Hello dood8, Thank you for choosing to spend your day out with us at Camelbeach and for the review. also known as the Split Rock Resort Indoor Water Park, Is an indoor family water park located in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. Aquatopia Tickets & Passes. To this end, Branson says he has made sure that Virgin prioritizes employees first, customers second and shareholders third. Rooms: Kalahari: get on your staff to vaccum the hallways. There are only 2 towel stations for this huge complex. Being an avid traveler, I have never experienced this lack of customer service and this much of a rip off ever. The second poop incident was around 2:30 and there was not a shot the kids were going back up to the big slides, So we decided to leave. If you want more of a vacation/getaway feel, go to Camelback.Kalahari has the superior, larger waterpark. Three very slow elevators on our wing of the resort. The lazy river is shorter than Kalahari, but the theming made it really fun. Servers were nice, asking if you wanted to a to go cup for your coffee. I thought Camelback was bad but not in comparison,.and their front desk people were better trained than Kalahari ( I understand this resort is new and experiencing some growing pains).Rooms: Kalahari: get on your staff to vaccum the hallways. CB also has laser tag. Both Kalahari and Camelback charge $3-$10 for things like donut decorating, tee shirt coloring, putty making, etc. You can take as many towels as you need. We highly recommend bringing drinks and snacks.After a long day in chlorine, we all needed a shower. Bathrooms were clean and the food court inside the waterpark was fast and fairly tasty (basic fast food style). Nope, nothing.. We will definitely stick to Kalahari.. We intentionally went to Camel Beach in the Poconos on a day when it was cool (70's). They found the slides to be similar but the lines much longer at Kalahari. Each resort had mini fridges with small freezers and microwaves. Kalahari's waterpark is the largest at 220,000 square feet & Camelback's Aquatopia indoor waterpark is right in the middle at 125,000 square feet. We did the Italian restaurant Sortinos and the food was very good. The clerk advised us that she would reprogram our wristbands while we were walking to the new room. If you can, definitely got to Aquatopia at night. We are getting ready for an awesome summer filled with events, giveaways, live entertainment, and so much more to celebrate our anniversary. Both resorts also offer an outdoor rope course. The rooms can be a hike from the main elevatordont be fooled that theres an elevator at the other end. However, the room was extremely clean, it is new so that helps, and it's huge! If you get the giant cup you can share it and it ends up costing less.Arcade: KR wins again. We checked in at 12:00 (our room was ready! We were so wrong and maybe this doesnt happen often, however the slides that our kids were using were closed for an hour and a half after poop was found in the water around 12pm, we arrived after breakfast and games about 11. The bill for meals can add up quickly. When we inquired with the supervisors, we were told that they were indeed short staffed and were doing the best they could. As we exited the park on our way home, we noticed much construction underway. Summer 2023 marks our 25th anniversary of Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark! The drinks by the way were fantastic! The lazy river is shorter than Kalahari, but the theming made it really fun. At Camelback, I saw one costumed character in the lobby waving, and that was it. $25+ for parking, $25-$30 locker rental, $42 ticket, $15 chicken The bath tubs much larger then Camelback. We We reserved an African queen suite which has two bedrooms. (I love rock music.) Arcade was much larger at Kalahari. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. There were dirty qtips and garbage on the floors when we stepped out of the elevator. Newer than the other waterparks in the area. It wasn't just that kids came in by accident and went out, they hung out in there, and that was only the 20 minutes or so I was there. The room I had in Carmelback was a dark, dirty dump! Each Poconos water park resort has their own unique decor. The park was clean and well kept. Room reservation tip: Add to your reservation that youd prefer a room close to the main lobby or the water park. We would like to discuss your recent experience with you if you would kindly email us at PAConnect@KalahariResorts.com We certainly don't want this to be your lasting impression of our beautiful resort, we look forward to hearing from you soon. Discover everything that Pennsylvania's largest outdoor water park has to offer. Kalahari clearly has the most water slides, as it was the largest water park in North America. some great twisting rides to a lazy river. So your kid could wait 30 minutes to have a 10 second turn without any instruction, and there were definitely some guests who hogged the time. This African-themed hotel brings a different feel to the mountains around you, including tons of modernized amenities to make family travel easy, efficient and fun (such as a full-sized candy, fudge and ice cream shop! Aquatopia opens at 10 most mornings, which I think is too late. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Compared to Kalahari, the buffet food options were smaller, but definitely higher quality and better prepared. For a resort who caters to families and children, they had no explanation why at 6pm they had a lobby full of cranky parents and children, especially my 2 year old crying she wanted a nap and didn't understand why she couldn't have one. We were shocked that this is a policy at such a high end resort! One with two queen beds and one with one king. The water park features a lazy river, hot tubs, wave pools, rides, and interactive rides for both kids and adults. This area specifically stated over 21. I will say, however, that the park is beautiful and fun, so I am sure we will return some day. My only gripe was that I wish they would the card on a bracelet or necklace. The water parks tend to be on the bottom level of the resorts, which the lobbies are one floor up. The offered activities may change with the season. Prices for each activity range from $4 to about $10. ). We found it quite surprising and disappointing that many of the water park staff were unfamiliar with the different slides. Rooms are similar, nothing super luxurious about either place. Theres also the uniquely themed Venus Slydetrap, which is a raft ride that takes you right into the trap! We look forward to having you as a return guest in the near future!Best Regards. H20ooohh!! Views at Camelback nicer depending on your room. Plenty to do for 1 full day. My daughter wanted to go first. Brandenburg was excellent. There is also a spa and ski-in and ski-out area being constructed so guests can seamlessly access the slopes then return to the resort for some indoor water play. Find the travel option that best suits you. Camelback does have an indoor rock climbing area and mini rope course.Kalahari's outdoor water park is much smaller then Camelbacks and was closed due to the cold weather. Check-in was fast and room was ready before stated check-in time, although Im sure it varies depending on how busy it is. Hello Skeelove, Thank you for choosing to spend your day out with us at Camelbeach and for the review. When we returned to the same bathroom at 11:30am there still were no supplies and the bartender told us that they had called 4 additional times and no one came to restock.Water park The kids had a wonderful time in the water park riding all of the rides multiple times. Even over the busy Labor Day weekend the wait times for popular slides were reasonable. As soon as I got out of the water she broke down. Camelbeach Tickets & Passes; Mountain Adventures; 2023/24 Season Passes; Live Cam & Gallery Search Camelback View Your Cart; Search. I hope the staff gets their act together. Friday - Saturday | 10AM - 9PM. There is a dorm sized refrigerator and a small microwave. With my daughter too afraid to go on any rides now, we're paying $400 a night, for 2 nights, just to sit and watch our daughter splash in a 4ft pool and tell us she's bored. But if youre only focused on the waterpark activities, Kalahari gets the edge there. Hello Strahberrie, Thank you for choosing to spend your summer day with us at Camelbeach and for the review. Food quality and variety much better then Camelback.Arcade area also better then Camelback. We look forward to seeing you splash around the park again next summer. Overall a great time for the family. Their is also a balcony facing the trees and highway. Rooms are similar, nothing super luxurious about either place. So Kalahari won hands down!Parking: we used valet it cost 25$. Besides the waterpark, Camelback offers a bunch of outdoor activities, including the mountain rollercoaster, the mountain slide, zip lines, and a treetop explorer course. We asked the bartender to call to restock. Camelback/Aquatopia vs. KalahariHeres the TLDR version: If you are focused only on the waterpark, go to Kalahari. Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark, located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, offers gripping fun for the whole family! KR will have snow tubing soon and I believe ice skating. The tree explorer course looked like better value. We are happy to hear that you and your family were able to enjoy our waterpark during our twilight session! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. There were some hard working kids there, and double cut had a great staff but I believe they are all heading back to Wisconsin! some great twisting rides to a lazy river. We called the front desk and they apologized and told us to head to room 6482. We had a day pass when we stayed in camelback lodge, this park is huge with plenty to do for young to the very young. If you want more of a vacation/getaway feel, go to Camelback.Kalahari has the superior, larger waterpark. Kalahari opens the waterpark at 9. The exterior of the resort appears as a modern lodge with minimalistic theming. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Then, we didnt have to leave the resort to eat, or eat each meal at a resort restaurant. Expansion of their outdoor WP is in the works. The bunk bed rooms are Camelback are much better than the ones at Kalahari, at a similar additional cost. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. There are also two small, straight slides in the toddler area. Indoors, theres a section with a small mini golf, lazer tag, lazer obstacle game, rock climbing wall, and mini bowling. Mountain Adventures has zip lines, a mountain coaster, and a tree top ropes course. Splash On! The center play structure had 3 slides, with the top one requiring 48 height, which seems high for a kiddie play structure. Wrong again because 2 little boys had fallen out of a tube and were stuck inside a large slide! Food: we ate at double cut. Thank you Jennifer for giving us a try & for sharing your recent experience! If you want more of a vacation/getaway feel, go to Camelback.Kalahari has the superior, larger waterpark. The tree explorer course looked like better value. The long wait to check in was definitely due to the lack of staff as there were only 5 people working at this peak time.First room & 4 attempts at getting the 2nd door unlocked.Since we are traveling with a small child who is fascinated by elevators we requested A room far from the elevator from the hotel reservationist. 193 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372. By the convention center is a tree that is beautiful for pictures and Eric is very professional leave everything in his hands. The rule at Camelback was once you wipe out, thats it. They found the slides to be similar but the lines much longer at Kalahari. Contact (570) 629-1665 **Due to staffing challenges some slides and activities may be closed. It is nice to decompress from all of the resort stimulation by exploring and supporting the local communities. Glad to hear that you felt our staff friendly & helpful! The adventure park is approximately 16 miles American Dream is a shopping and entertainment complex located in the Meadowlands area of East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Kalahari Indoor Water Park boasts some pretty impressive features that make it a perfect destination for a family giveaway. We only did it because it was for our sons birthday. Total ride time is about 5-7 minutes, and that includes the 4-5 minute ride up to the top (on the ski lift for the slide, on the coaster car for the mountain coaster). The common areas and bathrooms were well maintained. Indoors, theres a section with a small mini golf, lazer tag, lazer obstacle game, rock climbing wall, and mini bowling. It's best if you get there upon opening to make the most of the day. But if youre only focused on the waterpark activities, Kalahari gets the edge there. Camelback overall offers more activities as a whole, with fun options at an extra cost. Like Camelback the games are Expensive. There are only really two restaurants, one buffet and the other a pub/steak-type restaurant. Left my 8 year old terrified after being let out into 7ft of water when told it was 3ft! Get your adrenaline-filled adventure thrill fulfilled with fun waterslides or just lounging by the pool at the Camelbeach waterpark in Poconos. The staff needs better training, they give you absolutely no information. : Indoor kiddie section with a large variety of slides, a 1-foot-deep lazy river, and interactive water tables. Maybe a separate line for guest who are there just for the WP. : Camelbacks Aquatopia is definitely smaller than Kalahari, but it still has plenty to keep kids occupied. Not watered down and made well. Drinks at the park were good too. Why would the girl tell us it's 3ft when it's 7! ft waterpark, all under a retractable roof. Save your money and go for the twilight hours. I had bought the Family Safari package, which was well worth it, especially for the 2 arcade cards (worth $25 each) and the buffet breakfast the next day. The staff needs to vacuum. I asked her before she went to bed if she wants to try some other slides tomorrow and she out right said she's scared now. Towels were nice and thick, but the bathroom was small with low water pressure. While check in does begin at 4pm occasionally some room styles are not ready until later. We look forward to seeing you splashing around throughout the waterpark next summer. Kalahari Mat Racer Slides Camelback has a total of 8 large slides which include two drop slides, one that is straight down and another that twists and turns. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Our room was really nice, the facility was clean (even the public rest rooms), there were plenty of lifeguards, and the whole facility is non-smoking. The gentlemen that helped get our bags to the room was great and told us all about the place before leaving . Water park: my kids are the ones who rate this area. It's best if you get there upon opening to make the most of the day. Kalahari had really nice lifeguards that helped you if you needed it, and they used the clock every time to give everyone a fair turn.There seemed to be fewer lifeguards working the waterpark than at Kalahari. Youll still have to walk all the way back to get to the waterpark and lobby. We waited.. they opened and about an hour later more poop was found, so again the entire area was closed. Double Cut (steakhouse). Not bad, and the indoor ropes course was especially fun. Plan an unforgettable getaway in a fun-filled getaway at one of the thrill-filled water parks in the Poconos. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The lifeguards at the Flowrider were much better at Kalahari. Arrive early to the waterpark and take advantage of less crowd and waiting time. The answer to this question is different for each family. The chlorine smell was less overpowering at Aquatopia and the noise level was lower and more bearable. Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia. The lifeguards at the Flowrider were much better at Kalahari. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions 250 Kalahari Blvd Pocono Manor, PA The newest of the three, this resort just opened in August 2015. Camelback2016, Manager at Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, responded to this review, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC, Waterparks Are Great When It's Freezing Out. We are happy to hear that you and your family had a blast throughout the waterpark especially your son! Stay overnight at vacation rentals or resorts nearby. Luckily, the sun was out to make it feel warmer than it was.As a result, there were no lines for the rides!This makes any amusement park that much more fun, as you don't kill most of your day waiting on long lines for a one-minute ride.Just don't go when it's TOO cold (or raining). The area for toddlers seemed pretty small, especially compared to Kalahari. No late checkouts were available, even though check-out time is 11 and check-in time is 4:00. The room was awesome and it was clean! After waiting over an hour, we received our water park/room wristbands and headed to the park. More games and more space. Definitely dark and could use better lightening. Parking: we used valet it cost 25$. In the fall, its beautiful on the mountain and the winter would offer fun skiing opportunities. If you can, definitely got to Aquatopia at night. Much shorter lines. There is a water conservation feature on the shower head which makes it feel like water is dripping on you. Our advice to the Kalahari company is directly quoted from Richard Branson of the mega giant Virgin corporationIf the person who works at your company is not appreciated, they are not going to do things with a smile," Branson says. Seriously, one of the best suites for a family of 6! My daughter can swim, but we were told it was 3ft by the girl working the slide. They don't offer as much privacy as the ones at Camelback. Review of Camelback Resort. The Camelback water park has a snow / adventure theme. Hello Strahberrie, Thank you for choosing to spend your summer day with us at Camelbeach and for the review. Camelback vs. Kalahari. The approach to the resort is elaborately decorated with life-size animal statues, a large pond in front of the resorts Porte Cochere, and plenty of sidewalks that roam around the resort. Around $1-$3 dollars per game. Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark: Camelback vs. Kalahari - See 1,105 traveller reviews, 331 candid photos, and great deals for Tannersville, PA, at Tripadvisor. Kassie R, Social Media Coordinator at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, responded to this review. Each resort offers multi-room suites, as well as the typical two queen bed suites. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Location: Pocono Manor Tickets fare: $74.99 - $149.99 Like Camelback, the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors. Indoors, theres a section with a small mini golf, lazer tag, lazer obstacle game, rock climbing wall, and mini bowling. Wrapped around the corner and we arrived at 2, check in is at 4 but you can use the park by 12 pm if you arrive early. At Camelback, they just basically gave you a board and let you go, no instruction or anything. read more, Be prepared to spend a lot. Rooms are very spacious and extremely clean.Lots to do at the resort.Food is amazing. We arrived late Friday after work we drove from NY.. we had dinner and used the indoor water park for about an hour as we planned to use it today. At Camelback you are allowed one new towel per person. We spent part of the next morning at the rope/zip lines course, which was great. We arrived late Friday after work we drove from NY.. we had dinner and used the indoor water park for about an hour as we planned to use it today. Splash On! We had been at the waterpark all afternoon and the 4 kids were melting fast outside of room 9428. The tree explorer course looked like better value. The food is expensive, so we went to the local diner for dinner. Day parking and event parking is $12 plus tax. Their is a microwave and small fridge and coffee maker. The master has the bathroom within the bedroom but the other has the bathroom next to the entry with the sink opposite the bathroom by the entry (thought that was a weird set-up). After passing through the arcade and turnstiles, guests find themselves immersed in more than just one world. The lights make it look really cool and the slides/rides feel totally different in the dark. Views at Camelback nicer depending on your room. The rule at Camelback was once you wipe out, thats it. After finally getting our room, we walked all the way to it only to find out our bands didn't work. We question how the staff could manage any more areas when the original park lacks so much supervision. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. When we arrived at room 6482, none of our 6 wristbands worked.
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