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Great Wolf Lodge Southern California in Garden Grove, CA

12681 Harbor Blvd • Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Kid's suite with bunk beds and a flat-screen TV.

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Great Wolf Lodge Southern California is the perfect hotel for families, especially with kids. Enjoy fun activities like swimming, bowling, lobby show and character appearances, XD movie theater, and many more. Spacious suites include seating area, microwave and mini fridge. Dine in at the restaurants on property. Knott’s Berry Farm Amusement Park is located approximately 11.4 miles from the hotel.

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Good To Know

Minimum age to check in is 21.
Pets are not allowed on hotel property. ADA-defined service animals are welcome at this hotel.
Parking is available for a fee.
Dine in at the restaurants on property.
Refresh in an indoor and outdoor pool.
A kid's spa and fitness center are available on property.
Enjoy a lobby show and character appearances.
Disneyland is approximately 5 miles from the hotel.
Knott’s Berry Farm Amusement Park is located approximately 11.4 miles from the hotel.
John Wayne Airport is approximately 12.3 miles from the hotel.

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Check-In: 4:00pm Check-Out: 11:00am

Great Wolf Lodge Southern California is located at 12681 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove California 92840. Great Wolf Lodge in Southern California is the only place you can go to experience a huge indoor waterpark. Stay in guest rooms designed like beautiful north woods cabins and dine in restaurants that will make you feel like you are camping under the stars.

At Great Wolf Lodge, the gigantic indoor waterpark is reserved exclusively for guests. Soak yourself under a 1000 gallon tipping bucket, lounge in the endless lazy river, zip down one of the fantastic tube slides or splash in a zero-depth entry pool.

Great Wolf Lodge does not do anything in a small way. Be sure to try the Howl at the Moon mini golf course. Or let your kids run wild with a live action adventure game called MagiQuest - for an additional fee. And when the kids are ready, check out Scooops, an ice-cream themed kids spa designed just for the 12 and under set.

Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed on hotel property. ADA-defined service animals are welcome at this hotel.

Parking Information
Self-parking is available for $35 per car per night or per day for guests' day pass.

All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes.

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Great Wolf Lodge Southern California Reviews

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bevb316

Temecula, California

"FUN🥳"

Reviewed June 01, 2025 NEW

I’m a repeat Grandma guest…. But this time Grandma went SOLO🥳! I had appointments in the area & thought….Why not? I will have a little fun & sun on this OC trip. VERY CLOSE to Disneyland Resort… I have a Magic Key & headed over to the parks too❤️. I usually have Grandkids & nieces & nephews with me. FUN with the Magic Wands & OF COURSE💦💦💦the water park itself! Yolanda on check in was SO VERY SWEET & WELCOMING🥰!!!

lauratE8238NM

Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

"Day pass drama"

Reviewed May 10, 2025

I purchased a day pass for my daughter to go with her friend’s family, which was $100 without a discount (would have been Way better to book a room) but fortunately I had a discount card. Even though I made the reservation in her name and had a copy of her id, apparently the cardholder has to be there, but NOTHING of that nature was indicated online and I never got a confirmation so make sure you have your reservation confirmation number!! the pass I bought for $87 was refunded and my friend paid $110. VERY ANNOYING for a bunch of little girls trying to have fun.

CLopez721

"Don’t bother. Save your money"

Reviewed April 15, 2025

No wonder this place is on Groupon, it is ABSOLUTELY HORRIFIC. It’s expensive, crowded and musty in the pool/wateride area. If you notice the only people giving decent reviews are elite yelpers who get invited to stay for free. We booked the cabana outside. They “forgot” to tell us that the outside pool was closed. Went to our cabana and it was already occupied by someone else. All staff looks miserable and had an attitude. We never received a text when our room was ready. We went to front desk and they said our room was ready. What a coincidence. Came to play bowling, the joystick is popping out of its place and games didn’t work. We tried multiple lanes. Bumpers wouldn’t go up. And Good luck using the phone in the room because you’re on hold for ten minutes then it hangs up. Food is expensive and disgusting. You get no service in the hotel. Never coming back and telling everyone I know to not even bother coming.

Rawa13

San Jose, California

"Understaffed; very slow"

Reviewed April 15, 2025

We have enjoyed Great Wolf all over the US more than 10 times, so we know its offerings pretty well. This location does offer a couple of additional advanced rides and also the surfing in exchange for wave and a very short lazy river. Our main problem was that this place deliberately slows you down by keeping advanced rides short-staffed and by having limited number of tubes/mats. At one place, they had only one staff member attending to 4 advanced rides. Naturally, he can attend to only 1 at a time. The exit points were not a problem from safety perspective, so if they had more staff members and tubes, they could have increased the throughput by at least 3 times, thereby reducing the wait-times. Sure, they may not care as they get their flat fees nonetheless, but the customer satisfaction suffers.

795julieanne

"Not happy anymore"

Reviewed April 06, 2025

Weve been going here since 2015, almost every year we celebrate my daughters birthday but it changed a lot, they charge parking now.. but thats not my concern, staff are not that nice anymore, front desk does not know how to smile or interact, and lifeguard as well. staff there aNd they seemed not happy working there . this might be the last time us going there. expensive, too crowded , room not that clean… the only time my kid got happy is the arcade , thas all..

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Great Wolf Lodge Southern California is located at 12681 Harbor Blvd • Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Wolf Lodge Southern California

What is the minimum age to check-in at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California?

The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old to check in and is required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.

Does the hotel serve a complimentary breakfast?

No. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Will my room have a mini-fridge and/or microwave?

Yes. Both are included in each room.

Does the hotel offer WiFi access?

Yes. Complimentary WiFi access is offered to hotel guests.

Is Great Wolf Lodge Southern California pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed on hotel property. ADA-defined service animals are welcome at this hotel.

Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. The hotel is 100% smoke-free. Guests caught violating this policy are subject to an additional fee.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes. Guests can use the hotel’s indoor and outdoor pools during operating hours.

Is parking available at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California?

Self-parking is available for $35 per car per night or per day for guests' day pass.

Does the hotel have accessible rooms?

Yes. Should you require an accessible room, please make note of this on your reservation.

How far is the nearest airport to Great Wolf Lodge Southern California?

John Wayne Airport is approximately 12.3 miles from the hotel.

What are the attractions nearby the hotel?

Below are the top attractions near Great Wolf Lodge Southern California and their approximate distances: Knott’s Berry Farm Amusement Park 11.4 miles Disneyland 5 miles Newport Sports Museum 11.4 miles Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden 13.9 miles Newport Beach Pier 14.3 miles Balboa Pier 16 miles