Cool Off Under A Waterfall At This South Dakota Hotel

Waterparks are thought to be a summertime novelty, but when you hail from the Mount Rushmore State, you know that it is a year-round tradition, as many of our biggest and best parks are located inside. Genius, right? For the most fun and iconic waterpark of all, however, you are going to want to visit the one and only Watiki Waterpark:

Located in Rapid City, the Waitiki Waterpark is an epic 30,000-square-foot oasis that features something for the entire family, plus on-site dining, an arcade, and other fun surprises.

Open year-round, the waterpark portion of Waitiki is chock-full of things that will keep you entertained all day long, including numerous pools, slides, a splash pad, a lazy river, and more.

Whether you are looking for something fast-paced and thrilling or something slow and relaxing, Waitiki has it, including - you guessed it! - a waterfall or two.

While most hotel waterparks are connected to just one hotel, Waitiki is unique in that it is part of a large resort complex with 5 hotels, including Residence Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield, La Quinta, and Home 2 Suites.

General admission day passes for the Waitiki Waterpark start at $12 per person.

To learn more about the exciting Waitiki Waterpark - or to book your passes - please visit their website.

Waitiki Waterpark is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 7, 2021, through May 26, 2022.

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