For many families, having access to a pool is essential when selecting a vacation destination. When features like waterslides are included, it’s even better. While it’s relatively easy to find appealing resort pools in summer hotspots like Orlando, finding great options for winter trips can be more challenging.

Although numerous hotels and resorts have indoor pools, many fall short of excitement. However, these nine family resorts boast impressive indoor pools and water parks that are sure to create unforgettable memories. So grab your swimsuits and get ready to dive into fun at these resorts!

1. Boyne Mountain Resort

Boyne Falls, Michigan

Regardless of when you visit Boyne Mountain Resort, there are countless activities for the entire family. The Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark features 88,000 square feet of attractions, including thrilling slides like The Big Couloir drop slide and the Downhill Mat Racer slides. Additionally, there’s a surf simulator, an activity pool, and a zero-entry pool for younger guests.

During the winter, guests can enjoy activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and snow biking, while other seasons provide opportunities for golf, paddleboarding, lake boat rides, and horseback riding. No visit is complete without experiencing the breathtaking views from SkyBridge Michigan, the world’s longest wooden-towered suspension bridge. Accommodations range from standard rooms and suites to condo-style options and three- or four-bedroom cabins.

2. Massanutten Resort

McGaheysville, Virginia

At Massanutten Resort, boredom is virtually impossible. This expansive 6,000-acre resort in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley offers a ton of activities, including a Family Adventure Park with ziplining and summer tubing, as well as skiing, ice skating, and hiking. With a Mountain Bike Park, three escape rooms, a spa, and two 18-hole golf courses, there’s something to appeal to every family member.

The water park here is incredibly popular, with the indoor section undergoing an expansion set to finish in early 2026. This expansion will include a new three-lane mat racing slide, a family raft ride, and a wave pool. Currently, the indoor water park already features a FlowRider surf simulator, a lazy river, and waterslides for guests of all ages. The outdoor section is open seasonally and includes exciting slides and a wave pool.

3. Gaylord Opryland Resort

Nashville, Tennessee

Upscale is certainly an apt description for SoundWaves, the indoor water park at Gaylord Opryland Resort. This stylish venue pairs a bright environment with delightful swimming and sliding options, featuring an activity pool, a surf simulator, multiple waterslides, lazy rivers, and an adults-only infinity pool with a bar. The outdoor area, available seasonally, also boasts additional slides, a wave pool, and a children’s play zone.

Beyond the water park, Gaylord Opryland offers a wide range of family-friendly activities like scavenger hunts and boat rides through the magnificent atrium, where a fantastic nightly light show is held. Guests can also enjoy a spa, various dining options, and live entertainment along with special seasonal events throughout the year. Note that access to the water park is only available through purchasing the SoundWaves Experience Package along with your lodge booking.

4. Wilderness Resort

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

When you check into the Wilderness Resort located in Wisconsin Dells, you can dive into the largest indoor wave pool in the nation. The resort boasts an impressive offering of four indoor and four outdoor water parks spread across its three sites: Wilderness Hotel, Glacier Canyon Lodge, and Wilderness on the Lake. They provide a variety of attractions, from exhilarating raft rides to soothing lazy rivers and numerous body and tube slides.

Once you manage to coax the kids out of the water, there’s plenty more to explore at the resort. Engage in high-energy activities like indoor and outdoor go-karting, ziplining, navigating a ropes course, or trying out climbing walls. You can also venture into arcades, enjoy mini-golf (both indoors and outdoors), and challenge yourself to escape rooms. While relaxation may not be on the agenda, a fun-filled stay is guaranteed.

5. Hershey Lodge

Hershey, Pennsylvania

The Water Works indoor pool complex at Hershey Lodge may be one of the most delightful spots for indoor swimming. Here, you can challenge yourself by walking on water while balancing on floating Reese’s cups or whoosh down the Twizzlers Twists Slides. There is also a sandy water play area for young guests and an outdoor splash pad for warmer days.

The fun doesn’t stop there in the 665-room resort. Guests enjoy numerous perks for visiting Hersheypark, such as shuttle services and additional hours at the park. You might catch a glimpse of Hershey characters roaming the resort, while activities like Chocolate Bingo enhance the experience alongside amenities like an arcade, an 18-hole mini-golf course, and courts for basketball, tennis, and pickleball. Treat yourself at on-site dining venues like the Cocoa Beanery, which serves a variety of ice creams, sundaes, and milkshakes.

6. Jay Peak Resort

Jay, Vermont

If you’re at Jay Peak Resort during the winter months, you’re likely to spend plenty of time skiing. However, there are also many reasons to stay indoors, particularly the Pump House Indoor Waterpark, the only indoor water park in Vermont. This exciting water park features thrilling waterslides, a lazy river, a surf simulator, a play area for kids, and a deep-water swimming pool complete with a climbing wall and basketball zone.

Add to your fun with an ice-skating rink, arcades, a climbing gym, and Vermont’s only slope-side movie theater. When you’re ready to go outside, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snow biking are available in winter, while hiking, mountain biking, and golfing draw visitors during the warmer months. Accommodations range from hotel studios and suites to condos, townhouses, and single-family homes, with most being ski-in/ski-out and conveniently close to resort amenities.

7. Camelback Lodge

Tannersville, Pennsylvania

This extensive hotel with 453 suites, part of Camelback Resort nestled in the Pocono Mountains, features multibedroom suites that can host up to 14 guests, making it perfect for family or multigenerational trips. Dining choices include an American brewpub and a New York-style pizzeria, catering to even the choosiest diners. Outdoor activities are plentiful year-round, whether you’re interested in skiing and snow tubing in the winter or ziplining during the warmer months.

One of the largest transparent roofs in North America can be found at Camelback Lodge’s Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark. Here, you can enjoy a surf simulator, a multi-level aqua play area, a wave pool, and a nicely flowing river. The park features over a dozen waterslides, including the longest uphill water coaster in North America, a thrilling 60-foot free-fall drop slide, and the only indoor head-first mat slide nearby. When you’re ready for more indoor activities, visit the resort’s Arcadia Adventures, complete with a rock-climbing wall, ropes course, bumper car area, laser tag, and an arcade.

8. The Kartrite Resort

Monticello, New York

Just a short drive from New York City, The Kartrite Resort is nestled in the Catskills and is home to the largest indoor water park in New York. Guests can enjoy the water park’s slides, adventure river, and play areas designed for children of all ages, all while the temperature remains a cozy 84 degrees. The expansive Texlon transparent roof allows some fresh air inside.

There are plenty of activities available at the resort, both indoors and outdoors, year-round. Surrounding the area are six miles of hiking trails, along with an archery range and low-impact paintball for those looking for friendly competition. Inside, families can enjoy bowling, a climbing wall, a ropes course, and an arcade. Plus, there’s nothing quite like ending your day by roasting marshmallows over the firepit for some delicious s’mores.

9. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park offers a variety of accommodations, ranging from studios to spacious five-bedroom villas, making it an excellent choice for families of all sizes. While Gatlinburg has many sites to explore, the resort itself is packed with activities like mini-golf, a relaxing spa, game room, playground, and scheduled events.

The resort’s Wild Bear Falls water park ensures there’s indoor fun no matter the weather. This is the largest indoor water park in the South and ranks fifth in the country, featuring various slides, a lazy river, and an interactive treehouse for kids to splash around in, all under a cutting-edge retractable roof. For easy refueling, a snack bar and pizzeria are conveniently nearby so that you can stay energized throughout your day of adventure.

Two additional options: Great Wolf Lodge and Kalahari Resorts

We cannot overlook the Great Wolf Lodge and Kalahari Resorts chains in this conversation about indoor waterpark getaways. Spanning almost two dozen sites throughout the United States, Great Wolf Lodge has recently opened locations in Naples, Florida, and the Houston, Texas area. These resorts are known for their rustic cabin ambiance, themed accommodations suitable for families of all sizes, and indoor water parks maintained at a comfortable 84 degrees year-round. Families can also enjoy various activities such as story time, crafting sessions, mini-golf, ropes courses, and arcades.

The African-inspired Kalahari Resorts can be found in popular vacation locations such as Wisconsin Dells and the Pocono Mountains, with the largest water park at its Round Rock, Texas property. These indoor water park resorts feature wave pools, lazy rivers, surf simulators, and a wide range of waterslides that families love. They also boast indoor Adventure Parks filled with rides, arcades, bowling alleys, and escape rooms, ensuring plenty of activities for everyone.