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Great Wolf Lodge

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3.5 of 5 stars 142 reviews
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#5 of 36 hotels in Traverse City
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    3575 North US 31 South
    Traverse City, MI 49684
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 142 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 88 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 87 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 88 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 88 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 38 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 80% based on 94 reviews Families with young children
    • 50% based on 94 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 94 reviews Young singles
    • 10% based on 94 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 10% based on 94 reviews Older travelers

Reviews of Great Wolf Lodge

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4 of 5 stars
The Netherlands
Aug 27, 2008

We stayed at the GWL in Traverse City from 17-19 August 2008 (two nights). We did not use the pool or swimming facilities because it was clear that the average age of children there was 6-7 and our son is 9. However, he had a fantastic time completing the MagiQuest, which for about $25 was great value and also enjoyed... more

Aug 25, 2008

If you have visited any other Great Wolf Lodge's, this one may disappoint you. The waterpark is about half the size of the Pocono park. The lifeguards have this annoying habit of splashing the people waiting in line for the slides. The lazy river was full of kids chasing eachother without tubes. It was anything but lazy. The kids bunks... more

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2 of 5 stars
clare, michigan
Aug 20, 2008

Not worth the money. We started our stay on August 19 and ended on August 20. My kids are 14, and 12. They did have fun at the water park but for adults it is terrible. The so called lazy river was horrible. The life gaurds allowed young kids to just go crazy so my wife and I could not... more

Aug 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you are going to reserve a room through the the lodge's web-site, be sure to print/save the confirmation page. Then, when you receive your confirmation email, check to be sure they have not changed your reservation. Also be aware that the email confirmation does not describe the room, so be sure you know what the different types of rooms... more

Aug 5, 2008

cant wait to go again we tryed last weekend but all sold out. u nedd to build another great wolf loge.this is better then the other water parks.but u do need more kids fast food there.like wendys,mcdondals.but keep up the good work.the durham family.thank u for the miltary discout. more

Jul 25, 2008

This was an amazing adventure. We stayed here one night in July for $290 (with taxes... forget what it was pre-tax). We arrived at 1pm - our room wasn't ready yet, but we got our wristbands, etc... We went to the gift shop and looked around the arcade. By 2pm, our room was ready. We stayed in a Wolf Den,... more

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3 of 5 stars
West Bloomfield, MI
Jul 21, 2008

Let me begin by saying my children are older 12 & 9. They enjoyed themselves thoroughly for about 4 hours of waterpark time. What I'm trying to convey is with older kids, don't think this is a substitute for a day at a waterpark. It is geared to the 10 & under crowd. The facility is very clean and the... more

Jul 19, 2008

We recently just spent 3 days at Great Wolf and I have to say I don't know how anyone could say anything negative about this place!! We were absolutely thrilled from the moment we walked in. We were able to check in 3 hours early, the hotel decor was awesome, my son had a great time playing in the little... more

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5 of 5 stars
Boyertown, PA
Jun 20, 2008

We just took 4 girl scouts (ages 13-14) for an overnight., my kind of camping. Hotel Camping! We had 3 adults. We all had a wonderful time! The waterpark is excellent! The tube rides were so much fun, and the wave pool is also great! (they have plenty of life guard on duty, so you can feel secure if you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traverse City, MI
Jun 20, 2008

We stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge for 1 night and just loved it. My son enjoyed the waterpark with many things to do for young children. My 7 year old daughter loved playing Magiquest which is an interactive game for kids. You buy a magical wand and acitvate a game for it and the kids run around all over... more

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