The Lodge at Woodloch is by far the best weekend retreat/upscale spa destination we have ever had…read more Where to begin? There is so much to mention, I'll just make a list; 1 The Lodge, the rooms, the common area, the spa- The actual building/facility is so well kept, clean, inviting, good ambiance and vibes. You are greeted by staff when you arrive, who park your car ,escort you in, take your bags, etc. The lobby is so inviting, a gourmet snack or drink will be offered to you upon arrival. The guest rooms are big so peacefully decorated clean and modern. 2 The Grounds, beautifully maintained open space; a lake for boating, birding talks, bike riding, axe throwing, group hikes, wine tasting, garden demonstrations, outdoor exercise classes. there is an exstensive garden that grows produce for the chefs menu. 3 The Restaurant, wonderful selection of food and drinks, live music. Make a reservation ahead of time to get your table and time. 4 The Activities (included in the price), check out their website, classes are listed ahead of time, and you should sign up for them before your stay. Here's the ones we did; kombucha making, painting, fire making ,yoga, birding, axe throwing, wine tasting, cooking demo, Bosu Ball, Zumba, live music, sleep therapy, veg garden lecture, wood working. There is also every exercise class imaginable. Chef samples and different types of non alcoholic drinks are always available in the common areas. 5. The Spa (not included in price), upscale clean, talented massage therapists We went in 2020 and 2023 and are planning to go back next year. 6. Other things to note; Guests are probably 80% women, mother daughter, women's weekend, things like this, not many men except couples. I recommend booking your activities spa and restaurant reservations ahead of time so you get the spots you want. This can all be done online. The Lodge is not cheap, but it is so well worth it! Hope this helps you make your reservation!

Everything went well! The hotel, the grounds, the food, the cocktails, the activities and the best…read morestaff! There is a good reason this is named one of the top destination spa/resorts in the country. Golf is across the road, along with an olympic outdoor pool, volleyball, tennis and more. Saturday night you can take the free shuttle and see an off-Broadway quality show for free! You can dine outside at their farm (extra fee). Go, chill and enjoy!

We have been going to Woodloch for a number of years. The family is constantly adding to and…read moreupgrading the facilities. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We have always been impressed by the cleanliness of the resort. There are a tremendous amount of activities for the whole family. Woodloch is today's version of the great Catskill resorts of the 50's and 60's. Looking forward to returning there in the future!!

First time here. Wow I can understand why people come here year after year. So many activities…read moreeveryday. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, lake activities, petting zoo, wagon rides, go carts! Family friendly for young kids and seniors. The staff is so kind. My kiddo had a blast. Food sadly was mediocre. Desserts were really good. Best meal was the lunch cook out. Prime rib: overly tough. Felt like there was frozen food at times or food just wasn't fresh.

We did a quick overnight (Friday to Saturday). For a very basic first floor room the total was…read more$500. This is not a boutique hotel but it is priced as such. For our $500 there was a dismal view. Bed was super low but comfortable. We could hear both the phone ringing and (even more fun) snoring from the room next to us. We tried to use the breakfast credit at Cocoon but both the order and the pickup line were about 10 people deep and neither line was moving. It was fine but really not worth the price. I wouldn't revisit.

It was my wife's birthday and she always wanted to eat at your establishment. Last night was her…read more"surprise" dinner. We were in the area all day remembering all the fall vacations we spent in Beach Lake while our boys were growing up. We enjoyed shopping in Hawley and Honesdale. We started out at Lake Wallenpaupack and ended our day with you... so glad we did! When she realized that we were going to be having dinner with you, she really got excited. From the moment we walked in, the decor was welcoming and warm. We were met with the hosts and given options where we would like to sit. We opted to dine in the enclosed porch. It was very cozy, the quartz heaters warming the area very nicely. Our server Daniel, was exceptional. Explaining all about the menu and specials. My wife had the sword fish, I had the chicken. We got the shaved brussel sprouts and the kimchi rice to share. Well.... Our food came out and presentation was spectacular. From the first bite to the last, we thoroughly enjoyed every taste we were experiencing. The chef and kitchen staff definitely showed their skill and passion for creating a great dining experience! Looking forward to coming back in the summer months to enjoy outside.

Fantastic place! Great views, very clean and all working equipment, fun amenities (on the lake, 2…read morepools, hot tub, paddle boards and kayaks, pool bar and live music on Sundays). And the hospitality is amazing- very friendly, helpful staff. Especially Lou at breakfast!

We have been going to 'the dock' (a part of this place) for years for a fabulous Thanksgiving…read moredinner but today without a doubt was the WORST excuse for a Thanksgiving meal we have ever had. How the HELL do you dry our dark meat turkey? The ' cough cough ' ham was shoe leather and the 'Brussel sprouts were hard as a rock. We left hungry even after desert, what a disgrace. We have been to 'the dock' Thanksgiving for more years than I can count and ALWAYS had an amazing meal and took home some great leftovers. I am sad to say we will NEVER be back again after this ' again cough cough ' meal. Just flushed $143 down the freaking toilet and had hot dogs when we got home, they should be ashamed of them selves

I wish I lived closer so I could be a regular here…read more As a new mom, coffee is a necessity. My husband and I visited Gigi's each day of our stay at Woodloch to enjoy the delicious savory coffee that we so desperately needed. We were there during Christmas so we enjoyed the holiday specials, my favorite was the gingerbread latte and my husbands the sugar cookie latte.

Gigi's is so cozy it literally looks like a house you wish you lived in. They have the monopoly on…read morenon-Woodloch food on the campgrounds, so you have to go there if you want something different, but it's not a bad situation. The coffee is average, the prices are as well (about $4 for a latte), and the pastries are fresh and tasty. They also offer sandwiches, salads, and coffee specials, like the Pumpkin Latte (which was super sweet, more than I liked) and the Sticky Bun latte. The best part about this cafe is the inside. Did I mention how cozy it is?! Hope to find this sort of ambiance in NYC one day!

Stopped in for the restaurant. Brunch sounded really good…read more Not busy at all this Sunday morning. Got a really nice table by the front windows. Grabbed the mushrooms and polenta to start. Lightly breaded and fried. Yummy. Did need salt but otherwise well made. Main was their burger. So good! Juicy and flavorful. The onion jam was delicious. Their wine selection is very good. Get the flight. It's a really good deal and you can try 3 different wines. Service was quick and food came out fast and hot. Others noted the prices a a little high but the food was really good.

The Settlers Inn is a historic Arts & Craft Lodge that was built in Hawley, Pennsylvania in 1927…read more It was founded by local citizens in Hawley. Shortly after the completion of Lake Wallenpaupack (a man-made lake), local businessmen believed that tourists would come to see it and they raised funds to build a grand hotel known as the 'Hawley Community Hotel'. When the building was nearly finished, the stock market crashed and it sat empty for 20 years. It officially opened to the public in 1947 and went through several owners. It served as a nursing home, an inn, and even a private school. Since 1980, the inn has been owned and operated by hospitality experts Jeanne and Grant Genzlinger who dubbed it 'The Settlers Inn'. The on-site restaurant and Chestnut Tavern offer farm-to-table menus highlighting quality products of local farms and purveyors. Kate Woehrle is the current executive chef. The inn has been a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2010. My family and I recently visited The Settlers Inn while we were spending Memorial Day weekend in the Poconos. The timing of our visit coincided with their Memorial Day Brunch. The beautiful hotel had a spacious dining room that even featured live music from a piano player. To drink, I ordered the "Settlers Inn Bloody Mary" (blue cheese olives, alpine beef stick, aged cheddar, dilly beans, pepperoncini, celery). This was a great brunch cocktail! Our server brought us some delicious complimentary Brewer's Bread for the table. For the appetizer course, I had the "Smoked Trout Dip" and my wife had the "Black Pepper Ricotta Toast" (asparagus, cured egg yolk). We were both happy with our choices. For the entree course, I had the "Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict" (potato pancakes), my wife had the "Crispy Chicken Sammy" (coleslaw, brioche, roasted jalapeño aioli), and our son had the "Birthday Cake French Toast". Everything was excellent and tasted so fresh! For dessert, our server told us to help ourselves to the dessert table which featured fresh baked goods like cookies and cannoli. We had a fantastic brunch at the Settlers Inn and would definitely return on a future visit to the Poconos!

Our server was attentive and professional. Food was beautiful and delicious. Fine dining…read moreatmosphere. The hostess in the lobby, not so welcoming. Nonetheless, would highly recommend! We had a great meal and evening.

Entering the historic little town of Hawley ... I thought to myself my goodness what am I going to…read morefind at this hotel. What I found at this hotel was a historic old charm, a personal service that when you walked in the door they knew you by name and greeted you with a smile Beth and her husband run the hotel and restaurant as a family and couldn't do it better... I was in town for a wedding and frankly quite upset that I didn't have time to eat at the restaurant... Italian in nature and delicious by appearance... My mouth salivating at several of the passing plates. The rooms are clean and tidy, Morgan does a great job taking care of that!and then she'll serve you a drink at the bar when you're ready. They all vary in style, charm and price... So there's something for everyone. Definitely would stay again and this time I would have the Pork Braciole and Antipasto !

We booked a tour reservation for Lake Wallenpaupack. The review is for the tours they are holding…read moreand the office has the same address of this lodging. We arrived early prior our schedule and we were told by the associate to be in the dock 10 minutes prior boarding. It has a porta potty by the huge parking lot and were suggested to use it before going to the lake. Arriving earlier gave us half hour to enjoy the pedestrian walk path by the lake . A beautiful sight to behold. If only we have time, there is a walking trail along. The tour was enjoyable, our guide was amazing. The ride gave us the chance to explore the history behind this man made lake. We solved the relaxation we craved through this boat trip for this weekend. An enjoyable ride.

Booked a boat tour here this past weekend, our tour guide Chris was awesome. He knew everything…read moreabout the area and was very informative. The tour is about an hour long and it's fun with good views. Definitely a must go when you visit this area

We had the king cabin and we highly recommend it, it had a loft that the kids loved, I enjoyed the…read moresoaking bathroom. Everyone was friendly and the restaurant was great and reasonably priced

My boyfriend and I wanted to try something different, and decided that instead of booking a…read moretraditional hotel room we rent a cabin for the weekend. I booked our cabin stay through hotels.com. The following day I received a phone call from the resort asking me for the credit card information as hotels.com did not charge us directly. No big deal. When I initially booked the cabin I didn't do my research as I usually do and was freaked out when I read that a guest had bed bugs in their room. So naturally when I received the phone call from the resort it was the perfect time to ask if they have had or were recently experiencing any issues with bed bugs. The lady (I forgot her name) told me that they did have an issue but that they only had an issue because the guest that wrote the review about the room having bugs were the ones who had brought them. I wasn't sure how I felt about that, but I had planned an entire weekend, a holiday weekend at that so I decided to give it a go. Besides the lady was nice and kinda put my worries at ease. We arrived on a Friday evening. Maria checked us in and she was just as nice. Upon getting to our room "9A" we noticed there was no place to park. I called Maria to ask her where we could park and she said she would send someone to clear out our parking spot. It had snowed a few days before so there was a bit of snow still on the grounds. Within a few minutes someone was there clearing out our parking spot. The room itself was small but cozy. It seemed like nobody had been there in some time. The bathroom was a nice size and pretty clean. I immediately started looking for bed bugs but luckily didn't find any. Thank you Jesus! LOL My only complaints are these. One of the locks on the door was broken. There weren't any toiletries, not even a small bar of soap to bathe with. And lastly, although there were no bed bugs (thank you again Jesus) I found what looked like dead bug stains on the comforter. I would have liked to give them a three and a half rating but it wasn't possible so I gotta give them a three. All in all, we were happy with our stay. Employees were nice, room was decent, and the view was fascinating. We would definitely return, and we would definitely recommend.

This place is HORRIBLE…read more Let me start by saying that I do not own a timeshare (scam of all scams) and I am staying here with someone who does, and I can't wait to leave in two days. When we walked in, this place was filthy. Dusty, spider webs, dirty carpet, the whole nine yards. The furnishings are old and outdated, and some don't even work properly. The absolute worst part is the bed. The sheets have multiple blood stains that whoever cleaned this place attempted to hide by turning the sheet over, except you can see right through the sheet. Same story with the blanket. The outside is also a dump and possible death trap/lawsuit in waiting. The deck is full of algae and moss, which makes it slippery. There is also an electrical box that a guest hit and moved exposing wires in a deep pit that hasn't been fixed. The owners of this dump need to sell it. Time to take ol' yeller behind the barn and shoot him...

What a great resort and experience. My family and I spent a week at Tanglewood resort in Hawley PA…read morein the gulf course two bedroom suite. The suites by the golf course area is a bit far from front desk maybe a 10 minute ride. The suite was nicely furnished upstairs and downstairs with a fireplace full kitchen and jacuzzi tub. It was very clean upon arrival and stocked with things to keep the place clean. We also had a private balcony and we were situated right across from the lake, beautiful views. The only reason why I gave the establishment for stars is because if you wanted to dine out your local Wendy's or McDonald's or Chinese restaurant is at least 30 minutes away. Also if you want to buy burning logs to put in the fireplace you can it's going to be a $15 charge at the front desk. Other than that it was a great experience on a whole. Very peaceful and relaxing quiet and Serene. I would definitely be visiting again.