The Krakken allows two riders per tube and provides high-speed water adventures for kids 42 inches and up and parents whose water park adventures involves more than just drinks at a swim-up bar.Įven for this roller coaster enthusiast, The Krakken created the adrenaline rush I needed to call our weekend stay a true vacation. Junior Suite King Room at Kartrite Resort in the Catskills / Photo: Kartrite Resort Waterslides at Kartriteįour outstanding waterslides provide enough adventure for thrillseekers. We stayed in a Junior Suite Double Queen, with two queen size beds and a pull-out sofa. I went with a friend and her daughter, plus my two kids – five of us in total.

With single-room, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom suites, there are plenty of choices for larger families or to share a room with friends.

Overall, the rooms were clean and spacious. That, alone, would make me choose another park with all things being equal, such as sale prices and room availability. The park was also notably missing a wave pool – a staple at most water parks. When we visited that May, it looked like the water park had space for additional features the park could use another hot tub, as both were continuously full to capacity when we were there. Fun and contemporary décor, characterized by bright, funky colors and geometric shapes make Kartrite feel brand new – which it is. Kartrite looks like no other indoor water park in the area. Kartrite has a three-hour chaperoned activity program for kids, which means you can slip off to the casino or grab a romantic meal at Bixby’s Derby, Kartrite’s upscale dining experience. However, just a mile down the road sits Resorts World Casino. You won’t get the benefit of being close to other Poconos attractions like the Crossing Outlets or American Candle Factory. It’s about the same distance from metro New York or Long Island as Great Wolf Lodge, Kalahari Resort, Camelback, or Split Rock Resort. Kartrite is located in upstate New York in the Catskills. In a prior post, I offered an overview of the four water parks in the Poconos Mountains. Sections like the arcade and Harvey’s Wallbanger sports bar offer a more laid back feel.

The resort’s overall vibe leans toward modern and upscale, yet still family-friendly. It provides activities for the kids and a tight-knit atmosphere that you don’t find at the bigger water parks. Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Monticello, NY bills itself as a classic Catskills Mountains resort.

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