Hotels in WaterWorks
WaterWorks is the water park at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, just off Interstate 95 between Richmond and Ashland. A short run of budget and midrange hotels sits within a couple of miles of the park gates, making this an easy overnight base for a slides-and-splash day trip.
Families driving I-95 for a Kings Dominion slides day base themselves in Doswell, a small Hanover County community built almost entirely around the amusement and water park complex. WaterWorks sits inside the same gated property as the rest of Kings Dominion, so a stay here is really a stay near the whole park, not just the pools. The three hotels covered on this page sit within a couple of miles of the entrance, along the same frontage road used by park staff and season-pass regulars, which keeps the commute to a short drive rather than a highway trek. Richmond International Airport and downtown Richmond are both under half an hour south, so a Doswell base also works as a first or last night of a bigger Virginia trip. Expect a seasonal park calendar, weekend crowds that build through summer, and hotel rates that climb fast once school lets out.
WaterWorks in numbers
Spa & WellnessBest Western Doswell Hotel - Kings Dominion
Doswell
Heated PoolsCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, Doswell Kings Dominion , VA
Doswell
Spa & WellnessRed Roof Inn Doswell - Kings Dominion
Doswell
What to expect
- Hotels within about 2 miles of the WaterWorks and Kings Dominion gates
- Direct access off Interstate 95, no city traffic to fight
- One property with an indoor heated pool for shoulder-season stays
- Richmond and its airport under 30 minutes south
- Free parking at every hotel on this page
- A mix of 2-star budget stays and one 3-star step-up option
Local tips
- ✓Book your Doswell hotel as soon as your Kings Dominion dates are set; rooms thin out fast on summer weekends and during the park's Halloween season.
- ✓Ask at check-in about the shortest route to the WaterWorks entrance; staff know which side gate cuts the walk from park traffic.
- ✓Pack swim bags the night before. Every hotel here is a short drive from the park, so a forgotten towel means a real detour, not a quick lobby stop.
- ✓If the forecast turns, the property with an indoor heated pool is worth the small rate bump over a rained-out water park day.
- ✓Weekday visits mean shorter lines at WaterWorks and easier same-day rooms; weekends fill both the park and the hotel corridor.
- ✓Fuel up before you arrive. Doswell is small, and the nearest wider choice of restaurants and gas stations is back toward Ashland or Richmond.
Where to stay
FAQ
How far are these hotels from the WaterWorks entrance?
The three hotels covered here sit roughly one to two miles from the Kings Dominion and WaterWorks gates, close enough for a five to ten minute drive without dealing with park-day traffic on the main entrance road.
Is there a hotel with a heated indoor pool near WaterWorks?
Yes. The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Doswell has an indoor heated pool, which makes it the pick for a cooler-weather visit or a rain-day backup while the outdoor water park is closed.
Is Kings Dominion park access included with these hotel stays?
No hotel package on this page bundles park tickets. Book WaterWorks and Kings Dominion admission separately and treat the hotel purely as your overnight base near the gates.
Which hotel near WaterWorks is the most budget-friendly?
Red Roof Inn Doswell - Kings Dominion runs the lowest nightly rates of the three properties here, a straightforward pick for families prioritizing park spending over hotel extras.
How far is Richmond from hotels near WaterWorks?
Richmond city centre and Richmond International Airport both sit under 30 minutes south of Doswell by car, so this base also works as a first or last night of a wider Virginia trip.
Do the hotels near WaterWorks offer free parking?
Yes, all three properties covered on this page include free on-site parking, which matters given how many families arrive by car for a multi-day Kings Dominion visit.