Michigan - Water Park Hotel

If you want to take the kids to an indoor water park hotel, Michigan has the most out of any other state. For some reason, Michigan has become a hotspot for indoor water parks and is home to seven such hotels, with plans for another two. The majority are close to the border and very family-focused.

To learn more about the most popular indoor water park hotels in Michigan, read on.

Great Wolf Family Lodge (Traverse City, MI)

Great Wolf Lodge is a chain of hotels with locations throughout the United States and Canada. They offer seriously massive indoor water parks along with family-focused suites. For example, you can reserve a room that has a separate area with bunk beds for the kids along with a full-size bed for mom and dad.

Be prepared to pay for these luxuries though. A two-night stay for a family of four, including meals, could easily cost you close to a thousand dollars. After you pay for a suite (typically costs around $300 per night) and your meals and gas, you're looking at an expensive weekend. If you're visiting Great Wolf on a long weekend or during school holidays, book well in advance.

Gold Rush Water Park at the Double JJ Ranch and Resort

Just five miles from Lake Michigan and the draw of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Gold Rush and the Double JJ Ranch and Resort is the perfect launching pad for families who want to explore the dunes.

You'll pay less than what you would at other water park hotels and resorts in the area, but the rooms are definitely smaller and somewhat outdated. You'll typically pay around $150 for a room.

Avalanche Bay at the Boyne Mountain Resort

The Boyne Mountain Resort is comprised of the New Mountain Grand Lodge, the Avalanche Bay water park and an on-site spa. There's even a ski hill, meaning you can spend your afternoon on the slopes and your evenings at the water park with the kids. In the summer, the site offers recreational golf.

At Boyne Mountain, there are two accommodation options. These include the budget rooms at Boyne Mountain (starting at $75) and also higher-end rooms in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. These rooms are directly connected to the water park for easy access.

If you're looking for an indoor water park hotel, Michigan clearly has numerous options that can appeal to any family at almost any budget. From high-end to budget-friendly, these three hotels represent the best of each.