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Kalahari Waterpark Resort

7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Kalahari Waterpark Resort
Ranked #6 of 34 hotels in Sandusky
3.5 of 5 stars 959 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Water park(123)
  • Wave pool(55)
  • Very nice(41)
  • Hot tub(40)
  • Great time(35)
  • Lazy river(30)
  • Very clean(22)
  • Candy Hut(18)
  • Rooms are clean(17)
  • Cedar Point(16)
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I have visited better waterparks then this in India. Rides are ok and wavepool was boring. The rides can be quicker but in one ride particularly (Victoria Falls) there was always a long line as there was only one tube and it took awfully long time to send it back up. We had to wait for 40 min in line... More

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Chilton, Wisconsin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I found a deal through Travelzoo so we booked an overnight stay at the Kalahari. From the first moment the staff was exceptionally helpful. My 3 year old grandson had a blast as did grandpa and mumma. Grandma (me) was a bit overwhelmed with the water park, so I enjoyed the beautiful grounds as well as exploring Sandusky. More

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Cleveland, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We had the trip of a lifetime. We bought the smallest room they had because we needed to save money, but they noticed there were 5 of us so they upgraded us to a two room suite. Nicest thing that had happened to me in a very long time. The waterpark was so big. Plenty of room for a packed... More

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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I feel compelled to write a review because our trip was almost ruined by all the bad reviews on this site. I couldn't sleep the night before we left because I was so worried about bedbugs, rude staff and filthy conditions. When we arrived at the resort I was nervous, but noticed that it was BEAUTIFUL, with a lot of... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
25 May 2012

I am so thrilled to hear your thoughts and can't thank you enough for visiting. Certainly our pleasure to have you! Everyone on the team, strives to live the Kalahari Promise and go Beyond Expectations. It sounds as if you were able to experience that and I thank you for sharing. We are most definitely looking forward to having your... More

Hamilton, Ontario
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Myself and my two teenagers spent two days at Kalahari and had a great time. We went during the week so lines were very few. Found the food was decent and wasn't greatly overpriced considering it was a resort. Room was great. Lots of waterslides. The food at the breakfast buffet was tolerable but not great. I have been to... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Just wanted to send a quick note thanking you for visiting and taking the time to review our resort! Certainly our pleasure to have you! Looking forward to seeing you and your two teenage boys again soon! Take care! More

Asheville, NC
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We had a wonderful time but the lines for the slides were LLLOOONNNGG. Sometimes upwards of an hour. The guys had fun though. It is really LARGE. If you have small kids or elderly you should make sure you are on the side closest to pools. We had a 15min walk to get there. We only stayed one night but... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
23 May 2012

So very great to hear you had a wonderful time! Typically weekdays, the lines are a little less long. Hopefully you can come back then! We would love to have you! With everything under one roof the walk can get pretty long, great tip! Don't hesitate to ask for a closer room. It's not always possible, but we do our... More

Canton, Ohio
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I would like to start off by saying that my family and I have had a great time at Kalahari any time (prior to this visist) and loved it. We like to take the kids 2-3 times a year because Kalahari has things to do for the whole family. However, with this past weekend, I doubt I will every step... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Oh My Kristie! First of all, let me thank you for always visiting us and taking the time to reach out to us! I am so sorry for you and your family with the experience that you have had. Safety of our guests is out number 1 priority, so I am extremely sadden and disheartened to hear about your occurrence.... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

When we arrived at the resort, the front driveway was being paved. It was a bit inconvient to have to drive all the way to Sands to park when we spent alot of time near the front entrance. I purchased a Livingsocial Vouchers for 159.00. Within the first 2 hours of us being there, we had already spent twice that... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Very sorry to hear about your experience! We would never want you to feel unsafe and miserable on your vacation! I have already forwarded your message to our Rooms Division Manager, Guest Services Manager and our Front Office Manager to look into. We are taking your review, very, very seriously so that a situation like this never happens. I hope... More

Wheeling, WV
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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We and our two children had a wonderful time at the Kalahari. The waterpark was wonderful (although people like me who tend to get cold easily may be a tad uncomfortable when they are wet) and the resort was lovely. The staff, particularly the wait staff, was very friendly. I would have given this resort 5 stars had I not... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Hi There! Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We take concerns of this nature very, very serious. All of our housekeeping staff is specially trained to detect any signs of bed bugs. If you have a concern, please don't hesitate to email me at KRizzo@KalahariResorts.com and I will look into it for you. For your... More

Allen Park, Michigan
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My friend and I took our 3 toddlers (2 and 3 years old) to the Kalahari resort for a 3 day, 2 night visit in Early May.... Upon our arrival we were greeted by friendly and helpful bell hops, and very helpful desk staff. Our room was exactly as we had expected with enough room for all of us. It... More

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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you so much for visiting and reviewing our resort! It really sounds like you were able to try the whole Kalahari Experience! I appreciate your comments about the waterpark, I will be sure to pass along the pros and cons to our waterpark director. This is very helpful for us, so we can pinpoint the areas to improve upon,... More

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  • Kalahari Waterpark Hotel
  • Kalahari Waterpark Sandusky
  • Kalahari Resort Sandusky Oh
  • Kalahari Waterpark
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  • Kalahari Water Park
Address: 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870

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