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5 International Hotels Offering Fun with Water Parks

A great choice for fun family vacations with luxury hotels and endless entertainment.

By Sut-Mie Guibert

Hotels with water parks are perfect vacation destinations for families seeking fun and adventure. Picture yourself sliding down thrilling water slides, lounging by infinity pools, and exploring a variety of water attractions—all while enjoying luxurious accommodations and world-class services. Whether as a final destination or to unwind and have fun after exploring a new country, discover 5 sensational hotels with included water parks that will make your vacation even more memorable!

1. Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Located in the center of the artificial island The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm was the first resort in the region. Opened in September 2008, the exclusive ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 22.5 hectares of water park at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site.

It is home to the world’s largest water park! The Aquaventure Waterpark boasts 105 water slides and thrilling attractions, including several record-breaking slides and two river rides with tidal waves, pools, and rapids. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to offer guests a unique opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s friendliest mammals.

Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination of the region, where guests can choose from a collection of 35 world-renowned restaurants, including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Street Pizza, Hakkasan, Nobu, En Fuego, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar, and the award-winning underwater restaurant Ossiano. Atlantis is home to a new hotel, The Royal, with stunning modern and cubist architecture. Both hotels provide access to the water park, as well as White Beach, the perfect place to relax with a drink as the sun sets over the Arabian Sea.

2. Sun City, South Africa

Sun City is renowned for its myriad entertainment options. The Valley of Waves Water Park is a true tropical paradise, boasting a 6,500-square-meter wave pool, white sandy beaches, and thrilling water slides – the perfect place to cool off and have fun with the whole family.

To complete the adventure, adjacent to the complex is the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, where visitors have the unique opportunity to embark on exciting safaris and witness the rich African wildlife, including the famous ‘Big Five’ (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). Balloon tours, mountain bike trails, and guided walks are also available for those seeking additional excitement. An exhilarating safari is an experience that will be etched into the family’s memory forever.

The Sun City complex offers four hotels with a variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. The most budget-friendly is Cabanas, a youthful and colorful hotel located on the Waterworld lake’s edge. The 4-star Sun City Hotel was the first to be built, offering classic and cozy rooms. The 5-star Cascades features waterfalls and rivers in its decor, situated close to Sun Central and the water park. Lastly, there’s the majestic and iconic 5-star The Palace, visited by numerous celebrities, showbiz stars, royalty, and politicians.

Read our special feature on Sun City.

3. Hotel Xcaret, Mexico

The Hotel Xcaret offers a highly practical proposal for families with children and teenagers called “All Fun,” which includes transportation and access to the network’s parks (Xcaret, Xplor, Xel-Há, Xplor Fuego, Xenses, Xoximilco, and Xenotes), along with all meals and drinks! Can you imagine how convenient that is? Families can get an exact idea of the budget with guaranteed fun for all tastes and ages, as the variety of parks (many with water and extreme activities) covers all types of excursions and vacations. Moreover, the hotel itself is extremely luxurious and welcoming, featuring 12 restaurants, 10 pools, and family suites.

Read our full article about Hotel Xcaret

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4. Nickelodeon Resort Riviera Maya

For families who enjoy themed hotels, the Nickelodeon Resort Riviera Maya is all-inclusive and offers a lot of fun at Acqua Nick, a water park with a children’s area and more adventurous slides for teenagers. There’s also plenty of interaction with characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Paw Patrol, and lots of green slime baths! Fun is guaranteed!

All suites still face the Caribbean Sea and ALL have private balconies and pools.

The service is excellent and includes 6 restaurants and 4 outdoor kiosks and bars.

5. Beaches Turks and Caicos

And finally, Beaches, a luxury all-inclusive resort with activities for all ages, situated on the beach considered today the most beautiful in the world: Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos, in the Caribbean. Noteworthy for its water park and the Sesame Street gang for young children. Beaches Turks and Caicos was also the first Caribbean resort to receive the “autism-friendly” certification.

Furthermore, it offers four different resort areas and a vast array of rooms, suites, and villas based on the number of people and desired services, some with butler and concierge.

Read our full feature on Beaches Turks and Caicos.

Click below and watch the video about the world’s largest water park at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai: