The 6 hotels with waterparks voted the ‘best’ by Jet2 – and kids stay for free
FANCY a hotel with so many on-site activities that you won’t ever have to leave?
Jet2holidays has rounded up the seven “best hotels with on-site waterparks” based on thousands of visitors’ reviews.
But it doesn’t end there, as the hotels also offer free child places.
All the hotels feature waterslides, lazy rivers, wave pools and more.
Here are the top hotels with waterparks to visit this summer, as voted by Jet2holidays:
1. Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort, Greece
Within the huge Star Beach Village complex, there are many outdoor areas, beach coves, and unrestricted access to the Star Beach waterpark.
The outdoor freshwater children’s pool has slides, a waterfall, and a smaller children’s area.
All kids over seven can participate in water sports like scuba diving at the waterpark, which has slides, lazy rivers, and a kamikaze.
A highlight of the waterpark is Turbolance, a family ride that seats up to eight on a circular inflatable raft.
The all-inclusive package includes large buffets for breakfast, lunch, and supper, or you can choose to have a buffet dinner at the Asian Star restaurant.
Throughout the day, you’ll also get snacks like ice cream and picky bits.
Additionally, wine, beer, and cocktails are served for at least 12 hours every day to adults.
- 7 nights at all-inclusive Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort, Crete – from £3,339pp for a family of three (free child place)
Option to set up a payment plan with a £180 deposit, 12 monthly payments of £248 and a final payment of £248.
2. Granada Luxury Belek, Turkey
The Granada Luxury Belek has an impressive lineup of facilities, including seven pools, nine restaurants and 20 bars.
The “Wonderland” waterpark is set over a huge freshwater pool with slides, lazy rivers, family rafting and kamikaze.
Younger kids also get a section of their own in the splash park, which has a wave pool, tipping buckets, water jets, and sprinklers.
But it doesn’t end there, as the adult-only sections have a freshwater pool with inflatables and a nearby bar.
The beach is only a mile away and has a free shuttle service, but the hotel also has three artificial beaches on-site, modelled after some of the most famous ones in the world.
“Miami Beach” has its wave pool, while “Palm Beach” is designed to be all about the kids, and “Maldive Beach” is an adult-only paradise.
During the day, you could enjoy team games, water-based games, family-friendly activities and workshops.
In the evening, there will be bingo nights, entertainment shows, karaoke nights, live music and DJs, and even a mini-disco for little ones.
There’s even a four-lane bowling alley, which is free to use.
- 7 nights all-inclusive Granada Luxury Belek, Turkey – from £3,199 for a family of three (free child place)
Option to set up a payment plan with a £180 deposit, 12 monthly payments of £232, final payment of £240.
3. Anda Barut Collection, Turkey
The Anda Barut Collection is a huge beachfront resort with eight pools, a waterpark, nine restaurants and seven bars.
The waterpark features many waterslides, including huge spiralling ones, kamikaze and a massive tipping bucket.
The first slide on your list should be the King Cobra slide, which is five stories high and equal to the length of the extinct Titanoboa, the longest snake in history.
When it’s time to slow down the pace, go for a dip in one of the many pools.
The resort is divided into four zones: a family area, one for adults only, a shared space for everyone, and a private villa section.
- 7 nights all-inclusive Anda Barut Collection, Turkey – from £3,999 for a family of three (free child place)
Option to set up a payment plan with a £180 deposit, 12 monthly payments of £302, final payment of £308.
4. Atlantique Holiday Club, Turkey
The Atlantique Holiday Club promises to “provide fun by the bucketload”, with 14 waterslides that come in all shapes and sizes.
The Tortuga Pirate Island Waterpark is where the fun it’s at, and little ones will enjoy the pirate-like ship, with smaller slides.
At the hotel, there are three falling pools, an Octopus swimming pool and another eight pools to make a splash in.
There are seven restaurants and seven bars, and everything is included in your package.
Plus, a variety of nighttime concerts are available to continue the entertainment when the sun sets on the thrill of the day.
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Atlantique Holiday Club, Turkey – from £2,299 for a family of three (free child place)
Option to set up a payment plan with a £180 deposit, 12 monthly payments of £164, final payment of £176.
5. Aquashow Park Hotel, Portugal
The Aquashow water park is the hotel’s main attraction, with plenty of rides and slides.
You’ll find a “Free Fall” slide, an “Aqualandia” play area, a wave pool, a lazy river, and mini-attractions for little ones.
It’s worth keeping in mind that the park is only open between May and September.
The rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free wifi.
You’ll also find a restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace.
The hotel is 2.5 miles from the Quarteira resort centre, where you’ll find shops and restaurants.
Meanwhile, the nearest beach is about 2.7 miles away.
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Aquashow Park Hotel, Portugal – from £2,469 for a family of three (free child place)
Option to set up a payment plan with a £180 deposit, 12 monthly payments of £176, final payment of £177.
6. Club Mac Alcudia Resort & Waterpark, Spain
The Club Mac Alcudia resort is huge and boasts an impressive seven restaurants, three buffet restaurants and seven bars.
There are two children’s pools on-site, a splash park and slides, spouts, a waterfall, and aqua loop slides.
The evening entertainment includes bingo, shows, karaoke, live music, mini-disco and quizzes.
Your stay includes unlimited use of the Hidropark waterpark located opposite the hotel.
At the Hidropark, you’ll find kamikaze slides and multi-lane racers for older kids and adults.
While little ones can hang out in the wave pool or the mini slides.
Guests staying at the hotel receive a 20 per cent discount on food and drink at the park; however, all food and snacks are already included at the hotel.
The hotel is less than half a mile from Alcudia resort centre and one mile from the beach.
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Club Mac Alcudia Resort & Waterpark, Majorca – from £2,172 for a family of three (free child place)
Option to set up a payment plan with a £180 deposit, 12 monthly payments of £153, final payment of £156.
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Prices correct at the time of publication.
