Hotels in Splash Lagoon
Splash Lagoon is an indoor water park built onto the Comfort Inn & Suites on Erie, Pennsylvania's Peach Street hotel strip. Families base themselves in the attached hotel or in one of two dozen budget-to-midscale hotels along the same corridor and out toward Edinboro and the Erie bayfront.
Splash Lagoon anchors the Peach Street hotel corridor on Erie's south side, an indoor water park built onto the Comfort Inn & Suites so guests staying there can reach the slides without stepping outside. Families who book elsewhere still land close by: budget motels, extended-stay suites and full-service chains line the same stretch toward I-90, with a handful of options further out in Edinboro and Harborcreek and a cluster of bayfront hotels downtown near Bicentennial Tower. Because the water park is indoors, a stay here works the same in January as it does in July, which sets Erie apart from the seasonal outdoor parks common elsewhere in the region. Presque Isle State Park, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, the Erie Zoo and expERIEnce Children's Museum all sit a short drive away for the hours spent out of the pool, and rates on the closest hotels climb fastest around summer weekends and Pennsylvania school breaks.
Splash Lagoon in numbers
Near the WaterparkSparrow Pond Family Campground
Breakfast IncludedSleep Inn Erie near Sports Center
Breakfast IncludedHampton Inn Erie-South
Family SuitesRed Roof PLUS+ & Suites Erie
Spa & WellnessSheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Spa & WellnessCourtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Spa & WellnessHoliday Inn Express & Suites
Spa & WellnessHoliday Inn Erie by IHG
Breakfast IncludedSpringHill Suites by Marriott Erie
Breakfast IncludedBaymont by Wyndham Erie
Spa & WellnessCourtyard by Marriott Erie Ambassador Conference Center
BudgetWyndham Garden Erie
Spa & WellnessHilton Garden Inn Erie
Breakfast IncludedWingate by Wyndham Erie
Breakfast IncludedCobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek
Spa & WellnessCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, Erie, PA
Free ParkingMotel 6 Erie, PA
Indoor WaterparkComfort Inn & Suites Erie - Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark
Free ParkingSureStay Plus Presque Isle Erie
Breakfast IncludedSpark by Hilton Erie
Heated PoolsComfort Suites Edinboro
BudgetRed Roof Inn Erie – I-90
Breakfast IncludedHome2 Suites by Hilton Erie, PA
Spa & WellnessComfort Inn, Erie - Near Presque Isle
BudgetSteelhead Inn
Heated PoolsCandlewood Suites Erie, an IHG Hotel
Spa & WellnessQuality Inn & Suites Fairview - Erie
What to expect
- Indoor water park built onto the Comfort Inn & Suites
- Peach Street corridor lined with budget-to-midscale chain hotels
- Presque Isle State Park a short drive for beach days
- Erie Zoo and expERIEnce Children's Museum for time out of the pool
- Sparrow Pond Family Campground for RV and tent families
- Erie Bayfront and Bicentennial Tower for an evening away from the strip
Local tips
- ✓Book the Comfort Inn & Suites directly if you want to reach Splash Lagoon from your room instead of driving the Peach Street strip every morning.
- ✓Compare the other Peach Street chain hotels before settling on the attached property; several sit a short walk or drive away for less at a similar star rating.
- ✓Pack for an indoor visit regardless of the calendar. Splash Lagoon runs on the same schedule year-round, so a January stay works just as well as a July one.
- ✓Add a Presque Isle State Park afternoon if the kids need open air between pool sessions; the park is a short drive from most Peach Street hotels.
- ✓Choose a hotel with free parking if you're driving in from outside Erie. The Peach Street corridor is built around I-90 access, not walking between attractions.
- ✓Book ahead of summer weekends and Pennsylvania school-break weeks, when the Peach Street hotels closest to Splash Lagoon are the first to sell out entirely.
Where to stay
FAQ
Is Splash Lagoon an indoor or outdoor water park?
Splash Lagoon is an indoor water park in Erie, Pennsylvania, built onto the Comfort Inn & Suites on the Peach Street hotel corridor. Being indoors, it operates on the same footing whatever the season, unlike the outdoor parks that close for winter elsewhere in the region.
Which hotel is closest to Splash Lagoon?
The Comfort Inn & Suites carries the Splash Lagoon name and sits on the same property as the water park itself. Several other Peach Street hotels, including budget motels and extended-stay suites, are within a short walk or a few minutes' drive along the same corridor.
Are there budget hotels near Splash Lagoon?
Yes. The Peach Street corridor mixes full-service chains with budget motels and extended-stay suites, several within walking distance of the water park, so families can pick a lower nightly rate without moving to a different part of Erie.
Is there a campground option near Splash Lagoon?
Sparrow Pond Family Campground sits a short taxi ride from Splash Lagoon and suits families travelling by RV or tent rather than booking a hotel room, an alternative base on the same side of Erie.
What else is there to do near Splash Lagoon besides the water park?
Presque Isle State Park's beaches and trails, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, the Erie Zoo, expERIEnce Children's Museum and the Bayfront near Bicentennial Tower all sit within a short drive, giving a slides trip other things to fill a multi-day stay.
When should I book a hotel near Splash Lagoon?
Book ahead of summer weekends and Pennsylvania school breaks, when the closest Peach Street hotels, especially the attached Comfort Inn & Suites, sell out first and the rooms left standing sit further from the water park.