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Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a water park, near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

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Water park
Exterior
Cottage | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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78 N Holiday Blvd, Santa Claus, IN, 47579
  • Place, Santa Claus Christmas Store
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa's Candy Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage

Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Santa Claus

A family-friendly stay in Santa Claus awaits you at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Santa Claus Christmas Store and Spencer County Visitors Bureau. Highlights at this hotel include a water park, a restaurant and in-room kitchens. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool, waterslide and pool cabanas. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Santa Claus hotel, you'll find Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.

What's nearby

  • Santa Claus Christmas Store - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frosty's Fun Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • 1935 Santa Statue - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Santa's Candy Castle - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Funnel Cake Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kringles Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

Family-friendly hotel with a water park, near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a waterslide, and a seasonal outdoor pool. A children's pool, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the family-friendly Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Claus hotel is smoke free.

  • 238 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph offers 238 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 October to 30 April:
  • Dining venue
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
  • Water park

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 25 May and close on 01 September.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

Yep, Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph has a free self car park.

Does Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph have a pool?

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May 25 to September 01.

Does Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Is Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a water park and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

No, Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 31 until April 30.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

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

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, always fun, golf carts are amazing, laid back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Halloween celebrations were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake Rudolph is a really good place to stay. Very nice cabins and well taken care of. Everyone at Rudolph is pretty much like family the people around you are really nice staying in cabins. Halloween weekends is a blast. We will be definitely coming back. It was our first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in the area!

This is the best place to stay in the area! Fun atmosphere w/ other campers...golf carts, events, things to do in the park, a lake, and the water slides were great! Cute cabins, shuttle to Holiday World was extremely convenient. Definitely better than any nearby hotels (have stayed in a couple different hotels in the area and they are yucky). Downsides are minimum 2-night stay and have to bring all linens & most kitchen stuffs but overall this place is a winner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with amenities for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The air conditioner was not conditioning and the cabin felt damp. When we arrived, there was trash and glass around the cabin that we had to clean up. The pool was a little dirty and someone got sick in front of the entrance of the bath house, and it was there overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amyie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! They had two really nice playgrounds for the kids. They also had a nice pool and kiddie pool. Loved that the pool had a large section that was only 3ft deep. My girls didnt even need floats. It was disappointing that the website didnt specify that the on site water park would be closed on friday and sunday. We went to holiday world on Saturday so we never got to play at the water park on site which we were really looking forward to, everything i read said itd be open daily during the summer season but apparently august, one of the hottest months of the year, doesnt count as the summer season. The busses were great and we loved being able to shuttle over to holiday world and shuttle back to our cabin. We got ice cream from the shop down by the pool and it was amazing! It was a HUGE cone and they had SO many flavors to choose from, the peanut butter banana was amazing! The cabins were nice to sleep in but thats about it, the wifi was awful, i couldnt use it to check email or anything because the connection was so poor. We couldnt watch TV at all in the living room due to the poor Wifi. We were able to watch tv in the bedroom that had a tv because it had cable. The only complaint i have is that the floors in the cabin was absolutely disgusting, no telling the last time it was mopped. My girls feet were jet black after walking around for less than 30 mins. I cleaned them thinking maybe they were dirty from outside, nope, jet black again after another 20.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! The resort has made numerous upgrades since our last stay in 2010. The staff was professional as well as friendly. The cabins were very clean and surprisingly spacious. The property grounds are maintained well and the amenities have expanded. The pool is a nice size (never felt crowded). The splash pad area is somewhat small, but a nice addition. There are water slides for different heights. We enjoyed decorating our rented golf cart for the golf cart parade as well as many activities in the activity center, my granddaughter enjoyed making a tie dye shirt! We will be returning to Lake Rudolph next summer, it was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rudolf lake

Bring your own blankets and towels for the cabins. We had a great time lots of things to do on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice, polite and helpful. More fun than we expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had An amazing time in the cabin! Teally enjoyed the close proximity to Holiday World and how much there is to do on the campground property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here! Property was clean and beds were comfortable. Location was great and loved all the activities on site!! Only thing for improvement would be to have the cabin slightly better stocked in the kitchen or provide that info when booking. We didn’t know there were no towels or blankets provided. Bare bones on dishes and no large skillet to even cook with. We ended up spending quite a bit of money unnecessarily at Walmart when we could have packed those items. I will still definitely be back and recommend this place to others! I’ll just include that heads up. Beautiful place all around!
Outside
Master bedroom
Clean kitchen
Addt’l bedroom with bunk beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close and convenient.

Nice campground, very big in size, very close to Holiday world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Crysten

Travelled with family
• “Dirty & Crowded” • “Wouldn’t Return” • “Disappointing Stay” • “Not Clean, Too Busy” • “Never Again”
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
For the price, you’d think they would bath and bedroom linens. We had to buy towels and wash clothes. I can’t remember the last time I slept without any type of covering. Very awkward! Also, the they were pretty skimpy on the kitchen supplies. They didn’t have oven mitts, a drying rack or drying towels. Otherwise, they had pretty much everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly and John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025