The Poconos has been one of the top honeymoon destinations in America for generations. At one point, this region was even dubbed the “honeymoon capital of the world!” Couples began traveling here after tying the knot following the Civil War, coming by train to this rugged wilderness from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. There are lots of great resorts here still today that cater to honeymooners and make your first stay as a married couple extra special. Here are great Poconos honeymoon resort options to choose from.
The Lodge at Woodloch
Plan to spend your honeymoon at the Lodge at Woodloch for a magical time in the Poconos. This resort offers Poconos vacation packages for couple’s retreats that include spa services, gourmet meals, guided group adventures, wine, and petal turn-down service. There are 58 rooms and suites at this honeymoon resort that also has 27 spa treatment rooms. Book a one-bedroom suite for your honeymoon for a nice living room and two private verandas. Enjoy your first days of marriage at the co-ed whisper lounge, get active with guided group adventures, and even get creative with chef’s cooking and baking demonstrations.
Pocono Manor Resort & Spa
Pocono Manor has been welcoming guests since 1902 and has 240 guest rooms and suites for honeymooning couples to enjoy. You’ll find indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and activities at the Manor Sports facility here to get out and be active. Package deals make this a great honeymoon pick with offers like the Lovers Spa Getaway, Just the Two of Us Escape Package, and Couple’s Retreat Package that comes with couples’ massages and a champagne toast. It’s also fun to go horseback riding together on the resort’s wooded trail. For delightful views of the Poconos, honeymooners can enjoy meals at the Mountain View Dining Room or get a casual meal at The Lamplighter.
Paradise Stream Resort
Paradise Stream is one of the Poconos’ Cove Haven Resorts, which are all specially designed with couples in mind. It has 144 suites, two bars, two restaurants, and a nightclub. Honeymooners also enjoy the spa, Carnivale Racquet and Swim Club for relaxation and socialization. Choose an ultimate honeymoon package here at an all-inclusive rate and receive a three-night stay, unlimited breakfast and dinner, a champagne tower suite, horseback riding nearby, a free photograph, and more. Paradise Stream is secluded and intimate and located near Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania.
Pocono Palace Resort
Pocono Palace is another Cove Haven Resort, but this one is located on private Echo Lake and near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It has 189 suites, two restaurants, a bar, and a nightclub. Honeymooners can get active with miniature golf, tennis, racquetball, and billiards here or unwind at the spa with couples’ massages, wraps, and aromatherapy. Active couples love coming here on their honeymoons because there is so much outdoor recreation to do, including speedboat rides, horseback riding, skiing nearby, and nature hikes. The honeymoon exclusive package includes staying five nights and getting one night free in a luxury suite and having access to in-suite pools and heart-shaped whirlpools.
Cove Haven Resort
The third of these sister resorts is called Cove Haven Resort, which is located in Lakeville, Pennsylvania on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. This is the largest man-made lake in Pennsylvania, and the resort has 225 suites, three bars, two restaurants, a nightclub, and a spa. It’s easy to get active or simply relax while you’re here on your honeymoon, and the Key Around Club gives guests of this resort access to all three resorts. Couples will enjoy the five-course dinner from the executive chef, the golf driving range, and nightly live entertainment with comedians, DJs, and bands at the Champagne Palace Nightclub.
Mountain Springs Lake Resort
Another idea is to spend your honeymoon in a romantic cabin at the Mountain Springs Lake Resort. The Cottage Suite is the honeymoon cabin here and equipped with a Jacuzzi, robes, king-size bed, stocked beverage cooler, sound system, and other amenities. Overall, there are 37 cabin rentals here in a beautiful natural setting. Take a walk together around the two-mile nature trail and enjoy the complimentary rowboat that comes with each cottage. It doesn’t get much more romantic than that!
Mount Airy Casino Resort
For honeymooners looking for fun and excitement, book a room at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos. Package deals are offered that include spa credit and dining credit. For your special post-wedding celebration, consider booking the King Suite, which has a living room, wet bar, and other luxurious amenities. The casino is open 24/7 and has over 70 table games and more than 1,800 slots to try your luck together. Meanwhile, there’s a large indoor/outdoor pool space and nightclub with DJs and dancing the night away with the one you love.
Skytop Lodge
The Poconos’ Skytop Lodge has four floors of guest rooms and cottages along the stream and tucked away from the main lodge. You can also arrange for romantic amenities, such as chocolate truffles, roses, turn-down services, and couples’ massages. In addition to the romantic cottages, the lodge has 124 guest rooms and suites and is designed to reflect the natural beauty of water, gardens, and mountains. The Windsor Dining Room and Lakeview Restaurant here are perfect for honeymoon meals.
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
This honeymoon resort has 103 guest rooms and a history that dates back to 1911. Plan to say in a romantic cottage or suite, or even consider a glamping experience for a unique and outdoorsy honeymoon. Play a game of golf together on the 27-hole course on an island, get a couples’ massage at the spa, and kick back at the ShawneeCraft Brewery.
The Woodlands Inn
Honeymooning couples also love The Woodlands Inn and the romance packages offered here. Consider booking the Streamside One-Bedroom Suite or Tower One-Bedroom Suite for extra space to relax. This is a very LGBT-friendly resort too. With two unique restaurants onsite, honeymooners can pick between delicious pizza or sushi.
