games and it was all claw machines that even when we had something centered perfectly, wouldn't pick the item up. I miss the good old days of an arcade actually having games that you play for time versus all of the crazy prizes and tickets, but that's just me! We did pay an additional $16 for our older granddaughter to do the ropes course on the last day. I know all hotels are doing this right now, but it seemed kind of crazy to have to pay $15 a night for parking. read more

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I have been here twice now with my 2 kids and husband. Both times have been really great experiences. My kids absolutely love coming here. There is definitely something for kids of all ages. The Waterpark is warm inside. Which I appreciate when it is cold outside. In the summer, it is still refreshing and not bad at all. The bathrooms are clean and someone is always coming through and trying to mop up all of the water. There are a lot of activities outside of the water park that you can do as well, but they cost extra. Such as rock climbing, mini golf, an overhead obstacle course, and build a bear. The biggest problem with this place is how expensive everything is. The food and drinks are ridiculous. They do tell you that no outside food or drinks are allowed but we always bring our water bottles. They do have a good selection of food and you can order ahead through their app which is always nice. We have stayed overnight 2 separate times and both times were ok. The first time we did a room with 2 queen beds. It was clean and no complaints. The second time we got the room with bunkbeds for the kids. They loved that. The problem was that the air conditioning had a hard time reaching into the room and they were hot. I am sure we will continue going back and enjoying the water park the most. I highly recommend you check them out! read more

Attended a birthday party here. It was nice to visit as we hadn't in quite some time. We used to go 4 times a year. For the regulars like us. Here's what has changed. Updates. Parking $19 a night. They still have designated veteran parking, and handicap. No other marked parking like in the past. There is no longer a resort fee. Room plus tax. No more 10 frames in a bowling game. Now only 5. Maybe make it 10 frames like the other GWL locations during the slower season. Boo!!! Paw Pass Build-A-Bear now limits you to 3 choices. No longer can you choose from any Build-A-Bear. However, you can get a discount on the one of your choice if you choose outside the 3 included choices. If you are a voyager member you may get 20% clothing and accessories. We were able to get the ingredients this visit from their new gluten-free pizza crust. We really appreciated that. Thanks to Jacob?!?!? We avoided the pool, but the resort will be closed August 17-22nd for a thorough cleaning. Perfect timing as our youngest wants to visit next month. read more

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We had a fantastic 2 night stay at the Wolf and highly recommend visiting. That being said, our stay 2 weeks ago (in mid October) was pretty mellow; I don't believe it was near peak season, so our room and included access to the water park was cheaper than I had seen in a very long time. We stayed in the Wolf Den Suite, which included a nook with a bunk bed and small TV. Our daughter absolutely loved having her own room (not enclosed, but close enough!) and access to her own TV. She slept on the top bunk the first night and switched to the bottom the second night. The suite included a mini fridge, which we took full advantage of. We brought our own drinks, beer and wine and they all fit in the fridge. It was nice to do some pre-partying before heading to the water park.....and then sneaking back to the room for some extra partying and returning to the park! There were plenty of other kids activities to participate in, outside of the water park, but the park is the main attraction and we were not disappointed. The 2 oversized slides that used the 5 person inner tubes were our favorites. Our daughter loved the wave pool and the kids area that included 3 shorter, but fun slides. It wasn't too crowded, so we always found seats to leave our bags, but the reclining chairs were always taken. We ate at the breakfast buffet one morning and it was good, with a decent amount of options. We ate at Barnwood our last night, which reminded me of Chili's and had above average food. The 3 meat sampler platter I ordered was pretty tasty and the Cheetos dipped corn on the cobb was delicious. Check in using the kiosk was easy and we were allowed to check in early at 2PM on our arrival day. The staff was always friendly and polite and our rooms and the common areas were all very clean. We hope to be back again next year. *Tip 1* Bring your own beer/booze for your room. Nothing like pre partying on a budget before you hit the water park! **Tip 2** Food is expensive on property. Barnwood is worth eating at for dinner, but you can always drive or walk to the restaurants off of Talking Stick Way. There's a McDonalds, Arby's and Taco Bell all within the same area. ***Tip 3*** The crowds thinned out around 7PM and there are virtually no lines to get on slides until the park closes at 8PM read more

If you are considering visiting Great Wolf in Scottsdale, AZ - here is the full scoop on what to expect. Arrival and check-in: The process to check in took us about 45 minutes. The line was not long, it is the amount of time spent to check in each guest. This is ridiculous. The staff was incredibly friendly. The process is just too long. There should be a separate counter for day-pass guests vs guests that are staying over night. Room: The room was clean, we stayed in the simple suite for 6 people. There are 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa, there is no way 2 people can sleep on the pull out. The beds are uncomfortable and the pillows are horrible. Bring your own pillows. Food: The Barnwood is not bad. The food was reasonably priced and the food was okay. We have 2 cocktails, the kids each had two drinks (so 6 total), we had an appetizer, 5 main dishes and a kid's meal, desert. It cost $217 without tip. The breakfast buffet was horrible. This is the type of breakfast that should be free with your stay. About $30 p/p and not worth it at all. The burger place inside the waterpark is a TOTAL rip off and gross. We paid $100 for 2 bacon burgers and fries (small), kids nuggets, nachos and a Caesar salad (the one from domino's is better - for perspective). Not worth $100 AT ALL. Inside the hotel there is a snack place. I paid $15 for 3 bottles for water. The Waterpark: It is fun, not bad. The seating area is a disaster. If you are a day-pass guest there should be seating dedicated for you. There are so many people that just come for the day and take all the seats, so as a guest that stays overnight, there is no place to put your stuff. There needs to be a better plan. There are cabanas which are about $300 and then a dedicated table with chairs for about $300. Not worth it. Due to so many day-pass visitors the lines for the tubes can get really long. So for one night stay, we had lunch, dinner, breakfast, donuts and water we spent $600 just on food. Nothing crazy or splurging. Would I go again - honestly, I am not sure. This was a very expensive visit that did not really seem worth it. read more

My family and I stopped by here and stayed Friday and Saturday and had checkout this morning at 11 AM. This was our first time here and my son LOVED it and he wants to come back already. This was fun for dad and I as well, the waterpark was cool! They have a wave pool, kid area, then they have a bigger kid area with bigger slides and a big ol bucket that dumps down on you (this takes about 10-15 minutes to refill after it dumps) they also have little mini buckets all around this play area that fills and dumps water out, lots of water misters and like water shooters where you can aim and shoot water around. They have 3 big slides that can have 2-5 people on it. There is different limits on the different slides. Then they also have 1 big steep slide that shoots you down the slide fast! That one is thrilling and super fun! They also have a regular pool too that is outside if you want to go outside and not in the indoor water area. They have a mirror maze, and inside here you can also search for crystals and fossils they have bags with crystals and then you have to pan it out like you are looking for gold. They also have bowling, rock climbing, mini golf, and a rope course. They also have an arcade area which is open 24/7 but to get your prizes they close at 10PM on the weekends. Everything opens up between 9AM - 11AM and everything closes around 7PM-10PM ( I would double check times of everything when you are here ) the staff were friendly here and very themed out! We loved it! When we got our wolf ears they had us howl like a wolf and thats was cute! The food prices can get expensive depending where you go and what you get. Everything here is only debit/credit card, this is a cashless place nobody will accept cash as a heads up, they do have machines that can convert your cash into a card. Another thing, you have to pay for parking here even though you already paid for the room and everything else its $19 per night for parking. I thought that was kinda wack honestly, that should be part of staying at the hotel.. they didn't even ask what type of vehicle I had or license plate or anything... what if we did Uber? Seems like that is what they want you to do, or just to get more money. This place can be a money grabber for sure but what is not nowadays. All in all, it was still fun and we would come back! read more

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This was our first time here and we had an amazing time. We came after summer and during the week. The water park was not overly packed and had room to breathe without it filling like you were on top of other people. We upgraded to the paw pass and enjoyed rock climbing, mini golf, mirror maze, scoop of ice cream, candy cup, $10 game card and also the obstacle course. The bowling was included but for some reason we were charged $4 a person as a add on, when I asked why, he pointed to this list that stated $4 add on but again didn't explain why we were charged when it said bowling unlimited. We also enjoyed the character breakfast, for 5 people we payed $120. We then tried the barnhouse, the Alfredo was amazing but the steak had no seasoning and was tough to cut into. The one major complaint I have was the customer service from Paddle bay. The first day we went in to collect our free goggles and towels. We had two female workers assist us, both of them rude and condescending. When asking about the goggles we were not pointed in the right directions or told which ones were the right ones just was told the standard ones. They have 4 to 5 different goggles on the wall. We then received the same services over the towels. When we asked for a bag to carry the 4 towels and 2 pair of goggles she held open the bag instead of packing the items for us. I didn't know I picked up a shift at the store. To top off the experience I purchased a cover for my bathing suit, when checking out I asked "do I receive a discount?" She rolled her eyes at me and stated" it's already applied" like how am I suppose to know this if you didn't state this information. Then in the rudest tone as she was holding my item in her hand, she said " do you need a bag for this too?". At the moment I didn't say anything because I thought I was being too sensitive, but when I spoke with the other 2 adults in my party they also stated I was not overreacting. When we went back in to ask for their names, the original worker was leaning her body and elbow against the counter and stated " do you need something". Let's just say they were not expecting us to speak up. Management stated they would handle it but not sure how true that is read more

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I visited Great Wolf Lodge recently and was shocked by how hot it was inside the water park. I'm a healthy 48-year-old, I stay hydrated (clear urine, no underlying issues), and even so, my body went into overdrive shortly after walking in. I was flushed, sweating nonstop, and struggling to cool down. It was physically uncomfortable -- to the point I had to leave early. The air felt thick, heavy, and poorly ventilated. I expected a warm environment, but this was extreme. The heat made it hard to enjoy anything. For a resort designed for families -- especially during Arizona's 100+ degree summers -- I expected better climate control indoors. This was my personal experience, and I'm sharing it so others can be aware. read more

They have bar codes on the cups for fountain sodas so you don't take to much god forbid, and charge high fees for absolutely everything. this place makes you feel ripped off on another level. I won't come back. read more

The food and service was fine. I can't stand how expensive it is and how long it takes just for parking. The rooms need work. The beds are disgusting me and my friend went into our room and it had bedbugs so we switched rooms. Turns out after we left we both got lice. I'm not even sure if they wash the sheets read more

Came here with my husband, grandkids, and with my son and his wife. We had a wonderful time! The kids especially loved it. The rooms were nice and clean, I would say that they're just a little cramped but it wasn't anything unbearable. The food is okay too, I would say that it was a little diminutive for how pricey it was, but yet again, it wasn't anything too unbearable. Some of the workers here are nice, but most of them don't smile and they seem as if they hate their jobs, specifically most of the lifeguards. One of the things that I found absolutely ridiculous, thank god I caught her name, was that one of the female life guards, Isabellah, smelt like weed, which thankfully wasn't as pungent but if you have a good nose then you could definitely smell it from her, and her eyes even looked red. I find this beyond absurd, especially for an employee to be doing that before or even at work, especially at a place designed for kids. I'm not sure if Great Wolf Lodge does drug tests for their employees, but for them to let this slide and let her work there whilst under the influence is incredibly dangerous. A kid could drown and she would presumably not notice. Management needs to do better. read more