Swan and Dolphin pool questions

[Miss Park Avenue]

If you stay at one can you "hop" to the other's pool?

If not, which has the better pool? For kids, that is.

Does at least one of them have a water slide? Which one?

Thanks in advance! We are considering a stay there and never set foot in either place.

 

[sjc]

The hotels basically share the main Grotto pool which is between the two. It does have a fairly decent water slide for a hotel pool. There are also some more traditional lap pools within shouting distance. . I was very impressed with the pool facilities and thought they compared very well to the Disney Deluxe resorts... steve c

 

[mkymouse4ever]

swan and dolphin share pools! They are the same. There is a "quiet" lap type pool a little closer to the dolphin's door and 1 over near the swan and anyone from either hotel can go into these, the large "theme" pool is in the middle. (but I think a little closer to the dolphin).

MKY

 

[luvmarypoppins]

And if you feel the need for a little warmth there is always the hot tubs

 

[plutosmyfav]

Is there a kiddie pool? How deep is the grotto pool?

Thanks

 

[G-gang]

Yes, there is a kiddie pool and the deepest part of the Grotto pool is 5 ft. and some inches.

We stayed recently and this was the biggest attraction for my kids who are 11, 8, & 6. They LOVED the pool and made sure we were there everyday.

 

[Kitty 34]

The Grotto Pool is awesome!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by G-gang
Yes, there is a kiddie pool and the deepest part of the Grotto pool is 5 ft. and some inches.

We stayed recently and this was the biggest attraction for my kids who are 11, 8, & 6. They LOVED the pool and made sure we were there everyday.

Thanks. How deep is the shallow end? I have a (will be) 3 1/2 yo who is about 45" tall. Do they allow swimmies on arms?

 

[swilphil]

The shallow end is 3 to 3 1/2 feet deep. They do allow swimmies and also have free life jackets. The kiddie pool is less than a foot deep, but rather boring--just a round hole with water in it.

 

[G-gang]

Yes, arm swimmies are fine or you can get a life jacket when you get your towels--it's free. (Have your room key with you) I believe the shallowest part was 3ft. The pool really has a great set up--my kids enjoyed the pool that was closest to the lap pool on the Dolphin side b/c they could move all around w/ or w/out life jackets.

 

[Winston112]

Is the pool zero entry? I've stayed there before, but I can't remember.

 

[#1hockeymom]

There is also a very nice children's play area on the beach, with a seal that squirts water. There are hammocks near by so you can relax (partially, anways!) while the kids live it up!

Debbie

 

[G-gang]

No, there is no zero entry.

 

[plutosmyfav]

what is zero entry?

 

[jgates]

Zero entry would be basically for handicap accessible. You could wheel a wheelchair or equivalent type of conveyance directly into the pool to allow a handicap person to access the pool. Kind of similar to a handi-cap shower in a room where there is no 'lip' around the edge.

Does that sound about right?

 

[plutosmyfav]

Thanks!