Skytop Lodge
As you drive past the stone-pillar entrance to the 5,500-acre Skytop Lodge resort, you're transported back to the golden era of luxury Pocono resorts. Uniformed doormen at the Dutch colonial-style manor house usher you into the expansive, elegant lobby, where you can relax by the fireplace, read a book and enjoy mid-afternoon tea to the sounds of the baby grand piano. Accommodations include the five-story stone lodge, the Streamside Cottages and the modern Inn at Skytop, overlooking Skytop Lake. The inn houses the pro shop for the 18-hole championship golf course, rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. The golf facilities also include the Brian Boyle School of Golf. For guests seeking a break from golf, Skytop offers full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, tennis and platform tennis courts, an adventure center, a fishing school, a shooting range and more than 30 miles of hiking trails. For the evening meal, men are expected to wear jackets at the main dining rooms at the inn and lodge. More casual dining options are the Inn Between Cafe for lunch, the Tea Room with its light menu and the Tap Room pub.
Skytop Lodge
1 Skytop Lodge
Skytop, PA 18357
(570) 595-7401
skytop.com
Woodloch Resort
Tucked in the woods eight miles along winding roads from the nearest town, Woodloch Resort offers a true mountain getaway. Accommodations range from lakeview hotel rooms at Woodloch Pines to guest homes at both the 50-year-old Pines section and two miles away at the modern Woodloch Springs Country Club section. The 18-hole championship Woodloch Golf Course received a 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest and has been host to several Philadelphia Section PGA events. The Woodloch Resort offers indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, beach and docks and nature trails, but it is the games and activities that set Woodloch apart. Beginning after breakfast and continuing until 11 p.m., the resort runs non-stop events--card games, board games, scavenger hunts, game-show contests. Spa services are available at Woodloch's sister property, the Lodge at Woodloch, an award-winning luxury spa located across the road from Woodloch Springs. Dining options range from the more formal Terrace and Vista Dining rooms with their views of the golf course and the casual grille room at Woodloch Springs to the family-style dining room at Woodloch Pines. The nightclub at the Pines features live music every night.
Woodloch Resort
RR 1, Box 280
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 685-8000
woodloch.com
The Inn at Pocono Manor
One of the oldest Pocono resorts still in operation, the Inn at Pocono Manor is situated on 3,000 acres with two 18-hole golf courses. The Donald Ross-designed East Course has played host to LPGA and PGA Senior tour events since opening in 1912. The inn, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is 10 years older than the golf course. The eight-story brick tower wing offers a view of more than 50 miles on a clear day. The 250 suites and guest rooms decorated in Edwardian period style with mahogany furniture. The newest amenity is the full-service Laurel Spa, located at the inn. Other amenities are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, riding stables, fishing and clay shooting. The Exchange at Pocono Manor offers fine dining, while the Old Lamplighter Lounge serves pub fare with live entertainment on weekends.
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Route 314
1 Manor Drive
Pocono Manor, PA 18349
(570) 839-7111
poconomanor.com
About The Author
Kim Kleinle is a PGA/LPGA professional and a member of a select group certified in instruction by the Professional Golfers' Association. She began writing in 1980 after earning her degree. Her work has appeared online, in "Northeast Golfer" and in newspapers, including the "Scranton Times." Kleinle holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Point Park University, Pittsburgh.
