Avana Resort
A pool of its own, six minutes from the park
About this hotel
Avana Resort sits a six-minute walk from Black Thunder Water Theme Park and a single minute from Black Thunder Resort next door, but distinguishes itself with an on-site pool, useful on a rest day or an evening cooldown swim without the crowds of the water park itself. Free parking and an airport shuttle round out the practical amenities, alongside a bar, restaurant and room service. A kitchen in some rooms adds flexibility for a longer, multi-day stay when eating out every night stretches the budget thin. With an 8.8 rating across 299 reviews, it sits among the better-reviewed budget properties in the area, combining proximity to the park with an amenity few of its neighbours can match. Guests planning a multi-day trip near Black Thunder Water Theme Park should weigh this alongside the handful of comparable budget options nearby before booking.
- On-site pool
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Kitchen in some rooms
Our take
This suits a family who wants a pool of their own to unwind in after a day of slides, without paying resort prices for it. The airport shuttle is a useful extra for a trip without a rental car. Families who do not care about a second pool should compare against the free-breakfast options nearby, since breakfast here is a paid add-on rather than included.
- ✓Use the on-site pool on your rest day rather than the crowded park, especially useful with a toddler who tires quickly in the water.
- ✓Book the airport shuttle in advance if you are flying into Coimbatore rather than driving, since availability can be limited at peak times.
- ✓Ask for a kitchen-equipped room if your stay runs several nights, to cut down on eating out every evening near the park.
Why we love it
- On-site pool for a rest-day swim
- Six-minute walk to the park entrance
- 8.8 rating from 299 reviews
- Free parking and airport shuttle
Why guests love itHaving our own pool at the resort meant we did not have to fight the water park crowds every single afternoon. We used it for a slower rest day midway through the trip, and the kids were just as happy splashing there as at the main park. The six-minute walk to the gates was easy even with a stroller, and the airport shuttle saved us arranging a taxi on our first night.