About
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells is a sprawling, African-themed resort featuring one of America's largest indoor waterparks, a seasonal outdoor waterpark, a massive convention center, a variety of dining options, a spa, and the Tom Foolerys Adventure Park. Located at 1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI, it's a premier family-friendly destination known for its extensive entertainment and amenities.
While precise, individual pool temperatures are not always publicly listed, the waterparks at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions generally maintain comfortably warm water, typically within the range of 80-84°F (27-29°C), to ensure an enjoyable experience for guests throughout the year.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this resort hotel offers a fun indoor water park with slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool, as well as an arcade and a swim-up bar. They also highlight the spacious rooms, the friendly and attentive staff, and the convenient wristband system for room access and purchases.\n\nSome reviews mention the water park can be crowded." language_code: "en-US"
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
Reviews
Listing Reviews
September 1st, 2025Alicen Barry
Checked in Saturday night in the "Sands" portion room was clean and spacious. Water park was great kids went down everything nearly any wait. Us adults enjoyed the swim up bar called the Thirsty Turtle bartenders were great. Full of energy and great with conversation. All staff are all around great.
July 31st, 2025Brittany Waller
Disappointed with the Experience – Not Worth the Price We had high expectations for Kalahari Resort given the premium price, but unfortunately, our experience fell far short. Nearly every interaction with staff was unpleasant—rude, unhelpful, and dismissive. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than valued guests. One major issue was being locked out of our room for over 30 minutes because the battery on the door lock died. This should be something the resort regularly checks and maintains. On top of that, the microwave in our room didn’t work and had to be replaced after we called for help. When it rained during our stay, they closed all outdoor pools—which is understandable—but once the rain stopped, they only reopened the outdoor area at the main resort, not at our specific building. It felt like guests outside the main building were treated as second-class. To make matters worse, there wasn’t even a staffed front desk in our section of the resort—we had to call the main resort for help with anything. Overall, we paid a luxury price for a stay that felt more like a budget motel experience. We expected much better service, responsiveness, and organization. Sadly, we won’t be returning.
July 26th, 2025Sarah Pitzer
The experience was pricey but fun. I was able to find some discount codes and that helped. Water slides were great, the swim up bartender was great. Kids 13 yrs old and 18 yrs old had a good time with the size of Waterpark. Bought premier seating , it was a Thursday and we could have easily found seating so really paid for the server only in this case. Not sure I would do that next time.
September 12th, 2025Cari Araiza
We didn't realize the various buildings. No one to help when we checked in. All kiosks. Phones available but very dry service. Outdoor area closed. Hot tub area had great service (bars) but the water was lukewarm at best.
June 23rd, 2025Kimberly Davis
Our family had a great experience! It was a little on the chilly side outdoors but we still enjoyed it. The indoor area is where we spent most of our time. So much fun and laughter while spending quality family time together. The staff was very nice and our rooms were spacious and clean with a great water park balcony view! Also, the Tom Foolery Adventure Park was so much fun!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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