Adventure, excitement and memories waiting for you!
Welcome to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Sandusky
173,000 square feet, filled with wet, wild, fun.
What are you waiting for? Come splash around!
Waterpark admission included with your stay!
Waterpark (and more!) included with your stay
Waterpark Admission
Waterpark admission is always free when you stay with us! Get waterpark access as early as 12pm day of check-in and stay till 3pm day of check-out.
Free WiFi
Even though you're on a getaway, there's times when you need to be connected. We get it!
Admission to the Big Game Room Arcade
Games, rides, prizes, and experiences for all ages. Come play!
Fitness Center Access
Kalahari Fitness and Training can help take the guilt out of your vacation pleasures!
Voted #1 Best Indoor Water Park
Kalahari Resorts was voted Best Indoor Water Park by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Come see why we're the indoor water park champs!
See all rides & slidesIncredible experiences to see and do
Kalahari KABOOM!
Whether you're extending your holiday weekend or just staying the night, join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July experience.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop
Take home a new best friend at Build-A-Bear Workshop! Find your furry friend, dress them in your favorite outfit, give them a name, and take them home to explore the world together.
start building
Big Game Room Arcade
Packed with games, rides, experiences and prizes for all ages! The arcade features hundreds of the biggest and best games, from the latest video and prize games to amazing virtual reality!
Big Game Room
World-Class Dining
Experience world-class dining at our Sandusky resort. From fine dining to casual eats, choose from our selection of full-service and quick bite dining outlets — all just minutes from your room.
All Dining Options
Pamper Yourself
A family vacation should have something special for every member of your family. Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Spa services, relaxing therapies and more!
Pamper Yourself
Safari Outdoor Adventure Park
More Adventure. More Attractions. More Summer Fun. Explore the park with climbing, zip lining, and up-close encounters with the animals of Africa!
Safari Adventure Park
Underwater VR
Explore the majestic ocean and all the beautiful creatures it homes or 3-2-1-BLAST OFF into space and navigate through all the galaxies!
Experience DiVR
Cabana & Bungalow Rentals
Explore the relaxation possibilities that renting a cabana or bungalow can bring. Indoor Cabanas are available year round while Outdoor Bungalows are available Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Explore options
Escape Rooms
Your family will love our two new “Out of This World” escape rooms. The adventures are perfect for friends and family of all experience levels.
Escape Rooms
Birthday Celebrations
Looking for a place to celebrate your birthday? Look no further than America's Largest Indoor Waterparks. Make it a birthday to remember and celebrate with us.
Let's Party
FlowRider Demonstrations
Join us daily for FlowRider tips & tricks! Watch and learn as our professional FlowRider instructor shows off all the coolest moves.
Check it out
Early Waterpark Access
Add to your stay and enjoy an extra hour of slides, splashes, and smiles before the crowd! Feel like a VIP and skip the lines!
Get AccessView Our Special Offers
From packages loaded with extras, to great rates on select dates, save on your next getaway at our Sandusky waterpark resort.
We've Expanded Our Outdoor Waterpark!
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day! (weather permitting)
Pamper yourself at Spa Kalahari & Salon
Our first-class spa offers services to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.
First time here?
First time guest or just need a
reminder? Don’t worry. We’ve got you.
Check out our FAQs.
Give memories.
Snag a Kalahari Gift Card and give a lasting experience this year. Buy online now.
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Enter to win!
Enter for your chance to win the Kalahari Create Your Adventure Sweepstakes.
Enter HereSignature Dining Options
Experience world-class dining at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. We have something to satisfy every taste, from steakhouses to ice cream shops. You'll never have to eat in the same spot twice, but you just might want to.
Our inspiration
From custom-crafted artwork on the convention center walls to furniture in guest rooms, recorded music from the streets of Cape Town and original crafts for guest souvenirs, Kalahari has a passion for sharing the beauty of Africa with resort guests. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is committed to giving back to the people, places and cultures that inspire us through fostering entrepreneurship and collaborating with a variety of business and philanthropic partners.
The InspirationTips From Our Guests
Dinner ideas? Do I need to pack towels? Check out travel tips and tricks from our guests.
We've Gone Cashless
Our resort is now 100% cashless. We accept credit and mobile payments (Apple/Google Pay) as well as room charges through your RFID wristband.
Fun in the Summer Sun
Time to plan your summer vacation! Whether you want to spend the day cooling off in our indoor waterpark, or soaking up the sun in our outdoor waterpark, the wet, wild fun never stops.