Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Round Rock

Great spot for a quick getaway. The room itself was solid and comfortable. The in-room snack bar felt pretty pricey though. Even the water was seven bucks, which is wild when lots of resorts at least comp a bottle or two. The bed was super soft and plush, not firm at all. I had to roll around a bit before I found a good position. TV setup is basic cable only, so definitely bring a Roku or an HDMI cable if you want to watch your own stuff.

I’ve been here with my family a few times, and we always have a blast! What made me want to leave this review was the Spooktacular 21+ event on 10/25 — it was such a great time for everyone in our group! Everyone—from the bar staff to the water slide crew—was in great spirits. The whole place had such good energy! Definitely something that should happen more often. Maybe a Christmas one next? 😄

Extortionate. We were coerced into attending a family celebration here. Impressively large, and reasonably well equipped, but when considering the cost to use these facilities I couldn't see where the value was. Despite paying for (bundle) and not using the pool area, it was not terribly well ventilated and reeked of chlorine. I shudder to think of the chemical composition of the water there, likely a public health issue. Tom Foolerys was large and well equipped, but of course while there, they do a good job making sure you pay out even more to enjoy your time. If nothing else kids are blissfully aware of the issues and seem to have fun. Food was ok at best, and overpriced. You know it's a grift when you have to pay extra at a burger place for fries. Hotel was cheap, but learn the charge for the room was 150 bucks. As we understand this is a family resort, we did expect some noise in the evening. however we didn't appreciate the room next to us partying till 02:00hrs, and on 2 occasions tried opening the adjoining door between our rooms. Hotel security were notified but claim they did not hear any disturbance. Disappointed in the customer service and they're lack of empathy for my family. We left early on our 2nd day, writing this off as a terrible experience (waste of money) to learn from. If after this you'd like to visit, set your expectations for a Travel Lodge experience at Four Seasons prices.

Cowboy Up had their 8th annual tournament for high degree black belt and impressive performances by ages from 5 year olds to early adulthood by both male and female superstars. I was blown away with the size of Kalahari Resorts enormous conversation center and hotel. I felt like I was at the beach and that was unexpected. Their amazing INDOOR Waterpark and hotel staff kept me feeling like royalty. The swimming pools were what the doctor ordered. Nice and relaxing. The restaurants were all filled with every type of food imaginable. The fantastic photos do not give it justice. A bit costly, but worth the enjoyment. I look forward to going back next year for Cowboy Up tournament and performances I loced most and the relaxation being natered by Kalahari was the cherry on top. Thank you both!

Kalahari Resorts is one of the most popular hotels for family fun or to host a convention at. I have not had the pleasure of staying at a hotel room there. I was only inside for a convention I attended. I wasn’t interested in trying any of the restaurants in the hotel but you can eat at Salt Lick BBQ across the street. There are also plenty of delicious restaurants across the street to try as well.

Keep in mind, my experience is bias to my opinion and vacation preference. Many people enjoy this type of corporate packaged up vacation, but it was really hard to stomach, literally. The indoor waterpark wreaked of bleach and chlorine misting in your face at all times, not great for the lungs or overall body health. It was poorly ventilated and chaotic at best. My young child under 2 needed help going down the slides, but at every turn, you are met with rules and regulations, many of which were not logical. The teenage lifeguards did not seem to understand that my child was not old enough to go on slides without assistance from myself or a sibling, so a normal waterpark experience that we are used to (Seaworld, etc.) where we can go on slides with our little one became a nightmare here at Kalahari. Without much ability to be with your children in the waterpark activities, little kids are limited to basically walking around in a foot of water with mom and dad. There are so many issues I have with this resort. Let's start with the cost. It was almost $2000 for two nights. We only wanted to stay one night, but the online reservation system only showed availability when booking two nights. When you call to talk to a customer service rep, they were completely clueless. They said they had no availability and did not know that there would be availability with two nights. They then referred me back to the website to book and said the most up to date is through the DIY reservation system. Why would I take the time to talk to a human if they are not more knowledgeable? Educate your staff on customer service, and offer them access to the full reservation system, please. If this were a three-star motel, I would understand the level of customer service received, but this is supposedly a top-rated experience, more than I would pay for most luxury hotels with Michelin-star restaurants. Alas, we booked online and got in. Then, when we got there, every experience was a POS kiosk system. There were lines at every turn. The AI/ML involvement at the facility actually caused delays due to user error and unlike airport kiosks, there was no one around to help when the system went down. Once we got through check-in, we attempted to find the waterpark. I cannot express how little signage there is at this park. We walked in circles trying to find the park, and like a Las Vegas casino, there is so much to look at, it is not obvious at first glance where to go. I finally found it after asking a bartender at the downstairs bar where the main attraction was and she admitted, yes, it is confusing. One of many employees I met that agreed with me on the lack of signage. The place seems to be run, poorly, too, by the machines and the humans, staff included, are just as clueless as the guests. We are all just hoping we find our way.

Always a blast at the Kalahari Resort! My family loves every time we visit. I recommend coming in the off season when its less busy. Or come during Halloween! So much to do at Kalahari and always feels like your truly on a small vacation! Also I highly recommend Sortinos! Our server Waleed was truly exceptional and made us want to come back 100%!

My daughter celebrated her 5th birthday here this weekend. The room was clean, the water park, while crowded, never felt overwhelming. The only thing that keeps us from going more than once a year is the cost. I understand that it is presented as a resort, but charging a 5-year-old 32 dollars for a breakfast buffet is a bit excessive. My wife had to take my daughter to McDonalds because together they cannot eat 64 dollars' worth of anything. All the staff was very kind and helpful. I would recommend this as a vacation spot if you're not squeamish about things being orders of magnitude more expensive than you would expect.

What a gem of a place! We just had a staycation there and were so impressed! It feels like a mini Las Vegas for children. We had a blast at the waterpark and got to enjoy it for 2 days. We felt so safe with all the dedicated life guards in each station, the life jackets provided and plenty of shallow water areas. It actually felt clean and very well managed, I'm impressed! The baby play area with so many slides, swings and water play is so cute. Love all the slides kids can do, the lazy river is so fun. The bigger slides were SUCH a blast. We'll definitely be back again :)

I guess I never felt the need or desire to visit this place because I'm local. I think of other places, towns, states or countries when I think about resorts. This would be a great destination. And for us locals, there is a lot to do and see here even if you go home to your own bed. We walked around this huge complex and there is so much to do. It's really geared towards families with so many activities for kids. But there's plenty of adult action, too. I'm sure I missed a lot. Steakhouse, African, Italian, Mexican cuisine and even a place that specializes in Mac & Cheese. So many I can't remember them all. Dessert places, Daiquiri shop and a piano bar & other bar. Some of the shops include clothing, gifts, toys & a Build a Bear workshop. And you can't miss the arcade & indoor water park. There is also a conference center. The place was decorated beautifully for Christmas. They often have live music, but they didn't this night. The artwork was really fun. We ate at the Mexican restaurant bc we were in the mood for margaritas. Food was good. Pricey, but it's a resort. I would definitely stay here if I was from out of town or had little kids. So fun.

Unless there's an event held here, it's probably more fulfilling to pop in for just a day pass. Ice cream and candy shop is good though Super eventful place. Lots of families but I love the adult swim up bar. It's a vibe for real over there. All of the slides you can get through pretty quick and the lazy river is nice to sit in. Being indoors at a water park feels weird and it's very expensive here. Only water that you don't have to pay for is in the gym, which I only knew because I went to the gym. The ice cream people were so nice and sweet. I was having a really difficult day and they were really the highlight of my entire trip with how sweet they were. I hope they get treated well by upper management. Arcade games are mid, restaurants are overpriced and you really pay for convenience here. And boy will you pay lol. There was an issue with being overcharged for how many people were staying in the rooms. We worked it out but it took a little bit of time, some managers, and extra calls after getting on a plane to go back home. Not seamless in the slightest but it got taken care of at least. In the game area my friends and I completed all of the escape rooms and they were fun. We were pretty quick but I'd say it's definitely doable for all ages. I attended for the anime convention Colossal Con and the after connection scene where all the cosplayers and attendees could go to the closed indoor park was the best.

We went to kalahari and stayed the night for my nephews birthday! We found quite a good deal which was only 100$ more than just doing the waterpark itself. Also when you stay the night u can enter the waterpark the day of check in and the day of check out, for the entire day! The rooms were nice and beds were comfy however we had to turn the air wayyyy down to 65 to get the room cool enough. We had a great view of the dell diamond fireworks from our room which was a nice touch for the kids after a long day. We also had a slight issue with our fridge upon waking up we noticed it wasn't working and some of our items weren't good to eat. The staff was kind and quick to respond and gave us a food voucher which came in handy. Since I'm a local I would stay again if I get a good deal but the place is kinda pricy all around. We got 3 coffees in the morning equaling $30. Our food for 2 adults (we shared a few appetizers and didn't get meals) and 3 kids meals came out to $97. While I understand it's a "resort" there I feel should be some standing discount for everywhere around there for locals (maybe within 30 miles?) on any given day. BUT that's my opinion I suppose. The resort was clean and welcoming in common areas . Overall our stay was great and we enjoyed spending our time here for a child's bday!

We stayed one night at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions on a Sunday, and our experience was fantastic from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were able to check into our room immediately, which made everything so much easier. We used a check in machine up front in the lobby. One night was sufficient for us since you can take advantage of the water park the day of check in and check out. We did not need to valet as we found a luggage cart easily. As soon as we arrived, we parked in the parking lot and grabbed a luggage car to load up our items. I took the advice of other moms where I immediately put the tray of snacks and water up on top of the shelf so we could avoid getting charged for the $7 water and expensive snacks. The highlight of our stay was definitely the water park. We had a lot of fun and were pleased to find it wasn't too crowded, making it more enjoyable for everyone. One complaint I had was the fact there is no changing table in the three bathrooms near the little kids water area. Another mom gave me a tip to put two chairs together and change the diaper super quick. Very thankful for her tip as I would have to walk to the main area for a baby changing table and wait in line. The kids had an absolute blast the next day playing games in the Tom Foolery area, and it was heartwarming to see them so happy and entertained. As parents, we do these things to create memorable experiences for our little ones, and Kalahari definitely delivered. We had an awesome time and look forward to coming back for another fun-filled stay.

Best water park ever! Super fun slides, Fun wave pool and music, I love Kalahari and I would recommend it to kids, Be sure to ride my favorite slide, "The Smoke That Thunders" the hotel rooms are also amazing! They even make the towels look like elephants! The best photo spot is in the front by the giant Kalahari sign, I LOVE THIS PLACE

This place is so expensive while i do enjoy the amenities i wish it would be more affordable for the locals.

Our stay at Kalahari was enjoyable, especially thanks to the spacious and clean rooms. The safari-themed décor was fun, and the beds were super comfortable--definitely a highlight. The indoor waterpark was fun overall, but the toddler and baby pool area needs some updates. It felt a bit worn out and could use better upkeep to match the rest of the resort's appeal. While the activities are plentiful, food and extras are pricey. Still, the staff was friendly, and the resort is great for families with plenty to do. Just wish the younger kids' area was in better shape.

Good service via cellphone and loads of water rides for all ages. There are also places to eat inner of the waterpark as well as around the hotel as well. It is a lot fun for all ages and an enjoyable time.

My friend and I were requested to scope out this scene by my mother, so I thought I would share our findings ( worth mentioning that we did not stay at the facility nor go to the water park): It is beautiful! There is around 8 different places ranging from a grab and go market place to a piano lounge. Very targeted for kids and the adults. As a young adult in my 20's I would personally get bored of this place very fast. Meaning there is barI honestly don't think it is worth driving more than 5 hours for.

Shame on me for coming to Kalahari time and time again and never leaving a review! Kalahari is awesomely amazing from the waterpark to the food to the spa. If my kids could live here, they would--me too! Since I've been coming here since they opened, they've added some things from initially opening, such as the outdoor waterpark, more rides in Tomfoolery, adventure rooms, and new food places. Since we come often, we like the change. They have escape rooms, but there's only 2 and we've escaped both. They've added adventure rooms, but we haven't tried those yet. The kids love Tomfoolery (games and rides) and the waterpark. Normally, when the outdoor waterpark is open, we don't really go outside for too long because it's so hot outside and I prefer to be indoors especially. There's an indoor area for adults only in the waterpark; I would like this area more if the water was hotter. The spa is serene. There's a quiet room, a dry sauna, steam room, indoor hot tub, hot door heated pool, salt room, nail parlor, and massages. I just love going to the spa here. There are so many different restaurants to choose from. Kalahari is so huge, so be prepared to walk!!! I've even come to conferences here. There's live music. They have different types of rooms to choose from. We've never had an issue with the cleanliness of the rooms. The staff are pretty attentive. I love that Kalahari throws different events throughout the year, such as their holiday buffets and the Wine and Food Festival. Since I come here so often and I'm always inviting people here, you'd think I'm a Kalahari ambassador, but I'm not, but I clearly love this place. Kalahari is pricey, but it's beautiful inside and out.

We were here for a dance competition and as far as a convention space it went well. Plenty of space for everyone to dance, meet, change, warm up and perform. As far as for a resort the room was nice with a good view. Plenty of options for food on site. Even if they are a little pricey. The decor for the lobby and common areas if lovely. It is great to be able to stay in one place and have food, games, indoor and outdoor water parks. A local all in one resort for a staycation that is a great option.

My kids loved the waterpark and Tom Foolery. The food wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. $10 hotdog was my kids favorite. I had 1 child that devoured the pizza but the other 3 thought it was ok. We missed out on Double Cut steakhouse b/c we didn't request reservations early enough in the day. We settled for B-Lux by the arcade. It was super loud since it has a bowling alley inside, service was slow and food was a B-. They could scale back the 4 hosts and add a couple of servers. The rooms are spacious and clean. Lots of outlets and phone hookup. Not provided: laundry bags, luggage rack, drawers, working frig. The cabana prices were outrageous!! There were plenty of tables available.

This place is expensive but oh so fun. More slides, pools and age appropriate spaces for young's kids and an adult grotto (21+ IDs are checked). The park is better than Great Wolf, pool water is a comfortable temp and food prices inside the water park aren't terrible. The hotel stay is SO expensive but once you're here there is no reason to leave.

Let me start off by saying that resort is HUGE! It's so much to do with your family. They have an indoor (Tom Foolery's) amusement park and of course the massive indoor water park, equipped with a wave pool, lazy river, kiddie area, water slides, hot tub, adult grotto (21 & over), and also an outdoor lazy river, adult swim up bar, hot tub and so much more! The resort also has several shops and restaurants. Parking: Self parking is FREE (prepare to walk a short distance) Valet: $40 Overnight guest, $25 for day guest, Restaurant: MACS (Mac & Cheese bar) We had the chicken, bacon & ranch Mac and it was very tasty. B-Lux Grill & Bar: We had the B-LUX DONUT SHAKE $15 (pictured) and it was a very nice and fun drink for the kids, also had the CLASSIC B-LUX $16 Burger which is not pictured and it was very good. Room: I had the single double queen size room (number 4112), every room is equipped with a microwave and small refrigerator which is a lifesaver. Go to the grocery store and get snacks and water for the room, the snacks there for the room are super expensive. Towels (pool area): You'll have to check the towel out utilizing the wristbands that's linked to the room however make sure to return them or you'll be charged $30 per towel.

So this weekend started off rough, they did not have enough double tubes and some grown man Buies my boys fighting over one the WiFi was out so what is supposed to be a fast convenient kiosk check in didn't work all that aside, after bringing this up to management they offered remedy for the situation. The next day I notified security guards and new double tubes blown up and ready, if you speak up they listen. The place is clean, the lines are reasonable in the off season, the food is good that we tried and my sons and I had a very fun time, the water isn't too cold which I love... they cater to families and the employees here are generally kind patient and want you to have fun. Tom foolery's offers a lot of added fun and the rooms were clean but the blankets could be thicket I think... the coffee in the hotel room sucked but they have a Starbucks of course everything is upcharged and inflation is crazy... but then again I can't imagine the overhead cost to run a place like this. The slides are a blast and the again the place is surprisingly clean I love the sms concierge and the director Michael and manager Sonia reached out to me to be sure we had a good time and assist if we needed anything. I do like the great wolf experience better - I'm not sure why. They have a family calming room which I like and the indoor coaster and gforce ride were a hit and we enjoyed the 5D shooter and laser tag and rock climbing and zip lining all for a package deal and if you're frugal like me - I brought my own snacks to the room etc and we had so much fun with just the bare minimum. We didn't need too many upgrades we were happy with a cup o noodles at the end of the day and doordash was more affordable than room service with more variety - the parking is really awful I bet they make a lot for valet because it is a trek but I didn't mind. We had a great time overall after we smoothed out some bumps and they really offer a great variety of things added like bowling and escape rooms and dining and build a bear etc

48 degrees, cloudy, and cold rain outside. Inside? 84 degrees and fun! My friends had been a few times, but this was my first time. I've worked at a couple waterparks, including "world's best", and I still so much enjoyed this park! Be prepared for stairs, and more stairs, it was like leg day for sure, but totally worth the ache I felt the next day. We went on a Saturday, mid jan, and were able to ride all the rides, some even twice! Before we left. Will definitely be back.

This is a beautiful resort! I went during the month of October. The only area for opportunity that I would call out would be the lack of events or access during the fall. An example, it's still 85+ degree weather and in my personal opinion, the outside courtyard could offer something. It's a beautiful area with a fire pit, stage, and bar but was only serving as a seating option. The resort does offer a nice variety of dining options. I tried most and they were all pretty delicious. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but I'm not certain I would recommend the fall since they limit amenities.

We visit for the first time around Christmas holiday and the entire place was decked out! It felt so merry! This is definitely one of the most memorable family getaways! Customer service throughout the convention center is top notch! We really enjoyed our stay! There are lifeguard all over the indoor area helping children locate their parents / guardians. It's a pretty safe place to be! It's family time ... so definitely highly recommend!

To have our teenagers' sixteenth birthday celebration here. And it was amazing!! The kids loved it!! The prices are, admittedly, insane!! But for a theme park resort hotel, it was excellent. The outdoor pool area was awesome. Kids still preferred the indoor water park. We resigned to our suite for the duration but the experience was unforgettable

We had a great experience at Kalahari! Check in was a breeze and it didn't take us long to get to our room. I love that they have carts to help us transport our bags. The room was clean and smelled fresh -- it made us feel safe, traveling with our six month old baby. The standard room has enough space for our things -- we had to bring quite a few things because I exclusively pump. The whole resort is cashless so it was incredibly convenient to purchase items when you have your hands full. The water park was incredible and our toddler had the time of her life. The arcade was fun, but our kids were still too young for the rides and obstacle course. What we loved about Kalahari the most is that you can just walk around, and it's always a lovely stroll. Our daughter loves animals so she enjoyed all the art. It was ALMOST perfect, except when I needed assistance in freezing my ice packs for the drive back home for my breast milk. The people we asked at the front didn't have any help to offer. Thank goodness I had ziploc bags, so I got some ice from the ice machine to keep my milk cold enough for the drive.

This place really was so much family fun! We've never been to Kalahari, but we have been to Great Wolf Lodge, and this place is so much more fun! I thought the lobby was so beautiful, and Tom Foolery's was expensive, but very enjoyable. We went during Winter, so it was actually cold in Texas, yet the indoor water park was great, and the wave pool and lazy river was great Little too scared too try many of the slides The hotel room was nice and relaxing. The buffet wasn't great and the place is overpriced, but this place was just so great.

YES! YES! And YES!!! I heard about this place years ago from a friend of mine. I have no idea what took me so long to get here but WHEW!!! What a time!!! All reservations are done over the computer/phone. Even at check in, I didn't have to speak to anyone, I just checked in at an available Kiosk. It was easy and hassle free! Plus...I was receiving text messages throughout my stay just in case I had any questions. The text back was immediate and I loved it. Once we got checked in, my family and I IMMEDIATELY headed toward the indoor water park and let me tell you!!! That thing is MASSIVE! To get there, you have to walk through TomFoolery, in which my kids nearly lost sight of where we going because of all the bright flashing lights and games! However, once we made it into the water park it was OOONNN!!! Every single slide and activity was perfect for my 6 year old twins. The best thing about it, they have lifeguards EVERYWHERE! While I enjoyed every single slide the one that plunges into a 9ft pool was my fave! Also...if your little one can't swim, they have life jackets around each of the areas or you are welcome to bring your own. While you're there, you HAVE TO visit Macs! My mommas Mac & Cheese is good but this one is HITTING!!! We also bought passes for TomFoolery....i rode the roller coaster like 10x!! GO! GO! GO! You won't be disappointed. Lastly...the rooms are very roomy! My family of 4 had more than enough room to maneuver around and play.

For the record, this place is not cheap. As money can contribute to happiness for most people (kids), it is money well spent! We spent 2 nights and 3 days at the resorts and had a wonderful time. Our girls had a lot of fun, and their smiles were priceless. Both the indoor and outdoor water parks were awesome and catering to all ages. The arcade was HUUUUUUUUGE, and the human claw machine was really cool! Guest service was excellent and accommodating- each and every staff member that I came across was friendly and going well beyond.

Awesome fun. Lots of slides. Great fun to reserve the whole spot for an event. Went after 9pm for private thing. Tip: best to wear a swimsuit that covers your back fully if you can because the slides are assembled in connecting pieces and while the grooves are minuscule, can irritate a bit going down at high speed. But minimal issue

I give this place a four. Main reason why is because my kids loved it so much. The main reason i can't give it a four because how expensive everything is, from rooms; to food, to admissions, everything is questionable on the value to dollar ratio however I do understand from a business perspective how costly it is to run a place that big and eventful. I do think if you live by Austin, San Antonio; Houston, Dallas area, you should atleast visit once. If you have a baby take a stroller, it can be lots of walking. Budget ahead to take care of your family requests (arcades, snacks, merchandise). The add ons rack up quick. Lines in water park were not bad. Cleanliness was on point. It is a very fun place. Be safe and respectful to other guests and the workers and enjoy. Employees had good customer service.

Came here for my mom's birthday and this will definitely be a mixed review. Let's start with the good: Food was pretty good! I will say it is expensive, but you're here to have fun, so I think it's pretty worth it! The pizza at Pizzeria Sortino's was pretty good, I got the pepperoni Detroit style pizza. I would highly recommend it here! I also, like the food and service at Cinco Ninos. We were seated by the host and it was a long wait until our waitress came and apologized to us. This was by far the best service we got the entire time we were here at kalahari. Please give Kaylee at Cinco Ninos a raise, because she gave excellent service (frankly one of the only times we had good service here. Also shout out to Ash at Baobobs social, she was also super nice and friendly. Now unfortunately, I think there were quite a few things I didn't like here: For starts, even though we did have two people give great service, everyone else was bad. The food servers in the actual water park were all unfriendly, not nice at all. Also, the bartender with the beard (white male) at grotto on 03/01 was not friendly at all. If you're a service worker, you are being paid to do a service, try to act like you enjoy it or find another job. I've done service jobs my whole life, so I know how it is, but it wasn't even busy at all so not sure what the problem was. Overall, I would come again, not for the service, but because the waterpark is pretty fun and the food is decent.

All-in-all, Kalahari was a good time. My company had their annual conference here and it was loads of fun. First of all, the place is enormous. It's very easy to get lost and get ALL your steps in lol. Obviously, having "resort" in their name means higher priced everything. It was totally worth it though. I am a kid at heart and wanted to venture through the arcade but the token prices were a bit too steep even after a couple cosmo's. They have a fun and lively piano bar along with other restaurants and small bars. Definitely its own little oasis. I would never have thought this would be in Round Rock! Definitely worth trying it out. The rooms were updated and the beds were comfy. The sheets...ehh, they could have used some softener but we can't win them all, eh? I docked a star because I got locked out of my room 3 or 4 times during my 2 night stay. They give you wrist bands at check-in which also get you into your hotel room. I wasn't the only one who had this issue either but no big deal since they have someone at the desk at all hours of the day and night.

The stay here started on the rough side. We checked in and had a room that wasn't fully clean. However, as soon as staff was made aware, they went above and beyond to rectify the situation and make it right. The only issue with the room after they fixed it was that they could afford to use higher quality soap/shampoo products. Even a brand partnership could work. But that's minor. The breakfast in the mornings is outstanding and goes all out. Definitely the best meal of all the restaurants here. The Waterpark and Tom Foolery's were fantastic, and absolutely lived up to the hype! We were really impressed, and can't wait to come back.

My family and I had a good stay here. First, the hotel rooms are nice and clean. The employees are friendly. Parking is easy breezy and plentiful. Upon entry, grab a cart to push all your family lounges. At the front table, either check in person or go to a kiosks and check in. You'll be given a risk band with that will be your keyless entry to your room, the gates to the front waterpark, all considered as your credit card as well for any other purchases at the place. It's so convenient. On the day of your check in you can come earlier to the waterpark and play before your room is ready. Our room is ready even before noon so we were able to settle in the room earlier and explore the place. I love going in November because the Xmas decorations are out and everything looks so festive and cozy by the fireplace and Christmas trees. Restrooms are very clean here and throughout several areas of the resorts. There's several restaurants as well with we didn't get to try but perhaps next time along with the spa. Waterpark is downstairs and right before going in, your kids may be temped to play the arcades, laser tags, or rock climbing or escape rooms. At the waterpark, first thing is get your towels and scan your wrist band. You have to bring back the towels when leaving and scan your bands again so they don't charge you a fee. Lockers are available for rent. The attractions are great here. There's something for everyone small kids to adults. In November mid week the entire waterpark is empty. There's more employees on staff than guests but I can assure it's that's the best way to visit. You can ride with no waiting lines, be in the waves pool rocking to their large screen tv music, or in the hot pool alone. We love it and we definitely come back here again!

Pretty solid value. The food in any of the restaurants isn't that great here and we found it super salty with lack of organic options. However the value of the swim time you get for the indoors is a deal when staying in a non demand night or two. There's alot of square footage so if you're going to the indoor park suggest renting a locker or leaving your stuff in the room. They have complimentary towels that you check out and return each session. Go early upon opening because chairs fill up fast for any staging needs such as change of clothes or glasses. Valet parking makes alot of sense if you've got lots of bags because the sidewalk path to the resort is a long walk in that heat. Don't be cheap, valet the guys and tip them. Outside of the "meh" food - the service staff and cleaning crews that have attention to detail are absolutely fabulous. No "musty" or "humid" feelings in the rooms despite it being a water park guests coming in and out. The adult jokes have live music in the central lobby / bar area which isn't too bad. It is quite busy in the summer so I wouldn't advise being here unless you she very active kids

I originally came for the iced coffee to my surprise they use the same coffee as Starbucks (same prices in my opinion). You order on a touch screen kiosk which has two side by side. There is a ton of pastries in the display case (all of which look like they were handcrafted and the bakery/cake decorator paid a lot of an attention to detail) however I didn't partake since it was 8am-ish at the time.

This is not a "RESORT", this is a waterslide park with a poorly run hotel. 1. On arrival, the room door was left open, it was dirty, and missing the lid to the toilet! There was also a broken drain and soap dispenser. No ENGLISH speaking maintenance or maids to help!!! 2. The convention center office was very disorganized, and did not have a clue as to what was going on with the show I was here for. 3. Screaming kids all over the property. If you are here for a convention it will be hard to find a quiet place for work or a meeting. The kids were very loud all night long and will disturb your sleep. 4. No Vegan food, and none in the surrounding area. No dietary restrictions on any of the menus. IF YOU ARE VEGAN do not stay here. 5. The hotel has nothing for adults attending a trade show to do. Using a wristband when not using the pool and at a professional event is ridiculous! Get an app or give me a key card. Not worth the price in any way! Stay far away unless you will be spending the entire time with your kids at the pool and can speak Spanish! No point affiliation with any other vendors (AMEX, VISA, hotels, ect.). Overall poor experience. I was not helped by anyone as the manager suggests below. I would never return here and would never suggest anyone else stay there either.

Great experience...good customer service all around. My girls had a good time in the outdoor/indoor water park. My exception is that there just somethings that are overly priced.$5 for a bag of chips?? $16 sandwich?? Come on now... I will come come back again in the future. Definitely recommend to others looking for an all inclusive park!

This past weekend I had a blast with my hubby at the Kalahari Resort. We ate good, played hard, and slept well! *If you ever get the chance to visit the Kalahari Resort, you should! It's s beautiful, there's an indoor amusement park/water park, they have lots of different places to eat, (you can make smores), they have gorgeous African artwork all around, and they have live concerts and more!

ok, I must admit, I didn't believe all the hype, I thought Kalahari was overpriced and because of their high prices, created a financial barrier for local folks from the surrounding Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Austin areas. I am pleasantly surprised to say I was wrong! My wife bought us discounted passes for a day at the spa for her birthday and it was well worth the value. My wife got a massage and I got a pedicure for the first time. Both of us really enjoyed our spa services and left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and a lot more positive than when we first came to the day spa. We're both parents of small children, so spending a few hours away from our kids needs to be a meaningful time. And it certainly was! Parents, treat yourself to a day at Kalahari. It is WELL worth the price of admission. In addition to our spa services, there was spa water, tea, coffee, and snacks available for us afterwards. We took advantage of the small pool that included a small waterfall adjacent to the spa services area as well. We spent a good half hour there and contemplated ordering lunch by the poolside, but ultimately decided against it since our time was limited. A sauna was also available, but due to time constraints, we didn't take advantage of that either, but was a service available to us as well. When we were leaving the spa, the receptionist let us know that we were welcome to even come back to the spa to continue using their amenities for the remainder of the day if we wanted! Had we known we could have come back, we probably would have asked our babysitter to stay longer with our kids. The rest of Kalahari was clean, very spacious, open, luxurious but not over the top, accessible, pleasant, and very hospitable. Again, I would certainly visit again and am seriously considering taking our family back for a whole weekend getaway at some point so our children can enjoy the animal sculptures and safari-themed rides and attractions. A++ Kalahari! We'll be back again!

This place is gorgeous, well staffed and very maintained. Came for a conference and was pleased at the food quality and attentive team.

OOOOF! DON'T GO ON THE BLACK AND WHITE SLIDE!! I hurt my foot at the end. The other slides there are fun. Don't spend any money at the arcade it's a total scam. Overall the rooms were clean but I just can't give 5 stars because I left with less flesh than I came with.

Surrounded by sculptures of animals, an indoor & outdoor waterpark, several indoor bougie restaurants, an inviting lobby with seating and an amazing indoor arcade, Kalahari LITERALLY has something for everyone. This was a company retreat so while I can't comment on the price of the hotel itself, I will comment on the accommodations and the waterpark / adventure park. Despite being quite large, PARKING is still pretty hard to find whether you are coming in at 11am or 11pm. Valet is quite pricey at about $40 overnight. We took our chances and scavenged for parking, since the weather was permitting. Walking towards the resort, you already see a plethora of African Animal Sculptures that look quite real TBH. The lobby is UBER inviting, and if you have little ones like we do, the indoor animal sculptures are kid-height friendly. There is a bougie ice cream shop ($9 per cone!) and an indoor Starbucks (although that is pretty pricy too!). I was in awe at how many things can be done in this place even if you don't swim. With 2 under 3 years old, we stuck to the kiddie water pool & the wavepool. Both were temperature controlled so I didn't freeze my butt off. We didn't get a chance to go to the outside waterpark but from our room view, it looked pretty EPIC. We chose to dine outside of the resort, but the place next to the adventure park seemed to having amazing shakes. Normally I'm not in tune with the overstimulation that arcades bring children, but Tom Foolery's adventure park was an exception. It cost a pretty penny to get a card w/ enough credits for 2.5 days, but it was worth it. I loved that my little ones could ride the vehicles, play at the water gun station and even I snuck some games in for myself.

We Absolutely Loved this location. We always go to Kalahari in the Poconos twice a year, so when she asked to go again I said Yes but we going to Texas baby. We arrived Thursday Evening and Stayed till Monday afternoon of course they encourage you to use the Kiosk. Which actually worked well. I was a little confused where to park because normally they would give you a map at check in but didn't receive it because we used the Kiosk, anyway minutes later I received a text message of a map stating where to park to have easy access to our room. We stayed on the first floor, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Suite with a patio. I think going further we will book with the patio and not balcony. If you have little ones the patio is so convenient and so spacious and not to mention safe. I have a 2 year old and a 10 year old. My only complaint about the room is that it wasn't a full refrigerator they still gave us a mini fridge in a suite. Anyway, the layout is pretty much the same as the Poconos location but BIGGER, they have Tom Foley Amusement Park is which actually an indoor amusement park with rides and everything. The outside water park section was closed because this is Texas winter right now although everyday we stayed there was 86 degrees, but the outdoor hot tub was open and packed. The indoor water park is so big it's just ridiculous they have the baby section the toddler section the big kid section. If your child is under a certain height they do require for you to use a life vest. They have them there or you can bring your own. We always bring our own. The wave pool. The surfing wave pool and of course a lot of slides. The have so many different types of Cabanas. And a towel rental. They have a gym on site which we used and we kept very clean. The restaurants were good, I notice this Kalahari has a crafting location onsite like great wolf where the children can go and make crafts which I enjoyed. They also had an outside open fire pit that you can make s'mores, but you need to bring all your ingredients the only thing they provided is the fire. If this is your first time here from another location or just your first time ever you will not be disappointed. Oh and how could I forget this location is literally across the street from Salt Lick.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I actually have a fear of water so I didn't do the rides. I just stuck to areas with a pool of water where I felt safe and I still felt like I got my moneys worth. I still was there all day and I still has so much fun in the water. I also stayed the night and loved being in the resort. The resort was nice and the restaurant we went tot for dinner was so good. And the candy shop was amazing! All around loved being here and want to come back.

The water park was so nice and clean. The food at the cafe was reasonable priced and the portions were huge! A chicken nugget kids meal had 8 pieces and a heap of fries. The bar prices were no where near resort prices and they were very tasty! Arcade was fun loud and had many rides for the small kids! Very happy will be returning!

A solid 3 stars. It would have been 4 but for this to be a family friendly resort they definitely don't care about you sleeping at night or waking up naturally in the morning. We stayed one night, the music was BLARING downstairs until at least 11 pm and then low and behold 8 am the music starts again almost forcing you to wake up out of your barely there restless night to then hurry up and check out. Tons of employees during check in, no one really telling you where to go, what to do, etc. Check in was a mater cluster of confusion and annoyance. Rooms were ok, the same Africa Safari feel just standard, nothing at all luxurious. We had the double room plus sofa bed for 4 adults and 2 kids and it fit with no issues. We paid about $650 for one night and if the waterpark AND tom foolery weren't included it would have been a hard pass. The floors where the guest rooms are smell like corn chips. They definitely need some fabreeze on MAX! Tom foolery was the highlight for me personally, indoor waterpark definitely worth the high price tag. Food, definitely expensive. Self parking- easy Food places and grocery store located within a few miles.

Took my kids there this past weekend and we had a blast. I didn't get to have the full experience because I took some family with us and I was the only adult with 6 kids. I cannot wait and try a different location next year. We didn't stay at the resort but we definitely will next time. 10/10 recommended for kids.

Let me say it is very expensive, however.... They have 4 pack Fridays during certain times of the year where you can get four tickets for $160 to just the waterpark. That's what we chose to do for my sons 14th birthday. He wanted to take some friends up there, and there was no way I was gonna be able to afford two hotel rooms, so I looked at day passes and just happened across the Friday four pack (additional tickets were only $45) they had a blast running around in the inside waterpark doing all the slides. And I sat out in the adult area, called the Grove. The adult area is 21 and up. They have an indoor bar pool area and an outdoor bar pool area. So I sat out there and tanned because the weather was perfect. I did not drink this time because I had to drive the kids home the last time we went (last year) I did order a margarita in the waterpark, it was very expensive $24, comes in a souvenir glass and it was absolutely awful. I could barely finish it. We did get pizza for lunch the wait for pizza was maybe about 15 minutes from the time I ordered till it was ready. If you get the 20" pizza they square cut it so there was tons of pieces for five people to eat off of. We brought our own water bottles in. The pizza is pretty good! my son is very picky and doesn't eat pizza so he had two pretzels instead which I did think $10 for a soft pretzel was kind of expensive. We've been there before and stay the night. Which gives you access to everything the day you check in and the day you check out. And since the waterpark doesn't close till 9 PM we had plenty of time to enjoy it. My kids absolutely love Tom Foolery's arcade and ride area! We had a blast in there. That is an additional cost though to get the game cards. This is a great experience. There is so much for the kids to do and even though it seems packed, you're really not waiting in line for anything more than about 15-20 minutes. And a lot of the rides didn't even have waits because there is soooo much to do! Tons of food options

Went to the Kalahari today left at 6:00 with the wonderful nice lady at the front desk her name was Carmen always had a smile on her face was always paying attention to the customers and never playing around everyone else seems super busy arcade was mad so expensive restaurants were so expensive and resort was not that good Carmen really lit up my day. GIVE CARMEN A RAISE

This location is much nicer than the one in PA. Maybe because it's new. The lobby is impressive as soon as you walked in. The room is nice and spacious. I took two stars off because they did not come fix the faucet. It was not working for the sink. I contacted the front desk. Nobody came to fix it. Breakfast at the crew buffet was just OK. The kids didn't even like the bacon. Not sure why - usually the kids love bacon. They said they didn't have a good taste. They all looks good though. The waterpark is really nice and clean so I might come back just because it's clean

Absolutely amazing and every single way. We have been going to Kalahari for many many years since we moved to Green Bay 18 years ago and recently in the last couple years we tried Wilderness Resort simply because it sounds nice that they say they have so many outdoor water parks and indoor but the sad thing is the resort itself is not taken care of properly and the water parks are never all open and it just seems like at the wilderness, the water park you are at is closed so we're back to only giving our business to Kalahari. Thank you for for providing such a wonderful family atmosphere and a fun entertaining experience all these years. Will see you every year.

Kalahari Rating: The waterslides are amazing normally big kids and small slides don't go together but this place makes it the opposite Tom Foolery's Rating: The drop tower thing is a thing I do every time I go Same as Screaming Centapede I ride Screaming Centapede probably 13 times in one visit