Disclaimer: This is not a paid post and all opinions are my own. Thanks to Castaway Bay for giving me tickets for review and giveaway.

UPDATE:  The giveaway is now over. The winner is Steven Mosley!  Steven, please check your email.

It’s downright FREEZING here in Ohio but a couple weeks ago my family enjoyed a weekend away at Castaway Bay Resort where it’s always a balmy 82 degrees!

Castaway Bay is located in Sandusky, Ohio, right outside the entrance of Cedar Point and conveniently located to area highways. This indoor waterpark and resort boasts overnight accommodations, restaurants, an arcade and so much more. As soon as you walk through the doors the large pirate ship complete with singing parrots is sure to put you into the tropical mood!

Accommodations:

Our room had two comfy beds, large bathroom, mini refrigerator, microwave and screened balcony.  Of course, it was a little too cold to enjoy that last amenity but the view was gorgeous!  We did need an extra bed for our family of five but a roll away was brought up when asked and fit perfectly in our room (additional fee may apply).

While my hubby and I enjoyed relaxing in the room, our kiddos were itching to get to the park. Before we left, we transferred our cooler snacks and drinks in the refrigerator so they’d be ready when we got back to our room. It was really convenient and money saver to have this feature!

The Waterpark:

Our first stop was the Castaway Bay wave pool where we frolicked in the warm waters and jumped in the waves.  This was an area the whole family enjoyed from my youngest to the oldest.  There are chairs surrounding this zero entry area so even if you don’t get in, you can sit and dip your toes in.

Another favorite was the indoor/outdoor hot tub.  The weekend we visited Winter Storm Linus blew through so it was so fun to enjoy a soak while snow was falling all around.  It was so relaxing to let the jets massage my aching muscles and bask in the warm waters. This area was open to our whole family but children under a certain height do need accompanied by and adult.

This was the first year that both of my oldest boys were brave enough to try out the waterslides and this was the first time that I felt comfortable to go down myself. Losing weight has been liberating to me both physically and mentally and it was a joy to do something my boys wanted to do!

Castaway Bay offers slides for both the younger ones and those young at heart.  In fact one called Rendezvous Run, is a rousing 35-foot-high, 520-foot-long water roller coaster that propels you uphill using water jets. Of course, this Cedar Point waterpark is going to have a COASTER WATERSLIDE!

If you have little ones you won’t want to miss the Lookout Lagoon Family Funhouse which features pint sized slides, bridges, water guns and a 1000 gallon tipping bucket. They also offer Toddler Tide Pool with smaller slides and a zero entry pool and Creature Cove which offers basketball hoops and numerous flotation devices.  Our family spent a lot of time in this area just swimming about.

Restaurants:

If you get hungry, you don’t have to go far as Castaway Bay Big hosts the eatery Daddy’s Snack Shack inside the waterpark. Their menu items include pizza, wings and breadsticks, hot dogs, warm pretzels, soft serve ice cream and more.  Our family ordered a large pizza and we had enough to take back to our room to eat later.

If you are a bit hungier, hop into Mango Mike’s! This buffet style restaurant offers both breakfast and dinner menus at separate times.  We went for the breakfast buffet and it had everything that breakfast lovers would want including pancakes, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, yogurt, muffins, cereal and more.  There were choices galore!  The restaurant has huge windows that show off the gorgeous views outside so be sure to pick a window seat.

The Arcade:

Last year when we came to Castaway Bay, we missed the Arcade, so this year we were sure to check it out. I was really surprised how large it was inside and how many different games that they offered. Castaway Bay makes it super easy for you and loads all the tickets you earn right on your card.  With three little boys this makes it so convenient.

When it came time to redeem our tickets, my boys were all able to pick our a few prizes to take home. This was their favorite part but man, did they take a LONG time to decide with so many choices.  I guess we won a little too much…not that they were complaining.

Hotel Breakers Renovations:

While we attended the Cedar Point event, I was able to attend a blogger event in the evening.  I was blown away and super excited to hear about the renovations being make to Cedar Point’s gorgeous Hotel Breaker’s Hotel.  Located on the mile-long Cedar Point beach, Hotel Breakers is completing it’s 2-year transformation and turning it into an updated resort that we will marvel at.

Hotel Breakers will boast a new entrance portal, newly-furnished and remodeled rooms with LCD TV’s, new furniture, bedding and décor, and many other amenities and offerings. Additional enhancements include a new Starbucks and the Surf Lounge bar inside the famous rotunda, widened exterior green space with panoramic views of Lake Erie and an outdoor water play area with zero depth entry and splash features.

Other amenities include two pools and Jacuzzis, access to the Cedar Point Beach and Boardwalk, a gift shop, arcade, exercise room, three restaurants, Early Entry (access to some of the biggest rides and coasters before the park opens to the general public), discounted Cedar Point admission tickets and complimentary Wi-Fi.  Reservations for the 2015 season can be placed now online at cedarpoint.com/hotelbreakers or by phone at (419) 627-2106.

CASTAWAY BAY DISCOUNT CODE

Want to stay at Castaway Bay? Here’s a money-saving discount code for Castaway Bay! You can get the “Room, Waterpark and Breakfast Buffet Package” starting at $149 (now through May 2, 2015) when you use the promo code BLOG! Reservations can be made online at castawaybay.com or by calling 419.627.2106.

GIVEAWAY:

Castaway Bay provided me with FOUR (4) Day Pass Vouchers to GIVE AWAY (giveaway over) to one lucky Couponing With Rachel reader! Good luck!