A top trend in family travel is "resorts with indoor water parks". Several brands have been building properties, and CoCo Key Water Resorts has joined the party by adding waterparks to existing family-friendly properties in the northeast and the midwest.
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The decor and name is inspired by Key West, Florida; the motto is: "It's always Florida inside" the indoor waterparks; and signature features are repeated at the various properties. Read more about CoCo Key Water Resorts.
Sheraton Ferncroft Resort
Location is in Danvers MA, north of Boston, about 1/2 hour drive, and not far from Salem; opening date for the CoCo Key Water Resort is May 22 2007. The Sheraton Ferncroft is reportedly undergoing renovation; check visitors' comments on TripAdvisor for updates. A plus for families: pets are allowed!
Indoor Waterpark Features
- Parrot's Perch Play Structure: for younger kids; zero depth entry area; water cannons, dumping bucket
- Coconut Grove Adventure River: A tube ride through water island
- Loco's Lagoon Wave Beach
- Shark Slam, Gator Gush, Barracuda Blast & Pelican Plunge: four body and raft waterslides
- Palm Grotto indoor/outdoor giant whirlpools, swim-through passage
- Dip-In Theater: float in your tube
- Coral Reef Cavern: activity pool, water basketball
- Outdoor Splash Pad: towers of water to cool off
Note that 65,000 sq. feet is modest compared to some of the giants in Wisconsin Dells!
Other features include party rooms, Arcade, private cabanas with TV, fridge, safe, a bar that overlooks the waterpark.
Keep in mind:
- departing guests can use the waterpark until 3:00 pm (after checkout at 11 am)
- check if you need to buy a Water Resort Package to use the waterpark, or if guests can buy passes on arrival
- ages 23 months and under are admitted at no charge
Find out more:
- at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort site
- see FAQ's about the Sheraton Ferncroft at the CoCo Key Water Resorts site
- be sure to check visitors' comments at a site such as TripAdvisor.com
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.
*photos courtesy of CoCo Key Water Resort
