Meadowbrook Resort vs Great Wolf Lodge
A side-by-side look at two water parks — rides, prices, amenities, and which one fits your trip.
Which Park Is Right for You?
Quick verdicts based on what each park offers.
Amenities Compared
What each park offers, side by side.
| Feature | Meadowbrook Resort | Great Wolf Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | ||
| Arcade |
Only at Great Wolf Lodge
- wave pool
- lazy river
- water slides
- kids area
- cabana rentals
- food court
- lockers
- changing rooms
- gift shop
- Parking
- tube rentals
- hot tubs
- swimming pool
- splash pad
- Arcade
- wifi
- birthday party packages
- group rates
About Each Park
Meadowbrook Resort
Wisconsin
Meadowbrook Resort is a family-friendly water park resort nestled in the heart of Wisconsin Dells, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, thrilling water slides, a lazy river, and a kiddie splash area. The resort offers comfortable accommodations with easy access to the waterpark, making it an ideal destination for families seeking fun and relaxation in America's Waterpark Capital.
Read the full Meadowbrook Resort guide →Great Wolf Lodge
Wisconsin
Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells combines a massive indoor water park with a full resort experience, making it perfect for families who want to make a real vacation out of their water park visit. The 79,000-square-foot water park stays a comfortable 82 degrees year-round, so you can enjoy the slides and pools even when there's snow on the ground outside. The multi-level play structure is where most families with younger kids spend their time - it's got smaller slides, water buckets, and plenty of interactive features that keep little ones busy for hours. For bigger thrills, the body slides and tube slides deliver without being too intense for most kids. The lazy river here is solid, and the wave pool creates just enough action to be fun without feeling overwhelming. What really sets Great Wolf Lodge apart is everything beyond the water park. The themed suites make kids feel like they're staying somewhere special, and activities like MagiQuest (a wand-based scavenger hunt throughout the hotel) keep families entertained even when they're dried off. The arcade is huge, and there are crafts, story time, and other organized activities throughout the day. Food options are better than typical water park fare, though expect to pay resort prices. The place gets absolutely packed on weekends and holidays, so if you can swing a weekday visit, do it. Book your suite well in advance, especially for peak times. Pro tip: the water park gets crazy busy right after lunch, so hit the bigger slides…
Read the full Great Wolf Lodge guide →Ready to visit Meadowbrook Resort?