So it’s time to plan the next fun family vacation. What types of recreational activities would everyone enjoy, and where are the travel locations that fit into your household budget?

If you want to take the kids to an indoor water park hotel, Michigan has the most out of any other state. For some reason, Michigan has become a hotspot for indoor water parks and is home to seven such hotels, with plans for another two. The majority are close to the border and very family-focused.

For a listing of the most popular hotels in Michigan that include indoor water parks, keep reading.

Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, MI

Great Wolf Lodge is a chain of hotels with locations throughout the United States and Canada. They offer seriously massive indoor water parks along with family-focused suites. For example, you can reseRVe a room that has a separate area with bunk beds for the kids along with a full-size bed for mom and dad.

Great Wolf’s biggest drawback, though, is the price. For a family of four, you should expect to pay close to $300 a night for a family suite. You’ll also be paying for meals on top of this, so budget accordingly. And, if you plan to travel to a Great Wolf Lodge over a holiday weekend or during the summer holidays, then book early and expect a crowd.

The Gold Rush Water Park

About five miles from Lake Michigan and in close proximity to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, the Double JJ Ranch and Resort offers an indoor water park hotel, Michigan wilderness and lots of outdoor activities for the kids.

You’ll pay less than what you would at other water park hotels and resorts in the area, but the rooms are definitely smaller and somewhat outdated. You’ll typically pay around $150 for a room.

The Boyne Mountain Resort and the Avalanche Bay Water Park

The Boyne Mountain Resort is unique in that it combines a ski resort with an incredible water park and on-site spa. So, dad can spend the day skiing, mom can hit the spa and the older kids can enjoy a day at the water park. In the summer, you’ll also find hiking and biking trails along with a public golf course with reasonable green fees.

At Boyne Mountain, there are two accommodation options. These include the budget rooms at Boyne Mountain (starting at $75) and also higher-end rooms in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. These rooms are directly connected to the water park for easy access.

If you’re looking for an indoor water park hotel, Michigan clearly has numerous options that can appeal to any family at almost any budget. From high-end to budget-friendly, these three hotels represent the best of each.