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Castaway Bay ~ An Indoor Waterpark For the Whole Family!

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A couple weeks ago my family and I stayed overnight at Castaway Bay in Sandusky, Ohio. Being Ohio residents, we couldn’t wait to get out of the unpredictable, cold weather and into the balmy 82 degree indoor waterpark.

As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, my boys squealed with delight! They knew they were in for a great time of splashing, waterslides, swimming and maybe even a few arcade games. When we checked into our room, my boys ran to the sliding glass door and stood on our private screened in balcony. My youngest pointed at the road ahead and then turned and said, “Mom, that’s the Cedar Point road”.  Being Cedar Point season pass holder’s, it was great to know that the world’s best amusement park was just right down the road.

castaway bay reviewRooms:

Castaway Bay features 237 hotel rooms and suites including family-oriented units.  There are many different types of rooms which are perfect for families of any size. From standard rooms to large suites, Castaway Bay offers comfortable accomodations to make a perfect overnight stay.

As a family of five, we stayed in the Tarpon Suite. This suite offers a comfy king size bed and two sets of bunk beds in a semi-private sleeping area. My boys loved that they had their own special space and TV. Our room offered a small refrigerator and microwave. This was great to keep our beverages cold and made our late night snack of popcorn convenient to make.  I especially liked that our room offered a large walk in closet. This made it easy to store our bags, shoes and coats without cluttering our room. I’m not sure if this is offered in every Tarpon Suite but according to the layout on their website, it looks like it.castaway bay review
Castaway Bay rooms and suites feature a private deck or balcony (in most), flat screen television, free wireless internet, microwave, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker. Also, many rooms have access to adjoining rooms – perfect for extended families or large groups.  With rooms and suites that fit 4 – 6 people with both balconies and non-balconies, it’s sure to fit just about any budget.

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castaway bay review meet and greetActivities:

When you check in, be sure to ask for an activity sheet. This paper lists all the fun activities that are going on that day. From family movies, crafts, bedtime stories and so much more, Castaway Bay is so much more than just a waterpark.  The Peanut character meet and greets are a family favorite! In fact, on the two days we were there we were able to meet Linus, Snoopy and a few other characters. This makes for great photo opportunities!

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While staying at Castaway Bay, don’t miss Club Castaway! This large area located on the third floor and features a large screen TV, dance floor and tables for crafts. Club Castaway  offers up FUN for all ages. While we were there my boys designed t-shirts and created Easter crafts. While some things have a small fee, many activities are free. You got to love that!

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On top of all the other activities offered that weekend, they also had a hot cocoa meetup in the lobby. We were offered free cookies and hot chocolate. While it was a little busy, the employees were on top of it and it was extremely organized. It was fun to snuggle by the fireplace with our little ones and talk about our day before bed.

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The Waterpark:

Castaway Bay offers up a 38,000-square-foot, tropical theme indoor waterpark resort. This waterpark is loaded with water activities for all ages. 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.

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Another favorite was the indoor/outdoor hot tub.  The weekend we visited it was freezing outside, so it was a lot of 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.

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!

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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.

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Restaurants:

If you get hungry, you don’t have to go far as Castaway Bay offers up several eating options.  Inside the waterpark you can eat at Big Daddy’s Snack Shack where they offer up menu items including pizza, wings and breadsticks, hot dogs, warm pretzels, soft serve ice cream and more.  If you are a bit hungier, hop into Mango Mike’s right outside the main lobby. This buffet style restaurant offers both breakfast and dinner options at separate times.  My family has eaten at both of these restaurants in the past and really liked both.

Looking for a snack? Ebb & Eddy’s is your place! Menu items include quick service breakfast items, fresh bakery selections, deli wraps, salads, ice cream, assorted cold beverages, Starbucks coffee and other assorted hot beverages.  Here’s a little tip. After 6:00pm you can snag a donut for just a dollar each. Grab a few and keep them for breakfast the next morning.

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On This trip my family and I ate at Quaker Steak & Lube. Since this restaurant is located on the property of Castaway Bay and connected to the building, you won’t have to leave at all.  This award winning restaurant offers up ribs & burgers and delicious wings in 25 signature sauces. While my kiddies ordered their typical kids meals, I scored a tastly yet healthy dish of grilled chicken and steamed broccoli. It was delicious!

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Comments

  1. Shannon Heilman says

    I would love to bring my kids and husband to castaway bay. None of us have ever been so it would certainly be a new experience!

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  2. JoAnne says

    Our family could really use a get a way. My husband is one od the unfortunate laid off steel workers so money is tight. My girls would love to be able to splash and slide around for a day.

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  10. Kristen says

    Would love to get my kids out of the house. With this crazy weather we are having its hard for them to get outside!!

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  16. Melody L says

    My granddaughter, her friend & her daddy! We could all use a getaway! Her birthday & her daddy’s are in April. They have had a sad & rough last year

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  19. Westley says

    My little brother and sister! They would love it! Plus my girlfriend and her little sister! Sounds like fun 🙂

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  20. Shannon Cessna says

    I wpuld bring my kids and fiance. We’ve never been to a waterpark and could really use a getaway. Thank you for all you do!

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  21. Jessica Sachara says

    I would love to be able to bring my toddler for her birthday and still be able to entertain my older child. This would be a win win

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  31. Tiffany Banks says

    I would love to take my 3 kids! We actually live in Sandusky, OH & have NEVER been here before!! It would be awesome to go before we move to FL in July!!

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  33. Kimberly Basko says

    Boy, Could I use this getaway! Due to a chronic health condition, it has been impossible for me to travel much in the past 5 years so this would be such a blessing to me and my family 🙂

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  34. Caryl says

    I would bring my sister Rachel, niece Sophia and brother Carter when I visit Ohio from California is June. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  38. Jane says

    I would love to win this trip for my family…
    We have never been here and it would be a Great time for all!!
    A last family trip before he goes off to College …

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  42. Tina Hiner says

    Our family would so much enjoy this, we have never been!! My kids would love this, if I won these tickets I would surprise my kids by going and not telling them where we are going till we get there. 😀💗

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  46. Heather Youngman says

    It would be a nice break for my kiddos! We are a family of 6, so going to waterparks and stuff is not something we have really done for a while.

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  58. amy guillaume linderman says

    my boys have been asking to go there, so i would bring them and my husband! sounds so fun

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  59. MARION UNARTEL says

    I would bring my husband and my daughter. She is working 2 jobs to help out with bills and neither one of us has ever been there. This would be like a high class vacation to us….sounds like soooo much fun…

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  65. Laura C says

    Would be a great getaway from this crazy Ohio weather! ! I’d bring my hubby & grandkids. Maybe even my kids too! 🙂

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  66. Katie Wills says

    Both of my sons birthdays are coming up and I would love to take them and of course my husband. We have never been to Castaway Bay and it looks like a great place to celebrate a couple of birthdays at 🙂

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  74. Westley says

    I would love to have a mini-vacation! Stress from work and school. Looking at student loans just makes me wish I was somewhere else!

    Would be a great way to spend time with my little brother and sister. As well as my girlfriend and her sister 🙂

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  80. Jennifer Williams says

    I would take my husband and kids. None of us have ever been to an indoor waterpark and it looks fun!

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  87. Tiffany Banks says

    I would love to take my kids!! We don’t get to do much so this would be such a nice surprise for them!!

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  88. Tiffany Schmidt says

    I can play lazily in shallow water with our 5 month old and hubby can take the older two adventuring 🙂

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  89. Kristie says

    I would love to take my nephews and niece please. Sounds like fun!!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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