Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is preparing to bring its signature blend of high-energy entertainment and African-inspired elegance to Spotsylvania County, Va., with a brand-new mega-resort slated to open its doors next year.
The $900 million investment—sprawled across a vast 135–140‑acre site near I‑95’s Thornburg/Route 1 corridor—marks the company’s fifth location and promises to elevate family travel in the Mid‑Atlantic.
When it opens, a date currently set within Nov. 2026, the resort will feature a staggering 1.38 million square feet of indoor and outdoor attractions, according to a press release. At its heart lies a 175,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark—which will become the largest in Virginia—complete with high-speed slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and surf simulators. In warmer months, a 10‑acre outdoor waterpark will expand the fun.
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The 90,000 sq. ft. Tom Foolerys Adventure Park—brimming with an arcade of over 250 games, ropes courses, zip‑lines, laser tag, mini‑golf, bowling, and climbing walls—will stand adjacent to the water attraction.
Accommodations are set to include over 900 guest rooms and suites spanning one to three bedrooms, thoughtfully designed with Kalahari’s signature African art and décor. The property will also feature a 150,000 sq. ft. convention center, with two ballrooms, 16 breakout rooms, and 50,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event space—ideal for weddings, corporate events, and fan conventions.
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— The BayNet (@thebaynetcom) June 17, 2025Plans for resort amenities continue with 12 dining and beverage outlets—including signature restaurants like Double Cut Steak House, Sortino’s Italian Kitchen, Cinco Niños, and B‑Lux Grill & Bar—as well as a swim‑up bar, spa, fitness center, retail shops (including Build‑A‑Bear), a piano lounge, and a full suite of entertainment venues.
Construction officially broke ground in 2023, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin joining Kalahari CEO Todd Nelson at a steel‑signing ceremony in June 2025. The event underscored the project’s importance to Virginia’s economy, creating hundreds of construction jobs now and an estimated 1,200–1,400 full‑time hospitality and operational roles once open.
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Strategically located off I‑95 near Dominion Raceway and roughly 75 miles south of Washington, DC, and 80 miles south of Maryland’s Montgomery County, the resort is poised to become a major east‑coast destination.
Kalahari’s expansion with its Spotsylvania resort reflects the company’s commitment to “all‑under‑one‑roof” experiences, combining lodging, entertainment, dining, and convention facilities. It hasn't even opened yet and is already making a splash!
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