This review was made possible by iConnect and Kalahari. I was provided with an overnight stay and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. #LoveKalahariPA
My kids had a one-day break off from school this week, so my daughters, husband and I took advantage of the midweek break and took a mini vacation at the new Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Center in Pennsylvania’s Poconos Mountains! Kalahari is only about a two-hour drive from my home, making it the perfect destination for a family road trip! My kids couldn’t wait to try out the resort’s 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark!
My family arrived at the resort Tuesday evening, and were wowed by Kalahari’s beautifully decorated lobby area! The lobby is filled with gorgeous African artwork and a lovely central fountain. There are also shops and several dining spots: restaurants and buffets, a candy shop and a coffee shop.
We got a bite to eat at the Ivory Coast Restaurant. We shared some calamari and nachos, and the kids and I ordered some delicious watermelon mint lemonades! My family and I enjoyed our steak and chicken wraps, and my husband liked his steak.
My kids loved our room! The space was neat and clean (with a mini fridge and a flat screen TV), with a vibrant giraffe painting on the wall.
Our room had a mini balcony that overlooked Kalahari’s outdoor pool and surrounding countryside. Beautiful!
As soon as we finished dinner, we hit the water park. (The water park was open until 9 p.m.) The kids had a blast in the waterpark!
The next morning, we picked up a quick bite to eat at Kalahari’s Java Manjaro cafe and hit the water park again!
I really loved floating in the lazy river. I found it to be very relaxing! One of my daughters floated with me for a while, but soon, both of my kids were on the water slides! My husband joined them for a while, and then spent some time with me in the hot tub!
We hit Kalahari’s big arcade area just before leaving the resort on our second day. My daughters really liked the arcade games, and spent at least a half hour carefully choosing their prizes at “The Prize Trunk” at the arcade! (One daughter got a Whoopie Cushion as one of her prizes, so we were serenaded with Whoopee Cushion sounds on our way home!)
In all, we all had a wonderful time at the resort. The resort is undergoing an expansion (Phase II) that will add 100,000 square feet to the already large water park. The resort will also increase the size of its outdoor water park.
My family and I will have to return to Kalahari when the renovations are done and enjoy the new offerings!
Win a Stay at Kalahari
Save on Your Trip to Kalahari
Stay at Kalahari for just $199 per night with a $100 Family Entertainment Center card. Offer is valid October 1 – November 24, Sunday – Thursday. To book, call 1-877–KALAHARI with the promo code: iConnect. Restrictions apply. Offer subject to availability. Offer does not include taxes or fees.
Additional Resources
- Kalahari Resorts and Conventions: http://bit.ly/1gvSEjD
- Kalahari Twitter: https://twitter.com/KalahariResorts
- Kalahari Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalahariresorts
*The giveaway is sponsored by Kalahari and iConnect. Mom Home Guide is not responsible for the fulfillment of the giveaway prize.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
I wish this place was closer, I would be entering that giveaway! Wow, so pretty!
Carrie
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Lauren says
It’s a great resort, Carrie!
Cecelia says
Looks like you all had a fabulous time! Great pics too, thanks for sharing. #client
Lauren says
Thanks, Cecelia! My family had a great time!
Kevin E says
We would love to stay at Kalahari because we’ve heard so many great things about the resort! Our family loves waterparks and we also like resorts where there are many amenities on-site.
Lois Christensen says
We live close to this resort and would love to visit!
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Jennifer Marie says
I would like to stay because my sons would love enjoying the water slides and different activities.
Lisa Stover says
So I would love to stay at the Kalahari Resort because it is in my hometown!!! I am from the Poconos but I live in the South now. I haven’t been home to visit in over a year and I think it would be great to stay there overnight so my son can enjoy everything 🙂
Lauren says
Good luck, Lisa!
Jennifer Rote says
I’d love to take my son! He would have so much fun there.
Nidhi Chauhan says
We would love to stay at Kalahari because of your great pics. Jokes a part, actually we passed through this resort and always wanted to go there but did not get chance. This is the perfect place for the family to Fun and Play! Also we loves waterparks!! Crossing my fingers. Asking a big favor to random 🙂 Really want to win this for my family!
Lauren says
Good luck, Nidhi!
Rachel C says
I have three boys and I would love to be able tot take them to Kalahari as I know that they would absolutely love it. Fingers crossed that we win!
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Hemen Deanna says
We have heard some awesome things about this resort and now after reading and seeing how you guys had great fun there, I want to go there with my family for PERFECT Family FUN.
Lauren says
You should go, Hemen! It’s really fun.