The mountain coaster and slide are each $10 per person. Rooms are similar, nothing super luxurious about either place. The water parks tend to be on the bottom level of the resorts, which the lobbies are one floor up. I'm a 40 years old woman and I was shocked being dumped in 7ft of water, my poor little girl was so shocked that she didn't know to swim right away, she panicked and choked and breathed in water until she was able to get to the shallow end. Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark, located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, offers gripping fun for the whole family! The staff needs better training, they give you absolutely no information. The food is expensive, so we went to the local diner for dinner. Splash On! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Get your adrenaline-filled adventure thrill fulfilled with fun waterslides or just lounging by the pool at the Camelbeach waterpark in Poconos. The answer to this question is different for each family. You can get package deals with a discount. So your kid could wait 30 minutes to have a 10 second turn without any instruction, and there were definitely some guests who hogged the time. East Rutherford is Big Snow is an indoor ski and snowboarding park located in American Dream. Camelback overall offers more activities as a whole, with fun options at an extra cost. Our room at kalahari was clean. Like Camelback, the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors. Kalahari has the most toddler slides by far when comparing the three resorts. I took my grown son and 2 grandchildren to Kalahari Poconos on a weekday in the summer. Kalahari opens the waterpark at 9. 3 queen beds, 2 bathrooms, pull out sofa and fireplace. Location. CB has a huge outdoor WP, Kalahari has a pool but I believe they are expanding the outside. Plenty to do for 1 full day. Splash On! One with two queen beds and one with one king. Kalahari had really nice lifeguards that helped you if you needed it, and they used the clock every time to give everyone a fair turn.There seemed to be fewer lifeguards working the waterpark than at Kalahari. Drinks at the park were good too. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Enjoy summer days at these waterparks in the Poconos year-long, where you can swim, splash and play at some of the most exclusive water slides and rides in the Poconos. Compared to Kalahari, the buffet food options were smaller, but definitely higher quality and better prepared. I know it couldn't of been for long, probably no longer than 40 seconds, being the lifeguard didn't go in after her, but what the hell?! Lock in the lowest price from these sites. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Apparently not. Hello Strahberrie, Thank you for choosing to spend your summer day with us at Camelbeach and for the review. We are very proud to offer an adventure for everyone in your family from the youngest member of you family to the young at heart and everyone in between. Both Kalahari and Camelback charge a $20ish/day resort fee. Water parks are great places for family fun. The living room has a fireplace, sofa, love seat , coffee table and a dining table with three chairs. Sandy Spring Adventure Park is located at 16701 Norwood Road in Sandy Spring, Maryland. There areRegistration: both places have long lines but Kalahari was terrible! At least at Kalahari, you get a free sugar cookie to decorate at 3:00 and some family games and a coloring contest. The area for toddlers seemed pretty small, especially compared to Kalahari. Please check your email for more details. Their are a lot of rides and water play areas. The toddler area has four swings, as well as some water spray features. The Great Wolf Lodge toddler play area includes four slides, two of which are curvy and fairly long. It's best if you get there upon opening to make the most of the day. She hasn't been back on any slides since. 193 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372. Awful visit, Ask Semije O about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos. The larger slides and wave pool remained open during the first hour and a half, so we decided we would walk the kids up to a bigger slide! The farm is back a lane, and Sandy Spring Adventure Park Sandy Spring, MD. If you would like to discuss further please email me at PAConnect@KalahariResorts.com Thank you for sharing. The beds were comfortable, the noise was limited and everyone had a good night sleep.As we are early birds, we left our room at 8:30 am to allow the staff sufficient time to clean the room. But if youre only focused on the waterpark activities, Kalahari gets the edge there. We spent part of the next morning at the rope/zip lines course, which was great. The wi-fi was good. Breakfast buffet was fine, pretty standard fare. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. And I contacted Kalahari by email on August 14th when I got home and told them all this and left a voicemail for us to call them which we did and left them a voicemail to call us back because apparently no one ever physically answers and never got a phone call back. 2. At Camelback, they just basically gave you a board and let you go, no instruction or anything. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Their is a microwave and small fridge and coffee maker. Camelback does have an indoor rock climbing area and mini rope course.Kalahari's outdoor water park is much smaller then Camelbacks and was closed due to the cold weather. It was our daughters birthday, perhaps we just had a bad experience.. but we will not be returning. Bunk bed room at Camelback was larger and more comfortable, with two full-sized bunk beds rather than one small bunk at Kalahari. We were told to wait there and they would send someone. more. We arrived late Friday after work we drove from NY.. we had dinner and used the indoor water park for about an hour as we planned to use it today. Wrapped around the corner and we arrived at 2, check in is at 4 but you can use the park by 12 pm if you arrive early. When we got up to the slide I asked the girl working the slide how deep is the water we will be coming out to. So you would assume the extra 60 was for the safari package. more. > Camelback. We loved Camelback in the winter so we had to come back to experience Camelbeach this summer! Each resort had mini fridges with small freezers and microwaves. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. There is a beautiful fireplace which made for great family photos. We were so wrong and maybe this doesnt happen often, however the slides that our kids were using were closed for an hour and a half after poop was found in the water around 12pm, we arrived after breakfast and games about 11. Like Camelback, the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors. Waterparks are a great place for the whole family to have a blast. One side of the hotel has beautiful views of the mountain. And Camelback obviously has the huge skiing area during the winter time. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Great Wolf has five large water slides, which include a water coaster, vortex, and tandem slides. Youll still have to walk all the way back to get to the waterpark and lobby. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Location: Pocono Manor Tickets fare: $74.99 - $149.99 Ask 2015RC-F about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, Ask Jedeye525 about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, Ask 44irinai about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, Ask 617princess about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, Ask terrinsam about Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, Worst customer service ever encountered. Dinner buffer for 2 adults/2 kids was about $85, breakfast was about $50 (not including tip). As we exited the park on our way home, we noticed much construction underway. That happened this morning. Heres a checklist of things to pack for a great day at the waterpark: Families and friends want to maximize their overall experience at the famous water parks in Poconos. By not treating employees well, companies risk losing customers over bad service. My only gripe was that I wish they would the card on a bracelet or necklace. also known as the Split Rock Resort Indoor Water Park, Is an indoor family water park located in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. Check in at 4 turned into 5 which turned in to 6pm. They need to train their staffthis place is huge you need to tell guests which elevators to use. Camelback has same issue. some great twisting rides to a lazy river. It only has a couple of slides and a small pool area. Kalahri's was a bit of a walk away, which is really important for kids in the 5-9 range. The best part about the Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is that it is located at the base of a mountain - everywhere you can look at trees and beautiful scenery. Grab yourself a season pass so you don't miss out on these amazing celebrations. 3 queen beds, 2 bathrooms, pull out sofa and fireplace. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. However, the stairs leading to the bigger slides/rides was grey, dark, and looked pretty run down for a place that has only been open a couple of years. We are happy to hear that you and your family were able to enjoy our waterpark during our twilight session! Camelback2016, Manager at Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, responded to this review, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. The grandchildren, ages 8 and 10 are usually starved by 12:30, but they didn't want to eat because they were having so much fun. We arrived late Friday after work we drove from NY.. we had dinner and used the indoor water park for about an hour as we planned to use it today. Both resorts also offer an outdoor rope course. The buffet had nice views overlooking the mountain on one side, so ask for that section if it matters to you. Ronks is southeast of Lancaster. At Camelback, there are two toddler slides on the first level of the large water play structure. So Kalahari won hands down!Parking: we used valet it cost 25$. However, the pizza lunch included in the package was not very good. Both restaurants located towards the convention area of the hotel. The tree explorer course looked like better value. Definitely dark and could use better lightening. Hello Skeelove, Thank you for choosing to spend your day out with us at Camelbeach and for the review. We arrived late Friday after work we drove from NY.. we had dinner and used the indoor water park for about an hour as we planned to use it today. Games, ride on, laser tag, escape room, golf etc. They each accomplish their decor and theming very well. Indoors, theres a section with a small mini golf, lazer tag, lazer obstacle game, rock climbing wall, and mini bowling. However, this is the one time I should have listened. The rule at Camelback was once you wipe out, thats it. We loved Camelback in the winter so we had to come back to experience Camelbeach this summer! During the warmer months, Kalahari also has zip lines, a ropes course, and a small outdoor train for children. We left the room an hour later and let the front desk know that we would be back at 8:00pm and we would expect that would be enough time to clean the room. The exterior of the resort appears as a modern lodge with minimalistic theming. The rule at Camelback was once you wipe out, thats it. Elevator waits were not bad: also, valet parking was perfect and our bellhop, David, could not have been nicer. That being said we always found clean towels available and plenty of them.LifeguardsOver our three day visit, we spent approximately 15 hours at the water park.The park was very busy and we noticed a shortage of lifeguard staff. Check in on a Friday at 4:30 was about a 10 minute wait so I'm not sure where all the reviews about long check-in times are about. Three very slow elevators on our wing of the resort. That title is now owned by Dreamworks water park in American Dream. The room was too dark for us (needs more lighting). The chlorine smell was less overpowering at Aquatopia and the noise level was lower and more bearable. These activities are an additional fee to participate. They give an email and you are done. Maybe a separate line for guest who are there just for the WP. The Room that is only cleaned if you request it!When we finally gained access to our room, it was clean and spacious enough for 2 adults and 4 kids (ages 6-14). So my tired 2 year old and I sat on the floor in the hallway waiting and waiting like they told us to. Brandenburg was excellent. Left my 8 year old terrified after being let out into 7ft of water when told it was 3ft! Kassie R, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, responded to this review. Check-in took less than 5 minutes. Camelback has a true outdoor water park with a huge wave pool and tons of rides and water play areas. Camelback has two twin-sized beds on each bunk, and the bottom bunk has enough head room for even teenagers. The living room has a fireplace, sofa, love seat , coffee table and a dining table with three chairs. Splash On! One side of the hotel has beautiful views of the mountain. Both were fun, but definitely expensive for what they are. Hello ozjamal, Thank you for choosing to spend your day out with us at Camelbeach and for the review. As soon as I got out of the water she broke down. Their is also a balcony facing the trees and highway. Definitely dark and could use better lightening. Buy Tickets & Passes Location 301 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372 what3words address: ///prefect.impractical.applauding (570) 629-1661 Hours Closed until 2023 Summer Season PLEASE NOTE No late checkouts were available, even though check-out time is 11 and check-in time is 4:00. Please see our partners for more details. You will get wet on these slides. Total ride time is about 5-7 minutes, and that includes the 4-5 minute ride up to the top (on the ski lift for the slide, on the coaster car for the mountain coaster). Your account has been created. The rooms can be a hike from the main elevatordont be fooled that theres an elevator at the other end. > Great Wolf > Would the toddlers have more fun with a wide-variety of water slides? The drinks by the way were fantastic! Its about a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel on the mountain. With my daughter too afraid to go on any rides now, we're paying $400 a night, for 2 nights, just to sit and watch our daughter splash in a 4ft pool and tell us she's bored. It was our daughters birthday, perhaps we just had a bad experience.. but we will not be returning. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you can, definitely got to Aquatopia at night. Aquatopia opens at 10 most mornings, which I think is too late. I am disappointed to read about the issues you had during your recent stay. No late checkouts were available, even though check-out time is 11 and check-in time is 4:00. The place is nice I hope they take care of it! The area for toddlers seemed pretty small, especially compared to Kalahari. : Camelbacks Aquatopia is definitely smaller than Kalahari, but it still has plenty to keep kids occupied. When we arrived at room 6482, none of our 6 wristbands worked. She's asleep now and is still coughing from all the water she breathed in this morning. Compared to Kalahari, the buffet food options were smaller, but definitely higher quality and better prepared. All rights reserved. We decided to try Kalahari in the Poconos after years of going to the Sandusky, OH location. Check in on a Friday at 4:30 was about a 10 minute wait so I'm not sure where all the reviews about long check-in times are about. The bath tubs much larger then Camelback. My daughter wanted to go first. Since it didn't look like it was too scary and it was only 3ft of water at the bottom, I let her. Finally in our room, there was yellow stains on our towels and black stains on our pillow case. There should be warning signs. Least favorite ride: didn't really have one.There were 2-3 hot tubs and a few outdoors pools.