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4560 Hilton Corporate Drive, I-70 at Hamilton Road exit 107, Columbus, OH 43232-4180 (Formerly "Holiday Inn")
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Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Ranked #95 of 138 hotels in Columbus
2.5 of 5 stars 367 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Water park(55)
  • Great time(19)
  • Lazy river(13)
  • Breakfast buffet(12)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Locker rooms(9)
  • Hotel staff(8)
  • Not enough(8)
  • Parking lot(7)
  • Snack bar(7)
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Columbus, Ohio
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Over priced for a night”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I had taken my 9 yr old twin grandsons for a night at fort rapids since its only a few miles away from us,
The staff were nice, but for the price i would expect the lamp to have a ligh bulb in it that worked and a trash can in room besides one that was in bathroom, i mean its a room with kids and there is a fridge and microwave, so that should tell them more trash..(hint hint)
if there are 2 kids with a adult u can not get a standard room with 2 queen beds( have no clue why) so instead have to get room a suite as they call it with kingsize bed and bunkbeds, which cost more about 40 more! they need new pillows!!
There are games to purchase on tv but only 1 remote( with twins thats a problem)
the set up of the bunk beds were cute like a fort and the kids loved them but having a tv in the kids room there was no remote that went with that tv only one in main bed area and it wouldnt work on kids tv so to get it to the channel i had to stand there and unable to see what i was doing as its very small on top of tv that i had to end up standing on bed to get to tv thats on wall to chan 36 then it moved very slow.
If i didnt have kids i would never stay at this resort as i had seen young adults staying there that didnt have kids maybe business or something traveling.
For the price of this resort the water park should be included even if you dont want to be in the water area u still have to pay $10.00 to just watch your own kids and even after u buy their food and pay to stay all night
There is a game room that is very expensive and i cant believe they cant add a few more things for the tickets the kids get out of the machine for 30.00 worth of tokens they got some little plastic bugs .
the water park is nice the life guards seem to be doing their job and i felt the food that u can purchased in the water park area is priced ok and the food is pretty good !
The breakfast buffet was terrible but if starving u will survive on it !
They have a little snack store with bathing suits toys icecream etc some of the things not priced bad

room-205.00 with tax
water park tickets-64.00
store-45.00 included 2 small toys icecream some gatorade
breakfast Buffet-30.00
food at water park-35.00

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Nashville, Tennessee
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Choose somewhere else to stay...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 via mobile

While getting ready for bed, I noticed that the sheet looked funny. They actually used a twin size sheet across the top half of a full size bed. In the bathroom, the toilet paper dispenser was falling off the counter and the tissue dispenser was already off. The drawers were falling off the tracks and there was no coffee maker or microwave as stated in the brochure.
They also reused the tablecloths from the previous evening.
When I told them about our experience, all they offered was 20% off the next stay.
No thank you!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Very nice inexpensive waterpark!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Our grandkids range in age from 5-11 and this is the perfect size waterpark for them, Plenty of fun for all ages. Plus is just the right size that you can let older ones go on their own but stlll keep an eye on them. Lots of lifeguards make you feel pretty safe too! Food is not bad for a waterpark.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Rapids, Manager at Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
1 February 2012
Thanks for your compliments on our Waterpark. We are glad to hear that you had a great time, and hope you'll be back to visit us soon!
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Salem, Ohio
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Needs updating and more attention to details”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We hosted our Rodeo mid-winter meeting the weekend of January 28 & 29 at this hotel. We were pleased with the sales staff regarding our arrangements prior to our arrival, yet a little frustrated with the on-site staff. Our room needed updating and better cleaning as well, not really dirty, but dust in areas that you knew had been over-looked for some time. Also, our tv and frig didn't work, call front desk, no one ever showed up the entire weekend.

The waterpark was nice, but not enough tubes or mats for the slides! A very needed investment! Too bad the whirlpool was only for adults.

Our meeting room for the group was supposed to be ready for a 10am meeting and yet when we arrived at 9:30 to prepare, they claimed it wasn't until 1pm. Made due by taking care of moving tables and chairs ourselves. We ordered 20 pizza from catering, it was very, very thin crust and definitely nothing to brag about. The breakfast buffet was not great either, and is the only choice on-site.

Overall, the kids enjoyed their time together, and the hotel has all the potential to be great, just needs some better management! or you will not have return visitors!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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huntington wv
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fort rapids”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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I took my famiy the weekend of Jan 28 and the chlorine was so strong that we had to cut our trip short. There were many kids coughing and wheezing. I go to the ymca and we swim indoors alot but never had a reaction the cholrine so bad. Many adults that were not swimming had horrible headaches and eyes were burning. I even tried eye drops but didnt help. This was our 2nd trip there the first the hotle had ran out of hot water and I was given a discount for this trip. My kids are 9,10,12 and we had 2 extra older kids. They all were so sick from the chemicals. Just be careful if your child has any asthma issues. Last year it was not as strong like this. When we were leaving many other kids were also in hall complaining and sick and needed breathing treatments or inhalers. The room was nice but one of the TV's didnt work and it took hours for room to cool down. I dont think we will be going back

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive, I-70 at Hamilton Road exit 107, Columbus, OH 43232-4180 (Formerly "Holiday Inn")
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