Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Hotels
7.6 (377 reviews)
1700 American Boulevard East , Bloomington , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Family-friendly activities
Clean waterpark
Cons:
Delayed check-in
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as smelly carpets and broken furniture.
Service
8.1
Generally acceptable service with some positive mentions but issues like unresponsive front desk staff were noted.
Location
9.1
Convenient location for families, being the only game in town during winter; however, parking fees may deter some.
Room Quality
5.6
Outdated and in need of repair with complaints regarding missing amenities and general condition.
Amenities
9.6
Great for families with various activities and fun attractions at the waterpark, despite some operational limitations.
Value for Money
7.1
Some guests feel that the prices charged do not match the quality of the service and accommodation experienced.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Food options available but considered costly, with only one sit-down restaurant noted for decent quality.
Overall Experience
7.6
Mixed experiences with fun moments balanced by significant wait times and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 21:12

Property Description

Prime Location near Major Attractions
Luxurious Rooms with Balconies
Indoor Swimming Pool for Relaxation
To experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington, book now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSP

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 377 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 8.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 5.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 7.6
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391dusting Family
8
Friendly staff
Pros:

Victoria was very nice and helpful.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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pambD9313CM Family
10
Oscar c.
Pros:

He was very patient and informative to the guests (kids) while we were waiting!! I told him he was very good at his job!!

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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katienS9050TA Family
6
Family trip
Pros:

The room had a carpet that was coming up and my youngest tripped on it multiple times. Also had issues with the staff at the breakfast buffet not understanding the breakfast package. The water park needs paint repairs all over but all in all the kids had fun

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
B
bazia2026 Family
2
Bad experience
Pros:

The manager was so rude she didn’t even know what I was saying to her she just keep saying if you don’t want the room I’m going to cancel the room and I was why you cancel the room when we drove from one hour away and then she said to me their is nothing I can do about so anyway she made me to add money to get the room we were looking for it..first time I had bad experience with this place not good at that they scam people when booked the room that you pay for it they don’t give you the same room they give you different rooms that you don’t even happy with room then they tell to take or leave

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
9
927kristieb Family
2
Poor quality for money
Pros:

Very poor quality for the money spent. Most employees don’t smile or even talk to you. Dunkin doughnuts employees are even worse. Paid for a cabana had to walk to 3 service people to get it figured out and waiting in countless lines, employees have a walkie talkie never used it. For the amount of money you pay the quality is poor. Room had a broken bed, no rush to fix that. Stay somewhere else and just visit the water park.

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
E
Escape16602715060 Family
10
Magical
Pros:

Pure magical! This guy is a cleaning guru. Smiling, polite and just down right awesome. It's people like him that make this experience one and only.

2026-05-20 via Tripadvisor
C
chopandsamir Family
2
Overcharged me almost $200 and wouldn't fix it
Pros:

They overcharged me by almost 200 dollars and won't do anything about it

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
D
devontaw2026 Family
2
Horrible
Pros:

The most biased racist great wolf I’ve every been too I would never spend a dime with y’all ever again!!!!!! The whole experience was terrible

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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Sightseer22708689854 Family
8
Great waterpark
Pros:

The water park is amazing. The kids and myself enjoyed the slides and the lazy river the most. I appreciate the lifeguards that were everywhere and really had their eyes on the water to ensure everyone was safe. They even had lifeguards training after the pool closed.
The room was disappointing though. The door handles on the patio door fell off. Yes they ended up on the floor. We did tell someone but no one came to fix it. The carpets were very dirty as well. The table was so sticky if you put your arm down your stuck to it. Overall we had a great time and the kids enjoyed ever minute, except bedtime.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
R
R3532BEstaceyk Family Buffalo, Erie County, New York
10
Awesome
Pros:

We are from NY and frequently went to splash lagoon. We paid about the same price for one night and it wasn't nearly as good as Great Wolf Lodge! The ONLY complaint i have is there is no hot tub :(

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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Z2216UNmob Business
10
Excellent experience
Pros:

Christian is the prime example of what you would want in an executive Chef. As I myself has been in the restaurant business for many years, he is exactly how a professional chef and executive chef should treat customers even if he doesn't know them. He made my experience and the students that I brought with me today a very enjoyable experience with the hospitality that he showed us. This is the prime example of how an industry should hold standards when it comes to treating customers, so please give him our thanks for that. I will be recommending the restaurant and the lodge as a whole to my prime executive clientele list that I worked with in the restaurant industry again this place runs at a very high frequency and you can clearly tell from all staff members that this place takes care of their guests , so please thank all staff for us.

2026-05-14 via Tripadvisor
F
F5099VIluish Family
10
Amazing
Pros:

Service, Value and Room were perfect. Very clean. Low noise level

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
G
ginadH7938MA Family
6
Mediocre service, fun for kids
Pros:

When we came to check in we had a long wait because our room was not ready until 4:45. They said a hole in the wall needed to be fixed after the last guests.
The water park experience was good. We rented a cabana for the day which was a nice place to hang out but the service was terrible. We waited over an hour for our lunch to be delivered. Everyone we checked they said just a few more minutes then our waitress finally just put the order in got second time.

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
A
ambermF6070MY Family
10
Incredible time
Pros:

Everyone’s been truly incredible and helpful! Feels like everyone’s here to help us have a great time and it’s working!!!

2026-05-07 via Tripadvisor
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X2677BYmonicas Family
6
Disappointing
Pros:

There was a huge fight downstairs
Between two huge groups.
I was expecting family oriented place.
I hate to use the terms ghetto but that is what it felt like on our first full day. We lost half the day because of this . I had to chat with the app to see if it was safe to go down stairs. We ended up eating of the property. This was very disappointing since this was our first time staying at the lodge . It made us re think us booking at the lodge in Texas

2026-05-05 via Tripadvisor
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NorthStar14551158722 Family
2
Unhappy stay
Pros:

The flow rider was closed with no notification of it. It's one of the reasons we came so we were pretty disappointed. Also, the room that connected to ours had a party going on. Unfortunately this meant that our room was subject to the smells of their extra circular activities. It would have been inappropriate either way but we had small children with us making it even worse.
For the price of the suite we should have been able to enjoy our stay instead of having to leave so our kids weren't around marijuana.

2026-04-26 via Tripadvisor
M
michelleeM4835YA Family
8
100 deposit return
Pros:

When I checked in they made me pay $100 deposit I feel like after you check out within 24 hours they should refund your $100 back I have not seen anything and my account that is pending for my $100 that they took when I checked in. My room was clean it was only me I didn't use nothing but to tiles and ice tray. I had a good experience except for the bartender that was working at the bar she was very rude to people and her supervisor came over to assist us and she was amazing at her work. Thank you to the great service as you guys offer as one whole team it was a good experience but I just want to see my $100 deposit back into my account within 24 to 48 hours because you took it within five seconds and it should be back on within a timely manner.

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
C
christophereZ3987XP Family
2
Dont go
Pros:

This place is trash. Horrible customer service. Rude personal.

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
F
F9721ZRamberh Family
8
Good overall
Pros:

Amazing staff. Clean rooms and great food but food and gift shop very pricey!

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
3
324kristalp Family
10
Perfect Last-Minute Birthday Getaway! 🎉
Pros:

We had a wonderful experience at Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington. This was a last-minute decision for my daughter’s 10th birthday, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. It was our first time visiting, and everything exceeded our expectations. My daughter had an amazing experience, and all my kids had so much fun. The entire stay was fun, relaxing, and truly memorable for our whole family. We will definitely be back!

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor