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Santas Lodge and Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus

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Fishing
Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Claus

In Santa Claus .With a stay at this Santa Claus hotel, you'll be steps from Frosty's Fun Center and Spencer County Visitors Bureau. Also, Santa Claus Christmas Store is within half a mile (1 km) and Holiday World and Splashin' Safari is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Claus Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

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
  • ‪Kringles Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Santas Lodge and Resort

Hotel near Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus
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 irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Santa Claus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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 each 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

How close is Santas Lodge and Resort to the airport?

Santas Lodge and Resort is 39.2 mi (40-min drive) away from the Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santas Lodge and Resort.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort offer free breakfast?

Santas Lodge and Resort offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Santas Lodge and Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Santas Lodge and Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort have a pool?

Santas Lodge and Resort features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Santas Lodge and Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Santas Lodge and Resort to downtown Santa Claus?

Santas Lodge and Resort is 0.6 mi away from Santa Claus.

Santas Lodge and Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 286 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

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Already did
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Traveled with family
?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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
.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing stay here. Our daughter loved the option of having an indoor and outdoor pool. The front lobby is decorated beautifully with Christmas decorations. The breakfast was delicious and we liked how it was served until 10 am. Can't wait to stay here in the future !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon check-in, we quickly realized this lodge was not a good value for the price purchased. We entered the room and looked around to gauge cleanliness we quickly spotted the sheets on one of the beds was very dirty. It was not just a stain. It was crusty. We had booked through Expedia. The representatives from Expedia tried to speaking to the front desk on our behalf however, the manager at Santa’s Lodge refused a refund. We quickly left and never looked back. It was worth losing our $350 because we were not comfortable sleeping there. So not only was it gross they also refused the refund. I would give it an overall zero stars if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Danialle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025