What's included with a stay — and what costs extra
A stay at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs includes daily indoor water park access for registered guests, complimentary family activities (story time, dance parties, character meet-and-greets), and basic on-property amenities like complimentary Wi‑Fi and water park towels. Meals, Scooops Kid Spa treatments, MagiQuest and many other specialty attractions or services (parking, cabanas, valet) cost extra.
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What's included with every stay
Every registered guest receives water park passes for the length of the visit; the indoor water park has four pools, a lazy river, a wave pool and kiddie pool and is kept at about 84°F year-round.
Complimentary offerings include family activities such as story time and dance parties, character meet-and-greets, some arcade/attraction access, and high-speed Wi‑Fi in public areas and rooms.
Water park towels are included with a stay or day pass, though a fee may apply if towels are not returned.
- Water park access (all registered guests)
- Four indoor pools, lazy river, wave pool, children’s pool
- Complimentary family activities and character appearances
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas
- Water park towels included (replacement fee possible)
Rooms, suites and sleeping arrangements
The resort offers a variety of themed rooms and suites designed for families. Room types include Junior Gray Wolf Suite w/Balcony, Majestic Wolf Suite w/ Balcony, Royal Wolf Suite, Deluxe Suite w/ Balcony, Family Suite, KidCabin Suite w/ Mountain View, Wolf Pup Den Suite, Junior Wolf Pup Den Suite w/ Balcony, Sofa Suite w/ Balcony, KidCabin Suite and others.
Room rates include water park passes and standard in-room amenities; Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs does not provide cribs, rollaway beds, infant beds, or extra beds, so choose a suite (for example Family Suite or KidCabin Suite) that fits your group size.
- Room names are listed exactly: Junior Gray Wolf Suite w/Balcony; Majestic Wolf Suite w/ Balcony; Royal Wolf Suite; Deluxe Suite w/ Balcony; Deluxe Suite w/Balcony and Mountain View; Deluxe Suite; Family Suite; Family Suite with Mountain View; KidCabin Suite w/ Mountain View; Wolf Pup Den Suite; Junior Wolf Pup Den Suite w/ Balcony; Sofa Suite w/ Balcony; Royal Wolf Suite w/Mountain View; KidCabin Suite.
- No cribs or rollaway beds are available—plan bed configuration when booking.
| Sample suite | Typical beds listed on site |
|---|---|
| Junior Gray Wolf Suite w/Balcony | 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Sofa Beds |
| KidCabin Suite w/ Mountain View | 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed |
| Royal Wolf Suite w/Mountain View | 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed |
What costs extra — food and drink
The property is not an all-inclusive resort: on-site restaurants, bars and grab-and-go outlets charge separately. Dining venues include Barnwood (a la carte dinner and bar), Loose Moose Family Kitchen (buffet for breakfast and dinner), Hungry As A Wolf (pizza and grab-and-go), and Buckets Burgers & Bites (inside the water park).
There is no in-room dining service; plan to eat at restaurants, the snack bar or grab-and-go outlets during your stay. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at Barnwood and the poolside bar/lounge.
- Barnwood — a la carte dinner and bar (serves alcohol)
- Loose Moose Family Kitchen — breakfast and dinner buffet
- Hungry As A Wolf — pizza/pasta/pick-up
- Buckets Burgers & Bites — water park dining and snacks
- Coffee shop, snack bar and quick-service outlets
Paid activities, extras and services
Several on-property experiences require additional payment: Scooops Kid Spa treatments, MagiQuest wand adventures and certain themed experiences are charged separately from the room rate.
Other extra-cost items commonly reported include pool cabanas, dedicated arcade play credits, private activities, and souvenir or retail purchases in the gift shops.
- Scooops Kid Spa services (kids’ manicures, pedicures, hair treatments) — paid
- MagiQuest wand adventures — paid
- Pool cabanas — available for an extra fee
- Arcade/game credits, mini golf, climbing wall, Oliver’s Mining Co. — may require additional payment
- Retail, souvenirs and make‑your‑own stuffed-animal workshops
Practical extras: parking, deposits and policies
Self-parking is available on site for a daily surcharge; valet parking is offered for an additional charge. Parking fees vary by source and booking channel, so check your reservation or ask the front desk for the current rate.
At check-in the main guest must be at least 21 years old and present a photo ID and credit card; a deposit or hold may be required to cover incidental charges. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
- Self-parking — daily surcharge applies
- Valet parking — additional charge
- Photo ID and credit card required at check-in; deposit/hold may be taken for incidentals
- Property is smoke-free; pets are not allowed (service animals per ADA permitted)
Water park rules and safety (what to expect)
The water park requires that children be supervised: a supervising companion must accompany children in the water park and must be at least 14 years old; official guidance states all children under 18 should be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times.
Guests under 48 inches, weak swimmers and non-swimmers are advised to wear lifejackets; US Coast Guard-approved lifejackets are provided for courtesy use but must remain in the water park. Inflatable devices and outside food or drink are not allowed.
- Supervising companion rules: companion must be 14+; site guidance says children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult
- Lifejackets available for those under 48 inches or non-swimmers
- No inflatable devices or personal flotation toys; no outside food or drink in the water park
- Protective swim diapers required for diaper-dependent guests
