Only 58 miles south-west of Detroit lies the historic town of Dundee. At first glance, Dundee might not seem like the kind of place for a family vacation or getaway but, look closer, and you might just be surprised. With a selection of water park hotels, in and around the town, the area offers something for adults and children alike.
Splash Universe is a year-round indoor water park complete with family lodging. The park includes a wide range of rides and slides, from the Goldmine Adventure Slides and Floating Log Walk to the Water Tree House and Family Spa. Splash Universe also has the Little Squirt Pool so you don't have to worry about your young children. If the water's not your thing, move over to the 3,000 square-foot family arcade or stop by Splash Universe's very own themed restaurant - the Treehouse Pub and Grill. Splash Universe accommodation consists of standard rooms, executive rooms and suites. Each room comes with a television, free wireless Internet, coffee maker, refrigerator and free passes to the water park. Accommodation rates for a standard room start at $91.20, including breakfast.
Splash Universe
100 Whitetail Drive
Dundee, MI 48131
1-877-752-7482
splashuniverse.com
Splash Bay is located 31 miles from the town of Dundee, over in Maumee, Ohio. The 35,000 square foot water park has something for everybody; kids will love the Kiddies Pool and Lazy River, while older children and adults can enjoy the adventure slides, River Run and hot tub/spa. Splash Bay also has an on-site snack bar and gaming arcade. Resort accommodation is provided by the adjacent Holiday Inn and guests must book the Water Park Package to ensure their complimentary Splash Bay passes. The Holiday Inn offers comfortable rooms with all modern facilities, such as cable television and air conditioning, as well as wireless Internet. Guests are welcome to use the on-site fitness center and spa and relax in the cocktail lounge and bistro. Contact the hotel for Water Park Package rates.
Splash Bay
1705 Tollgate Drive
Maumee, OH 43537
1-419-482-7777
holidayinn.com
Boasting the only indoor water park hotel in the Metropolitan area of Detroit, the Best Western Sterling Inn is only 75 miles from Dundee. This 32,000 square feet water park includes a 5,000 square feet swimming pool, three-story water slide, vortex, whirlpools and sauna, all with on-duty lifeguards. Younger children may also enjoy the Interactive Splash Play Park with tipping frogs, slides and water bikes. If that isn't enough, check out the 24-hour fitness center, poolside snack bar and video game arcade. The hotel has 246 standard rooms and suites, equipped with all modern facilities, such as flat screen televisions and climate control. Many suites also include wet bars, private Jacuzzis and separate areas for entertaining. The critically acclaimed, Loon River Cafe, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rates start at $119 per night for a standard room with 1 king bed or two queen beds.
Sterling Inn
34911 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
800-953-1400 ·
sterlinginn.com
