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What’s Special About This Resort
Since 1928, Skytop Lodge has provided a year-round family vacation spot in the Poconos, offering adventure and relaxation at a historic luxury resort. With over 5,500 acres, this mountain resort has many activities, including fabulous hiking trails, waterfalls, streams, lake activities, an 18-hole championship golf course, an indoor/outdoor pool, and culinary dining experiences. The various activities in the beautiful natural scenery will surely give you more memorable moments than you can imagine. See for yourself when you visit the Skytop Lodge – a National Trust Historic Hotels of America member.
Here at Skytop Lodge, your vacation can be as inclusive as you would like. Choose from a room accommodation rate, an inclusive breakfast rate, a breakfast and dinner rate (Modified American Plan or Half Board), and a breakfast, lunch, and dinner rate. The Modified American Plan allows you to change where you dine for dinner from restaurants, including Windsor, Lakeview, and The Taproom. Alcohol is not included. Multiple packages allow you to tailor your stay to your preferences with discounts on room rates or activities depending on which one you choose. For example, the Unlimited Golf B&B Package includes accommodations, breakfast, unlimited golf with cart and range balls, access to hiking trails, an indoor/outdoor pool, daily activities, and an evening campfire with a marshmallow roast.
Things we like:
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The resort is a perfect balance between activities and relaxation -
Multiple diverse dining options with exceptional quality
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Hiking trails are for resort guests only, and wristbands are required to be worn by resort guests while on the hiking trails
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Unique opportunities to see wildlife and birds
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There are numerous hiking trails to see lovely waterfalls
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Numerous activities and adventures throughout the four seasons
Things we don't like:
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No spa services are available at the resort -
If staying in the cottages, you have to drive up to the main lodge for activities
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Pets are not allowed at the resort
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Staying at this resort is expensive, with many of the services being offered at extra costs with reservations being required
What to Do
Adventures abound at Skytop Lodge all four seasons. You can hike, play paddle tennis, intro to shotgun, rifle shooting, wobble trap, rock climbing, axe throwing, get archery lessons, and swim in the indoor pool, kiddie pool, and hot tub. In the fall, you can spend your days playing paintball, Arrow Tag, lawn bowling, kayaking, biking, paddle tennis, boating, and fishing. Winter fun includes downhill skiing, snow tubing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and ice skating. Springtime brings fun times with golf, lawn bowling, enjoying an informative walk led by a Naturalist to see over 175 species of birds and wildlife, and trying a challenging adventure course in the trees. During the summer, you can swim in the heated outdoor pool, play tennis, relax on the sandy shores of the Skytop Lake beach, take a tour of the Butterfly House, and play on their outdoor floating trampoline waterpark.
The Skytop History tour is a fun way to see more of the resort and hear about how this area was important. One of the stops on the tour is the Skytop observation post, where you can get a sweeping view of the resort and the surrounding landscape. This piece of important American history was once used in World War II as an observation post to spot enemy aircraft.
Additional services for you to enjoy include afternoon tea & cookies, seasonal arts & crafts classes, daily hayrides, a kid’s playground, a 24-hour fitness room, putting green, and a business center for those who can’t escape work.
What to Eat & Drink
Six dining establishments exist at Skytop Lodge, Windsor, Lake View, The Taproom, Corner Roast, The Market, and the Library Lounge. The Windsor is the main restaurant for breakfast and dinner, with delicious farm-to-table cuisine from the resort’s garden and local farmers and ranchers. The food is so good that locals frequent the Windsor with the guests.
Dinner reservations are required for Windsor and Lakeview. There is also a resort casual dress code for Windsor, where diners are asked to wear dark denim or dress shorts; jackets and ties are optional. Children over the age of 12 must adhere to the dress code as well. While the parents dine on Chilean Seabass or an Angus Beef Filet, kids’ meals are more typical, like hot dogs and fries with ice cream for dessert.
The other dining options for guests include stopping at the Corner Roast lobby for coffee and pastries and swinging into the Market, where you can indulge in a chocolate milkshake. The Taproom offers guests a low-key vibe for casual eating options, such as the Smokehouse burger with Root Beer Bbq Sauce and a Cajun Fried Chicken Sandwich. Lakeview offers diners Mediterranean and Italian cuisine dishes like Five Cheese Tortellini Alla Vodka and Pan Seared Duck Breast. After dinner, head to the Library Lounge to sit and unwind by the fireplace and sip on a craft cocktail.
Room Guide
Guests can stay in one of the 124 rooms and suites in the Lodge, relax in the more secluded 20 rooms at the Inn, or book extra space and luxury and stay in the Storybook Cottages.
Lodge Rooms: The rooms in the Lodge feature a king-sized bed and can accommodate two, three, or four guests, with suites accommodating four guests. Guest rooms have complimentary Wi-Fi and USB ports, modern amenities, small refrigerators, Keurig coffee makers, and flat-screen smart TVs.
The Inn: Every suite at the Inn features a gas fireplace and sleeps up to four guests. They also have a balcony, and some even have a built-in Jacuzzi.
Cottages: Each Storybook Cottage offers four guest rooms with a shared hallway – no common areas, featuring private baths and porches. For larger families or groups who want beautiful views of the stream or golf course, Streamside Cottages offer accommodations for up to five guests with an option of interconnecting bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and fold-out sofa.
Special Experiences
Skytop Lodge organizes many events throughout the year where you can enjoy a special experience above and beyond normal vacation activities, like the Beer Festival and Chocolate Week. The Summer Garden Series has a weekly special dinner on Tuesday nights where you can enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings. Make sure to check the upcoming events to see if any special experience is happening during your stay so that you can make reservations.
Chasing waterfalls is something I love to do while traveling, and at Skytop Lodge, several easy hikes can take you to see Leavitt Falls, Upper Falls, Indian Ladder Falls, Factory Falls, Fulmer Falls, and Deer Leap Falls. The Poconos is a wonderful area for nature hikes, chasing waterfalls, and making memories.
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Related Reviews
Things we like:
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The resort is a perfect balance between activities and relaxation
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Multiple diverse dining options with exceptional quality
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Hiking trails are for resort guests only, and wristbands are required to be worn by resort guests while on the hiking trails
-
Unique opportunities to see wildlife and birds
-
There are numerous hiking trails to see lovely waterfalls
-
Numerous activities and adventures throughout the four seasons
Things we don't like:
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No spa services are available at the resort
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If staying in the cottages, you have to drive up to the main lodge for activities
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Pets are not allowed at the resort
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Staying at this resort is expensive, with many of the services being offered at extra costs with reservations being required
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