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Santas Lodge and Resort

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast at Santa's Lodge before cooling off in the seasonal outdoor pool after a day at Holiday World

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A large building with multiple sections, a covered walkway, and a body of water in the foreground. - Santas Lodge and Resort (Santa Claus)
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick border, in a room with large windows and a door marked "EXIT". - Santas Lodge and Resort (Santa Claus)
A cozy lobby with a piano, leather sofas, a Christmas tree, and a dining area with a red tablecloth. - Santas Lodge and Resort (Santa Claus)
A large Santa Claus statue in front of a building with a sloped roof and wooden fence. - Santas Lodge and Resort (Santa Claus)
A wooden deck leading to a river with a gazebo and a house in the background. - Santas Lodge and Resort (Santa Claus)
Located near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari, Santa's Lodge and Resort offers comfort and recreation. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, WiFi, and a choice of outdoor pool with playground or indoor pool with sun loungers. Visitors love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a coffee maker.

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a coffee maker.

Standard Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a television, a kitchenette, a sofa, a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Claus is home to Santas Lodge and Resort. Lincoln State Park and Ray Yellig Memorial Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Holiday World and Splashin' Safari and Frosty's Fun Center. Santa's Candy Castle and Antique Shak are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Santa Claus travel guide
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91 W CHRISTMAS BLVD, Santa Claus, IN, 47579

What's nearby

  • A water slide with a yellow and green inflatable raft carrying three people.
    Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A sunset over a lake with clouds reflecting on the water.
    Patoka Lake
    40 min drive - 42.5 miles
  • Frosty's Fun Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Spencer County Visitors Bureau
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Claus Christmas Store
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin
    12 min drive
  • Santa Claus Brewing Co.
    10 min walk
  • Wendy's
    13 min drive
  • Denny's
    13 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Frequently asked questions

Does Santas Lodge and Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Santas Lodge and Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santas Lodge and Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Santas Lodge and Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Santas Lodge and Resort located?

Situated in Santa Claus, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Frosty's Fun Center and Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. Spencer County Visitors Bureau and Santa Claus Christmas Store are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Santas Lodge and Resort Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 404 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to Holiday World and the great breakfast were worth the higher cost. I’m not sure we will stay there again, but two nights were enough for our first time to Santa Claus, Indiana.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean family oriented environment. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hot breakfast buffet was excellent! Definitely recommend the lodge and will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast,clean rooms, and excellent staff. Hot tub was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful nicest motel I’ve ever stayed at. We stayed 4 nights it was great. Breakfast was good. Except they had the same thing all week. Maybe guests don’t stay as long as we did. But we still enjoyed the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really convenient being so close to Holiday World. Check in was easy and friendly. The room was nice. A little out dated, but clean. The bed and pillows weren’t as comfy as other hotels I’ve been in but it worked for one night. We didn’t use them but there was a nice indoor pool and an outdoor pool as well. There was a decent selection for the free breakfast which is always nice. It’s a place I would stay in again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute old fashioned lodge within walking distance of Holiday World. Definitely 90s Christmas vibes! Great for families, good indoor and outdoor pool, free breakfast was tasty. Don’t forget to check out the big pond in the back and the kids playground in the side lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Going in knowing the age of the lodge I knew what to expect. It’s a lodge not a luxury hotel. But the staff was lovely and the food was hot and the pool was fun for the kids. The fat Santa restaurant nearby was a good restaurant for dinner when everyone was hungry and tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paula Jo

Liked: Staff & service
Needs updating and refrigerators in rooms. Great location for Santa Claus World. You’ll have to do research on areas to eat and drive too unless, you want pizza or subway. We visited the end of June beginning of July and all the stores closed around 5:00.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Likes: the breakfast in the morning was fabulous! The lady running it was phenomenal! She was hopping every morning! The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful! The pools were clean. It’s very conveniently the park. Dislikes; the wooden stairs out to the lake need some repairs, the bedding was very old. The pillows were very flimsy. Bring your own if you need any support. There were some definite upgrades that could be made to the hotel, but it suffices for a 3 star hotel. The lake didn’t have many bites. The zip line is not functional and they had photos on their website that there were paddle boats but those didn’t exist. Do they need to update their photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kaeleigh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked here as a nostalgic Father's Day trip, but it didn't seem as if our room had been used in years. One sink wouldn't drain and had a spider in it that I quickly killed, but after finding a brown recluse in the bed, we were quickly transferred to a new room that had been checked beforehand. The new room was clean and felt fresher, but the place seemed stuck in time. The staff were all friendly and attentive, and the breakfast was nice. I doubt we will return, but it was an adventure for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kellyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: -Close to Holiday World -Close to restaurants/grocery store/gas -Had a playground outside and pool/spa -Breakfast was good and a large seating area Cons: -Room was dirty -Room was in high need of refurbishment -Linens were terrible (hard to find linens without stains or did not seem 10+ years old) -Toilet/shower area extremely small -Toilet seat did not have a lid -They still use bedspreads and they were visibly unclean -Mattresses were clearly old Overall it definitely deserved a lower guest rating than what Expedia showed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was with a group, so didn’t do activities. Front desk was extremely kind and helpful. My breakfast was good. I saw many people enjoying making waffles. It’s definitely a family-friendly place. Because there’s no elevator in the building we were in, I requested a 1st floor room, and it was great, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean rooms, atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay at this hotel every time we come to.holiday world clean friendly just the best overall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t get up in time for breakfast sadly. But it was a beautiful place with amazing rooms. My ol lady and my toddler loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are clean and great customer care service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. Santa’s Lodge is a simple but adequate hotel with a cute theme.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATSY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff and accommodations were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a great place to stay! It was clean, a short drive to Holiday World, and was exactly what we needed for our stay. We enjoyed the indoor pool and the breakfast was delicious. The vending machines being right by our room was a major plus! We will definitely plan to stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room | Staff | Air conditioning | Breakfast All were great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025