Hotels in Poconos, New York

By Elaine Morris Palmer

Hotels in Poconos, New York
The Poconos is a ruggedly beautiful mountain range in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania known for its 30-plus golf courses. Encompassing several counties, there is great natural beauty and plenty of activities, such as hiking, white-water rafting, horseback riding and skiing. Proximity to New York City and easy access from other surrounding areas make the Poconos a popular weekend getaway, and there are many hotels to choose from in the area.

Split Rock Resort and Golf Club

On 125-acre Lake Harmony, in the western region of the Pocono Mountains, Split Rock has been hosting golfers and their families since 1941. Come to Split Rock to take advantage of the scenery, skiing, bike trails, boating and its 18-hole championship golf course. Spit Rock also hosts the Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine and Food Festival and The Annual Great Brews of America Classic Beer Festival.

Split Rock houses a complete sports complex, destination spa and the Pocono's largest event space. A true family resort, Split Rock is home to Pennsylvania's first indoor surf simulator, an ice-cream parlor, movie theater, arcade and offers many family-oriented entertainment and planned activities. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, beach, tennis courts, fitness center and several fine and casual dining choices.

Spit Rock's Austrian-style lodge accommodations range from contemporary classic standard rooms to waterfront suites or a suite on the golf course, complete with private balcony, whirlpool, sauna and fireplace. Or stay in one of the resort's elegant villas, cabins, condos or one of Split Rock's duplex cottages with kitchenette.

Split Rock Resort and Golf Club
1 Lake Drive
Lake Harmony PA 18624
(866) 444-9436
http://www.splitrockresort.com

Shawnee Inn Golf Resort

Since 1913, Shawnee Inn has been host to many well-known golf enthusiasts and celebrities such as Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Arnold Palmer and even President Eisenhower. Sold several times since then, the inn's succession of owners are lovers of the sport and dedicated to improving the resort as a year-round family destination.

A.W. Tillinghast's first ever designed golf course was at Shawnee, now also home to the Tillinghast Golf Academy with its state-of-the-art golf practice facility. The Tillinghast Approach Course, lit for night play, is complimentary to the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort's guests.

Guestrooms are in the historic Shawnee Inn, Delaware Lodge or Legacy Accommodations at the Inn, which include king suites, queen cottage and three-bedroom cottages. The resort offers corporate rates, weekend packages, and golf, river and ski packages.

Shawnee Inn Golf Resort
1 River Rd.
Shawnee on Delaware
PA 18356
(570) 424-4000
www.shawneeinn.com

Hideaway Hills

Sitting on 300 acres of rolling hills in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, the emphasis at Hideaway Hills is on the course, featuring four lakes and a competitive challenge to any level player.

Play and Stay Packages at Hideaway Hills Golf Club offer scenic cottages overlooking the golf course complete with fireplace and coupons for green fees for each night reserved.

The Golf Club at Hideaway Hills has a well-stocked Pro Shop and excellent dining ranging from a quick bite to a long lunch in the Club's Grill Room.

Hideaway Hills
P.O. Box 158
Carney Road
Kresgeville, PA 18333
610-681-6000
www.hideawaygolf.com

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Elaine Palmer is a skilled writer and published journalist known for tenaciously pursuing information, analyzing trends and explaining complex market issues for notable industry publications online and in print. She has written about and spoken on the subject of interactive marketing in the United States and abroad. Palmer holds a Bachelor of Science, cum laude from Boston University, College of Communications.
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