Hershey Lodge Holiday Guide 2026
Everything You Should Know For The Coziest Holiday Stay in Hershey, PA
Warm, welcoming and distinctly Hershey, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages, especially during the holiday season! Planning a stay? We can't wait to welcome you to enjoy the sweet hospitality and iconic chocolate details around every corner.
Here's a guide to everything you need to know to help you prepare for a sweet holiday visit.
Your Arrival
From the moment you arrive at Hershey Lodge, you'll experience the kind of hospitality you can only find in The Sweetest Place On Earth starting right away at check-in. Here are a few things to know for your arrival.
The Sweetest Check-In
Did you know that each stay at Hershey Lodge begins with chocolate at check-in? You'll receive a full-size Hershey's bar for each member of your party to start your getaway in the sweetest way. Check-in is after 4 p.m., and check-out is before 11 a.m.
Kids' Check-In
On select weekend dates, children can also experience their very own check-in at our Kids' Check-In desk in the lobby. There, they are welcome to sign the kids' guest book, participate in a Hershey's candy guessing game and receive a delicious chocolate surprise. Please view our activities schedule for availability.
Housekeeping
For your comfort, we will only enter your room to provide housekeeping service upon request.
To request a refresh cleaning of your guest room simply dial extension 1099 or text 717-282-1153 before 10 p.m. for service on the next day. Our team is happy to assist with any guest room amenities upon request.
Amenities
Please view our guest room amenities and services here.
Download the HersheyResorts App
We recommend downloading the HersheyResorts app for real-time navigation throughout the Lodge, details on restaurants, resort amenities and more on the go. The HersheyResorts app is available for both iPhone and Android devices.
ACTIVITIES & RECREATION
During the holiday season, Hershey Lodge offers family-friendly activities for guests on weekends ranging from s'mores roasts to chocolate bingo, Hershey Character appearances and arts & crafts. Schedules are posted online for planning purposes, or you can pick up a schedule at check-in.
MAKE A SPLASH AT HERSHEY'S WATER WORKS
Don't forget to pack your swimsuit! Families won't want to miss Hershey's Water Works, an exclusive and complimentary amenity for our overnight guests. Rain, snow or shine, guests can enjoy our sweet year-round indoor pool complex, featuring Twizzlers Twists water slides, Reese's Water Walk, zero-entry pool, sand castle spray zone, basketball hoops and more. The complex also has an indoor arcade and fitness center as well as Cocoa Cabana snack bar with food, drink and cocktail options.
EXCLUSIVE HERSHEYPARK BENEFITS DURING CHRISTMAS CANDYLANE
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is the best amusement park for the holidays. The event brings guests more than 5 million lights, the most lights of any amusement park in the state, and one of the only places in the Northeast to see all nine of Santa’s live reindeer - including Rudolph! Plus, enjoy a unique blend of thrilling and family-friendly rides (weather permitting), photos with Santa, holiday shopping, signature hot chocolate creations and other sweet treats. Learn more about all of the festivities here.
If you're planning a visit to Hersheypark during your stay, be sure to take advantage of all of the perks that come with being a guest of one of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! All guests of The Hotel Hershey receive the below FREE Resort Benefits:
- Extra hours at Hersheypark with Preview Plan
- Preview Plan: Resort guests enjoy up to 2.5 extra evening hours the night before their full-day visit. Simply, present your ticket at the main entrance and enjoy a fun-filled evening.
- FREE front gate shuttle service to the exclusive resort drop-off location at Hersheypark
- Best price on Hersheypark tickets
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is open on select dates Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, with daily operations starting Dec. 18 (closed Christmas Day). View hours here.
MORE FREE RESORT BENEFITS
Make sure to save some time in your itinerary for a visit to some other area attractions throughout Hershey. All guests of Hershey Lodge receive additional FREE Resort Benefits, including access to the East Course at Hershey Country Club weather permitting, preferred pricing to ZooAmerica, and complimentary admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience.
- ZooAmerica is open daily for guests to visit animals native to the North American region, many of which are more active once the temperatures begin to drop. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as bears, wolves, big cats, snakes and many more. Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only when entered via the Hersheypark bridge during park hours.
- Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre walk-through botanical display garden that offers 11 themed gardens and a Children’s Garden with chocolate-scented, named and colored flora. During your visit, be sure to check out the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, which includes a year-round indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium featuring 600 butterflies from around the world. Plus, from Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days), don't miss the annual Christmas Tree Showcase featuring trees uniquely decorated by local florists. The annual holiday tree display also features a car from Hersheypark’s Comet roller coaster, pulled by Comet, the reindeer, and a stunning 14-foot poinsettia tree - perfect for holiday photo opportunities!
- The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, invites guests to learn all about the life and legacy of our founder Milton S. Hershey, the town he created and the lives he touched. Ahead of the anticipated release of the HERSHEY movie by Angel Studios, a special new exhibit, The Making of the Hershey Movie, takes guests behind the scenes of the making of the film. Through original costumes, authentic movie props and interactive experiences, the exhibit explores the many creative elements of motion picture production. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating.
DINING
Hershey Lodge offers a variety of delicious dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner this season. Options include:
- STACKS: An all-day breakfast and lunch restaurant serving dishes stacked high with flavor, ranging from stacks of Buttermilk Pancakes and Belgian Waffles to Double Decker BLTs.
- Fire & Grain: An innovative menu of re-mastered comfort foods and flavorful cocktails for breakfast, dinner and happy hour.
- The Bears’ Den: A sports-themed restaurant with a hockey-rink atmosphere modeled after our hometown team, the Hershey Bears.
- Revelry: Classic and contemporary chophouse fare with premium cuts and the largest wine & spirits list in the house.
- Cocoa Beanery: An all-day coffee shop, serving up eats, ice cream, drinks and on-the-go treats. Don't miss the chance to try our signature holiday creations!
- Cocoa Cabana: A poolside café offering a selection of starters, salads, sandwiches and ice cream located inside Hershey’s Water Works.
Other options around town include the newly-opened Hershey Social and Devon Seafood + Steak in downtown Hershey and The Chocolatier – a full-service restaurant, bar and patio open year-round in Hershey's Chocolatetown at Hersheypark. Note: A Hersheypark ticket is not required.
For more information about dining offerings in Hershey, visit DiningInHershey.com.
SCHEDULE A SPA TREATMENT
During your getaway, make time for some sweet relaxation at MeltSpa by Hershey, our day spa in downtown Hershey. Don't miss the chance to experience the Pumpkin Spice Collection through Nov. 30, featuring a Pumpkin Spice Massage, Facial, Immersion, Manicure and Pedicure. Nothing will get your skin ready for the holiday season quite like the Cranberry Spice Collection available starting Dec. 1. Or, enjoy signature Hershey's chocolate treatments and exclusive dark chocolate treatments year-round! Book your treatment today.
BRING HOME A SWEET SOUVENIR
After a sweet getaway, you will want to take a piece of Hershey home with you to help you remember your visit to The Sweetest Place On Earth. So, don't forget to stop inside Sweet Memories gift shop for souvenirs, such as Hershey's chocolate, apparel, accessories, seasonal items and more. Gift bags, baskets and shipping are available for in-store purchase - perfect for the sweetest holiday gifts!
Holiday Resort Packages
On select dates starting Nov. 13, Lodge guests can book holiday resort packages to ring in the season. Book the Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 1-Night and 2-Night packages for deluxe accommodations, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tickets, breakfast and more.