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Top 9 Hotels With Water Parks in Texas

There are a number of incredible hotels with water parks in Texas. It doesn’t matter if you need to cool off during the summer or prefer to enjoy a heated oasis during the winter months, there is a hotel on this list that is sure to please your travel needs. Float down one of the best lazy rivers in the state, ride a thrilling water slide, or enjoy a wave pool at one of these top hotels with water parks in Texas.

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine, Grapevine Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
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Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine, Grapevine

Families book a room at Great Wolf Lodge to enjoy the 80,000-square-foot water park here exclusively. Found in the charming town of Grapevine, Texas, the water park at Great Wolf Lodge is only open to hotel guests, so there is no need to worry about long lines and crowded pools. Even when the weather is rainy or cold, you can enjoy this indoor water park kept at 84 degrees Fahrenheit all year round. Plus, it has one of the best lazy rivers in Texas.

Key Amenities:

  • Indoor water park with lazy river

  • Adult-friendly wine down service

  • Exclusive to hotel guests

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine

Gaylord Texan Resort is another Grapevine hotel that also offers its guests an exclusive water park. The water park at Gaylord Texan Resort is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Guests staying in a regular room receive four passes to the water park, while suite guests receive six passes. This Texas-themed water park features a lazy river, interactive water features, water slides, and a special pool just for toddlers.

Key Amenities:

  • Exclusive water park open Memorial Day to Labor Day

  • Water slides and pool for toddlers

  • Passes included for rooms and suites

Hilton Anatole, Dallas Hilton Anatole
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Hilton Anatole, Dallas

If you’re traveling to Dallas, book a room at Hilton Anatole, which features an on-site spa, multiple restaurants, and a seasonal water park known as Jade Waters. Jade Waters at Hilton Anatole, opened from late May to early September, is a water oasis only for guests that offer fun for both kids and adults. In addition to having some of the best hotel pools in Dallas, there are water slides, a lazy river, and a swim-up bar. You’ll never want to stay at a regular hotel ever again after your time at Hilton Anatole.

Key Amenities:

  • Outdoor pool with seasonal water park

  • Swim-up bar and lazy river

  • Spa with personal training and lap pools

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort
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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio

A nine-acre water park is found at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, one of the top family resorts in Texas. With amenities like a full-service spa, two PGA-certified golf courses, and 268,000 square feet of event space, this Marriot location seems to have it all. The water park here is called the River Bluff Water Experience, and it’s home to a 1,100-foot lazy river, water slides, and a private adults-only swimming pool.

Key Amenities:

  • Nine-acre water park with lazy river and water slides

  • Private adults-only swimming pool

  • PGA-certified golf courses

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort, San Antonio Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa
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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort, San Antonio

There is no better way to cool down during the hot summer season in Texas than at the five-acre water park at this Hyatt Regency location. One of the most popular hotels in the Texas Hill Country, this hotel water park has a 22-foot water slide, a 950-foot “Ramblin’ River” and a number of swimming pools. However one of the coolest features of this water park is the FlowRider Wave Machine which offers a surfing experience right in San Antonio.

Key Amenities:

  • Five-acre water park with lazy river

  • Two-story water slide

  • FlowRider Wave Machine

The Woodlands Resort, The Woodlands The Woodlands Resort
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The Woodlands Resort, The Woodlands

The Woodlands Resort is more than just a hotel during the spring and summer. The Forest Oasis: Lazy River & Waterpark at The Woodlands Resort comes to life during the state’s hottest months. When you aren’t enjoying the lazy river at this resort, take a ride down the double helix slide or relax at a poolside cabana.

Key Amenities:

  • Lazy river and water park

  • Lagoon-style pool

  • Championship golf course

Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, Galveston Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
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Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, Galveston

Moody Gardens has plenty to offer travelers to Galveston, Texas. If you’re looking for a hotel with numerous amenities including a water park, then look no further than Moody Gardens. During the summer, Palm Beach at Moody Gardens is where you’ll find water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a splash pad. Aside from this seasonal water park, Moody Gardens is also home to a golf course, an aquarium, a rainforest exhibit, zip lines, a movie theater, and a museum.

Key Amenities:

  • Water slides and lazy river

  • On-site golf course

  • Aquarium and rainforest exhibit

Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel and Water Park, El Paso Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel and Water Park
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Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel and Water Park, El Paso

The hot summers in El Paso can be brutal. However, the Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel is a welcome retreat with its on-site water park that will make you forget all about the blistering heat. With a four-story waterslide and a waterfall that falls right into the kid’s pool, the water park will definitely be a hit for the kiddos. The water park bar at this hotel is a hit for parents and adults alike, serving up cold margaritas and other drinks to cool you down.

Key Amenities:

  • On-site water park and kiddie pool

  • Four-story waterslide and waterfall

  • Free breakfast buffet

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe
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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston

Margaritaville Lake Resort offers a luxury stay for travelers in the greater Houston area. This resort is home to Aqua Park, a seasonal water park that features a lazy river, splash bucket, water slides, and a kiddie pool. Along with the water park, there are luxury suites, waterfront cottages, a spa, multiple on-site restaurants, and an 18-hole golf course.

Key Amenities:

  • Seasonal water park with lazy river and splash bucket

  • Waterfront cottages and suites

  • 18-hole golf course