Water park with big water slides?! Oh yeah! My kids were super excited to get to Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls and with good reason! As we entered the place, they were immediately impressed by the size of this indoor water park and lodge in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I knew right away that it would be great fun for kids at Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls.
Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls Ontario is a family-friendly resort with activities and amenities for kids of all ages. It has a kids’ club, arcade games, mini-golf, and other activities to keep kids busy. It has a massive indoor waterpark filled with thrilling water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and other enjoyable water activities. The waterpark is popular because it offers a fun and exciting experience for both adults and children.
Here’s why Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls is great fun for kids — and adults too!
Great Fun for Kids at Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls
Checking in.
Although there were quite a few people in the lobby, along with some talking animals, the check-in was quick! Staff were very friendly too. We were given wristbands to use during our stay, which would open the hotel room door and also charge meals and gifts to the room, if needed.
Our room.
We stayed in a themed KidCabin suite on the third floor, a bit of a walk from the elevator. But it’s probably a good thing to have a room further away as the hallways can become noisy because of the Magi-Quest game and kids running down the halls to complete the game! The lodge is only four floors so you can easily take the stairs as the elevators will be busy with families with strollers.
Our suite had a bunk bed and an extra single bed in one area, and a double bed and couch with fireplace separate. Of course my kids loved that they had their own room with bunk beds! It was a great, spacious room which also had a mini-fridge, microwave, safe and coffee maker. I could see how helpful these amenities would be for younger families, especially if you bring some of your own food and drinks to the hotel. The hotel is “green” so the bathroom offers shampoo and body wash in a dispenser in the shower and by the sink, so you may want to bring your own with you.
The water fun.
The kids had a blast with the swimming pools and water slides. There are lifeguards everywhere so it’s quite safe. You should get there early, however, to claim your chairs and tables as the water park does get very busy. The larger water slides also had a bit of a wait.
There are different areas within the water park – the larger water slides on one side, the lazy river on the other, a wave pool in the centre, and another pool on the other side. I will say the park is packed but not extremely insane. It’s very loud in there as well so if you’re traveling with older folks, maybe bring some ear plugs!
The food.
You aren’t allowed to bring in outdoor food into the water park but they do offer some food bars, including Grizzly Rob’s Bar and Spirit Island Snack Shop right I the water park. There are other options for food, including Northwoods Pizza Company where you can take out a pizza and eat in your room. For tired parents, there is the Canoe Coffee shop and Bear Claw Café for desserts.
The Antler Shanty is a restaurant in the lodge by the lobby which offers buffet meals – definitely worth a visit. We had dinner there and the kids went to town! Because of my food sensitivities, I spoke to the sous chef who was very helpful – he managed to make me a separate meal to ensure there was no gluten and soy in my food. I was very impressed by the extra attention and the food was delicious. He also brought me vegan chocolate cupcakes for dessert! My son loved the waffles and the made-to-order omelets for breakfast the next morning.
Other fun.
After dinner, the kids went to check out the story time, which was jam packed and very popular with the younger kids. Afterwards, there was a dance party but we decided to visit the arcade. A $20 card can allow the kids to play quite a few games, which I thought was worth the price. We didn’t get a chance to visit the bowling alley though! The kids also had fun playing MagiQuest, a unique fantasy-themed scavenger hunt that takes kids on a journey throughout the resort. The wand not only makes a great souvenir, kids can use it when they come back to the lodge to play again.
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When you do check out, remember you can still stay at the water park for the rest of the day. You can pack your luggage in the car and then put your smaller items into a locker for the remainder of your visit. Next time, I’ll be sure to ditch the kids so I can visit the adult-only hot tub and the Elements Spa Salon for a little “me” time!