Splash with Santa

December 21–25, 2025

 

Santa’s trading in his snow boots for swim trunks this Christmas! From December 21–25, join us for a week full of splashes, smiles, and holiday cheer at WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort. Whether you’re meeting Santa, decorating ornaments, or racing ducks for charity, there’s festive fun waiting for the whole family — all in our warm, tropical water wonderland.

 

Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with a photo alongside Santa inside the WaTiki® Extension Room, connected to the waterpark.

 

Photo Times:

Monday–Wednesday: 9AM–10AM

Monday–Wednesday: 3PM–4PM

 

Festive Week of Events

Monday, December 22 — Duck the Halls: Charity Duck Race (4–6PM)

Adopt a duck for just $5 and watch them race down the Parrot’s Plunge slide for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

 

1st Place: One-night stay at WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort

2nd Place: Adventure Starter Package (WaTiki® Tote, 2 WaTiki® Towels, 2 Monkey Ears, $20 Sliders Bar & Grill credit, and $20 in Arcade Play)

3rd Place: WaTiki® T-shirt

 

All proceeds benefit the Prize Pot for the Parade of Trees at The Box Elder Events Center, where local businesses, non-profits, and groups decorate trees to win funds for their charity of choice. Make a splash and make a difference!

 

Tuesday, December 23 — Cookies with Koko & Mrs. Claus (11AM–Noon)

Join Koko and Mrs. Claus inside WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark for a festive morning of fun! Guests can decorate their very own WaTiki® wooden ornaments to take home while enjoying cookies and holiday cheer.

 

Wednesday, December 24 — Bingo with Santa (5–6PM)

Get ready for some holly jolly competition! Join Santa inside the waterpark for a special round of Holiday Bingo. Play for fun prizes, laugh along with the jolly man himself, and wrap up your Christmas Eve celebration WaTiki®-style.

 

Book Your Holiday Stay at Any of Our 5 Hotels

Home2 Suites by HiltonResidence Inn by MarriottFairfield by MarriottLa Quinta by WyndhamCourtyard by Marriott

Family Friendly, Vacation, SD, hotel

 

PLAN AHEAD

CALL 605-791-4662

Amenities:

Free breakfast

Inviting lobby and business center

State-of-the-art equipment in expansive fitness center

Home2 Market

Free high-speed wireless Internet access

Complimentary on-site parking

Discounted admission to WaTiki® Waterpark including waterslides, lazy river, arcade, and more

Pack the bowls and leash, Home2 Suites is pet friendly— One-time $50 pet fee per room

Residence Inn, Hotel, WaTiki Waterpark

 

PLAN AHEAD

CALL 605-791-9600

Amenities:

Complimentary Breakfast

Business Center

Fitness Center

Fully equipped kitchen in each room

Free high-speed wireless Internet access

Discounted admission to WaTiki® Waterpark including waterslides, lazy river, arcade, and more

Pack the bowls and leash, Residence Inn is pet friendly — One-time $100 pet fee per room. Max 2 pets per room.

Family, Hotels, Fairfield Inn

 

PLAN AHEAD

CALL 605-718-9600

Amenities:

Complimentary Breakfast

Business Center

Fitness Center

Free high-speed wireless Internet access

Discounted admission to WaTiki® Waterpark including waterslides, lazy river, arcade, and more

 

PLAN AHEAD

CALL 605-718-7000

Amenities:

Newly renovated guest rooms

Complimentary Breakfast

Business Center

Fitness Center

Free high-speed wireless Internet access

Complimentary on-site parking

Discounted admission to WaTiki® Waterpark including waterslides, lazy river, arcade, and more

Pack the bowls and leash, La Quinta by Wyndham is pet friendly — Max 2 pets per room. $10 pet fee per night

Courtyard by Marriott Logo

 

PLAN AHEAD

CALL 605-791-0945

Amenities:

Business Center

Fitness Center

Bistro and full bar on-site

Meeting Space

Free high-speed wireless Internet access

Complimentary on-site parking