Indoor water parks near Minneapolis
Looking for a waterpark hotel or resort near Minneapolis? These 2 family hotels with indoor water parks are all within about 2 hours by car from downtown Minneapolis, sorted closest first.
The closest is AmericInn by Wyndham Chippewa Falls in Chippewa Falls, about 1 hr 40 min away.
All include water park passes with the room, none has a wave pool and 1 has a dedicated toddler area. Drive times are estimates without traffic, stops or weather.
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Facts from each hotel's own pages| Hotel | From Minneapolis | Water park | Slides | Wave pool | Lazy river | Toddler area | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmericInn Chippewa FallsChippewa Falls | 1 hr 40 min | — | 2 | — | — | Yes | Included |
| Metropolis ResortEau Claire | 1 hr 40 min | — | — | — | Yes | — | Included |
A blue tick means yes. "—" means the hotel doesn't publish it. Drive times are estimates from downtown without traffic.
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AmericInn by Wyndham Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, WI
A small hotel near Lake Wissota with Splash Bay Adventure, an indoor water area with a waterslide, a kiddie slide and a wading pool next to the main pool and hot tub. Breakfast is free.
Passes includedToddler area2 slides1 hr 40 min See details -
Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire, WI
The resort with Chaos Water Park inside: multi-story slides, a lazy river and a play structure with a dump bucket. Admission comes with every reservation.
Passes includedLazy river1 hr 40 min See details
Where they are
How to choose
Check the passes
Some hotels include water park access for every guest. Others cap passes by room type.
Measure the kids
Big slides often need riders to be 42" or 48" tall. Each hotel page lists the rules we found.
Toddlers need their own zone
A shallow splash area matters more than the size of the park.
Hours change by season
Weekday winter hours can be shorter than summer weekends.
Think about meals
Suites with a kitchen or kitchenette save money on longer stays.
Parents ask
What is the closest indoor water park hotel to Minneapolis?
AmericInn by Wyndham Chippewa Falls in Chippewa Falls is the closest on our list, about 1 hr 40 min (110 miles) by car from downtown Minneapolis. Drive times are estimates without traffic.
Which water park hotels near Minneapolis include water park passes with the room?
AmericInn Chippewa Falls and Metropolis Resort include water park access with a stay.
Which water park hotels near Minneapolis are best for toddlers?
AmericInn Chippewa Falls has a dedicated toddler or little-kids area with shallow water and small slides.
Which water park hotels near Minneapolis have a lazy river?
Metropolis Resort has a lazy river or action river.
Are indoor water parks open all year?
Indoor water parks are built for year-round use, which is why they are popular in Midwest winters. Hours change by season and day of the week, and parks can close for private events, so check the hotel's calendar before you go.
Can you use a hotel water park without staying overnight?
Most hotels on this page do not publish a day-pass option, and many limit their water parks to overnight guests. Call the hotel to ask.
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Water park hotels within 2 hours of Minneapolis. Facts come from each hotel's website, fact sheet or tourism listing, checked October 2026. How we collect our data.