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Santas Lodge and Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

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Exterior
Fishing
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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91 W CHRISTMAS BLVD, Santa Claus, IN, 47579
  • Place, Frosty's Fun Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Claus Christmas Store
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Santa Claus

At Santas Lodge and Resort you'll be within steps of Frosty's Fun Center and Spencer County Visitors Bureau. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this Santa Claus hotel, you'll find Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.

What's nearby

  • Frosty's Fun Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Spencer County Visitors Bureau - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Claus Christmas Store - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Claus Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Funnel Cake Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kringles Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Santas Lodge and Resort

Hotel with free breakfast, near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
Santas Lodge and Resort offers its guests an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. Santas Lodge and Resort also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Claus hotel is smoke free.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Santas Lodge and Resort offers 170 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Santa Claus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property is also known as

Santas Lodge Resort SANTA CLAUS
Santas Lodge Resort
Santas Lodge and Resort Hotel
Santas Lodge and Resort SANTA CLAUS
Santas Lodge and Resort Hotel SANTA CLAUS

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santas Lodge and Resort?

Santas Lodge and Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Santas Lodge and Resort?

Yep, Santas Lodge and Resort has a free self car park.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort have a pool?

Santas Lodge and Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May to September.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Santas Lodge and Resort, but Holiday World and Splashin' Safari is a short 13-minute walk away.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santas Lodge and Resort?

No, Santas Lodge and Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santas Lodge and Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santas Lodge and Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Santas Lodge and Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 293 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorie, Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and out was easy The shower switch did not work and we had to "shower" in the tub The beds were nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were parties in the parking lot, people grilling out at the back of their cars because they said they spent too much money at holiday world. They had a grill loud music everything when I went to the front desk, they said they would have the manager talk with me, but the manager never appeared even the next morning when I checked out, they said the manager would call me and that never happened. The invoice I received from the hotel was $202 per night, but I was charged over $500 through Expedia. I’m not very happy I have pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

rick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Pick a different hotel

It is really out dated...I dont recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the 3rd and last time we stay here. The prices have reached the point where the convenience isn't worth it. We can stay a few minutes a way in a nicer hotel at the same price point. This place is huge. With a lot of potential. But it is run down and the common areas are not maintained and the room needs cleaned and also upgrades.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Already did
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with family
?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quirky motel, lovely Santa themed lobby. Rooms were a decent size. Great location next to theme park within walkable distance. Not much in the way of restaurants nearby for an evening meal. Wanted to go into diner opposite but didn’t arrive until 8.20 so was told too late for sit down meal. Also wanted to visit Santas workshop shop afterwards but didn’t open till 11 which seemed a bit late. Breakfast in hotel was great with lots of variety available. Was a lovely hotel just a bit of a shame that local area was not well set up for tourist trade generated by theme park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

samer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Cute place to stay with or without kids!

Cute! Older hotel but so worth a stay, the elves in the lobby transport you to a time of yesteryear, my kids (15 and 11) loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is definitely old. They need new pillows. I thought we were supposed to have a refrigerator and microwave but we didn't. We also saw a mouse in the room. The only good thing is it close to area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to stay. Getting a little pricey to me but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the christmas theme
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Adequate

The hotel is adequate. It’s older and dingy. Breakfast is chaotic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jelena

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would say that the reviews on Expedia for this place were totally misleading. I was expecting cabin/rustic, but clean based on the reviews. The people working there are nice and welcoming, but our room left a lot to be desired. I understand the rustic look they are going for, but the bathroom tub, toilet and sink were dirty. Bathroom was soiled, tub had hair in it. Sink had brown stains from makeup, someone’s hair sticking on the hair dryer. Also, there was some sort of chemical rubber like smell coming from the bathroom that was unbearable. They charge big city prices - we paid over $600 for two nights. The idea of the lodge is pretty nice, but this place is just not maintained or cleaned well. We will try another place next time we visit Holiday World.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiesta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Luzbei

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Washer/dryers in working condition and available 24 hours. The staff was courteous. The place itself is outdated. I would not say 20-30 year furniture is/feels clean. Visibly the room was clean but the old rug and furniture feel and smell stale. The breakfast was good but the large food trays were not covered and there were a few flies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our grandkids loved it Had a wonderful trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan, Downey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to Holiday World which made it convenient. However, it was disappointing that we had one soap for the sink, that we had to share in the shower. No lid for the toilet set close to the tub was awkward. We booked a room for 3, 2 children and 1 adult, yet only 2 bath towels were provided. The smart TV was a challenge. We couldnt get it to connect initially. We spoke with the front desk who tried to help, but basically told us the wifi wasnt good in this town. We did eventually figure out how to connect to wifi...overall, it was an average experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025