Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, broke ground in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — its fifth resort — back on Friday, October 20, 2023. Now we know that Kalahari is expecting a 2026 opening. The location is less than 75 miles south of DC and approximately 80 miles south of central Montgomery County, MD.
I’m a recent update it was stated that, “Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is making waves in the Mid-Atlantic with our newest location in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, expected to open in 2026. Our fifth resort will feature over 175,000 square feet of indoor waterpark fun, 900 family-friendly suites, and a massive convention center.”
The Spotsylvania County Kalahari Resort location will offer 907 guest rooms and suites, a 175,000- square-foot indoor waterpark (admission to the waterpark is included for all registered overnight guests) featuring thrilling waterslides, dedicated children’s areas, a massive wave pool and surfing simulator, ten acres of seasonal outdoor pools, a 90,0000-square-foot Tom Foolerys Adventure Park, featuring thrill rides, a ropes course, climbing walls, arcade games and more.
The ceremony in October marked the beginning of the construction of the 1.38 million-square-foot resort. The site will also include 12 on-site food & beverage outlets, including buffet and quick-bite options and four signature dining experiences. A video preview is available below.
Full press release from last year below: “Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is a welcome addition to Virginia’s ever-growing travel and tourism industry,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “Tourism development is essential to building our economy and positioning the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination. The opening of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions will attract more visitors and businesses to Virginia, which will generate hospitality jobs and create a significant economic impact for the region.” Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is privately owned and operated by the Nelson Family and is renowned for its award-winning indoor waterparks, awe-inspiring family entertainment centers, beautifully appointed rooms and suites, best-in-class culinary experiences and beyond-expectations convention centers.
“Our family could not be prouder to call Spotsylvania County, Virginia home to our fifth Kalahari resort,” said Todd Nelson, owner and founder of Kalahari Resorts. “County and Commonwealth officials and the Virginia people have been incredibly welcoming and supportive in helping us to make Kalahari Resort’s fifth location a reality in this beautiful state.”