Hershey Lodge Spring Guide 2026
Everything You Need To Know For A Sweet Stay in Hershey, PA
Warm, welcoming and distinctly Hershey, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages. Planning a stay this spring? We can't wait to welcome you!
Here's a guide to everything you need to know to help you prepare for a sweet 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. 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 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
Children can also experience their very own check-in at our Kids' Check-In desk in the lobby, where they are welcome to sign the kids' guest book, participate in a Hershey's candy guessing game and receive a chocolate surprise. View our activities schedule for availability.
Housekeeping
For your comfort, we will only enter your guest room to provide housekeeping service upon your request. To request a refresh cleaning of your guest room, dial extension 1099 or text 717-282-1153 before 10 p.m. for service the next day. Our team is ready to assist with any guest room amenities upon request.
Amenities
Please view our guest room amenities and services.
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 spring weekends, Hershey Lodge offers a variety of family-friendly activities ranging from s'mores roasts and chocolate bingo to Hershey Character appearances, crafts and more. Schedules are posted online in advance for your planning purposes, or you can pick up a schedule at check-in.
Guests can also take advantage of recreation on property on spring weekends, such as mini golf, basketball, pickleball and tennis.
MAKE A SPLASH AT HERSHEY'S WATER WORKS
Don't forget to pack your swimsuit! Hershey's Water Works is our 30,000 sq. ft. indoor pool complex open year-round and is an exclusive amenity for our overnight guests. Rain or shine, guests can enjoy sweet indoor fun and interactive water features such as the Twizzlers Twists water slides, Reese's Water Walk, zero-entry pool, sand castle spray zone, lighthouse tipping bucket and basketball hoops. The complex also features an indoor arcade, fitness center and Cocoa Cabana snack bar.
EXCLUSIVE HERSHEYPARK BENEFITS
This year, Hersheypark is open for seven fun-filled spring weekends starting April 3 through May 17. If you're planning a visit to the Park during your stay, take advantage of all of the perks that come with being a guest of one of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! All guests of Hershey Lodge receive these FREE Resort Benefits:
- Extra hours at Hersheypark with Preview Plan
- Resort guests enjoy up to three 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
MORE FREE RESORT BENEFITS
Be sure to set aside some time in your itinerary to explore other attractions throughout Hershey. All guests of Hershey Lodge receive access to two award-winning golf courses at Hershey Country Club, 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. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as wolves, big cats, snakes, otters and many more.
- Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only when accessing the Zoo from the bridge inside Hersheypark during Park hours.
- Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre walk-through botanical display garden that offers 11 themed gardens, including thousands of spring tulips and a Children’s Garden with chocolate-scented, named and colored flora. During your visit, check out the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, which includes a year-round indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium featuring 600 butterflies from around the world. The atrium is one of only 25 year-round indoor tropical butterfly atriums in the U.S.
- Visit the Hershey Gardens website before your visit to see what's in bloom.
- 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. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating.
For more things to do in Hershey, visit HersheyPA.com.
DINING
Hershey Lodge offers a variety of delicious dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner this season. Visit HersheyLodge.com/Dining for hours, reservations and more info. Options include:
- STACKS: A 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 newly renovated hockey-rink atmosphere modeled after our hometown team, the Hershey Bears. Open for lunch and dinner.
- Revelry: Classic and contemporary chophouse fare with premium cuts and the largest wine and spirits list in-house.
- Cocoa Beanery: An all-day coffee shop serving up eats, ice cream, drinks and treats.
- Cocoa Cabana: A poolside café offering a selection of starters, salads, sandwiches and ice cream while guests enjoy Hershey’s Water Works.
Other options around town include the all-new Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar 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. The restaurant features a Fun-to-Table menu showcasing classic family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate. The restaurant accepts reservations, and a Hersheypark ticket is not required.
For more information about dining offerings in Hershey, visit DiningInHershey.com.
SCHEDULE A SPA TREATMENT
Springtime calls for a spa day to refresh and rejuvenate that dry winter skin. During your getaway, make time for some sweet relaxation at MeltSpa by Hershey, our day spa in downtown Hershey. Nothing says spring quite like the Spring Rejuvenation Collection, available March 1 through May 31. This seasonal collection features an array of treatments filled with the aromas of rosemary, cajeput, lavender and sage. Of course, signature Hershey's chocolate treatments and exclusive dark chocolate treatments are also available. Book your treatment today.
BRING HOME A SWEET SOUVENIR
After a sweet getaway, you may want to take a piece of Hershey home 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, giftware, apparel, accessories and more. Gift bags, baskets and shipping are available for in-store purchase.
