The Kalahari Wisconsin Dells Resort gets 5 stars f...

The Kalahari Wisconsin Dells Resort gets 5 stars from our family. It has become a favorite destination and we visit 2 to 4 times per year and have since 2005. We visit at all times of the year, even in the dead of winter. There is much to talk about so lets start with location. It is immediately off the Interstate and located near many restaurants. It is far enough away from the numerous resorts and water parks that crowds are not much of a factor. Next, the physical structure. It is large, easily navigated, and new enough that everything looks new, clean, and in good repair. Parking is adequate. I should mention that on many trips I have parked, unloaded, then spent the next several days in the facility with no need to go elsewhere. At checkout one has to recall where they left the car several days prior! There is so much to do at Kalahari that most often there is no need to travel out and about in the Dells to find other activities.

The rooms are nice and there is an incredible assortment of rooms to choose from, so couples, small families, large families, and reunions can all be accommodated. Room prices vary as well. There are many restaurants, snack shops, gift shops, and, one of our favorites, The Sweet Hut. They have the BEST caramel apples around, along with a great variety of other choices. At times the Ice Creme is a bit on the soft side, however. Room Service offerings are above average, however the service is spectacular. Delivery speed is fast and the orders are accurate and complete.

The outdoor water park is a nice one. There are many larger ones in the Dells, some with one of a kind rides and slides. However, for a family with younger children their crowds can be daunting. At Kalahari the water parks are primarily for guests staying at the hotels. They do offer tickets on a limited basis for non-guests at the hotel, but I believe they are limited in quantity, and expensive enough that most folks would prefer to spend that money at one of the bigger parks. The outdoor water park is family oriented. There are many attentive yet friendly life guards throughout the grounds.

Now for our favorite, the indoor water park! It is HUGE! The vast majority is designed for families, with only a few "adults only" attractions. Seating is always available, and private cabanas can be reserved for a price, some with private hot tubs. Tubes are plentiful, lines are rarely long. We particularly love the huge outdoor hot tub, especially in the winter when snow is falling! It must hold 100 people at a time yet is big enough to do that easily.

The Kalahari convention center is another mention. It is where they put on several annual special event buffet style dinners, including Thanksgiving and Easter that I have attended. They are incredible! I have yet to find a more complete and extensive buffet. The convention center is also home to the Double Cut Steak House, which has recently become another favorite of ours. See my separate review of the Double Cut.

Should you wish, exercise facilities are located in several places throughout the resort, including the Kalahari Fitness Center, run by Wayne, former Wisconsin State Biceps Curl and Dead Lift champion. Come in and design your own workout or hire him to design one for you!

Kalahari could become your family's favorite destination as well. It is consistently an enjoyable, relaxing getaway for our family, and our next visit is just a few weeks away! Will try to remember to add some photos to this review.

Update, Spring Break 2018: back for 4 nights. It s cold outside so the indoor water park is a great getaway! Attached now are photos of the massive facility. We have a private cabana rented for today, and one with a private hot tub for tomorrow. Our room is quite nice this stay, one of the more upscale offerings although most of the regular rooms are also nice.