Great Wolf Lodge, the popular indoor water park resort in Grand Mound, completed a sweeping $40 million renovation, the largest in the Centralia-area resort’s 16-year history. General Manager John Taffin and members of the Chehalis Tribe celebrated the renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Taffin said in an email that he hopes the renovations will drive economic growth for the surrounding area, including the tribe, which is joint owner of the property.
“I find that the Great Wolf Lodge embodies our commitment to hospitality, community, and cultural preservation, offering families a haven where tradition meets adventure,” Chehalis Tribe Chairman Dustin Klatush said via email. The mountain cabin-themed resort, which includes an indoor water park and arcade, opened its doors in 2008. Nearly two decades on, the resort was due for a makeover, its management said.
Most work was focused on upgrading dining and entertainment offerings, and refreshing the indoor water park that has become synonymous with its family fun-focused brand. Great Wolf Lodge hopes to entice families with seven newly-built, cave-themed rooms complete with bunk beds and a skylight (starting at $239/night). The resort’s existing 400 rooms were also made over during the two-year renovation with new furniture, mattresses and flooring.
In the lobby, visitors can also catch a new nightly show, “Legend of Luna,” which features visual effects and artificial snow. Longtime fans will al.
