The Nice Wolf Lodge New England formally opened on June fifth, 2014, and was the primary location. Positioned on the former location of the Fitchburg, MA Coco Key resort, the Nice Wolf Lodge New England is about an hour drive from my dwelling west of Boston. The resort options a lot of the identical enjoyable actions and facilities because the different places, in addition to some model new issues.
Disclosure: I acquired a complimentary keep for functions of evaluate. All opinions are my very own.
Evaluate of the Nice Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park New England
Rooms on the Nice Wolf Lodge New England
The resort gives 400+ rooms/suites, together with premium suites (Wolf Den and KidCabin suites), household suites, and common lodge rooms. The room we had was a double queen suite, that includes two queen beds, a sofa, and fridge. Rooms additionally embody flat-screen televisions, hair dryers, and a espresso maker.
Visitors to the resort additionally get pleasure from free WiFi. The beds had been extraordinarily snug and the room was surprisingly quiet. Rooms with cabins and dens are in a brand new constructing by the Howlin’ Timbers playpark, previous the water parks.
Room sorts embody:
- Deluxe Queen Suite: That is much like a standard lodge room, with two queen beds and a twin sleeper couch
- Double Queen Suite: just like the deluxe queen suite however with no sleeper couch
- Wolf Pup Den Suite: features a cave-themed sleeping space, one queen mattress, and twin couch sleeper
- Junior Cabin Suite: three twin beds in a log cabin-themed sleeping space, one queen mattress, and a twin couch sleeper
- Household KidCabin Suite: two queen beds, a twin couch sleeper, and an in-suite log cabin with three twin beds
- Grand KidCabin Suite: a semi-private grasp with a queen mattress, an in-suite log cabin with bunk beds and a daybed, two queen beds, and a twin couch sleeper
- Different premium suites embody the KidCabin King Suite, the Wolf Den King Suite, the Royal Wolf Den Suite, the Grizzly Wolf Den Suite, and the Grizzly Wolf Den Suite.
Facilities on the Nice Wolf Lodge New England
Like different Nice Wolf Lodge Resorts, the water park is the spotlight of the resort. Admission to the water park is included within the room fee.
On this resort, two separate water parks are throughout the corridor from each other. One is the unique construction from Coco Key, and the opposite is a brand new building created for the Nice Wolf Lodge household resort.
As youngsters enter the water park, they’re measured by a employees member who will present them with a crimson, yellow, or inexperienced wristband, relying on their peak. Every journey includes a signal that exhibits what the rules are for every band.
In some instances, the crimson and/or yellow bands aren’t permitted – in different instances, they’re allowed with particular restrictions (i.e., they have to journey with an grownup, or use a life vest). Complimentary life jackets and towels can be found to visitors.
Admission to the water park is free together with your keep, and solely registered visitors are permitted to make use of it. Visitors are ready to make use of the water park beginning at 1pm on their day of check-in, and all day on their check-out day.
Lockets can be found for lease, and the water park gives altering rooms and showers. You will have to observe your check-out time for the room however can then use the water park and the altering rooms.
We began out within the authentic Coco Key part, which includes a sports activities pool, conventional water slide, Fort Mackenzie (a big tree home that includes a Nice Wolf Lodge bucket), Alberta Falls (for one or two riders), jacuzzi, and lazy river. My youngsters beloved Alberta Falls, and it was a problem for us to get them to maneuver over to the newer part of the water park. They actually favored driving collectively.
The brand new part (constructed particularly for the Nice Wolf Lodge New England) features a wave pool, Tadpole Pond (for little ones), the River Canyon Run (a household water slide that accommodates as much as 4 riders), the Howlin’ Twister (a six-story funnel the place you glide up and down the perimeters of the ‘twister’), and the Wolf Tail (a thrill water slide the place you drop instantly right into a darkish enclosed tunnel).
My daredevil daughter tried the entire slides, and deemed the Howlin’ Twister THE BEST WATER SLIDE EVER. She did love the Wolf Tail, however solely selected to journey it as soon as. My son, who’s a bit extra timid, most well-liked the River Canyon Run.
The Nice Wolf Lodge New England additionally options the primary ever ropes course in a Nice Wolf Lodge. My youngsters had been thrilled to attempt it out, and actually loved it. Needless to say closed-toed footwear are required – since I reside in sandals all summer season, I wasn’t capable of attempt it. You should definitely pack sneakers if you wish to attempt the course. There’s additionally a mini ropes course excellent for youthful youngsters.
Different Points of interest on the Nice Wolf Lodge New England
Along with the complimentary water park and the ropes course, the Nice Wolf Lodge New England gives a great deal of different enjoyable family-friendly actions. There are alternatives to economize on these “additional” points of interest, together with a Paw Move, Pup Move, and a Wolf Move.
The Northern Lights arcade gives enjoyable conventional arcade video games, in addition to laser and XD film experiences. Visitor load up a card with their “tokens” and “tickets” are collected instantly on the cardboard.
The Howlin’ Timbers play space additionally features a few amusement rides nice for little youngsters, in addition to an indoor mini golf course, and the Howlers Peak Journey Path.
Like different Nice Wolf Lodge places, MagiQuest is a large a part of the expertise on the Nice Wolf Lodge New England. Buy and activate your wands on the MagiQuest store, then head to the screens to get your numerous missions.
We nonetheless had the wands we bought within the Poconos, and activated them for this keep. My youngsters love this sport – that they had a lot enjoyable operating up and down the halls looking for their clues. There are many different enjoyable options that may be activated with the wand too – be sure you have your youngsters discover the foyer. It’s good that the wands can be utilized at completely different Nice Wolf Lodge places.
The Nice Wolf Lodge New England additionally gives Scooops youngsters spa, which supplies manicures, pedicures, facials, and different remedies for youths. My daughter obtained a manicure, and whereas it was dearer than conventional manicures, it was a enjoyable expertise for her.
It’s a pleasant, particular deal with for youths. Whereas my daughter obtained her manicure, my son visited the youngsters’ present store the place he was capable of stuff his personal toy dragon.
For youthful youngsters, there’s a Cub Membership on Wheels, the place employees members provide actions and crafts for youths. The Nice Wolf Lodge’s characters make common appearances within the foyer, and there’s a narrative time within the evenings.
For adults, the resort gives a health middle and convention services.
Meals on the Nice Wolf Lodge New England
The resort gives a number of eating places, together with a Dunkin’ Donuts within the foyer, Bear Paw Sweets & Eats (providing ice cream and fudge), Buckets Unbelievable Craveables (positioned within the water park), Hungry as a Wolf (providing pizza, salads, and pasta), and the Lodge Wooden Fired Grill.
There’s additionally the Wachusett Brew Barn. It’s positioned inside the Howlin Timbers Play Park.
On our first night time, there was a await the Lodge Wooden Fired Grill, so we selected to get take out at Hungry as a Wolf and ate in our room. We beloved the pizza and salad – it’s the proper lunch or dinner for a household.
We dined on the Lodge Wooden Fired Grill on our second night time and beloved it. My husband obtained the filet, whereas I obtained the lobster and shrimp pasta.
Total, we actually loved our keep on the Nice Wolf Lodge New England and actually sit up for visiting once more.
Past the Nice Wolf Lodge New England
Whereas we advocate spending most of your time on the Nice Wolf Lodge, there are additionally some locations to discover exterior the household resort.
Davis Farmland is positioned about 20 minutes away. It’s a seasonal farm, with animals, play areas, and extra. Davis Farmland is closed within the winter.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Space is positioned about 10 minutes away. Along with snowboarding, they provide a number of family-friendly festivals.
Reservations could be made on-line at greatwolf.com .
