Santa Claus, Indiana, is dedicated to year-round holiday cheer. It is home to Holiday World and Splashin Safari theme parks, which feature four roller coasters, including the world's largest water coaster and a wooden coaster. The park has dozens of rides for the family and water slides. The town also has a Santa Claus museum and candy castle. Because of its popularity as a family destination, Santa Claus has many cabins and lodges.
These cabins are located on the banks of Lake Jolly, a 2.6-acre lake that's just 2 miles from Holiday World. Cabins sleep up to six people with a variety of beds, including a king or queen and a futon. They all have a kitchen, air conditioning and heat, cable television and wireless Internet. The park also has grills and a playground for children. Linens and towels are not provided, but guests can buy a package for $25.
Santa's Lakeside Cottages
1405 W. Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579
(812) 686-2628
santascottages.com
This campground has 19 cabins in two different sizes. Both sleep a maximum of eight people, although the company recommends no more than four adults. They are located in a wooded area next to the Holiday World roller coaster. All cabins have decks, picnic tables, a fire ring and grills.
Guests must bring their own linens, and can purchase sundries, such as coffee filters from the on-site camp general store. No pets are allowed, and there is a minimum stay of 2 nights for cabins, 3 on holiday weekends.
Lake Rudolph and RV Resort
78 North Holiday Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579
(877) 478-3657
lakerudolph.com
This newly renovated lodge has 170 guest rooms. Suites have spa tubs, king beds, sofa beds and a small refrigerator. The year-round Christmas decor in the lodge has a lobby with a 37-foot vaulted ceiling with views of the skyline. The facility is very close to Holiday World and Splashin Safari, and also has an ice cream, pizza and sandwich shop named Frosty's that has miniature golf and an arcade. Santas Lodge also has a restaurant on-site.
Santas Lodge
1 W. Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579
(812) 937-1902
santaslodge.com
