Great Wolf Lodge | Traverse City

About

Great Wolf Lodge | Traverse City, located at 3575 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA, is a popular family-friendly resort known for its extensive indoor water park. It offers a variety of water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and play areas suitable for all ages, alongside dry-land attractions such as arcades, mini-golf, and character appearances. The resort provides themed lodging, dining options, and entertainment, making it a comprehensive destination for family vacations.

While specific temperatures can vary, Great Wolf Lodge typically maintains its main indoor water park pools and water slides at a comfortable temperature, often around 84°F (29°C). Hot tubs are generally kept at a warmer temperature, usually between 100-104°F (38-40°C).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this resort hotel offers a fun water park, arcade, bowling, and mini golf, as well as a breakfast buffet and bunk beds. They also highlight the friendly staff, clean rooms, and convenient wristbands that serve as room keys and payment methods.\n\nSome reviews mention the activities can be expensive." language_code: "en-US"

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Amenities

• Good for Children
• Accepts Credit Cards
• Accessible Entrance
• Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews

August 6th, 2025

brittany Marie

My three kids had a blast, I absolutely recommend one of their passes for the unlimited bowling or mini golf. Without the pass those would be awfully expensive for individual games. Also included is a food credit. The breakfast buffet was delicious inside of their restaurant. I loved the app. Seeing how much money I have spent, and what I had left on my credits. The front desk people and their greeters all were super pleasant and honestly their great staff make the place worth going too. The water park was fun, we went during the weekdays and it was still pretty busy, I would imagine weekends/spring breaks it's really packed. Lastly, my kids had fun in our "down" time running around and doing the magic quest, they were pumped to complete the quest before leaving. We would definitely go back. (It is expensive so it will be a few years, but we will return).

August 25th, 2025

Julia J

Impressed with the overall cleanliness here, both in our room and the water park. Room was spacious and appreciated microwave and mini-fridge, beds were comfortable (nothing outrageously great) and only minor complaint is needing more sound absorption within the room. Really enjoyed the breakfast buffet omelets made-to-order, they were outstanding and worth the breakfast cost alone. Found our elementary-aged kids didn't need more than two-hours in any one trip to the water park before they needed a break. Slides were super fun, lazy river was a bit disappointing in size, but we loved the outdoor pool and splash pad also. Glad we got to get out and enjoy Traverse City and other amazing downtown restaurants as well.

August 15th, 2025

Matt English

We visited the water park for the day. Found out 1/2 day passes start at 4pm. We arrived at 10am so had to purchase full day passes. It was well worth it. Everyone had a great time especially my granddaughter who is 16 months old. The small slides were perfect for her (with an adult). Enjoyed lunch poolside along with fun drinks from the bar. We will return and play some more.

August 18th, 2025

Paula Lankin

We spent 1 night there with friends and their children and grandkids. The rooms were nice, beds comfortable and pretty quiet. It seems like a huge money grab. I'm not sure how families can afford to bring their kids, and disappoint them by not buying them everything offered. Kind of like going to Disney. It feels like it's a bit small in the water park. Great for kids but not so much for adults. The outside pool is much more adult sized. I could not believe that, on top of the almost $300 they charge for the room, they have you pay $20 for the privilege to park there.

August 15th, 2025

Brianna Kloostra

This was our first time going to great wolf lodge and it was amazing! Staff was so kind from the moment we walked in until we left! There was so much to do and my 6 year old was able to do everything here (except go in the adult hot tub) We went into the ice cream shop both nights we stayed and the Kandy was so incredibly kind and just wonderful to chat with. We were looking forward to seeing her on our 2nd night! And hope that next time we stay we will get the pleasure of seeing her and chatting with her again! We will definitely be coming back to great wolf lodge