As far as vacation convenience goes, nothing is more convenient than staying at a hotel with its very own water park. Kids and parents alike can enjoy this; when the kids get restless, send them to the water park; when mom and dad need a rest, send the kids to the water park. For those visiting the Second City, the Chicagoland area is home to two hotels with water parks. Additionally, both water parks allow outside visitors who are not staying at the connected hotel, making staying at a nearby hotel a viable option.
The water park at KeyLime Cove in north suburban Gurnee covers approximately 65,000 square feet and has facilities suitable for guests of all sizes. The park's three water slides will satisfy those looking for thrills while the lazy river and wave pool let guests relax with minimal excitement. The Play Pond area is designed specifically for smaller children. The hotel has six restaurants that serve pizza, classic American cuisine and tropical delights. The on-site spa helps guests relax in a calm and soothing atmosphere away from the noise of the water park. Guest rooms have a playful, Floridian design and come with amenities for kids and adults.
KeyLime Cove
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
877-360-0403
224-656-8685
keylimecove.com
Located 20 miles west of downtown Chicago in suburban Elmhurst, the Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark at The Holiday Inn Chicago-Elmhurst Hotel offers a tropical setting where it is always a consistent 82 degrees Fahrenheit. This 24,000-square-foot water park has a tube slide and a body slide as well as a lazy river. Guests can play water basketball or get soaked by a 300-gallon dumping bucket in the water playground. Kids eat for free at the water park's restaurant. Guest rooms at the Holiday Inn have a standard layout and come with basic amenities; kids' suites with bunk beds are available.
Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark at The Holiday Inn Chicago-Elmhurst Hotel
624 North York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-279-1100
mayanindoorwaterpark.com
The Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee puts guests within walking distance of KeyLime Cove. This traditional chain hotel offers 134 standard smoking and nonsmoking rooms with free wireless Internet access. The hotel's seasonal outdoor swimming pool may not provide the same thrills as the water park, but it does allow guests to splash around and relax on the sundeck. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast each morning and a free coffee, tea and beverages during the day.
Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee
5550 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-662-1100
hamptoninn.hilton.com
The SpringHill Suites Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area is one mile away from the Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark. This all-suite hotel offers rooms with kitchenettes and separate living areas. All accommodations feature free wireless Internet access, pay-per-view movie channels and other basic amenities. The hotel has a small indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Guests can start their day with the hotel's free breakfast; a family diner that serves American cuisine is within walking distance.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area
410 West Lake St.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-782-6300
marriott.com
