POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After officially breaking ground on Kalahari Resorts & Conventions’ third property more than one year ago, guests reconvened with Kalahari leadership at the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, base camp for a sneak peek at the construction progress on the $350 million project.
In anticipation of the summer 2015 opening of the World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, guests embarked on an epic adventure to catch a glimpse of the partially constructed unique, all-under-one-roof meeting and vacation destination.
Phase I of the 150-acre Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Pocono Mountains property will include:
- Pennsylvania’s largest indoor waterpark (100,000 sq. ft.)
- Two-acre outdoor waterpark
- 30,000 sq. ft. Family Entertainment Center featuring bowling, laser tag, black light mini golf, arcade games and more
- 457 guest rooms containing one-, two- and three-bedroom suites
- 65,000 sq. ft. of flexible convention center space
- Three full-service restaurants including family-friendly pub fare, a cozy, eclectic café and lounge, fresh gourmet buffet and several high-end snack areas
- Spa Kalahari and Salon
- 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross
- 6,000 sq. ft. of retail space and more
The Pocono Mountains is one of the premier tourist destinations in the country, and with something for everyone, it’s a diverse area that attracts a wide variety of visitors — from families to couples of all ages.
It’s been a busy few months for Kalahari owners the Nelson family — recently returning from a 23-day trip to Africa, where they sourced items that will be highlighted directly in the new resort — from selecting coffee beans in Rwanda that will be brewed on the property, art for the convention center walls, furniture for the guest rooms, music that will be echoed throughout the waterpark and more. It’s all part of Kalahari’s commitment to bring guests an authentically African, beyond expectations experience.
Reservations are now being accepted for the summer 2015 opening of the Pocono Mountains resort. To book a stay or learn more, visit www.KalahariResorts.com/Pennsylvania.
