6 all-inclusive resorts with water parks

If you’re staying at an all-inclusive resort with a water park, not only are meals typically included in the price of the room, but there's a massive assortment of activities at your disposal. We’re talking hours of entertainment with waterslides, lazy rivers, surf simulators, slides, and much more. And when you towel off from all the water park fun, there are plenty of chaise lounges that beckon and culinary options to refuel. Below, we’ve rounded up a great selection of all-inclusive resorts with water parks to visit with the whole family, whether it's at a beachfront Caribbean resort or a supersized hotel in the Midwest.

The world is your oyster at Beaches, Turks & Caicos, where a 45,000-square-foot water park spread over four different villages is a dream-come-true for kids and adults alike. Hungry? Choose from any of the 24 on-site restaurants, offering everything from pizza to candle-lit seafood. But the water park is where you’ll undoubtedly spend the majority of your time—water cannons, a lazy river, a surf simulator, and the popular Pirates Island aqua playground make this resort the ultimate place to relax, rejuvenate, or expend some serious energy.

An amenity-packed family property on the pristine shores of the Caribbean Sea, Moon Palace is just 10 minutes from the Cancún airport. Here, a family-friendly, all-inclusive stay includes 10 restaurants come mealtime, nine pools (including an adults-only option), an expansive water park that includes a lazy river and a surf simulator, and an impressive kids’ club complete with an arcade.

Wisconsin’s largest indoor water park offers endless entertainment for kids, even in the middle of winter. Just over an hour from Milwaukee and Madison, WI, and about three hours from Chicago and Minneapolis, the Wisconsin Dells outpost of the Kalahari Resort features 125,000 square feet of aquatic playgrounds, including a wave pool, Crocodile Cove, and a lazy river. But the water park is not the only draw—there’s also a massive game room, mini-golf, escape rooms, virtual reality attractions, and live entertainment to keep kids of all ages occupied.

For another Wisconsin gem, head to Lake Geneva, just 80 miles from Chicago. The resort town has an abundance of activities to partake in for the whole family, from boating and golfing in summer to skiing come winter. But anytime of the year, you can head to Timber Ridge to soak up some pool time. The indoor water park lodge has it all, from a lazy river and numerous pools and slides, to Avalanche Falls, an interactive water playground. For adults, the resort’s spa is an indulgent respite from the hustle and bustle of the water park.

Just 20 miles from the stunning terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Wilderness at the Smokies is an exciting spot for the whole family, thanks to the Wild WaterDome indoor water park, which is the largest in Tennessee. The mega-resort is chock-full of accommodation options with three hotels on property, so there’s something for a variety of budgets and vacation preferences whether you want a suite for six with a fireplace or the “Villa Superior,” which sleeps 16. At one of the most impressive water parks in the country, guests can catch thrills on tube slides, raft rides, and a wave pool or laze in cabanas to their heart’s content. Plus, in honor of the resort’s 15th anniversary in 2023, 40,000-square-foot expansion efforts to the Wild WaterDome are in the works. Highlights include a three-story water coaster called Switchback Mountain and a glass-edged rooftop pool with an accompanying restaurant.

Orlando is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. for families thanks to Disney World and Universal Studios, but when you’re seeking some downtime from the theme parks, retreat to the Coco Key Resort, where there’s no shortage of additional fun to be had. Over a dozen outdoor water slides, multiple heated pools, and outdoor activities make for a perfect family vacation in Florida.