Where to Stay in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Heading to Hershey and looking for a place to stay? There are three official resorts of Hersheypark and a clutch of budget hotels nearby. (See maps of Hershey.) Here's what you need to know.

There are more than a dozen budget-friendly hotels in Hershey and the vicinity. Many properties, including popular chain hotels, are located within two or three miles of Hersheypark, and some are less than a mile from the theme park.

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There are three official resorts of Hersheypark. While they are not always close to the theme park than non-official properties, staying at one of these three properties comes with a number of advantages:

• Best price on Hersheypark tickets
• Early access to select rides and attractions one hour before the park opens
• Extra 3.5 hours of fun at Hersheypark the night before your stay. Show your next day's admission ticket at the front gate 3.5 hours prior to closing.
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to Hersheypark
• Use your room key as a credit card at many locations across town
• Free or discounted admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience
• Special family activities at each resort
• Preferred pricing for buffet Breakfast At The Park with Hershey's Characters
• Opportunity to buy a Hersheypark Sweet Access Pass with VIP access to rides and more
• Ability to rent cabanas at The Boardwalk At Hersheypark
• Access to three award-winning golf courses at Hershey Country Club

Check special offers and packages at official Hersheypark resorts

Here's a snapshot of each of the Hersheypark resorts.