Waco Surf

But now.. they're charging $129 for a 1-hour expert session?? That's outrageous. And yes, this price hike happened before all the inflation going on. It's literally double the price of similar wave pools in other countries (like the one in Bristol England) - why? Not worth it anymore. They should run more sessions (like at night) if they want to make more money, not hike the price as high as they possibly can.

EDIT: It's now $200 🙄

The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the entire property was well maintained. We had a great time relaxing and spending quality time together. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a fun weekend away, this is a fantastic place to stay. We can’t wait to come back and would definitely recommend Waco Surf to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience!

I stayed in one of the hotel rooms for two nights and was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable and well-appointed it was. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and I appreciated having a refrigerator, freezer, nice bathroom with a great shower, and a TV to relax with after a fun day in the park.

We had two amazing cabanas, which was absolutely worth it. It provided much-needed shade from the Texas sun, gave us plenty of space to set up food and drinks, and was conveniently located near the water slides.

Every employee we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The staff truly helped make the experience feel special. The manager was aware I was there celebrating my birthday with friends, and made sure no detail was spared.

One of my favorite parts of the park was the lazy river. It was relaxing, the tubes were comfortable, and I loved that they even provide tubes for coolers so you can float along with your drinks nearby.

After spending the day in the park, we enjoyed food and drinks at the Saloon. The perfect ending to the evening was sitting around the fire pit, watching the sunset and the surfers riding waves in the famous surf pool. It was such a beautiful and memorable way to celebrate my birthday.

Thank you, Waco Surf, for helping create such a fun and relaxing birthday getaway. I can't wait to come back!

Waco Surf was a cool experience overall and the water park itself was fun, but for the price there just wasn’t a whole lot to do. The place looks awesome and the vibe is nice, but it felt like we ran out of activities pretty quickly. Still had a good time, just expected more for how much it costs.

We planned trip from Houston to Waco Surf Park for Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Our daughter had watched a video on YouTube about water parks and this one seemed the most local to us, and there were several very high water slides which looked like a lot of fun.

When we arrived, we were told by front desk that half the park was closed because of rains from the day before. The only things that were open were the hot tub, an area that’s part of the large wave pool, a smaller wave pool, and the beach area. The lazy river and the slides were off limits. We were told that you cannot swim past the Ridge (more on that in a minute). When we asked if they made the announcement anywhere online about part of the park being closed, the front desk attendant said it may have been posted on Instagram but no where else. This is the first instance where I feel communication could be improved so we would have tried to come on a different day when the entire park was open. We have not heard of a water park being closed the day after rain.

We went ahead and paid admission and decided to try out what was available since we had driven 3 hours from Houston. When we got in the wading area part of the big Wave Pool, a lifeguard immediately blew the whistle at me because I was sitting on the Ridge that was part of the wading area. This is the second instance where communication could be improved; there were no signs anywhere indicating you can’t sit on the Ridge, only the front desk saying you can’t SWIM PAST the Ridge. The open area if you don’t pay for a surfboard session at most is only about 3 feet deep.

The last thing that really irritated me was about getting in the Wave area with surfboards. When you walk into the admissions area, there’s a ton of surfboards and you can see people surfing in the big pool area behind the glass (connected to the area after the Ridge). I asked the front desk attendant and was told board rentals were between $25-35 per person depending on Soft or Hard style boards if I’m not mistaken. I interpreted that as that’s the cost you pay to be able to enter the Surfing area. When I asked about getting in, we were told that you have to book a session. I said ok, let’s do it and was told they have a 4 pm slot open (it was about a 2 hour wait). I did not understand that the people on surfboards in the big pool were part of a session you had to pay additionally for. When the Front Desk attendant rang me up, I was not expecting a $504 cost for a family of 3 to rent boards and pay for an instructor after I had been told it was between $25-35 per person to rent a surfboard.

We honestly had a bad experience here and would not have made the trip if Waco Surf had better communication on their website that half their park will shut down after rain from previous day and that there are inconsistent rules about where you can and can’t swim in.

I am writing to formally express my outrage regarding the abysmal experience I had during my stay at your property from May 15–18. Despite your claims of being under new ownership, the conditions I endured were unacceptable, and your repeated failures to follow through on promises only add insult to injury.

Upon arrival late on May 15, I spent nearly two hours making phone calls to get into my cabin, as the provided code didn’t work. Finally, someone arrived at 1 a.m. to unlock the door. What greeted me was a nightmare: dead bees everywhere, no blinds or shades on the windows, and an unclean comforter that clearly hadn’t been washed in ages.

I was told the cabin would have a full-size fridge and freezer, yet there was only a tiny mini-fridge that could barely hold anything. Your listing also promised working Wi-Fi and TV, but neither worked the entire time I was there, despite a staff member spending nearly an hour trying to fix it.

The conditions didn’t stop there. The fan made a noise like a jet engine, keeping me awake. I had to hang up sheets for privacy and to block the early morning sun because no shades were provided. The lazy river was closed for my entire stay due to mud, and two wakeboarding sessions I paid for were canceled due to weather, with promises of reimbursement that have still not been fulfilled.

Your staff and management were indifferent at best. When I spoke with your manager, he made endless excuses about being under new ownership and offered no meaningful solutions. The general attitude of the staff was dismissive and apathetic, despite the property being practically empty during my stay.

Your prices are absurdly inflated for the poor quality of your accommodations and services. Charging $175 a night for a cabin in such a state is highway robbery, and $4 for a can of beer is an insult to your guests.

This was supposed to be a getaway to enjoy wakeboarding and relaxation, yet it turned into a frustrating ordeal with empty promises and substandard conditions. Waco, Texas, and your establishment, in particular, have proven to be a complete joke.

I demand reimbursement for the two canceled wakeboarding sessions as promised and a partial refund for my stay due to the numerous issues I endured. If this matter is not addressed promptly, I will escalate my complaint through reviews on every major platform and consumer protection agencies.

Jordan, you never followed through and I gave you months to make it right.

UPDATE…..2/19/25. Jordan reached out individually and was very apologetic and explained to a T where they dropped the ball with zero excuses. They made it right as far as financially, they also made me feel as if the issues I brought up have been taken care of and they are all doing their best at Waco surf to bring the best product they have e to work with to their customers.

Only complaint would be the lack of guidance from the front desk. When we checked in(bought tickets online) they just gave us our wristbands and went back to chatting with other employees. So we just wondered off and looked for what we thought would be the start of the lazy river and luckily guessed correctly.

Parking was a breeze and getting around couldn’t have been easier - everything clearly marked and laid out. Hats off to you guys for nailing the details right from the start!

We bunked in one of your pool view rooms, and it was an absolute hit. Checking in to a clean - ready room!

But let’s talk about the main event - those waves, they were insane! Your surfboard rental options are top-notch, a great selection to every level of surfing expertise. The guidance from your team on board selection? Spot on, helping us make the most out of our surf sessions.

The advanced sessions were where the real magic happened, though. Big shoutout to the lifeguard who was out there with us, offering pointers and tips that seriously upped our game. It felt like a masterclass right there on the water!

I can safely say we’ve found our annual surf pilgrimage spot. Waco Surf, you guys have got something special going on, and we can’t wait to make this a yearly ritual. Looking forward to many more wave-catching adventures with you guys! 🌊

Keep up the great work, and see you next year!