In early 2024, I wrote about the announcement that Florida would be getting a massive $150 million indoor water park – Great Wolf Lodge – in Naples. The attraction is housed in a resort that is composed of a 92,000-square-foot water park plus restaurants and a convention center. The attraction was anticipated as it was to bring 600 jobs as well as tourism to the area. Plus, the attraction is arguably fun with slides, zip lines, and ropes courses.
The Opening: The Lodge officially opened its doors back in September, but it has continued to celebrate the same. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Rob Gronkowski showed up in mid-November to celebrate the opening. And a general manager told WINK News that there had been a “big turnout” so far. Basic rooms start at $229 as of this writing.
Mixed Reviews: Although there was much excitement for Great Wolf Lodge coming to Florida, reviews by actual patrons are mixed. It earns 3.9 out of 5 stars on Google reviews. Some were very enthusiastic and complimentary, like Laura, who wrote, in part: