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Kalahari Waterpark Resort

7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Kalahari Waterpark Resort
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Ranked #6 of 34 hotels in Sandusky
3.5 of 5 stars 960 Reviews
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What travelers say
  • “Water park” (126)
  • “Wave pool” (55)
  • “Very nice” (42)
  • “Hot tub” (40)
  • “Great time” (38)
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Cleveland, Ohio
1 review
“Some potential”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
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I would like to start this review by saying that we are two single adults who live in Northeast Ohio. We are not value-conscious travelers and are willing to spend money for top notch services. Thus, when we saw that Kalahari, Sandusky claims to be a resort, we expected to pay resort prices, but also expected resort services. It is... More

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Auburn Hills, Michigan
1 review
“Not that Great!!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 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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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
May 28, 2012

Thank you for visiting us and letting us know thoughts. I am discouraged to hear some of your thoughts, and that you felt the waterpark is small although it is the largest waterpark in America, but this does provide insight into the areas we need to improve upon. I hope you will visit us again your stay will be more... More

Chilton, Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“wonderful family experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

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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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
May 28, 2012

How very fun and so glad you got to find an awesome special on TravelZoo. I notice you live in Wisconsin too. How great you were able to travel and explore?! Maybe Mumma will be able to check out the spa next time too :) That is a favorite! Anyway, a little note thanking you for visiting! Take care and... More

Cleveland, Ohio
1 review
“We got Upgraded”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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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Kassie Rizzo, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Waterpark Resort, responded to this review
May 28, 2012

Thank you so very much for visiting and taking the time to review our resort! It was our pleasure to have you and so glad you were upgraded and gave you a little more space. Hadn't noticed if you were able to enjoy the outdoor activities, but hopefully you can come again and check them out. Thank you again for... More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Don't be scared off by bad reviews”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

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
May 25, 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 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Great Trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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
May 23, 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
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good fun for family”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

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
May 23, 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
“In shock”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 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
May 24, 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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Perrysburg, Ohio, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“My 2 yr old could have done without being exposed to MARIJUANA”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 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
May 22, 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
“So much fun...but bed bugs.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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
May 22, 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

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Address: 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870

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