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

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!

The best experience was the welcoming staff. The hotel is new and needs a lot more improvements…read moreespecially with the hold on the room. my funds have not return and it's been two weeks since I visited.

Came here over the summer and this place is beautiful, high-tech, and modern... unlike most places…read morein the Poconos. I stayed in the Concierge King room with a pool view, and the whole vibe was amazing. Outside by the pool it really gives spa-like relaxation vibes. Everyone was just chilling, relaxing in the sun, and sipping drinks. If you're looking for a place where you can unwind, hang out in the pool, and just enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, this is definitely a great spot, especially if you prefer a more modern, upscale feel rather than the traditional Poconos resorts. My only complaint was the food. They do have a restaurant on-site, but the food was just average in my opinion. Nothing terrible, but nothing that really stood out either. That being said, the overall look, atmosphere, and experience of the property definitely outweigh the food, and you can always head somewhere nearby for a better meal. Overall, it's a great place for a relaxing getaway with a modern vibe.

The greeting before seating was very warm and inviting. The dining room was not very busy during…read moreour dinner so there was one server and one bartender. Two very charming young men who we later found out were cousins. The standouts and MUST ORDER: Pork Belly Veal Osso Bucco -*special That's not to say the other dishes weren't great- just that these were truly apart. If you get a chance to visit the In , definitely have dinner. The service and vibe is moody and romantic and warm. Breakfast is stellar

All I can say is our dinner was fabulous as usual Service…read moreoutstanding-staff couldn't have been more attentive On par with Michelin star restaurants What a gem in the Poconos

So happy to return after 1.5 years as their new water complex was finished…read more - Burgers awesome as ever - Cookies awesome as ever - You can see upgrades and new changes everywhere while preserving the character and spirit of the lodge - Thomas and Theresa were excellent hiking guides - Breakfast continues to be a highlight but it always seems like it's more chaotic than it should for a routine daily event, also having more variety of cereal, smoothies, muffins would be nice The new water complex? The hot tub taken on its own is lovely and so luxurious, a definitely upgrade. But...the kids constantly want to come in and are never stopped. People are leaving trash everywhere since they can get it at the bar next door. The outside doors are right next to it so that becoming a thoroughfare won't be relaxing. The lighting is efficient and modern but not comforting. The splash pad is a fun idea but it is SO LOUD when it comes on, you can't hear anything at all. I'll reserve judgement for when the full outdoors are renovated and when the pool area is quiet it's lovely. We adore this place deeply but do worry it's trying to be all things to all people all the time.

I came to Skytop this past weekend hopeful of a pleasant and joyous time as I was there for a…read morewedding. I called ahead to let them know I had a disability and therefore had a therapy dog I would be bringing, they okayed this and put it in the reservation. Upon our arrival we were rudely and abruptly greeted being told we could not enter with the small therapy dog my husband was holding. We explained our situation and that we had it okayed ahead of time, however the man who was speaking rudely to us said he did not see an ADA disability and my husband informed him I struggled with both a mental and physical disability registered by the ADA which is why I have a therapy dog. The man again said he didn't see anything wrong with me, questioning my disability because that day he couldn't physically see it. We continued to plead our case as we had driven 2.5 hours to get there and there was nothing around this place, it is very secluded. Finally they let us inside and the front desk confirmed our reservation said we had a therapy dog that was okayed but the man who was speaking to us still would not let us check in. I felt violated, embarrassed and saddened at this point to be treated and talked down to in this way. Finally, when the man came back they said they would let us stay but would charge us the price of an extra night's stay as a "cleaning fee". We were already paying an exorbitant amount of money to be there and could not afford to pay for an extra night. We had to leave and drive 45 minutes to find another hotel which was welcoming and kind to us, the opposite of this place. Skytop disrespected my disability and their promise of being allowed to have my therapy dog with me. I would never go back here or recommend it and I am truly saddened to have been treated this way as a human being.

I came here for a church retreat, and let me start by saying: the drive in was traumatic. One-lane,…read morewinding road. Aggressive fog. Zero streetlights. I don't know if Pennsylvania is cutting costs or testing faith levels, but the drive absolutely required prayer. That said, and this is important, that was the worst part of the entire experience. Once you arrive, it's like stepping into a completely different reality. Parking is plentiful, clearly marked, and right in front of the buildings (including handicap and short-term spots, which we love to see). The facilities themselves? Beautiful. Clean. Extremely well maintained. No "rustic surprise mold" vibes here. Each room has its own bathroom, a thermostat, and AC, which means you're not stuck freezing, sweating, or silently resenting whoever controls the temperature. Huge win. There's also a cute little fire pit (weather permitting), a gym/fitness center, and a dining hall tucked under another residence building that honestly deserves applause. Because let's talk about the food. 10/10. Retreat food is usually a gamble, but Spruce Lake did not come to play. AND, possibly my favorite detail, the beverage machines. Coffee, drinks, and cups you can reuse or grab-and-go, which means you can take your coffee with you like a civilized adult. In the same building, there's a gorgeous space to sit and relax, complete with multiple fireplaces that make you feel like you should be journaling or having a deep conversation. There's also a bookstore with beautiful religious items if you feel like browsing or taking something meaningful home. Staff were consistently polite, helpful, and clearly knew what they were doing, everything ran smoothly the entire stay. Final verdict: Yes, the commute tried to humble me. But once you're there? It's peaceful, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and genuinely enjoyable. I had such a great experience that I'm already looking forward to my next visit. That drive isn't stopping me, and that's saying something.

Visit Dates: August 21, 2023 to August 25, 2023…read more I came here with my family and my church Grace Reformed Baptist Church for a camping trip and retreat. I opted for camping in a tent (my first time) and the meal plan (do not recommend). Mostly everything was great. The campsite was fairly easy to find I had a water hookup and an electricity hookup so I got to charge my phone. I set up my tent fairly easily and was happy about that. The nature was pretty, the camping site was great, the bathrooms and shower stalls were well maintained and clean. My family stayed in the rooms. The rooms are way more pricey and I heard a few church members complaining about the beds. I stayed in the room on my last night because my dad was worried about me going home with my son alone even though I would have been okay so he stayed past the point of my sisters going home and kept the room my sisters stayed in with him. My son got scared of camping on the last night so we ended up in my dad's room the last night, I didn't think it was so bad. This is a Christian Camp so if you aren't Christian be prepared for the Jesus. I'm not sure if they allow individual stays but I was with the church. They gave us a designated space for devotional time, we had two devotional sessions a day. I love Jesus and am a Christian so when I got here I was like oh so much of Jesus loves you, so much of God loves you and I loved it. But if you aren't Christian and book a camping trip here you may not like it, you may be surprised so I'm just specifying. Spruce Lake itself is on the small side, I got to check it out but I found the woods and campgrounds more impressive. They have a snack shop that's open for a few hours a day. The snack shop food was great. My son and I missed the snack shop the first few days but we got to go on Wednesday and Thursday. So the dining hall and meal plans. That's the one thing I wouldn't recommend. I opted for it because I didn't know how camping was going to be I wanted to try the tent thing first before I went gun-ho with bringing my own coolers and food. Next year I'm getting a stove and bringing all my coolers and my own food. I basically paid $100 for my kid to drink soda because he would not touch anything in the dining hall to eat during our stay. I had a lot of snacks for him, my family bought a lot of snacks for him as well and he ate fries at the snack shop so he was fed. Some of the meals were okay, some of the stuff was kind of awful. So everything about this resort except for the food was great and if my church comes back here again I'd like to go!

Second stay at Comfort Inn Poconos Lakes Region, Staff was great! Room was clean and comfortable!…read moreWill be returning in the future.

Easy check in, clean room and decent breakfast. Quiet setting with an IHOP next door. Close to 84…read moreexit.

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!

Staff are very friendly & helpful, the historic Victorian home is nice, though it could use a…read morelittle repair work. The location is great, right on Main Street. The beds weren't the most comfortable we've ever stayed in, but they served their purpose. It's not handicap accessible, but we didn't require that anyway. The room we stayed in was good, with 3 beds it was big enough for our family. I would recommend a stay here if you're in Honesdale.

Where do I begin. The room was old dirty and not usable. Tv did not work they were nice enough to…read moreswitch it for one that did. Bed so horrible and uncomfortable I spent the entire night sitting on edge of bed chair in room so small and low I could not fit. Bathroom was freezing cold could hardly use it to go to the bathroom as far as taking a shower forget it not possible!!!! They had the nerve to charge over $150.00 for 1 night. The worse place I ever stayed in my entire life. BIG BIG MISTAKE!!!! NEVER AGAIN! Forgot to mention there was no where to walk that did not have ice I almost killed myself and stairs going to rooms did not have railing on both sides HUGE problem for my handicap husband who only has use of 1 side MANY MORE issues but I think you will get the picture.