The National Weather Service indicated the average daily high temperatures in Detroit, Mich., are 62 degrees or cooler from October through April. Thus, outdoor pools are only an attractive option in the summer months. But several hotels near Detroit boast indoor water parks that allow for fun in the water no matter how chilly it is during Detroit's winters when high temperatures average 38 degrees in December, 33 degrees in January and 36 degrees in February, according to the National Weather Service.
This 246-room hotel is located in Sterling Heights, Mich., which is 17 miles from Detroit. The hotel features a 32,000 square foot water park with a three-story water slide, a lazy river, a splash park and a poolside snack bar. This is the only hotel indoor water park in the greater Detroit Area, according to SterlingInn.com.
34911 Van Dyke Ave.
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
800-953-1400
sterlinginn.com
This 163-room hotel is located in Dundee, Mich., which is 50 miles from Detroit. The facility is attached to the Splash Universe Water Park. The indoor water park features water slides, adventures areas and an arcade.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
100 Whitetail Dr.
Dundee, MI 48131
877-752-7482
splashuniverse.com
This 152-room hotel is located in Frankenmuth, Mich., which is 84 miles from Detroit. The hotel features a 30,000 square foot Splash Landing Play Area complete with a huge bucket that dumps water on pool patrons. It also features a lazy river and an arcade.
Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark
1365 South Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
800-863-7999
zehnders.com
This 237-room hotel is located in Sandusky, Ohio, which is 117 miles from Detroit. The facility features a 38,000-square-foot indoor water park, day spa and arcade. Sandusky is located along the shores of Lake Erie.
Castaway Bay at Cedar Point
2001 Cleveland Road
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-627-2106
castawaybay.com
This 271-suite hotel is located in Sandusky, Ohio, which is117 miles from Detroit. The hotel features an indoor water park with nine water slides, two tube slides, four body slides, five pools, a lazy river and two whirlpools.
Great Wolf Lodge
4600 Milan Road
Sandusky, OH 44870
800-641-9653
greatwolf.com
The hotel features 596 rooms and is located in Sandusky, Ohio, which is 117 miles from Detroit. According to KalahariResorts.com, the hotel features the largest indoor water park in Sandusky with an 80,000 square-foot entertainment area. The water park includes a lazy river and a wave pool with ocean-like waves.
Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Dr.
Sandusky, OH 44870
877-525-2427
kalahariresorts.com
This hotel is located in Houghton Lake, Mich., which is 181 miles from Detroit. The facility is located along the largest inland lake in Michigan. It features a 9,000 square foot indoor water park with water slides, a lazy river, a hot tub and a pool for children.
Comfort Suites Lakeside
100 Clearview Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
989-422-4000
comfortsuites.com
This 79-room hotel is located in Grand Rapids, Mich., which is 186 miles from Detroit. The hotel features three pools, a three-story water slide and a play area for children.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
6569 Clay Avenue
Grand Rapids, Mich. 45948
800-875-6000
hiegr.com
