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Top 5 hotels in Santa Claus at a glance

1. Santas Lodge and Resort — 2.5-star hotel in Santa Claus. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.
2. Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand — 2.5-star hotel in Ferdinand. Guest rating: 7.0/10 — Good.
3. Comfort Inn Ferdinand — 2.5-star hotel in Ferdinand. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.
4. Baymont by Wyndham Dale — 2.5-star hotel in Dale. Guest rating: 6.6/10.
5. Clarion Pointe Jasper — 2.5-star hotel in Jasper. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay in Santa Claus?

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers

1. Santas Lodge and Resort

Santa Claus

$111

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs (free), WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand

Ferdinand

$76

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

3. Comfort Inn Ferdinand

Ferdinand

$85

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

4. Baymont by Wyndham Dale

Dale

$74

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, laptop workspace

5. Clarion Pointe Jasper

Jasper

$81

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

6. Motel 6 Dale, IN

Dale

$65

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper

Jasper

$125

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free), alarm clocks

8. Ramada by Wyndham Tell City

Tell City

$99

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Non Smoking Two Queens Kitchenette | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

9. Jasper Inn

Jasper

$89

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

10. Hampton Inn Jasper

Jasper

$116

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG

Jasper

$114

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Basic Double Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Single Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Stones Motel

Dale

$50

$55 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

13. Comfort Inn Jasper South

Jasper

$98

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

14. Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper

Huntingburg

$75

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper

Jasper

$76

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

16. Best Budget Inn

Tell City

$80

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

17. The Cowboys Slumber' 2 Mi to Lincoln State Park

Gentryville

$138

$381 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

King Suite with Sleeper Sofa (Non Smoking) | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

18. Quality Inn & Suites Rockport - Owensboro North (GOLD AWARD WINNER)

Rockport

$113

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

19. Quality Inn Lewisport

Lewisport

$90

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Go beyond your typical stay in Santa Claus

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Top landmarks in Santa Claus

A water slide with a yellow and green inflatable raft carrying three people.

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

9.4/10 (294 reviews)

If thrills are what you're after, head to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari when visiting the center of Santa Claus. If you have fun at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari, you'll love Santa's Candy Castle and Frosty's Fun Center, both located nearby.

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An aerial view of a golf course with sand bunkers and a road adjacent to it.

Christmas Lake Golf Course

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at Christmas Lake Golf Course, a golf course located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Santa Claus.

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Two Santa Claus figurines, a red house, and a snow-covered landscape with a blue sky.

Santa's Candy Castle

8.2/10 (52 reviews)

Santa's Candy Castle is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Santa Claus, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Santa's Candy Castle, you'll love Holiday World and Splashin' Safari and Frosty's Fun Center, both located nearby.

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Santa Claus Christmas Store

Don't visit Santa Claus without stopping off at Santa Claus Christmas Store, a famous shop that should make the top of your list.

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Santa Claus Museum

6.8/10 (22 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see in Santa Claus, then you might want to head to Santa Claus Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in Santa Claus, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial isn't far either.

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1935 Santa Statue

8.6/10 (8 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to 1935 Santa Statue— just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Santa Claus.

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Frosty's Fun Center

6.8/10 (9 reviews)

Frosty's Fun Center is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Santa Claus, why not stop by during your stay.

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Ray Yellig Memorial Trail

Ray Yellig Memorial Trail is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Santa Claus, why not stop by during your stay.

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Learn more about Santa Claus

Holiday spirit thrives year-round in this quirky town where the post office receives thousands of Santa letters annually. Volunteer 'elves' ensure each child gets a reply – a tradition since 1914. Scream through roller coasters or splash down water slides at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, a theme park that delivers thrills with festive flair. Indulge childhood fantasies at Santa's Candy Castle before exploring the Santa Claus Museum & Village for a dose of Christmas history. December visitors can mail cards with the special hand-cancellation pictorial postmark that collectors covet. Even the street names in Christmas Lake Village maintain the yuletide theme, making wrong turns oddly delightful.

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Check out reviews of Santa Claus hotels guests love

Santas Lodge and Resort

8/10 Good

"It is an older resort, and things were somewhat outdated, but the location for Holiday World was perfect"

Clarion Pointe Jasper

10/10 Excellent

"Clean accompanied for what we stayed for"

Comfort Inn Jasper South

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room & facilities. Will stay again!"

Jasper Inn

8/10 Good

"We stayed 2 nights for our trip to Holiday World. Hotel is clean , breakfast is decent. Would book again for our next trip!"

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

10/10 Excellent

"For the price I paid accommodations were very good...staff was helpful when I had questions.. the only thing I could say is the restroom corners could be cleaned better, but I dont think most ppl would notice this, I notice it because I have done housekeeping before for over 20 yrs but I really enjoyed my stay and my children enjoyed themselves as well.. Beautiful relaxing place"

Motel 6 Dale, IN

8/10 Good

"Outside looks basically bad, run down. Room was good, nice cold ac. Frig and microwave worked. Hot water. Vinyl flooring! Stayed sunday night with only maybe 4 or 5 other travelers staying there, so was quiet, which is definitely a good thing"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, room clean"

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Santa Claus?

Guests like Santas Lodge and Resort, Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph and Comfort Inn Ferdinand.

Can I book refundable accommodations in Santa Claus?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Claus, most hotels provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where should I consider staying in Santa Claus if I'm looking for an affordable accommodation?

Santas Lodge and Resort and Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph are two accommodations you might want to consider that'll save you money.

What will the weather in Santa Claus be like during my visit?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Santa Claus when the average temp is 74°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 38°F. April and May are the months with the most rain.

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