Sliding in Saskatoon

Accommodations, Families

Posted By Aviva Kohen , February 28, 2025

Other than skydiving and roller coasters, there is not much more exhilarating than a good waterslide. Luckily, many hotels in Saskatoon have some really great slides, which as a mom of three active kids, is essential criteria when I am picking a hotel for my family.

We tested out the best hotel waterslides in Saskatoon and after a hard day of research, here are our recommendations:

Best Western Blairmore

Best Western Blairmore is located on the west end of the city and is very family-friendly. The pool area was clean and bright, with a lot of seating for parents, getting a big thumbs up from me. The kids liked the tunnel and all exclaimed that it was fast and dark. It was hard to get them to want to leave to the next waterslide, but we had a job to do.

Days Inn – Saskatoon by Wyndham

Days Inn is a hotel on the north end not usually known for its waterslide, but perhaps should be, the Days Inn turned out to be one of our favorite waterslides of the day. A big fan of hot tubs, I liked that their tub was shallow, making it little-kid friendly. My kids though, were too busy sliding to test out the hot tub for long. My 15 year old daughter described this waterslide as being on a roller coaster. And my son yelled 'awesome' the first time he launched himself down this one!

Best Western Plus East Side

A fairly newer hotel to Saskatoon, the Best Western Plus East Side welcomed us in the lobby with cucumber/lemon water and cookies, already impressing all of us. The waterslide area too, was bright and welcoming. My twelve year old screamed with excitement as she made a big splash on this super fast slide. When she came up for air, she said 'epic', which sold me on this slide being great, especially for teens and tweens!

Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon

The Travelodge is one of the longest waterslides in Saskatoon at 250 feet! This hotel is great, especially for younger kids. Their slides are a lot fun with twists and turns! There are two options, one that is a tunnel and the other one is open! They also have separate splash pool area for toddlers. The Travelodge does a great job of creating a unique atmosphere with theme'd rooms, two pool areas, and a really big selling feature for me as a parent, is that you can book a hotel room right off the pool!

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Home Inn and Suites - Saskatoon South

Home Inn & Suites was a huge hit with all three of my kids! It was different from any slide we've tried before. The black tunnel has stripes of colour, so that as you slide and light hits, it feels like a light show as you race down. I liked that the waterslide was separate from the main pool, so that the younger kids that were swimming did not get splashed by the teens who seemed to be most drawn to this super cool, fast slide!

Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown

The excitement is palpable as you enter the Delta Downtown's pool area from the third floor, going down a glass elevator where you can see both kids and adults splashing down their slide. This long, bright orange waterslide was described by my kids as swirly fun. I like that there is a good sized pool and hot tub, which are both separate and can all easily be seen from the chairs that line the pool area, perfect for those parents like me who need to catch their breath after a few slides.

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Sheraton Cavalier

The Sheraton Cavalier is conveniently located downtown beside the river valley. This is where we often have our family staycation each winter, in part so we can cross the street to skate at the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink and then go back so my kids can slide until they drop. My twelve-year-old is a big fan of the drop at the end of the slide. The atmosphere is excellent, with two hot tubs, a larger pool for the older kids and a smaller pool for the younger ones! Your kids will sleep good after an evening watersliding!

There you have it: some of the best waterslides in Saskatoon! Each hotel offers a unique stay, whether you book a staycation, are in for a sports tournament, or are planning a family getaway! Book your next stay at one of Discover Saskatoon's Partner Hotels!

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The Author

Aviva Kohen

Aviva used to work with local, national and international media to promote tourism in Saskatoon. When she is not out and about town talking about our growing metropolis, she is taxiing or adventuring with her three kids. Aviva is a storyteller, and in her little bit of spare time, one day hopes to write a fiction novel loosely based on real life escapades.