There is something wonderful about a resort with its own water park; all the fun is right there at your resort. Splash pads, lazy rivers, thrilling slides, and kid-friendly pools are huge draws for families, as they offer all the fun with none of the hassle of leaving the property. There’s no age cap on enjoying a good water park — and these properties prove that.
Whether your goal is to spend all day in the water or to stay at a hotel with so many amenities you won’t want to leave, you and your travel crew are sure to have a blast at these Marriott Bonvoy resorts with water parks.
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The Royal at Atlantis
A stay at The Royal at Atlantis comes with complimentary access to Aquaventure, a 141-acre water park with endless opportunities to splash around under the sparkling Bahamian sky.
What better way to enjoy a vacation than to whiz down one of eight thrilling slides and take your pick of 20 unique swimming areas? And if vacationing in the Bahamas just won’t seem right without a saltwater experience, there are five miles of adjacent white sand beaches to tie the bow on the gift of a perfect waterfront day.
At The Royal at Atlantis, the focus is water, water, water, but there’s no shortage of fun for landlubbers. There are golf courses, spa treatments and restaurants offering everything from upscale menus curated by world-renowned chefs to casual poolside bites.
Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui
Adventure-seekers and water lovers flock to the little slice of paradise known as Maui, Hawaii, and Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui overflows with thrills and underwater activities.
To plunge right in, you can glide down a 325-foot waterslide at the NALU Adventure Pool. For more tranquility, the resort houses two oceanfront pools and whirlpool spas overlooking the crystal blue Pacific. If you’re not traveling with kids, opt for the seemingly endless, infinity edge, Maluhia Pool, and float along an overwater cabana for the ultimate adults-only poolside experience.
While it’ll be hard to leave the pool areas, you’d be remiss if you didn’t see the splendor of Maui’s Pacific coast. The resort has a full slate of ocean experiences across the famed Maui coast, including snorkeling, kayaking, and turtle tours.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
It’s no secret that Texas summers can blaze, and the Paradise Springs Water Park at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is the perfect solution to cool down from May through September.
Fly over the family lagoon on a zip line, make a splash on a twisting waterslide, or bob along the lazy river. From high-octane to full-on chill, there’s something that solves the adventure craving for everyone. The expansive outdoor and indoor pools remain open year round, and the indoor pool has twenty lanes, perfect for keeping up with fitness goals on vacation.
If you can pull yourself away from the water, adults will also love the European-style spa or daily complimentary yoga classes in the fitness center. There is something for the whole family.
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
With a waterside setting in Dubai, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a dazzling destination for a family vacation. And that’s in no small part thanks to the Jungle Bay Waterpark.
Compete with the family for the title of slide-racing champion on the mat racers and body slides, ride the waves in the six-meter wave pool, or chill out in the kid’s pool or infinity pool with stunning views. Relax with five additional outdoor pools boasting sea views. And if you need to dig your toes into the white sand, the resort offers private beach access with loungers and umbrellas.
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Choosing an all-inclusive resort can simplify some aspects of family travel, and Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort takes vacation up several notches for water-loving guests. You’ll find a water feature for every interest and age, from 14 zippy water slides and splash pads to tamer spaces like the two lazy rivers.
There are also five pools separate from the waterpark, including three beachfront infinity pools for those who dig a more easygoing space for lounging. Many suites include swim-up pool access. And don’t forget, the beach is mere steps away.
For all the above reasons (and more), this Cancún property is a top all-inclusive resort for families.
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Time at the pool pairs beautifully with stunning Rocky Mountains views, and you can get both at the waterpark at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. The park has a lazy river and indoor and outdoor waterslides, which means you can have a water park experience year-round.
Colorado might get cold, but the outdoor pool is heated, and the indoor pool area has floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the mountain scenery, whether summer’s verdant peaks or winter’s snowcaps.
With Downtown Denver about 35 minutes away by car and the Denver International Airport just 15 minutes away, getting to and from the resort is a breeze.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Located just outside of San Antonio in the beautiful hills, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has a tranquil vibe that makes it feel far from the city. It also houses all the amenities you’ll needfor a fantastic family vacation.
The River Bluff Water Experience is a 9-acre water park with a 1,100-foot lazy river where you can float unhurriedly, winding your way around the resort’s pools, lounge areas, and slides. Smaller tots can frolic in the dedicated kids pool with smaller slides. Take a break from it all at the Overlook Infinity Edge Adult-Only Pool with beautiful green views.
Continue the fun after you’ve dried off and get cozy around the fire pits to make s’mores. Grab a calendar upon check-in to see what the fun of the day is — the resort regularly offers kid-approved activities like slime-making or scavenger hunts.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka‘anapali
When it comes to providing something for every kind of traveler, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali hits all the marks.
Water-loving kids can slide and splash to their heart’s content at the Kawaiola Aquatic Playground. There’s a dedicated adults-only space for a quieter experience and an additional kids pool with a mini waterslide, waterfall and splash pad for smaller children. With two communal pools and an adults-only pool facing the stunning turquoise shores and a kid’s pool, there is something for any family’s swimming wish list.
This environmentally-focused resort offers some exceptional outdoor experiences, including sailing and kayaking on-site and the incredible outrigger canoe adventure experience, in which guests ages six and up can explore the ocean as local people have for centuries.
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Set along the San Diego Bay, Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center offers everything for your water-loving crew, from two thrilling water slides, a wave pool, and a zero-entry children’s pool, to a lazy river and serene infinity lap pool with marina views.
Take a break from the sunshine and relax in a private cabana in each of the five pool areas, complete with plush seating and personalized service, or visit the rejuvenating onsite spa.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Just 10 miles from Disney World, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes provides easy access to the parks and a well-appointed haven to relax and enjoy adventures away from the amusement-park bustle.
The resort’s Grande Lakes Waterpark is a destination in its own right, though. Drift in the low-key quarter-mile lazy river through lagoons and coves, or fly down one of three waterslides. If kids want to unleash their inner gymnasts, they can test their balance on the AquaVenture water course featuring balance beams, bridges, and inflatables.
The resort offers a shuttle service to Disney World and Disney Springs, as well as the option to attend kids programming at its neighbor, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. The Ritz Kids Program offers half and full-day options full of fun and creative activities while parents enjoy downtime.
The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
Costa Navarino is ideal destination for families, and The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino is no exception. The resort is every young (or grown-up) water lover’s dream, with a fabulous waterpark, beach access, and the Ionian Sea steps away.
At the on-site Aqua Park, enjoy six waterslides and a dedicated kids pool for young guests. When you want to exit the splash zone, head to the more serene waters of the two other large outdoor pools. And to feel the salty air, head out to the loungers and umbrellas on The Dunes Beach for a day spent on the sand.
Everyone can find their perfect vacation at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino. Golfers can play a round with an ocean view, fitness buffs can clock some laps in the indoor workout pool, and everyone can indulge in a spa treatment and get some needed R&R at the Anazoe Spa.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
As an epicenter of country music history and lively nightlife, Nashville is a playground for adult vacationers. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center offers a more peaceful, family-friendly experience with amenities that may tempt you to stay put.
The on-site water park, SoundWaves, far surpasses expectations. Not your basic water park, it boasts a sleek, modern design and immersive light and music feature, providing a unique backdrop for body slides, a lazy river, a splash pad area and a surfing simulator where two people can hang ten side-by-side.
The resort brings the outdoors in with stunning glass atriums containing indoor waterfalls and lush vegetation. Unexpectedly nature-filled activities include the indoor Delta Riverboat Rides through the 4.5 acre garden. And as you wind down for the night, don’t forget to watch the atrium’s stunning nightly light show.
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