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Camelback Resort
4.3(10,812)4.3 out of 5 stars, 10812 reviews Pittsburgh, PA
About Camelback Resort
Camelback Resort offers a unique combination of an indoor water park and proximity to local attractions, making it a convenient choice for families looking for a weekend getaway. The resort is particularly appealing for those celebrating special occasions, as noted by families who have enjoyed birthday celebrations there.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a short weekend tripParents celebrating children's birthdaysFamilies who enjoy indoor water activitiesYounger children (5-12 years) will enjoy the water park and arcadeTeenagers may find limited activities beyond the water park
Why families love it
- Swim-up bar with reasonable drink prices
- Close proximity to outlets and local eateries
- Nice suites for family stays
- Good ice cream at Sugar Shack
- Direct access to the indoor water park from rooms
- Celebration-friendly environment for birthdays and events
Insider tips
- Book dining reservations in advance to avoid long waits
- Consider visiting during summer when outdoor attractions are open
- Limit your stay to 1-2 days to avoid boredom
- Check room details before booking to ensure you get the desired accommodations
Good to know before you go
- Peak holiday weekends when the resort may be overcrowded
- Long stays if looking for a variety of activities
- Unpleasant front desk service
- Inconsistent room quality and cleanliness
- Limited activities beyond the water park and arcade
- Crowds
- The resort can get crowded during weekends and holidays, particularly in the water park and dining areas
- Value
- Rooms have additional fees such as $25 per night for parking and a $100 accidental fee. Dining is considered overpriced, and the value may not match the cost compared to nearby alternatives.
- Food
- Food is available on-site but is generally considered overpriced
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs mentioned in reviews
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned; however, supervision is implied for children in the water park
What parents say
"I have been coming to camelback with my family for the past ten years. And I must say we have a great time each visit. The swim up bar is very nice , not crowded and drinks were reasonable. So much things to do outside of the resort as well, outlets are down the street , and local eateries are about less than five miles . Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a weekend trip ."
a week ago
"Front desk is passive aggressive and far from pleasant. Booked a room with a balcony but this unpleasant girl at the front desk puts me in an outdated room that was a walk out “patio” facing a wall on the first floor. I was baffled because that was careless to not make sure to give me the correct room I paid for. Had to go back to the front desk got someone different to help and I did get the correct room but she also made it complicated but my room smell like it was drenched in perfume. I was constantly sneezing and had to take an allergy medicine. On top of that, Almost every towel in the ro"
2 weeks ago
"Stayed in April for a week. They should have more to offer other than an indoor water park and an arcade. Theres literally nothing else to do. And the indoor water park is small. The kids are diving and splashing in the hot tub. Hot tub should be adults only. The lazy river has like 10 tubes so you’re forced to just dive in without a tube. Or you just stand there with the crowd of people waiting and fighting for a tube. The bar in the water park is wack. They don’t even have real drinks it’s pre made drinks. Who makes pre made pina coladas like come on. It tasted like a kids slushy. Furthermor"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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