This year, as part of the kid’s Christmas gift, we booked a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland. Over Christmas Break, we struck out on a week-long road trip. Since few places are open on Christmas Day, I thought it would be the perfect place to spend the holiday.
We spent the holidays two years ago with a 4-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. The kids loved it, so we thought we’d surprise them with another visit.
If you’re unfamiliar with Great Wolf Lodge, it’s a hotel chain known for its indoor waterparks. Each Great Wolf Lodge is jam-packed with family-fun amenities to help make your vacation one to remember!
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Accommodation Options at Great Wolf Lodge Perryville
The accommodation options at the Great Wolf Lodge are Standard Suites, Themed Suites, and Premium Suites. Most rooms will sleep 4 comfortably however, some options can sleep up to as many as 13 people!
Family Suite
Standard suite includes two queen beds as well as a living area with a full-size sofa sleeper.
- 2 Queen Beds
- Full Sleeper Sofa
- Full Bath
- Living Area
- Table & chairs
Themed Kid Cabin Suite
Standard suite features a log cabin-themed sleeping area, three twin beds, a queen bed, and a full sofa sleeper.
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Twin Bed
- 1 Bunk Bed
- Full Sleeper Sofa
- Full Bath
Themed Wolf Den Suite
The standard suite includes an in-suite cave-themed sleeping area, a queen bed, and a full-size sofa sleeper.
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Bunk Bed
- Full Sleeper Sofa
- Full Bath
Junior Cabin Suite
Sleeps 4
The Accessible bathtub suite features a log cabin-themed sleeping area.
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Bunk Bed
Deluxe KidCabin Suite
The standard suite includes a private bedroom with two queen beds, an in-suite log cabin with bunk beds and a day bed, one queen bed, a full-size sleeper sofa, and two bathrooms.
- 3 Queen Beds
- 1 Bunk Bed
- 1 Day bed
- 2 Full Sleeper Sofas
- 2 Full Baths
Deluxe Junior Kid Cabin Suite
Sleeps 8-10
This accessible bathtub suite includes a private bedroom with two queen beds, an in-suite log cabin with bunk beds, one queen bed, a full-size sleeper sofa, and two bathrooms.
- 3 Queen beds
- 1 Bunk Bed
- 1 Full Sleeper SOfa
- 1 Full bath
Deluxe Wolf Den Suite
Sleeps 8-12
This standard suite includes an in-suite cave-themed sleeping area with a queen bed, a private bedroom with two queen beds, and two bathrooms.
- 3 Queen Beds
- 1 Bunk Bed
- 2 Full Sleeper Sofas
- 2 Full Baths
Grizzly Bear Suite
Sleeps 6-8
This standard suite features a king bed in the primary bedroom, two queens in the second bedroom, and a full-size sleeper sofa in the main area.
- 1 King Bed
- 2 Queen Beds
- 1 Full Sleeper Sofa
- 2 Full Baths
Check In/ Check out at Great Wolf Lodge Perryville
Before arriving at the Great Wolf Lodge Perryville, you’ll receive a text with information for a pre-check-in. You’ll identify your estimated arrival time and have an opportunity to ask any questions.
Checking in at this GWL was much more simple than our previous stays. The front desk was conveniently located on the left side of the lobby. There are kiosks available for quick check-ins.
The front office staff was very courteous and helpful. Considering how busy they were, they maintained composure, which is impressive.
Great Wolf Lodge Perryville Amenities & Attractions
- Water park
- MagiQuest
- Gift Shop
- On-Site Restaurant
- Oliver’s Mining Co.
- Moonstone Mirror Maze
- Ten Paw Alley (bowling)
- Howlers Peak Ropes Course
- Northern Lights Arcade
- Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Howl in One Mini-Golf
All About the Wolf Passes
The Great Wolf Lodge offers passes that bundle activities and special memorabilia. Purchasing the passes can help save you money in the long run. The passes are Wolf Pass ($99.99), Paw Pass ($79.99), and Pup Pass ($59.99).
We’ll explore the benefits of each of these passes in a future post.
Dining Options
Barnwood- This sit-down restaurant serves up a variety of burgers, salmon, steak, and pasta. Enjoy a glass of local wine or a handcrafted cocktail while you unwind from a fun-filled day.
Campfire Kitchen- This laid-back restaurant serves a scrumptious breakfast menu ranging from eggs, bacon, signature wolf waffles, and more. In the evenings, enjoy a carved meat station or Italian-inspired foods.
Hungry as a Wolf– This pizza joint is open for lunch and dinner. They serve pizza, meatball subs, fresh salads, and cheese bread.
Timbers- Enjoy mouth-watering burgs, fresh salads, and hearty sandwiches at this lunch and dinner eatery.
Wood’s End Creamery- Indulge your pack’s sweet tooth with hand-crafted ice cream treats.
Dunkin’ Donuts– Grab donuts and coffee for breakfast lunch or dinner!
Our Honest Review
The Good
- Before our arrival we received a text from “Willow” our “assistant” for our trip. Willow is actually anyone who is working down at the front office. They asked us if we had any questions or special requests. I was able to text back and forth with them before we arrived.
- At this location, all of the amenities are on the first floor. This was excellent news! When we stayed at the GWL in Williamsburg, the MagiQuest Game spanned multiple floors and we heard kids running/yelling/being obnoxious late into the evening.
- Great Wolf Lodge has an app that you can download that will tell you all of the events going on throughout the day. You can also pre-order some of your meals via the app.
- The indoor water park was great. There was something for every different thrill level. There are complimentary towels and life jackets available.
- The lifeguards in the waterpark are the most intentional lifeguards I’ve ever seen– and being from Florida, we see a lot of them. They make very calculated and deliberate sweeps of the pool areas to ensure everyone is safe. I was very impressed.
- Someone is always cleaning! The overall cleanliness of the place is pretty impressive considering how many kids are running around the place.
The Bad
- The wait times for food was pretty long. When you order meals on the app, you’re supposed to get a notification when they are ready. We didn’t get notifications for 2 of the meals we ordered.
- The hotel has quiet hours that begin at 11 pm, which is pretty late considering the hotel is geared towards children.
- The GWL nickles and dimes you for everything. The only amenity that is included with your fees is the water park. You have to pay for everything else.
The Ugly
- This is our second trip to a Great Wolf Lodge…or as my wife calls it, “The Lawless Land.” At both locations, the kids are absolutely out of control. We’ve stayed at kids’ hotels (Legoland Hotel) and never experienced anything quite like this. This wasn’t necessarily the Lodge’s fault, it’s more on the parents.
- There doesn’t seem to be any enforcement of any sort of rules– this extended to the waterpark. We’ve been to several waterparks and there is always someone reminding kids to walk- that didn’t happen at all here. We saw several kids fall.
Tips for Visiting the Great Wolf Lodge Perryville
- Make sure you pack towels and/or cover-ups for the pool. The hotel has towels, but you can only use them in the pool area. If you’re visiting during the colder months, it can get chilly walking through the lodge in a wet bathing suit.
- Consider buying one of the passes (Wolf, Paw, Pup) to save money on the add-on attractions. Trust me, after seeing all the other kids running around (literally) playing MagiQuest, your kid will want to, too.
Location & Booking Information
Address: 1240 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy, Perryville, MD 21903
Visit the official website to book your stay.
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While on our Mason-Dixon Road Trip, we also visited the nearby Hersheypark, Fort Mott State Park, New Castle, and Fort McHenry.
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