When it comes to fun and adventure, the Big Dip will not disappoint.

Kids, get ready for a three-story watery ride down a double figure eight water slide that you will never forget. Splash into fun on our wet and wild jungle gym with water squirting all over the place. Try to catch a jumping jack or pour water on a friend. The fun never ends at the Big Dip!

Adults can relax in and around our heated hot tub and whirlpool. Bring your own food and beverages and relax in our concession area rounding out a great way to spend a weekend at the Holiday Inn Express South. So get ready, Grand Rapids, for the watery fun of The Big Dip!

Pool Rules

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• Pool Rules

  1. The large hot tub is for the use of adults 18 and over.
  2. You must be 48" tall or able to pass a "swim test" administered by our lifeguards to ride on the large water slide.
  3. Pool closes periodically for cleaning and maintenance.
  4. State law requires that the pool be vacated every 3 hours for a 15-minute period to test chemical levels.
  5. Wristbands are required for water park access. Wristbands are issued daily and are valid until 11:00 am the following day.
  6. Only one wristband will be issued per person, per day. Please keep your wristband on if you plan to return to the water park within the same day. A new wristband will not be reissued.
  7. Altered wristbands will not be accepted or replaced.
  8. No running in pool or deck area.
  9. No pushing, dunking, excessive splashing, shoulder riding or other inappropriate behavior allowed in the facility.
  10. An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age at all times.
  11. Proper swim attire required in pools; cut offs, gym shorts, tee shirts, thong bathing suits and transparent colored suits are not allowed.
  12. Please do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or open cut.
  13. Bandages must be removed before entering the water.
  14. Use of gum and tobacco products are prohibited within the water park.
  15. Food and beverages may not be brought from outside.
  16. Health department suggests that you allow at least one hour between eating and swimming. Please allow an hour after eating before you allow your children into the pool.
  17. Absolutely no food or drinks will be allowed in the pool or pool areas.
  18. Please use the shower before entering the pool and after using the toilet facilities.
  19. Children under the age of 3 must wear a swim diaper and rubber pants. (Approved swim diapers may be purchased in the hotel gift shop.)
  20. The use of non-coast guard approved inflatable personal floatation devices is prohibited; coast guard approved floatation devices are available in the water park.
  21. No diving allowed.
  22. Inflatable items, squirt guns, balls and snorkels are prohibited.
  23. No hanging on ropes, nets or walls allowed.
  24. Spitting or spouting water from the mouth and blowing of nose in pool is prohibited.
  25. No glass allowed in the facility.
  26. Lifeguards are in charge at all times and adults in attendance may be requested to assist the lifeguards.
  27. Lifeguards have final authority on all safety issues.
  28. Monitoring your child/children remains your responsibility even if a lifeguard is present.
  29. Failure to follow water park rules will result in dismissal from the facility.
  30. Only tennis shoes and soft-soled sandals are permitted on the pool deck.
  31. We suggest you remove any loose jewelry (watches, bracelets, necklaces or dangling earrings) before using the water park. The Holiday Inn Express is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.
  32. Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol should not use the pool.
  33. Please notify lifeguard staff of any preexisting medical conditions.
  34. "State law requires riders to obey all warning and directions for carnival or amusement rides and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises."
  35. So that everyone may have an enjoyable stay, we have listed below our "Standards of Conduct."
  36. Check-in time is 4:00 pm; checkout time is 11:00 am.
  37. Guest must be 18 or older to rent a hotel room.
  38. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in the public areas of the property.
  39. Private parties in individual hotel rooms are not allowed.
  40. Please be considerate to other guests and keep noise levels to
  41. a minimum in the public areas of the hotel.
  42. Hotel room rates allow for a maximum or 4 guests per room. 5th person charge is $25.00 and includes water park admission. No visitors are allowed into the water park.
  43. An adult must accompany any children under the age of 12 in order to utilize the water park.
  44. You must be 18 or older to utilize the fitness center.
  45. The water park and fitness center hours are posted and must be observed.
  46. Please do not take room towels to the water park; towels are provided for you.
  47. No sporting equipment (i.e. hockey sticks, mini hockey sticks, basketballs, etc.) is permitted in public areas of the hotel.
  48. A curfew for anyone under 18 will be enforced at 11:00 pm. We ask that all individuals return to their rooms.

  “State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for carnival or amusement rides, and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises.”