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Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park

Ramada Watervliet, M140 and I94, Watervliet, MI 49089
269-463-7946
the entrance of the hotel
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Watervliet
2.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Water Parks
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
lobby the exit the entrance of the hotel
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Lake Orion
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“We won't be back”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is our 2nd visit to Surfari Joe's - the first was just a over night visit in and out. This time we booked suite 215 for the weekend. The hotel is still under construction but it was just the lobby so it wasn't that big of a deal. The reasons we will not be back: They ran out of... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good family time!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Had a great time here...sldes and features are perfect for kids under 12 or so...small enough to monitor your kids between one feature and the next. Hotel was under construction but clean--roomn was fine.

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Kal, mi
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Just OK”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Not the greatest water park. Cleaning with scrub brush while we were in the water...all the stuff scrubbed off went right in the water

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very crowded on spring break last year 2010”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

With all the hotel guest and day pass guest you could hardly move around in there last spring break. We are not going back again this year. Plan on eating somewhere else or bringing your food. Their idea of food is a joke.

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“We loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was a little leery about going after reading all the negative reviews, but we had a groupon so I thought I'd give it a try. We took my almost 6 year old twins, and all had a great time! Everyone was friendly, and when my daughter lost her goggles coming down the water slide the lifeguard searched under water... More

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Portage, Michigan, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fun Spot”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

A fun place to get out some energy. Locker areas are a little small but once you're in the water it's all good.

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Benton Harbor, MI
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Fun for the kids!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

It was HOT and loud, so if you are not going to swim, wear summer clothes! (You don't have to pay to accompany your kids if you don't swim, by the way.) The kids had a blast. There are life guards all over, but I would be sure to keep an eye on your kids-there are tons of kids in... More

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Centreville, Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Relaxing in summer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

My girls liked the small pool area to just hang in the water and talk. It was much better than Splash Universe at either locations.

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DOWAGIAC
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very Rude and Unprofessional”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed here once before, several months ago, and had an AWFUL experience. Room was not ready and had to wait 2 hours in the lobby with our luggage. When we were finally admitted to a room - it was FILTHY!!! They hadn't even cleaned it. I told the girl at the front desk that I was VERY DISAPPOINTED with... More

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Kalamazoo, MI
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Much better than expected based on other reviews”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We decided to get away from the cold for a night in January with our two young children (3yr and 1.5yr) and another couple with their kids of similar age. I had already booked the room when I decided to check the trip advisor ratings... Was pretty nervous based on what was on this site. First off about the trophy... More

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