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September 2026
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Where to stay in Santa Claus?

A large building with multiple sections, a covered walkway, and a body of water in the foreground.
A cozy lobby with a piano, leather sofas, a Christmas tree, and a dining area with a red tablecloth.
A wooden deck leading to a river with a gazebo and a house in the background.
A large Santa Claus statue in front of a building with a sloped roof and wooden fence.

1. Santas Lodge and Resort

Santas Lodge and Resort
Santa Claus
$111
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Santas Lodge and Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a blue sofa, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal pool ladder, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern kitchen area with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue sofa, and a green armchair.

2. Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand

Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand
Ferdinand
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand
A long counter with a coffee machine, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator. There are chairs and a table in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a TV.
A hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.
A reception desk with two computers, a large C-shaped wall decoration, and a sign indicating a pay station.

3. Comfort Inn Ferdinand

Comfort Inn Ferdinand
Ferdinand
$86
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Comfort Inn Ferdinand
A Baymont Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, columns, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.
A living room with a sofa, two side tables with lamps, a large abstract painting, a clock, and a decorative rug.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements.

4. Baymont by Wyndham Dale

Baymont by Wyndham Dale
Dale
$73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Baymont by Wyndham Dale
A reception area with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a door leading outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A motel sign with a large number 6 and the word "ENTER" indicating the entrance.
An elevator, a vending machine, and a refrigerator in a hallway.

5. Motel 6 Dale, IN

Motel 6 Dale, IN
Dale
$60
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Motel 6 Dale, IN
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a waterfall, a desk with a computer, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel reception area with a blue accent wall, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to another floor.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a refrigerated display case, and a waffle maker.
A coffee station with a coffee machine, water dispenser, and coffee containers on a counter.

6. Clarion Pointe Jasper

Clarion Pointe Jasper
Jasper
$82
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Clarion Pointe Jasper
A Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel with a well-lit entrance, a landscaped lawn, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a small table.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a framed black and white photo, and a bright orange chair.
A vending area with snacks, drinks, and a 'TREAT' sign.

7. Hampton Inn Jasper

Hampton Inn Jasper
Jasper
$119
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn Jasper
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a chandelier, a green carpet, and a couch.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A water feature with multiple jets in different colors, a paved area, and a fence in the background.
A hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a small table, a red bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

8. Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper

Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper
Huntingburg
$76
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and balconies.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a breakfast bar.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Tell City

Ramada by Wyndham Tell City
Tell City
$95
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ramada by Wyndham Tell City
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.
A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE. EXPRESS".
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a view to a balcony.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed abstract painting, a desk with a telephone, and a kitchenette with a microwave.

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG
Jasper
$118
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a winding road, a television, and a door leading to another room.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a building facade.
A breakfast bar with cereal dispensers, a coffee maker, a bread display, and a fruit bowl.
A Super 8 hotel with a prominent sign, covered parking, and a simple architectural design.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper

Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper
Jasper
$76
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper
A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a blue-lit fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with a forest view.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for Fairfield by Marriott.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a modern light fixture, and a decorative wall piece.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper

Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper
Jasper
$139
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a spacious parking lot and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a grey sofa, two green ottomans, a grey armchair, a bed with a green throw, a desk with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a textured wall behind it, and a tiled floor.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

13. Comfort Inn Jasper South

Comfort Inn Jasper South
Jasper
$107
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Comfort Inn Jasper South
A wooden interior with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, stainless steel appliances, and light green cabinets.
A wooden building with a porch, steps, and potted plants.
A wooden interior with a sofa, a recliner, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

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

The Cowboys Slumber' 2 Mi to Lincoln State Park
Gentryville
$150
$394 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Cowboys Slumber' 2 Mi to Lincoln State Park
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television.
A reception area with a wooden door labeled "PRIVATE," a reception desk with a mirror, and a small table with chairs.
A motel with a covered parking area, a staircase, and a sign indicating an office.

15. Stones Motel

Stones Motel
Dale
$50
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Stones Motel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A swimming pool with metal ladders, surrounded by a white fence, with trees and a house in the background.
A motel with a swimming pool, a covered parking area, and a fenced parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a TV, and a wardrobe.

16. Best Budget Inn

Best Budget Inn
Tell City
$80
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Best Budget Inn
A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa set, a coffee table, patterned chairs, a clock, and a staircase.
A Quality Inn hotel with a yellow facade, covered parking, and a landscaped entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a sink, and a bathtub.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden furniture, and a staircase.

17. Quality Inn Lewisport

Quality Inn Lewisport
Lewisport
$83
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Quality Inn Lewisport
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a computer and TV, and a small mirror on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue stripe on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

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

Quality Inn & Suites Rockport - Owensboro North (GOLD AWARD WINNER)
Rockport
$111
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Quality Inn & Suites Rockport - Owensboro North (GOLD AWARD WINNER)
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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.
Photo by Indiana Office of Tourism Development

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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Spencer County Visitors Bureau

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Spencer County Visitors Bureau is worth a visit, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Santa Claus.
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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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Santa Claus seated by a Christmas tree with wrapped gifts.

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A long counter with a coffee machine, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator. There are chairs and a table in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a TV.
A hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.
A reception desk with two computers, a large C-shaped wall decoration, and a sign indicating a pay station.

Comfort Inn Ferdinand

Comfort Inn Ferdinand
Ferdinand

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Donna
Comfort Inn Ferdinand
A large building with multiple sections, a covered walkway, and a body of water in the foreground.
A cozy lobby with a piano, leather sofas, a Christmas tree, and a dining area with a red tablecloth.
A wooden deck leading to a river with a gazebo and a house in the background.
A large Santa Claus statue in front of a building with a sloped roof and wooden fence.

Santas Lodge and Resort

Santas Lodge and Resort
Santa Claus

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Joan
Santas Lodge and Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a waterfall, a desk with a computer, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel reception area with a blue accent wall, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to another floor.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a refrigerated display case, and a waffle maker.
A coffee station with a coffee machine, water dispenser, and coffee containers on a counter.

Clarion Pointe Jasper

Clarion Pointe Jasper
Jasper

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Julie
Clarion Pointe Jasper
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a blue sofa, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal pool ladder, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern kitchen area with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue sofa, and a green armchair.

Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand

Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand
Ferdinand

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Heidi L
Quality Inn & Suites Ferdinand
A Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel with a well-lit entrance, a landscaped lawn, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a small table.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a framed black and white photo, and a bright orange chair.
A vending area with snacks, drinks, and a 'TREAT' sign.

Hampton Inn Jasper

Hampton Inn Jasper
Jasper

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Hampton Inn Jasper
A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a blue-lit fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with a forest view.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for Fairfield by Marriott.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a modern light fixture, and a decorative wall piece.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper

Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper
Jasper

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Grace
Fairfield Inn & Suites Jasper
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.
A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE. EXPRESS".
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a view to a balcony.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed abstract painting, a desk with a telephone, and a kitchenette with a microwave.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG
Jasper

10/10 Exceptional

United States
william
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and balconies.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a breakfast bar.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

Ramada by Wyndham Tell City

Ramada by Wyndham Tell City
Tell City

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Nicole
Ramada by Wyndham Tell City
A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa set, a coffee table, patterned chairs, a clock, and a staircase.
A Quality Inn hotel with a yellow facade, covered parking, and a landscaped entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a sink, and a bathtub.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden furniture, and a staircase.

Quality Inn Lewisport

Quality Inn Lewisport
Lewisport

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Quality Inn Lewisport
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a computer and TV, and a small mirror on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue stripe on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Quality Inn & Suites Rockport - Owensboro North (GOLD AWARD WINNER)
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a chandelier, a green carpet, and a couch.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A water feature with multiple jets in different colors, a paved area, and a fence in the background.
A hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a small table, a red bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper

Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper
Huntingburg

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Quality Inn Huntingburg - Jasper

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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