Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 17:30, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Wulguru, Townsville, within a 5-minute drive of Murray Sporting Complex and Murray Paw Park, and approximately 3.1 miles from Fairfield Central Shopping Centre.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide available for guests.

Discovery Parks - Townsville Holiday Park

Average nightly price at Discovery Parks - Townsville by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$106
February	US$75
March	US$81
April	US$84
May	US$78
June	US$100
July	US$97
August	US$91
September	US$84
October	US$96
November	US$73
December	US$137

What guests think

Discovery Parks - Townsville is a family-friendly park praised for its pools and water slides, generally friendly staff, and convenient location near shops, JCU, and the ferry, though stays vary between newer cabins and older motel rooms.

Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed, with many clean cabins but recurring reports of dated or worn areas, occasional pests, mouldy smells, and housekeeping not servicing multi-night motel stays. Wi‑Fi is a common complaint, especially in motel rooms, with weak or no reception; some guests also mention traffic noise and inconsistent bed comfort. Families love the water park, pools and playgrounds, though swimming hours can be limited by locked gates. Overall, expect a convenient, kid‑focused stay that shines most in the newer cabins.

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Facilities

Popular water park, pools and playgrounds for kids; facilities are generally well maintained, though some guests noted limited swimming hours due to locked gates.

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Terese

5 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Children activities great, could open earlier n later.

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Anita

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Super family friendly, big pool and waterslides for the kids, walking distance from the cabins, easy to fuel your car up as your leave the park as it's right outside the gate, the cabin was amazing and comfortable, we were lucky to have a little extra grass space to store our car trailer as well so that was a blessing.

10

Scott

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great things for the kids to do with the water park. The cabin was clean and tidy upon arrival. Easy check-in and left without any problems.

10

Rebecca

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, tidy and convenient! Staff were helpful and friendly. Most of all the kids enjoyed the water park, slides and play area. Great family friendly accommodation

10

Roxi

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic pool and slides for the kids

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Judith

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A very nice quiet area of Townsville and the property met our needs. Stayed 2 nights here and caught up with our washing in a clean respectable onsite laundry.

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Julz

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good facilities, bummer we couldnt have a night swim as gates were locked

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Megan

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our cabin was very dated and I would say the same for the showers and toilets. Although the staff were so friendly and the facilities in the park were great and well maintained. We were in the cheapest priced cabin (because we booked last minute and it was all that was left) so I understand they were the budget option but I really think they need to be refreshed, as I noticed the other cabins around us were clearly recently renovated. There was a lot of pot holes in the roads around the park that I think could be repaired also. I would stay here again and I would highly recommend for families as my son loved the pool and water park, and playgrounds.

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RAY

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

All the laundry facilities were mostly out of order. No TV reception in the room. No wifi reception pretty much everywhere. Room was not serviced at all during my week stay.

10

Keith

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for kids has swimming pool slides and also a separate pool for the little kids..has outdoor bbq rooms was awesome clean reception was welcoming.. awesome stay do recommend

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found cabins and amenities clean. Others reported dirty or worn areas, occasional pests and mouldy smells, plus housekeeping not servicing longer motel stays.

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Jen

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was falling apart and very dirty especially the bathroom.

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Deborah

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We were booked in for 5 nights. There was no cleaning done in the five nights we were there. I was surprised at this because we were staying in a motel and there was no self cleaning materials available other than 2 sachets of dishwashing detergent and a tea towel.No towels changed or refreshed, bit disappointing. The premises overall were clean and tidy and the owner friendly.

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Bob

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Worth the money good facilities Dirty windows

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Scott

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great things for the kids to do with the water park. The cabin was clean and tidy upon arrival. Easy check-in and left without any problems.

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Ryan

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It did the job for an overnight stay for a footy game. But it stunck of mould, the aircon was very mouldy and the sheets were not very clean. Also did book a double room but got two singles. Didn’t complain as I know they were fully booked out for the game and knew that nothing could have happened. It doesn’t bother me so much but my partner has an auto immune disease and the mould would be an issue if we were staying for any longer than we did.

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Geoffrey

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cottage we were in had cockoaches. Told reception about tham. Was told they would ring and didn't get a call. Had to go and get some spray.

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Andrew

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

So deducting a little for each disappointing aspect ..... I've got nothing! Absolutely nothing Apparently the cleaner's name was "Ainsley" & what a fantastic job Ainsley did. Not one thing out of place or not spick n span n clean. Bathroom - loved it. Not one spot on the mirror. Water pressure great. Instantaneous Hot Hot water. Toilet clean and plenty of spare rolls if needed Entry door was solid, with a very secure chain. Door was so thick, the outside highway, we literally tried unsuccessfully to hear traffic. Spacious car park directly outside room, undercover with plenty of lighting. Pool within 40 steps... Just simply a great place to stay and at the price it is.. an educated opinion, you will certainly never find better value for money anywhere in the region Thanks all Andrew & Kerry Stewart

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RAY

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

All the laundry facilities were mostly out of order. No TV reception in the room. No wifi reception pretty much everywhere. Room was not serviced at all during my week stay.

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Jenni

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was in room 15, the toilet continued running until I played around with the button to cause it to stop. The TV remote didn’t work at all. I had very little Telstra mobile reception in the room and I would have expected the motel to offer wifi. The bedside lamp flickered. I found a huge cockroach crawling up my arm in the middle of the night. Urgh. With the amount of auto theft being reported in Townsville I think a security gate would be necessary.

10

David

21 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great. Clean tidy well looked after. Quiet Great staff

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Rooms

Newer cabins are modern and comfortable, while motel rooms are often dated or basic. In-room Wi‑Fi is unreliable or absent in many motel rooms, with some traffic noise and varied bed comfort.

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Brian

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wall unit air conditioners so noisy and vibratory.

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John

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super comfy bed. But the traffic noise as the motel room was right next to the hi way

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Matthew

18 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely stay for 2 nights with the kids. Excellent play areas for the kids, with a jumping pillow, play ground, pool and best of all the water play area. They're all fenced in as well. Only downside was the bed was pretty uncomfortable (sloped into the middle), and one of the aircons didn't work.

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Joel

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was the highlight of our 4-property trip. We stayed in a near new double bedroom family cabin which was more modern that our house. We could watch the kids from our balcony which was very handy. The only downfall was how soft the bed was. It was like sleeping in a hammock. Other than that, 10/10 experience. Would 100% visit again.

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Jennifer

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Der kleine "Wasserpark" war ganz schön. Trotz der Lage direkt an der Straße war es erstaunlich ruhig im Zimmer. Allerdings ist das Mobiliar schon in die Jahre gekommen, zwei Lampen funktionierten zB nicht und eine fiel fast von der Wand. Die Toikettenspülung lief auch ständig nach.

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Shane

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was just up the road from the uni where I was going to a week long seminar. Close to shops too. Its clean but has seen better days and could use a bit of a face lift and minimal crockery and only teaspoons. So I wanted a basic place - tho a microwave would have been good - and thats what I got.

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Leanne

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beds need to be replaced

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Megan

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our cabin was very dated and I would say the same for the showers and toilets. Although the staff were so friendly and the facilities in the park were great and well maintained. We were in the cheapest priced cabin (because we booked last minute and it was all that was left) so I understand they were the budget option but I really think they need to be refreshed, as I noticed the other cabins around us were clearly recently renovated. There was a lot of pot holes in the roads around the park that I think could be repaired also. I would stay here again and I would highly recommend for families as my son loved the pool and water park, and playgrounds.

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mark

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Advertises wifi, there is no wifi (in the Motel Rooms) unless you stand by the Office and then you only get 1 bar. Great water sports for children but shuts at dusk and then you are stuck in your room with no wifi.

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Anthony

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had the motel standard room. Old. Unappealing. Absolutely NO internet. Could not even find the network! I got this as I wanted to be close(ish) to JCU. Never again. I hope the cabins are a lot better. Maybe I should have got that. Then again I was greeted by three crickets when I opened the door the first time.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly, helpful and accommodating, with easy check-in. A minority reported rudeness, slow responses, and refund or late-checkout miscommunications.

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Clinton

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly rude front reception lady. The accomodation was not as described and looked very different to the pictures online. An upfront payment of $200 was required as a bond, although credit card details had been provided, this seemed strange and it took days and multiple phone calls to get this put back on to credit card. Overall it was the worst experience I have ever had & I have stayed at a number of places for work and holidays. Absolutely stay far away from this shonky and divey establishment.

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Robert

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not returning texts or phone calls promptly. I tried to upgrade my accommodations. No response till the next day from them and then i was told that im being rude.. i would avoid this place and its its associated parks . No need to black list me because i have blacklist you.

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Chris

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

How stay was great. Staff super friendly. I asked to change rooms, free of charge and I requested a late check out with no problem. Overall great place to stay

10

Makka

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing place , great for kids and families my little one loves the slides always wants to stay there . Amazing staff

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David

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff. Very helpful. Clean and tody

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belinda

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rude staff

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Joan

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great cabin with everything we needed & a staff that was exceptional! Having one’s own cabin with a porch was charming. Property has coded locks to get in & exit. Best part was the friendly, helpful staff who gave us tips on what to explore in the area.

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Molly

1 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Upon arrival door to our room wide open full of bugs, door doesn’t shut properly have to hip and shoulder it shut. Went away to cairns for a night to come back to door wide open with all of our belongings in the room, went to reception to question why the door was open as house cleaning hadn’t done anything, then we talked about getting a late check out as my flight didn’t leave till 7pm the receptionist was absolutely lovely she said that’s fine check out whenever, 10am cleaner knocking on the door to tell me I had to leave, phone call 2 minutes later saying I had to leave within the half and hour. Previous quests tooth picks on bedside, the bathroom needs a bit of attention also no toilet paper in two toilets, not very happy with our stay

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Joseph

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property wss close to our destination and shopping. The staff were helpful regarding after hours check-in.

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Sameh

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and location. Stayed here numerous times and will always stay here when in Townsville

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Location

Convenient for JCU, shops, hospital visits and the Magnetic Island ferry; easy to find. Proximity to the highway can bring some noise, though many still found it quiet.

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Nola

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booking easy .Convenient to large shopping centre and not too far from Centre of town.

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Holly

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came up for a bmx carnival and then off to the football. It was easy to find and very central for us.

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Gavin

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location

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Andrew

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient for access to JCU as well as Otto’s markets. A pity pets are not permitted in cabins.

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Dawn

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT EXCEPT FOR THE APPALLING INTERNET. APPARENTLY IT HAD NOT BEEN ANY GOOD SINCE THE CYCLONE SO THIS IS UNDERSTANDABLE. NOT EAST WHEN I WAS TRYING TO WORK. THE POOL WAS LOVELY, EASY LOCATION FOR US TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE FERRY TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. FRIENDLY STAFF, WELL MAINTAINED. WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.

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Joseph

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property wss close to our destination and shopping. The staff were helpful regarding after hours check-in.

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Rachel

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Absolute ideal location, amenities of Fairfield Mall across the way.

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Shane

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was just up the road from the uni where I was going to a week long seminar. Close to shops too. Its clean but has seen better days and could use a bit of a face lift and minimal crockery and only teaspoons. So I wanted a basic place - tho a microwave would have been good - and thats what I got.

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Brendon

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only had a short stay. Room needs a makeover bit outdated and have a musky smell - no wifi for use with netflix etc had to use my phones hotspot - pool facilities are outstanding - location was good for hospital travel and close to shops etc.

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Elise

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its a cute little set up close to shops

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Makka

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

If you are staying here please try their pizzas on Friday and Sat .10/10

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Discovery Parks - Townsville

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Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin Sleeps 6

Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin Sleeps 4

Standard Access Cabin Sleeps 3

Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin Sleeps 4 Pet Friendly

Standard Studio Cabin Queen

Economy Studio Room Twin (No Bathroom)

Standard Motel Room Full Kitchen

Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin Sleeps 6 Waterpark View

Standard Motel Room

Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin Sleeps 6

Deluxe 1 Bedroom Access Cabin

Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin Sleeps 4 Pet Friendly

Economy Studio Room Queen (No Bathroom)

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