During our recent visit to Branson, my family had the opportunity to check out Castle Rock Resort, an indoor water park! We were all pretty excited about it because we don't generally frequent water parks.
1. Because I've never been a fan of standing out in the scalding sun all day
2. I hate lines
3. They scare me
4. Water parks are hard with babies
With that said, I knew this water park already had something going for it, because is inside! Scratch one of my complaints off the list! Anyway, we took 3 of the four rugrats and headed out. I was also scouting a possible place for us to stay the next time we head to Branson, so I was excited to tour the rooms as well as the water park itself.
Castle Rock Resort has some great amenities to offer it's guests. Between the well stocked gift shop (that has everything you could possibly need), large arcade, and the Tower Grill you never really need to leave the resort!
I was given a tour of the rooms, and was surprised to see the small bedroom attached with bunk beds and a tv mounted to the wall. I didn't have a chance to stay over night but from what I saw the rooms seemed nice. Nothing fancy, but I'm guessing your paying for the water park more than the rooms themselves!
Castle Rock offers 3 room types in the resort:
- Standard Tower (pictured above):
- 2 Extra Long Double Beds
- Kiddy Cove Bunk Room with bunk beds (100 lb. max weight limit)
- Waterpark Access included for your entire stay when booked as a waterpark package
- Maximum Occupancy-6 People
- Add a Microwave & Refrigerator for an additional $10.00 per night**
-King Tower:
- 1 King Bed
- Kiddy Cove Bunk Room with bunk beds (100 lb. max weight limit)
- Waterpark Access included for your entire stay when booked as a waterpark package
- Maximum Occupancy-4 People
- Add a Microwave & Refrigerator for an additional $10.00 per night**
- Family Suite:
- 2 Extra Long Double Beds
- Kiddy Cove Bunk Room with bunk beds (100 lb. max weight limit)
- Pull-out Sofa Sleeper
- Waterpark Access included for your entire stay when booked as a waterpark package
- Maximum Occupancy-8 People
- Prices vary through out the year but just from some recent browsing I've done the prices seem very reasonable!
The water park was quite a hit with both my kids and myself. It was not as large as I imagined and it didn't have all of the bells and whistles some of the others I've seen have but that actually made me like it more. Why? you ask. Because I could relax. It wasn't too loud, it wasn't packed with people, there were lifeguards everywhere, who where doing a very good job at keeping an eye on their stations. Overall, I was able to relax, and if you know me, you know I don't relax easily around water and my children. I was really worried that I would be a nervous wreck, but I enjoyed it. I would have even sat down to read a book, if I would have taken one with me. I felt like the kids were safe, and could roam back and forth without getting hurt or into trouble.
The lifeguards looked much younger than I expected, but they did a fantastic job. They weren't chatting with each other, and they kept their eyes on the kids and the water at all times. They seemed very mature and super serious about their job. While I was on my tour I learned that the life guards undergo intensive training. When they are not out watching the floor they are training!
My impression of the water park was very good, but I will say that I think it caters best to toddler - 10 yrs. After that I think you would be pushing the boredom zone with the older kids.
We all had a great time, and think your family will too! Who knows, maybe we'll see you there!
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~ We were given water park passes to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
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