Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Spotsylvania

Kalahari is a family-founded company that now operates five resort locations. The Wisconsin Dells resort was its first, opening in 2000, and the Sandusky resort on the shores of Lake Erie followed in 2005. The Pocono Mountains resort opened in July 2015 and the Round Rock resort in 2020. The Spotsylvania resort, located off I-95 between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, is scheduled to open in late 2026.

A visit is built around the resorts as all-in-one destinations. Each has waterparks, family entertainment, dining and lodging, and several also have spa, fitness and lakeside activities. Lodging ranges from single rooms to multi-bedroom suites and villas, and the Round Rock resort sits across the street from a pet-friendly partner hotel. Waterpark day passes can be bought online, season passes come in three tiers, and cabana and bungalow rentals are available.

Spa Kalahari and Salon offerings are also listed on the company's site. Wellness options at other resorts include Kalahari Fitness and Training programs and a halotherapy salt room at the Wisconsin Dells and Sandusky resorts.

Conventions and events are a major part of the offering. The Spotsylvania resort is described as having more than 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and event spaces across the company suit conventions, weddings, birthdays, quinceañeras, mitzvahs, family reunions, sporting events and fundraising. Meeting services are arranged through the company's separate meetings site.

The company says it supports Charity: water and invites visitors to donate to clean water projects.

Large family resorts set on or near lakes and mountains, with waterparks, arcades and entertainment alongside spa and dining options.