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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Indoor Water Park Resort
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is anchored by a 38,000-sq-ft indoor water park held at 84 degrees year-round, and has welcomed families since 2003 as the chain's 3rd lodge. Slides, kiddie pools, and Fort Mackenzie's treehouse keep every age moving, while free daily dance parties, arts and crafts, and nightly story time fill the hours between swims.
What You Get
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A family stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City with a 38,000-sq-ft 84-degree indoor water park on site
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Daily indoor water park wristbands for each guest, valid from the water park's opening on check-in day through closing
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No extra guest fees at maximum room occupancy, with themed suites for families of all sizes
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Free lodge activities with your wristband including dance parties, arts and crafts, and nightly story time
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Explore Traverse City with 150+ shops on Front Street, the 1891 City Opera House, or the Old Mission Peninsula
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Amenities
- Waterpark: 38,000-sq-ft indoor park held at 84 degrees year-round
- On-site dining: 5 outlets from Buckets Burgers to Dunkin' and Grizzly Rob's Bar
- WiFi: Free throughout the lodge
- Gym: Fitness center with workout room
- Spa: On-site spa available
- Laundry: Ironing facilities available
- Accessibility features: Facilities for disabled guests; contact hotel for specific requests
- Concierge: Virtual concierge service included
- Free daily lodge activities included: Morning Yoga Tails stretch class, arts & crafts, and lobby games like giant Jenga
- Character meet-and-greets & evening events included: See Wiley the Wolf and friends, settle in for story time, then finish the night at the Family Dance Party
- Life Jackets & Lifeguards: Complimentary life jackets; trained lifeguards on duty in water park
- MagiQuest: Immerse yourself in a MagiQuest adventure; paid add-on
- Oliver's Mining Sluice: Panning for gemstones and buried treasure; paid add-on
- Howl in One Mini Golf: Classic mini-golf for the whole wolf pack; paid add-on
- Northern Lights Arcade: Dazzling lights and great prizes fill this amazing arcade; paid add-on
- Ten Paw Alley: Real bowling, but smaller: short lanes built for families; paid add-on
Room Details
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Room Details
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Family Suite
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 4 guests, maximum capacity 6 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 448 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Mini Fridge, Coffee Maker, 1 Full Bath, Hair dryer
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
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Loft Suite
- Occupancy: 3x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 6 guests, maximum capacity 8 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 736 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Two-Story Layout, Balcony/Patio, 3 TVs, 1.5 Baths
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 3x Queen Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
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Wolf Den Suite
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 1x Bunk Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 4 guests, maximum capacity 6 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 448 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Balcony/Patio, Mini Fridge, 1 Full Bath, 1 TV
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 1x Bunk Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
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KidCabin Suite
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 3x Twin Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
- Sleeps 6 guests, maximum capacity 7 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
- 544 sq. ft.
- Room amenities: Kids Cabin Theme, Balcony/Patio, Mini Fridge, 1 Full Bath
- Includes: Daily Indoor Water Park Wristbands for Every Guest, Free Lodge Activities with Your Wristband, Complimentary Wolf Ears at Check-In
- Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed, 3x Twin Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
Getting There
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Getting There
- Nearest Airport: Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) — 129 miles away
- Located in Traverse City, MI
Location Highlights
Attractions Nearby
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Attractions Nearby
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — A National Park Service lakeshore with towering perched sand dunes above Lake Michigan, established 1970 along the northwestern Lower Peninsula.
Mission Point Lighthouse (19.3 mi from hotel) — An 1870 wood-frame lighthouse at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula, sitting on the 45th parallel inside Lighthouse Park.
Downtown Traverse City / Front Street — A historic three-block stretch with 150+ shops and galleries in Victorian storefronts, anchored by the 1891 City Opera House.
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems
Clinch Park — A 10-acre city beach along West Grand Traverse Bay with 1,500+ feet of sand, a splash pad, and direct access to the TART Trail.
Fishtown, Leland — Weathered 19th-century fishing shanties and smokehouses lining the Leland River, one of Michigan's last active commercial fishing villages.
Boardman Lake Loop Trail — A 4-mile paved trail encircling Boardman Lake, part of the TART Trails network, completed in 2022 after decades of planning.
Trip Ideas
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Trip Ideas
Water Park Day + Downtown Evening — Spend the day in the lodge's 84-degree indoor water park, then head to Front Street for dinner and a stroll past the 1891 City Opera House.
Old Mission Peninsula Scenic Drive — Drive the Old Mission Peninsula between Grand Traverse Bay's two arms, ending at the 1870 Mission Point Lighthouse on the 45th parallel.
How It Works
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Image credits
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — takomabibelot / CC BY · source
- Mission Point Lighthouse — Haem85 (Wikivoyage) / CC BY-SA · source
- Downtown Traverse City / Front Street — Andrew Jameson / CC BY-SA · source
- Fishtown, Leland — Richard Hurd / CC BY · source
- Boardman Lake Loop Trail — Phoenix-Five / CC BY-SA · source
Fine Print
Cancellation & Changes
- Free cancellation up to 9 days before check-in.
- Bookings canceled within 9 days of check-in are non-refundable; reservations made within 9 days of check-in are also non-refundable
Check-in & Check-out
- Check-in after 4 PM.
- Check-out before 11 AM.
Eligibility & ID
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
- At least 21 years of age required for check-in.
Fees & Charges
- Parking fee: $20/day + tax (per vehicle).
- Credit card authorization for daily amount on reservation.
- No hidden fees
- Taxes are calculated at checkout, and extras like parking are paid at the hotel.
Other
- Pets are not permitted.
- This is a non-smoking property.
- Must provide email address and phone number at checkout, which will be provided to Great Wolf Lodge
- Optional Pup/Paw/Wolf Passes or Packages can be purchased during your check-in.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
- Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
About Great Wolf Lodge - Traverse City, Michigan
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