Money and practical tips unique to The Kartrite (cashless, wristband, hours)
The Kartrite is a 100% cashless resort that issues a guest wristband at check-in which acts as your room key and in‑resort charge card. Waterpark access and on-site operations vary by season—confirm current waterpark and restaurant hours at the front desk before arrival.
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Cashless policy — what to bring
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark is fully cashless: major credit and debit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express) are accepted for rooms, dining, activities and incidentals. Bring a card for incidentals and any on-site purchases; the property does not accept cash.
The nightly Resort Fee (charged in addition to the room rate) covers items like Wi‑Fi, waterpark towels, in‑room Keurig coffee, parking, EV/Tesla charging and children's life jackets. Plan on the fee appearing on your folio rather than a cash payment at the desk.
- Bring a credit or debit card for check-in and purchases
- No cash accepted anywhere on property
- Resort Fee is charged nightly and covers several guest amenities
| Item | How it's paid |
|---|---|
| Room rate & incidentals | Credit/debit card on file |
| On-site dining & activities | Card only (no cash) |
| Resort Fee | Charged to folio (card) |
Wristband system — room key and charging
At check-in every registered guest receives a wristband that serves as the room key and as your in‑resort charge card. You tap or present the wristband for dining, arcade/play purchases and other chargeable activities tied to your folio.
If your wristband breaks or malfunctions, the front desk will replace it. Treat it like a key—lost or damaged wristbands may require a reissue at the desk.
- Wristband = room key + charge card
- Use it for restaurants, arcade, activities and other incidentals
- Front desk can replace broken wristbands
| Use | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room access | Wristband acts as your key |
| Purchases | Charges post to your room folio |
| Replacement | Request at front desk if damaged |
Waterpark hours and guest access
The Kartrite’s indoor waterpark hours vary seasonally and by day; some sources indicate the park often runs Thursday through Sunday during parts of the year. Always confirm current operating days and times with the front desk before your visit.
Select room rates include four waterpark passes usable on the full check-in and check-out days when the park is open; additional day passes beyond those included are available for purchase at check-in.
- Confirm waterpark hours at front desk (hours subject to change)
- Many room rates include 4 waterpark passes — check your rate details
- Extra waterpark passes cost $75 per person per day (purchased at check-in)
| Guest perk | Details |
|---|---|
| Included waterpark passes | Select room rates include 4 passes; usable on check-in and check-out days if park is open |
| Extra day pass | $75 per person per day, purchased at check-in |
| Checkout-day use | Guests may use the waterpark from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on departure day if the park is open |
Safety rules, supervision and life jackets
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the waterpark; lifeguards are not a substitute for guardian supervision. Waterpark rules require swim diapers for non‑toilet‑trained children and ban swimwear with buckles, rivets or exposed zippers on attractions.
Children's life jackets are provided free as part of the nightly Resort Fee—use the correct size and follow lifeguard instructions. Specific attractions (for example, Affinity Springs and Cannon‑Ballers) have their own age, height or supervision rules, so check posted rules at each attraction.
- Children under 16 must have a parent/guardian present in the waterpark
- Swim diapers required for diaper‑aged children; diaper changes prohibited on pool deck
- Life jackets available free via the Resort Fee—use as directed
| Attraction | Important rule |
|---|---|
| Affinity Springs | Shallow warm pool — requires two adults (one on deck); children under 6 not permitted |
| Cannon‑Ballers | Children under 48 inches require direct adult supervision |
| Kartrite Island / Puddle Ducks | Shallow play areas: remove loose items; follow posted health rules |
Hours to know: check‑in, check‑out and amenity hours
Standard hotel times: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The minimum age to check in is 21; a photo ID and credit card are required at arrival.
Amenity and dining hours (restaurants, arcade, spa, fitness) vary seasonally and may change without notice. Confirm exact times for venues such as Bixby's Derby, Eat.Eat.Eat., Bar Mez, Surfside Grille and Pop's Sweet Shoppe at the front desk before planning meals or activities.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM (late arrivals handled subject to availability)
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age to check in: 21 with photo ID and credit card
| Venue | Typical hours (may vary) |
|---|---|
| Bar Mez / Surfside Grille | Often Thu–Sun, ~12:00 PM–7:00 PM (confirm at front desk) |
| Eat.Eat.Eat. | Breakfast and dinner service on select days; sample times 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| The Highline | Coffee & grab‑and‑go hours vary by week — check guest services |
Rooms, waterpark passes and planning tips
Many room types include four waterpark passes; some room descriptions explicitly list '4 Waterpark passes' (for example, Suite, Multiple Beds (4 Waterpark passes), Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (4 Waterpark Passes), and Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony (4 Waterpark Passes)). Check your rate details at booking so you know whether passes are included.
If you need more passes, purchase them at check-in. Also note that outside food and drink are not allowed in the waterpark or restaurants, and public areas require shirts, shoes and swimsuit cover-ups.
- Confirm whether your reserved room includes 4 waterpark passes
- Common family room names: Family Suite, 4 Bunk Beds, Sofa Bed; Junior Suite with Balcony; Grand Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Corner
- Outside food/drink prohibited in waterpark and dining areas
| If your booking shows | You should expect |
|---|---|
| Room line includes '4 Waterpark passes' | Four included day passes usable on check-in and check-out days (if park is open) |
| Room does not list passes | No passes included — purchase day passes at check-in if desired |
| Traveling with young children | Bring swim diapers, expect life jackets available via Resort Fee |
