This post was created in partnership with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts as part the Hershey’s #SweetestFamilies program. All opinions are 100% my own.
During our recent getaway to The Sweetest Place on Earth…Hershey, PA, we opted to stay at Hershey Lodge, an official resort of Hersheypark Amusement Park. Hershey Lodge offers an amazing assortment of guest benefits, which in return make it the perfect lodging accommodations for families with kids. Today I’m chatting with you the reasons that your kids will LOVE staying at Hershey Lodge. If you are interested in a full review of the hotel, check out my thoughts on Hershey Lodge that I posted in 2017.
Kids Check-In
One of the perks at Hershey Lodge is that kids can experience their very own check-in upon arrival, at at separate desk! Kids can sign the Kids at Hershey Lodge Guest Book, pick up activity sheets, and play the Hershey’s guessing game. Kids checking in will also receive their very own chocolate surprise, and a lanyard that can be personalized with their name and contact information.
Hershey’s Water Works
Hershey’s Water Works is an exclusive amenity for overnight guests of the Lodge! The water park features 30,000 square feet of interactive pool-splashing fun, including the popular Twizzlers Twists water slides and the Reese’s Water Walk, as well as a zero entry pool, a sand castle spray zone, and tipping lighthouse!
I think my son’s favorite though are the basketball hoops! I think his only complaint was that he eventually had to share the balls with other children LOL. Otherwise he had a blast shooting hoops!
The Arcades
Located in the Hershey’s Water Works complex, sits a SWEET state-of-the-art arcade! Overnight guests of the hotel can access the arcade 24/7 with their room key.
The arcade includes fun games for all ages such as air hockey, skee ball, claw machine, racing games and more! What’s even better is that guests can rack up points on their guest game card and cash-in for prizes.
There is another arcade located in The Bear’s Den. This arcade is smaller than the one in the Hershey’s Water Works complex. However it is great to keep the kids entertained if you need to kill time before a table is ready!
Speaking of The Bear’s Den…
The Bear’s Den
There is a wide variety of dining options available in Hershey Lodge. However, my son’s favorite, by far, is The Bear’s Den!
This restaurant offers a fun hockey-rink atmosphere modeled after the hometown team, the Hershey Bears, that is perfect for all ages. There are over 39 HD TV’s, plus a giant 7′ x 12′ HD video wall, so you won’t miss any of the latest sports action.
Kids’ Activities
Each weekend, Hershey Lodge offers a variety of family friendly activities, geared towards kids! Guests of all ages can experience Hershey’s Character appearances, animal encounters with ZooAmerica, Chocolate Bingo, s’mores roasts, or kids’ crafts, just to name a few. There is also a Family Game Room over in the Water Works complex!
Here is an example of the activities that were going during our most recent Hershey Lodge stay:
Now here is some exciting news for you… Hershey Lodge is offering FREE Breakfast and FREE Park admission for kids 17 and younger when you book their Kids Stay, Play, and Eat Free Package by June 30. Talk about huge savings!
Don’t forget, staying at Hershey Lodge means you’ll have access to not only all the amazing resort amenities, but also…
- 1-hour early access to Hersheypark with Sweet Start
- Admission to Hershey Gardens
- Admission to The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience
- Access to 3 Award-winning golf courses
- Preferred pricing to ZooAmerica
- Complimentary Front Gate Shuttle Service
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Would your kids love to stay at Hershey Lodge?
This post was created in partnership with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts as part the Hershey’s #SweetestFamilies program. All opinions are 100% my own.
ha oh my gosh not only would my kids love something like this- i think my husband and i would agree to be right there to oha were huge chocolate fans and this just looks like such a blast!
I must be the only one who has not been to Hershey Park. Staying at this hotel seems like the best way to have a great family weekend or trip
OK now this sounds like an amazing place to go and stay – I love that there is so much going on. The pool for instance looks incredible and how fun to get to spend the night too.
My kids would definitely like to stay here. I have my fingers crossed that we get to go within the next two years.
Looks like this place is meant to be enjoyed more by kids. It is definitely customer friendly and quite safe as well. This is a dream place.
We are heading to Hershey this summer. The kids are really excited and can’t wait. I used to go to Hershey as a kid a lot.
I loved when I stayed at Hershey Lodge. It is perfect for families on vacation!
The Hershey’s Lodge is indeed like a dream come alive, especially for kids. The kids are gonna love their stay here. The concept of an exclusive check-in counter for the kids sounds really interesting.
Forget the kids, I would love to stay there!! LOL First of all there is chocolate there and thats all I need. But I know my grandkids would love this place too.
I’ve been wanting to go there for some time now. It looks like so much fun. I just know my kids would really enjoy it there too.
It sounds like a great place to keep kids active and have fun! My family would love to stay there.
This looks like a great post and place! Me and my friends would love to go there!
It looks like a fun place to stay. I’m sure my kids will enjoy the candy and specialty drinks.
We stayed their 20 some years ago and found it to be every bit as fun as you say it is! I love Hershey Park too!
Looks like your kid had fun at the Hershey Lodge. We go to a similar place here in Virginia and my kids always have a blast, especially with the indoor water park and swimming pool!
This seems like a great place to spend a vacation with my kids. There are surely going to love this place.