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Wow, this place definitely exceeded my expectations. Yes, it was expensive. But it was way cheaper than Disneyland. Honestly a great value. My kids (4 & 5) had an amazing time. We also saw plenty of older kids (even teenagers) that seemed to be enjoying themselves.The food prices are fair, maybe a little more than a regular restaurant. We ended up bringing breakfast items from home and eating breakfast in our hotel room which had a fridge and microwave, and other meals in the hotel or nearby restaurants.My kids were able to do everything in two areas of the water park all on their own, without adult help. With an adult, they were able to enjoy a couple other areas.MagiQuest wands and games were included in our pass. I wasn't sure it was going to be worth it, but it was a big part of the enjoyment for us. It offered us something to do when we were taking a break from the water park. With all the walking involved it also helped tire the kids out!I would recommend waiting to book until there's a good discount offered. The run promotions often, usually when better rates the further out you book.

The experience was horrible from the moment we walked into the door. I went to check in and was told that our room was not ready. Check in time says anytime after 4. I arrived at 405. When I asked if we could leave our bags so we could take the kids around to play they just told me no (wow). We ended up having to sit around with all of our luggage doing nothing. 430 came and I went up since the first person told me to come up again if I don't get a text by 430. This next person seemed to be a manager and was SO RUDE. I asked when I could expect the rooms to be ready and she just told me "it will be ready when it's ready." Then I asked since we aren't able to check in in time if we could get late checkout proportionately to the amount of time that we weren't allowed to check in. She just told me no. Then when I emphasized that we were paying nearly $2000 for 19 hrs and we're being robbed of one of those hours, I asked if we could receive some credit to make up for it. She then just said "it says right up there that check in is 4pm or whenever rooms are ready. We don't owe you anything." Extremely rude and I thought asking for late check out was very reasonable.The food was absolutely horrible. Everything was just fatty fast food. ZERO healthy options. Not only was it all unhealthy options, they were severely overpriced and also horribly made. Highly suggest if you go here you just bring food or go out to eat outside of the resort.I accidentally forgot the charger to my laptop in the room. It was left right on the main table and no way could it have been hard to find. I called right away to which no one answered and was told by the automated system to just email. Zero response....The only positive experience here was that the kids did enjoy going around and playing with the activities. The staff members that worked the kids' activities were friendly.

This is a great place to stay for a vacation. The rooms are nice and have a lot of space, and the events are all really fun. The water park is awesome and it's pretty huge, as the whole building is as well. There are lots of rooms to choose from, and a golf course, lots of restaurants, a gift shop with quality merchandise, an arcade and more stuff to even name. The pool is a good temperature with just enough people to still be enjoyable with a lot of people there. The water slides are really fun as well. Worth the money for sure.

I took my daughters (7 & 2) here for a day trip. They had a blast. There wasn't a ton of places to put our stuff down, especially trying to keep tabs on my kids while they wanted to run in different directions. The toddler area was great and pretty mellow. The wave pool was fun but very packed. It was also a but intense for both my kids even though my 7 year old can swim. Be cautious and keep hold of your kiddos, and it'll be a great time. Definitely will visit again with 1 adult to kid ration.

The rooms were good, not great. It served its purpose. The kids enjoyed having a den of their own to sleep in. Was very pleased to see that they had a lot of outlets for chargers and the likes.The customer service was severely lacking. There were a couple times where employees were gathered around chatting and laughing as I waited patiently to ask a question or ask for help. There was always a long line for ice cream and we only ever saw one person to do it all himself. The front desk staff, while some were cheery, some looked absolutely miserable and as though they did not want to be there. The food was terrible and for the price it was 100% NOT worth it. Would definitely stop on the way and grab snacks and breakfast/lunch ideas for the rooms. The water park was fun, the kids had a blast. The life guards all seemed to take their jobs very seriously and it made us feel comfortable. They actually do drills throughout the day to keep them on their toes and it shows. Over all we had an OK time. The kids enjoyed it as a one off treat get away but we will definitely never be going back.

Awesome time with the family, we were able to upgrade when we arrived to a wolf den for a pretty fair price. I love the new setup and the way the magi game is set up. Not going to lie I miss the way it was but the improvements are not so bad once you get use to them. One complaint would be the new kids section in the water park was really down grade and not even close to as fun. Other then that we really enjoyed our selves. They offered free large pizza and locker for free upon early check out we took advantage and liked the outcome there. Thank you

This is our 3rd year in a row to be at this location. I'm not happy with all the changes. They removed one of the slides (green one) from the toddler area. A staff member just told us they will also be removing the purple one soon. We were in the wave pool yesterday for 45 minutes and the waves only came on twice. The staff is not as friendly at all. We normally stay in the kid cabin with the bunk beds and the single bed. That room wasn't available, so we have the kid cabin with the bunk beds. The room is really dark, coffee maker didn't work, and the sink doesn't drain.The nachos reduced in size by half, but the price is the same.Last year the arcade was decent, this year it seems rigged to never win. Spent $300 in an hour and only collected 2500 tickets.They did away with the live interactive show for kids, now it's a video.Temps were all over the place. Sunday the pool was warm and nice, Monday a bit colder, but by Tuesday my kids didn't even want to be in the water because it was so cold.Now they are charging for parking!!! We already spend thousands, now you want to nickel and dime for parking.We accidentally didn't return the towels by 8pm, so we had to return them the next morning. We were charged $45 for their cheap $5 towels.We have always had so much fun here, but something is different this year. Does anyone know if they are under new management?

Buffet breakfast was great. Rooms were ok experienced elevator issue. Food outlets were a bit overpriced especially for salads pizzas and wings. The supervisions and cleanliness of the indoor pool area are acceptable but with rooms for improvement. My kids saw poop-like substances in the water basketball area. House keeping was great, Front desk services below standard: greetings and eye contacts, problem solving, and a simple gesture that shows hospitality: smile. I do like to app but can’t say the overall experience being a good value for the price.

Almost didn’t go because of the bad reviews. I’m glad I went. It was very fun. Fun slides with my 4 year old. And shallow pools with my 1 year old. 10/10 good day. A little pricey at $90 for my family. The wave pool was no joke. It’s everything you hoped the wild waves wave pool would be.

We love this place 💯 Come early and enjoy the water park and stay late the check out day. I would recommend to bypass the arcade park since it’s a money pit. There’s so much more to do there for free. Kids can enjoy the wizard games after age 5 at least otherwise you have to help them. They change themes with calendar events and always have friendly staff. Starbucks is inside the lobby thank Goodness 😅 the only thing that I would improve is the air quality in the water park- it’s a bit heavy when you’re there all day.

Too pricey, like all amusem*nt parks are. But you can find discounts and deals on your visit pretty easily- depending on what day(s) you plan on staying and if you are a first responder (nurse, doctor, fireman, police etc) It's convenient to have the all inclusive facilities in one building ( dining, sleeping, water park access, family style activities and even a few free attractions like yoga or bedtime storytelling). It's worth it to spend a few extra bucks on a themed room like the kid cabin or the wolf den which have semi-seperate rooms with cool bunk beds. It's very clean and I appreciate the numerous employees in the water park who ate monitoring the rides/pool/whatever. It's heated water thank God. We have been several times and the kids always enjoy it. By the way, they let 2 and under in fir free and they count a " kid" as anyone up to age 20. :) You can go frugally by packing a cooler with food, and avoiding the add-on passes, arcade and gift shops. If you're just there to enjoy the water park, and nothing else- you could essentially spend under 85 bucks per person. Not bad. Plus you get complimentary fuzzy wolf ears headband and souvenirs. Pretty courteous staff too. If you hate crowds, don't go on holidays or weekends.

Only 2/3 elevators operating for 7 floors of families!!!! So many strollers and carts it was stairs or a ten minute plus wait. Rooms are small and lack basic amenities such as microwave. We went for one night with two kids and cheapest passes spending over 600 while our floor had open holes in the wall leading to exposed electrical circuits I saw more than one parent pull a child away from. The service on behalf of staff was great they were all the sweetest. The con is there are so few. Even for the ice cream bar there was one worker and he was clearly exhausted with a line of twenty plus impatient families. The lack of customer service makes some waits too long. They serve with a smile and always please so don't forget to be kind to the few workers. Life guards. Also amazing. Checking water thoroughly non stop alternating visual. I applaud the workers. Just sad they were so few doing so much. This place is making a massive profit in comparison to money they make per night vs what they are deducting for labor and basic amenities. No hot tub for parents which would be amazing. Stay was cute water was fun and stay was worth including passes. But very busy and highly priced for the speed and staff. Every shop I saw had one worker only two had two workers and they were operating separate lines. Sincerely for the quantity of family's housed per night in such a small space unacceptable. Oh Jesus. And the arcade? Bring your 401k ☠️😭

Went for a birthday. Room was good and comfortable. Lots of kid centered activities. Price’s DEFINITELY add up if you aren’t careful. Was happy to have food options close by. Starbucks in the lobby was great to have and they were very quick! I’ve been to other indoor waterparks (Kalahari) so feel like they could have a better selection of rides and really need a bigger hot tub! Need more showers. Overall a great trip

Yes, there are a lot of people, and it can be overwhelming. But honestly, the staff and facility do a great job of having plenty of fun activities for everyone. They even provide plenty of free activities! We just had a one night two day visit that created life long memories. The new room layout are modern and clean. The new magiquest was a blast be ready to get your steps in and have a great adventure with your kiddos!

A great getaway for the weekend. Fun for both a toddler and child. Service was excellent and I was impressed with how coordinated everything was. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Water park was clean as well. A great place to visit with kids as they have a ton of activities to keep them occupied during our 3 days there. Breakfast buffet was tasty and had lots of options.

I’m not one to write a review, but I HAD to write one! This was our first visit to Great Wolf Lodge, and to be completely honest was NOT worth the money at all! Upon arrival parking was $15 a day which is ridiculous when paying over 2000 for 2 nights, check in was easy, our room was spacious but very very cold, the thermostat would not change at all. The toilet paper was worse than gas station toilet paper and the jetted tub was dirty I had to clean it first before giving my kids a bath. If you hate crowds then avoid coming here. The lines for everything were very long, the cost for everything was outrageous, the soda machine you had to use a QR code to fill any cups and was timed which I thought was weird. we had 3 kids 11,7,5 our younger kids enjoyed the water park, the slides were cool but it was smaller than we expected and hardly any seating. Dining was not the best either it was a 40 min wait for the grill but no wait for the Buffett, it was great for the kids but was lacking for adult options for the price. We did get the wolf pass which was awesome for the kids! And the man working the build a bear station was awesome! He was the best part of this experience! I know we will not be going back!

This was my first time to Great Wolf Lodge. Let me just say it was amazing! I came by myself with my 3 year old. The resort was fantastic. The check-in process was easy. The room was ready early and looked great. We walked the grounds prior to hitting the fun stuff just to see what was there. The layout was easy to navigate. The front entryway was phenomenal. The kid activities that were set up in the front area were fun and my son had a blast. The employees putting on the meet-and-greet, yoga, and all the other activities were fantastic and engaging. They seemed interested in having the kids there. I would come here every year and plan too it was so much fun. So this is all the good stuff, on to the lesser.I am a little disappointed with some of the staff. I had never been here before. But not a single staff member asked me if I had, every person I met worked with me under the assumption I knew what I was doing, even though I did not. I did not know I used my band to check out towels. I did not know my son needed a separate wrist band based on height. I did not know the towel was tied to my room and if not returned would end in a $15 charge, which I unfortunately got. I did stand at the entrance for the wood fired pizza restaurant for about 4 or 5 minutes and no one came to seat me, I eventually left and got food off the grounds.I will say that we spent the majority of our time in the waterpark area. In the little kid section my child could do everything with no issues at all. My child really wanted to do the slides that were under the big bucket. I got up there only to find I could not ride with him, which makes total sense. What I didn’t know was that the people running the slides would “catch” him at the bottom. As one parent, I cannot be at the bottom waiting for him and at the top getting him on the ride. When the lifeguard said they could catch him that opened up the slides to him, he would go first and I would follow up. If this is a normal policy, great. If this is not a normal policy, it should be.UPDATE - their aquatics director reached out to me and let me know that this "catch" is not a policy that they have in place and the reasons for such, which make sense. My recommendation would be try to come with two adults if possible.

We returned to Great Wolf Lodge after not being there for a couple of years. The rooms are nice and the staff is super friendly. The water park is nice, though some of the sprayers in the toddler pool area were broken and could use maintenance.Also, the dragon quest in the magi experience was broken yesterday. My boy, as well as several other kids couldn’t complete the quest. The experience just got stuck and wouldn’t reset and nobody could cast any spells. Most of the other quests worked fine, though the equipment is showing its age.The staff was really helpful when we needed an extra bed. There are decent food options on site. Overall, my kids had a great time and my older son is already asking for a return visit.

We have gone twice now and had a blast both times. My kids enjoyed a normal two queen room rather then the kid cabin because they said the kid beds were not comfortable and the blankets were scratchy. The service is awesome though anywhere you go and they are very good with allergy concerns. The buffet is our favorite but buckets at the water park has good food as well.All in all an awesome place to stay for a few days and totally worth it.

Expect theme park pricing, but this is a great family destination. The bunk beds in the kids area are too small for most teenagers, but if you have younger children, the cabin suites are a good deal. The staff is friendly and helpful and the check in and out process is smooth. The water park is a bit small, but definitely enough to fill a day. Magiquest also comes highly recommended as a fun activity. This was one of my kids big summer ask and it did not disappoint.

We has fun. It was expensive. The staff was nice. They don't have microwaves in the rooms. They have one at the end of the hall. Breakfast is 20 dollars a person. They have all these extra items but they cost extra.. I think this place would benefit from a playground. The water park is cute.

I took my family for my son's 10th birthday. It was so fun. We went over labor day weekend so it was pretty busy but we always got good service. We loved going questing after a delicious all you can eat breakfast before going swimming. The food was all so good from all the different options. There was always something for each of my kids(10,5,2) to do that they were never board. We loved the birthday decorations and cake that was in our room when we arrived. The front deak was able to save us a bunch of money at check in and because of that I was able to do the Sip & Savor adult badge. We will definitely be going again soon!

Overall experience was not bad. My kid had a lot of fun and the place was nicely decorated for Christmas. The only concern I have is the lack of sound insulation in the room. I was bothered with kids running down the halls, screaming kids, loud banging of heavy feet on the floor above us, doors slamming and possibly jackhammering. This all happened between the hours of 10pm to 11pm. I understand that this is a hotel filled with kids but I would think this was put into consideration during construction and made the place more sound insulating.

Great place to visit with your kid or kids. Plenty of fun for the kids (and adults) at the waterpark, water slides, arcade, candy store and shops. Kids also get to do a "Magi Quest" (which lasts for days or about 7 hours) around the resort. Be prepared to get your steps in parents ;-)We spent 3 nights here and it was more than enough. Would definitely recommend for a visit, but wish they had more adult facilities like a sauna, steam room and cold plunge.Prices at the restaurants and shops were quite high for what you got, but can't complain too much about the food. Breakfast buffet however, was way over priced.In general, good place for a visit while kids are still young. Our 7 yr son had a blast!

The place is what you'd expect, lots of kids, lots of opportunities to spend too much money 😂. It didn't smell like chlorine everywhere which was nice, the food was not very good but always available, and the staff were helpful. One small thing I really appreciated is the padded flooring in the hallways. It made it a lot quieter when kids were running up and down the hallway going from the water park to their rooms.

Wow, where do I begin, we had a such a wonderful time! We stayed one night and got the wolf pass, it was so worth it. Our daughter is going to be 9 in May and was over the moon in excitement the whole time. The water park was great, the mirror maze was cool, she uncovered pretty gems in the mining activity, the arcade was fun, she completed the Magic Quest and participated in the Master Magi Ceremony. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Everyone we spoke with had such a good energy and were amazing with kids. The lifeguards are so attentive. The food and drinks were delicious. If you plan on doing the Magic Quest, bring comfy shoes. I absolutely loved the activities they do in the lobby, the craft was so cute (origami bunny) and bingo was a blast. It was very convenient to link the card to the wrist band and to be able to enter our room that way. Highly recommend!

Absolutely wonderful time. This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint. The room was spacious, and very clean. Check in was easy and efficient. There were tons of activities to do with the kids from the mining to the pool. Staff definitely cared about the safety of everyone and were extremely helpful when we needed help or had a question.The breakfast buffet was delicious. It was a long line but moved very quickly. We did the dinner buffet the first night we stayed, and it was good for the kids. A bit lacking for the adult selection for the price.We definitely plan on coming back again in the future!

Our recent stay at The Great Wolf Lodge was a whirlwind of excitement and fun for our family. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this resort was designed with kids in mind, and they certainly had an absolute blast.One of the standout features of The Great Wolf Lodge is its year-round accessibility, making it a convenient option for families living in the Pacific Northwest. The ability to escape to a water park paradise regardless of the weather is undeniably appealing, offering a welcome respite from the often rainy climate of the region.The water park itself was a hit with our kids, who couldn't get enough of the slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers. The variety of attractions ensured that there was something for every age and interest, keeping them entertained for hours on end.However, as parents, we couldn't help but notice a couple of drawbacks during our stay. Firstly, the size of the resort felt somewhat smaller than anticipated, especially considering the price of accommodations. While the amenities were undoubtedly enjoyable, we had expected a bit more in terms of space and variety.Additionally, we found the cost of dining at The Great Wolf Lodge to be on the higher side. While the food was delicious and satisfying, the prices felt somewhat inflated compared to similar establishments outside of the resort. This added expense was something we hadn't fully anticipated and did impact our overall experience.Despite these minor drawbacks, our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Great Wolf Lodge. The memories made splashing in the water park and bonding over delicious meals will undoubtedly be cherished for years to come. While it may not be the most budget-friendly option, the convenience and year-round availability make it a worthwhile destination for families seeking a fun-filled getaway in the Pacific Northwest.

I read a lot of mediocre reviews and was concerned. I went in knowing I would give them a fair shot. Check in was easy and the front desk staff were very nice and competent. Our room was ready early. Room was clean and up to my family's standards on how a room should be cleaned. We had a great time there. Had the morning breakfast buffet and it was up to the standards of most "free" breakfasts at major chain hotels so paying $18 each for this food was underwhelming.we had dinner off-site and would recommend others to do the same since there "dinner restaurants" were charging a arm and leg for subpar food. The water park was fun but there is a lack of chairs for people to sit in. So be prepared to stand while watching your kids swim. I need to state that all staff were great and engaging. Even with construction the hotel is kept pretty clean. Had an issue with room TV and an employee came up to fix it within 15 minutes. I would definitely stay there again, just not during peak summer months. We got a great deal on room so it made our stay affordable. I just wouldn't pay full price of $400 per night for the room during the summer. I paid 53% less to stay in February. Would I go there again? Yes I would.

Right off the freeway and near a bunch of restaurants. This place is not cheap it charges for everything and then some.But can you swim before your room is ready and after you check out? YES so that would be the best part.Eating at the lodge would be crazy because of the places you can go in less than a mile. Water slides,wave pools, small kids area, hot tub,and the giant bucket that will put you on your back side so be careful when that bad boy drops. Magic quest,mining and a mirror room for dry entertainment. Good thing for the family to do together, rooms are nice a couple of different styles to stay in.Definitely had to save to go but in the end good memories for sure.

The room I got for some reason was an ADA room with a sofa bed. The bed was super hard and it squeaked anytime you moved. So sleeping for my husband and I was so uncomfortable. You pay so much for a "nice" hotel and you can't even sleep. Caught one of the off the clock employees sitting in the "clean" towel bin with their shoes on. I brought this up with management already. Just hope this is resolved in future. Rooms are super clean, but I doubt we will stay again anytime soon. At least not until our backs feel better.

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20500 Old Hwy 99 SW, Centralia, WA 98531, USA