Toll-free Reservations: (877) 525-2427
Local: (419) 433-7200
Concierge: (419) 433-7200, ext. 34089
Group Sales - Main: (419) 433-7759
Group Sales - Weddings: (877) 642-6847
Group Sales - Waterpark: (419) 433-4958
Spa Kalahari: (419) 433-7900
The Reserve Restaurant & Bar: (419) 433-7600
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The nearest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International, located in Cleveland, Ohio - approximately 45 minutes from the Resort.
Yes, please call Kalahari's Concierge at (419) 433-7200, ext. 34089 for scheduling and pricing.
Yes, Kalahari is an advance deposit Resort requiring the first night's lodging plus applicable taxes and
resort fee to be charged at the time of reservation.
Reservations canceled 72 hours or more prior to the date of arrival receive a refund of the deposit, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Reservations canceled within 72 hours of the date of arrival forfeit the entire deposit.
Dates of stay may be rescheduled at any time without fee, though rates may fluctuate.
Yes, up to the maximum number of Guests allowed in compliance with your selected room style.
Yes. In order for a guest to check-in other than the person whose credit card was used to make the reservation, the following steps are required:
1) Obtain and print a copy of the Credit Card Authorization Form. Available here:
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2) Complete the form in its entirety, including the signature of the credit card holder.
3) Obtain photocopies of the front and back of the credit card used to make the reservation as well as the credit card holder's photo ID. Please note that the back of the credit card must have the card holder's signature.
4) Fax the completed Credit Card Authorization form, photocopies of the front and back of the credit card and card holder's ID to: (608) 254-6116 and address to the attention of Reservation Coordinator.
Yes, admission to America's largest indoor waterpark and Kalahari's outdoor waterpark (seasonal, weather permitting) is included for each registered hotel guest!
Yes, pack 'n plays and rollaway beds are available on a limited basis for $10 per night.
If you are making the reservation for both rooms you may request for the rooms to be located next to each other, however this cannot be guaranteed until check in.
If you are requesting to have your room located next to that of one reserved by someone else, we require both parties to make this request independently. This can be done
via email or by each calling Reservations at 877-525-2427 (please be sure to have your confirmation number available). Once both parties have confirmed, the requests will be added to the reservations, but cannot be guaranteed until check in.
The Resort Fee is a mandatory daily fee of $11.95 to cover the costs associated with providing the highest level of amenities for our guests.
To view what is included in the fee please view our
Resorts Fee page.
Check-in begins at 4:00pm. Should you arrive as early as 12:00pm, you can pre-register and begin to enjoy the Waterparks. Check out is no later than 11:00am. After you have checked out, if you have the time, we invite you to stay with us to enjoy the Waterparks and the many other great Kalahari amenities and services available.
Guests staying between December 15 and Memorial Day are invited to use the waterpark until 3:00pm. From Memorial Day through December 14, guests are invited to use the waterpark until it closes for the day.
Unfortunately, except in those cases of companion animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities, pets are not allowed at the Resorts.
Yes, a variety of movies and programming are available on a Pay-Per-View basis.
We apologize, however due to contractual obligations with our 'Pay-Per-View' provider, DVD/Blu-ray players and videogame consoles are not able to connect to the televisions in our guest rooms and suites.
Yes, free high-speed ethernet and wireless access is available in each of Kalahari's Guest rooms and suites.
A safe is provided in each guest room for securing valuables. Lockers are also available for use at the Waterpark. Please note that Kalahari is not responsible for lost or stolen items while staying at the resort. Please make sure that upon vacating your guest room, you have throughly checked for any misplaced items.
Yes, laundry facilities are available and conveniently located for our Resort guests.
A variety of allergy-free dining options are available. Allergy-free menu:
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Kalahari has partnered with
Clean The World to recycle soap and shampoo products for distribution to impoverished people, helping to prevent the millions of deaths caused by hygiene-related illnesses every day.
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Indoor & Outdoor Waterparks
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Life vests are required for all children under 48". At Kalahari Resorts, the safety and security of our guests is our number one priority. In our indoor and outdoor Waterparks, Kalahari is proud to meet, and in many cases, exceed state and federal guidelines for Waterpark safety. Although many children possess excellent swimming capabilities in standard pools, Kalahari Resorts requires all children under 48" to wear a life vest for added safety while enjoying our Waterparks. You are encouraged to bring your own life vest if it is well fitting and U.S. Coast Guard approved. Complimentary life vests are available in the Waterpark on a first come first served basis.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- State law prohibits any food or beverage to be brought in from outside the Waterpark.
- Section 1711.551 of Revised Ohio State Code requires that riders must obey all warnings and directions regarding attractions and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injury to themselves or others.
Individual Ride Rules
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Riders must be 42" (1.07 m.) or taller to ride.
- Single riders only.
- Each rider is required to use only Kalahari race mats.
- Each rider will lie on their stomach on the mat in the prone body position, head first.
- Guests exit landing area by walking straight ahead, not walking across lanes.
- Guests will return mat to designated mat area.
- Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
- Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
- Life vests are not permitted while riding.
- Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, guests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
- Riders should have the physical and cognitive abilities to remain in a head first position, while holding on to mat handles and controlling their limbs throughout the course of the ride. Riders will encounter strong acceleration and deceleration forces from the front, rear and all sides during the course of the ride.
Safety Rules and Procedures
LILY PAD POOL
- Minimum height requirement of 48 inches.
- Always listen to lifeguard.
- Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
- Only one person allowed on pad at a time.
- Do not swim in pool or sit on pool edge.
- Do not dive off floatable play elements.
- Do not attempt to leap from floatable to floatable without using overhead system.
- Caution, the surface of the floatable mats is slippery.
- Do not stand up at any time without holding on to the overhead system.
BASKETBALL POOL
- Always listen to lifeguard.
- No horseplay.
- Guests under 48 inches tall are required to wear a life vest.
- Guests under 48 inches tall must be within arms reach of an adult at all times.
- No slam dunking.
- Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
- Life vests are strongly recommended for all non or weak swimmers.
- ABSOLUTELY NO DIVING.
KIDDIE POOL
- Maximum operational load: 1 person, 200 lbs (91 kg).
- Area is reserved for children under 52 inches (1.32 m.) tall and their adult guardians. All children must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.
- Pool depth is 12 inches.
- Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Only one rider to enter the flume at a time. Single riders only!
- Never form chains.
- Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back or in a sitting position (sit up to go slower, lie down to go faster).
- Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
- Keep arms and hands inside the tubes at all times.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
- At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instruction by splash pool attendant.
- CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Maximum weight per tube: 400 lbs (182 kg).
- Splash pool depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
- Persons under 48 inches (1.22m) tall are not permitted on this ride.
- Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Only one inner tube to enter the flume at a time.
- Never form chains.
- Tubes should be ridden in a seated position, facing forward.
- Riders must stay on the tubes during the ride. If you accidentally fall from the tube continue on down the flume without it and exit normally.
- Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
- Hold on to tube handles at all times.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
- CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- This is a very strenuous ride. Riders must be able to swim in turbulent moving water.
- Flowboard/bodyboarding or Body Surfing this sheet wave is a body - active, participatory sport. As with all sports, care must be taken to avoid injury.
- Riders must be in good physical condition and free from any physical limitations to participate. Pregnant women and persons with a history of heart, back, neck, shoulder or joint problems should not ride.
- Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to participate.
- Maximum weight limit is 300 lbs.
- Jewelry, hats, eye glasses, or loose articles of any type are not recommended on the ride as they may injure the participant or damage the ride surface.
- Bodyboarding: When instructed by the Gatekeeper, place your body board into the launch ramp, slick side down. Lie down with your stomach on the bodyboard; head first, with your hips along the rear edge of the board. Your legs should be extended straight behind you. Your hands should grab the forward rails of the board. Flowboarding: When instructed by the Gatekeeper, position your front foot onto the Flowboard at approximately 16 inches from the front of the board and place your back foot approximately four inches from the tail of the board. Place your weight primarily on your back foot.
- Avoid jumping into or entering the ride at high speeds -- YOU WILL WIPE OUT!
- Steer your Flowboard/bodyboard into the center of the flowing water. You can control your body board by gently shifting your weight. Obey the wave staff at all times.
- Single riding only is permitted. No tandem riders or multiple single riding is allowed.
- The flowing water may pull off bathing suit tops, bottoms and loose clothing. Cover ups are suggested.
- Horseplay and daredevil stunts are not permitted.
- Riders must be bare foot.
- CAUTION! The ride surface is very slippery.
- NO TANDEM RIDERS.
- GUESTS MAY NOT DROP IN FROM THE TOP WHEN SURFING.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Pregnant women, elderly persons and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes or high/low blood pressure should not enter the spa.
- Do not use at water temperatures greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit
- Do not use the spa while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers or other drugs that cause drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
- Children under the age of 6 are not permitted.
- Children ages 6 through 14 must be directly supervised by an adult.
- Guests under 48 inches tall are required to wear a life vest.
- Food and drink are not permitted.
- Observe reasonable time limits, then leave the water to cool down before returning.
- Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- River is 2 feet 8 inches deep.
- No rough play.
- Enter and exit at designated areas only.
- No jumping or diving into lazy river.
- All children less than 48 inches (1.22 m.) must be directly supervised by an adult.
- Life jackets are required for children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall and are recommended for weak swimmers.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- An adult must supervise children under 6 years old.
- No running on or around the water play unit.
- No headfirst sliding on slides or in tunnels.
- Maximum pool depth is 12 inches.
- No climbing on pipes or handrails.
- No hanging or swinging on pull ropes.
- Valves and handles are accessible to allow children and adults to throttle and play with the water. We encourage you and your children to turn, pull and open these valves to have fun with the water effect you create.
- Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs (136 kg) each slide at a time.
- Children under 40 inches (1.00 m) tall must be supervised by an adult.
- Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation is not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Only one rider to enter the slide at a time. Single riders only! Never form chains.
- Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Pool depth: 3 1/2 feet.
- Riders must be 42" (1.07 m.) or taller to ride with an adult or 48" (1.22 m.) or taller to ride without an adult.
- Double Whirly Wheel tubes, and Cloverleaf tubes only, no tandem riding. One rider per seat.
- Maximum individual rider weight of 250 lbs. Maximum total weight for Whirly Wheel tubes is 400lbs. and maximum total weight for the Cloverleaf tubes is 700lbs. Triple and quadruple riders will be placed such that the heavier two are sitting opposite of each other.
- Please hold on to tube handles for the duration of the ride.
- Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
- Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
- Eyewear such as prescription glasses or goggles are permitted with appropriate head strap.
- Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, guests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Pool depth: 3 feet.
- All guests less than 48" (1.22 m.) tall must be in arm's reach of an adult at all times.
- No horseplay.
- Life jackets are required for children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall and are recommended for weak swimmers.
- No slam dunking.
- ABSOLUTELY NO DIVING.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- CAUTION: This is an extreme ride. Riders will experience strong acceleration and deceleration forces from all directions.
- Pool depth: 3 1/2 feet.
- Riders must be 48" (1.22 m.) or taller to ride.
- Double Whirly Wheel tubes and Four Person Cloverleaf tubes only. No tandem riding. Minimum of two riders per vehicle sitting opposite from each other. One rider per seat.
- Maximum individual rider weight of 250 lbs. Maximum total weight for Whirly Wheel tubes is 400 lbs. and maximum total weight for the Cloverleaf tubes is 700 lbs. Triple and quadruple riders will be placed such that the heavier two are sitting opposite of each other.
- Riders must remain seated and hold onto the handles for the duration of the ride.
- Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
- Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
- Eyewear such as prescription glasses or goggles are permitted with appropriate head strap.
- Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, quests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- CAUTION: This attraction is for strong swimmers only, pool depth: 6 1/2 feet.
- Persons less than 48" tall are not permitted on this attraction.
- Maximum operational load is 1 person under 250 lbs. Never form chains
- No eyewear or floatation devices are permitted.
- Ride must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at ankles while clasping hands behind head.
- Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
- Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
- Riders must wait for signal before starting ride.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, or stop in the slide.
- At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instructions by attendant.
- Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, guests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Maximum weight per tube: 650lbs (295 kg).
- Persons under 42 inches tall are not permitted on this ride.
- Splash pool is 3 feet 6 inches deep. Do not jump or dive from raft into pool.
- Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps. No loose articles permitted.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornaments are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Only one raft to enter the flume at a time.
- Never form chains.
- Step into rafts carefully - no jumping or diving. Sit in rafts fully seated with back against tube, holding handles with both hands.
- Riders must stay in the rafts during the ride. If you accidentally fall from the raft continue on down the flume without it and exit normally.
- Riders must wait for the attendants start signal before starting the ride.
- Keep arms and hands inside the tubes at all times.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
- At the end of the slide, stay in raft until directed by splash pool attendant to exit.
- CAUTION: For safety reasons. Pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Deepest point: 6 feet.
- All guests less than 48" (1.22 m.) tall must be in arm's reach of an adult at all times.
- Life jackets are required for children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall and are recommended for weak swimmers.
- Children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall may not pass the 4 foot depth marker.
- Only life jackets authorized by the resort shall be allowed in wave pool, only Coast Guard Certified floatation devices are permitted (Complimentary life jackets available at Guest Service Area).
- Prolonged exposure to wave action may result in fatigue.
- Exercise caution in deep water.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Maximum weight per tube: 400 lbs (182 kg).
- Splash pool depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
- Persons under 48 inches (1.22m) tall are not permitted on this ride.
- Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Only one inner tube to enter the flume at a time.
- Never form chains.
- Tubes should be ridden in a seated position, facing forward.
- Riders must stay on the tubes during the ride. If you accidentally fall from the tube continue on down the flume without it and exit normally.
- Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
- Hold on to tube handles at all times.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
- CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300lbs (136 kg).
- Persons under 42 inches (1.07 m.) tall are not permitted on this ride.
- No loose articles permitted.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornaments are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Life vests are not permitted while riding.
- Only one rider to enter the slide at a time. Single riders only!
- Never form chains.
- Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at ankles and arms folded across the chest (to prevent elbows contacting the slide).
- Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
- Do not uncross your legs or attempt to sit up until you come to a complete stop in the shutdown lane.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
- At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instructions by attendant.
- CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs (136 kg).
- Persons under 42 inches (1.07 m.) tall are not permitted on this ride.
- No loose articles permitted.
- Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornaments are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
- Life vests are not permitted while riding.
- Only one rider to enter the slide at a time. Single riders only!
- Never form chains.
- Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at ankles and arms folded across the chest (to prevent elbows contacting the slide).
- Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
- Do not uncross your legs or attempt to sit up until you come to a complete stop in the shutdown lane.
- Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
- At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instructions by attendant.
- CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Riders under 42 inches tall are not permitted
- Minimum weight per raft is 170 lbs.
- Maximum weight per raft is 500 lbs.
- Riders must face forward and hold on to raft handles at all times.
- Riders must stay in the raft and seated at all times.
- No single riders permitted.
Unfortunately, outside coolers, food or drink are not permitted into the Waterparks. However, there are many dining options both outside and inside the Waterparks for your enjoyment. For more information please visit our
Dining section.
Yes, towels are provided for Waterpark guests.
Swim diapers are required for all children under the age of 3 and all children who are not toilet-trained. Swim diapers are available for purchase from Kalahari retail.
America's Largest Indoor Waterpark is open as follows:
Monday through Thursday - 10:00am to 9:00pm (opening 11:00am for outside guests)
Friday - 10:00am to 10:00pm (opening 11:00am for outside guests)
Saturday & Sunday - 9:00am to 9:00pm (opening 10:00am for outside guests)
Hour subject to change. Some holidays, peak periods and weekends may feature amended hours of operation.
The Outdoor Waterpark is open from 10:00am to dusk, Memorial Day through Labor Day; weather permitting.
Some holidays, peak periods and weekends may feature amended hours of operation.
Yes, Kalahari Waterparks features many activities for smaller children including slides, geysers, interactive elements and more.
Yes, life vests are required for all children under 48". At Kalahari Resorts, the safety and security of our guests is our number one priority. In our indoor and outdoor Waterparks, Kalahari is proud to meet, and in many cases, exceed state and federal guidelines for Waterpark safety. Although many children possess excellent swimming capabilities in standard pools, Kalahari Resorts requires all children under 48" to wear a life vest for added safety while enjoying our Waterparks. You are encouraged to bring your own life vest if it is well fitting and U.S. Coast Guard approved. Complimentary life vests are available in the Waterpark on a first come first served basis.
Yes. Men's and women's showers and changing facilities, as well as family changing facilities, are available at the entrance to the indoor Waterpark.
Yes, lockers are available to rent on a first served basis for a $5.00 rental fee, plus a $10.00 deposit. The $10.00 deposit is refunded when key and receipt are returned.
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Safari Outdoor Adventure Park
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Section 1711.551 of Revised Ohio State Code requires that riders must obey all warnings and directions regarding attractions and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injury to themselves or others.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Guests must safely fit in the harness.
- Belay rope should stay in between shoulders at all times.
- Climbers must not climb up the belay rope or use it as an aid.
- Must not climb above the top belay anchor.
- Climb straight to top, no zig zagging.
- Do not cross belay ropes.
- Shoes must be closed-toed and secure.
- Pockets must be empty.
- No loose objects such as cell phones or cameras.
- No smoking in line or on the attraction.
- Food and drinks are not permitted on this attraction.
- Kalahari Resort is not responsible for articles that are lost, damaged or unattended.
- Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions, respiratory problems, significant physical ailment or condition, high blood pressure
or nervous disorder, neck or back problems, epilepsy, prone to seizures or asthma, and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Guests must safely fit in the harness.
- Sling should stay in between shoulders at all times.
- Sling line must be on the trailing side of your neck and head when moving sideways.
- Do not touch the overhead tracking system.
- Maximum weight is 300 lbs.
- Shoes must be closed-toed and secure.
- Pockets must be empty.
- No loose objects such as cell phones or cameras.
- No smoking in line or on the attractions.
- Food and drinks are not permitted on this attraction.
- Only one climber on an activity at a time except if a child is being assisted by an adult.
- No Running or Horseplay.
- Kalahari Resort is not responsible for articles that are lost, damaged or unattended.
- Pregnant woman, guests with heart conditions, respiratory problems, significant physical ailment or condition, high blood pressure
or nervous disorder, guests with neck or back problems and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
DO NOT ZIP IF YOU
- Have significant physical ailment or condition, joint injuries.
- Have had a back or neck problem.
- Have had high blood pressure or nervous disorder.
- Are an expectant mother.
- Are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Safety Rules and Procedures
- Guests must safely fit in the harness.
- Zip Tether should stay in between shoulders at all times.
- Do not touch the overhead Zip Line Cable.
- Maximum weight is 300lbs.
- Shoes must be closed-toed and secure.
- Pockets must be empty.
- No loose objects such as cell phones or cameras.
- No smoking in line or on the attraction.
- Food and drinks are not permitted on this attraction.
- Guests must wait for Operator approval before leaving platforms.
Outside coolers, food or drink are not permitted into the Adventure Park. However, there are many dining options both outside and inside the Theme Park for your enjoyment. For more information please visit our
Dining section.
The Adventure Park, including the Climbing Wall, Ropes Course and Zip Line is open from 10:00am to dusk, Memorial Day through Labor Day; weather permitting.
Some holidays, peak periods and weekends may feature amended hours of operation.