Looking for your next vacation spot? An indoor water park resort is the perfect place for a family getaway, rain or shine. From lazy rivers to high-speed slides, WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort in Rapid City, SD is the largest indoor water park in the Dakotas and provides non-stop family fun at an affordable price, all year-round. While there are plenty of waterparks to choose from for your next getaway, WaTiki® boasts many unique and cool features in and around the waterpark that you may not find elsewhere. Below we have put together a list of what separates WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort from other waterparks to help make your decision. 

So, put on your bathing suits, and spend a day (or two) at WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort and give your kids a vacation to remember!

1. Retractable Roofs & Skylights
Did you know our waterpark features glass walls and ceilings, and the biggest retractable roof in South Dakota? It’s true! Our 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark features glass walls and a retractable roof that allows ventilated, natural light in the entire park all year long!

2. Sliders Bar & Grill
Where else on earth are you going to find a bar with a waterslide running right through it? One of WaTiki® Waterpark’s most popular features is the tubular waterslide ripping through our onsite full-service bar, Sliders Bar & Grill! Whether you’re looking for a pizza, Piña Colada, or a local brew, Sliders Bar & Grill has it waiting for you.

3. Waterpark Lighting System
WaTiki® features a fully customizable waterpark lighting system that can light up the entire park in any color. And to top it off – every individual light is capable of being operated separately! The lights can also perform a variety of functions such as making them twinkle in any color, any pattern, and setting them on a timer to do so.

4. Cleanliness & Customer Service
At WaTiki® Waterpark, we pride ourselves on cleanliness, safety and providing world-class service to our Guests. After all, it’s our top priority! When visiting the waterpark, Guests can be sure they are well taken care of, and that the waterpark reflects the highest standard of safety and cleanliness. Our empathetic and inclusive associates promptly meet guest expectations every day and are highly trained by an on-site licensed Red Cross CPR instructor. And while most waterparks close 2-3 times a week for cleaning, WaTiki® cleans during the overnight hours to avoid shutting the waterpark down. This means our Guests can swim and splash even longer.

5. Slide into an Upgraded Experience
Recent experiential upgrades have been made and WaTiki® is lookin’ fresh! The entire resort underwent a complete transformation to better enhance the Guest experience with resurfaced pools, slides, and flooring throughout the waterpark. Guests can leave their wallet behind with our brand new chipped ‘Connect&Go’ RFID wristband system. The system can be used for locker rentals, TikiCash for food and souvenirs, arcade credits, and day-of waterpark entry for a totally cashless experience.

6. Variety of Hotels & Family-Friendly Amenities
Our large resort complex features five hotels that are adjacent to the waterpark: Fairfield by Marriott, La Quinta by Wyndham, Residence Inn by Marriott, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and Courtyard by Marriott. All five hotels feature free parking, Wi-Fi, and discounted admission to the waterpark. Looking to extend your stay and splash longer? Check-in to the Home2 Suites or Residence Inn for a ‘home away from home’ feel. Want a waterpark view? Book the Reef Suite at Fairfield by Marriott for an incredible view from the comfort of your hotel room. Need extra space to recharge after the waterpark? Courtyard by Marriott offers plenty of spaces to relax and reset. Don’t leave your furry friend behind! We accept all pets at La Quinta, Home2 Suites, and Residence Inn.

7. Resort-wide Events & Promotions
The WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort complex is more than just a waterpark. Open year round, WaTiki® is a totally tubular place for birthday parties, family reunions, or a splashin’ good time. We are also known for hosting gnarly resort-wide parties and promotions for New Year’s Eve, Halloween, or just about any time of the year.

8. Keys to WaTiki
We’re handing out the keys to WaTiki®! Now you and your friends can enjoy an exclusive experience and have the entire water park to yourself! The experience includes secure private access to the waterpark for 2 hours, pizza and drinks for up to 50 people and a 20% discount to any of our 5 adjoining hotels. Reserving the waterpark is available Monday – Friday during the off season only.