Dutch Wonderland Inn - Smoketown (Lancaster County)

3-star family hotel with Cartoon Network-themed rooms and character meet-and-greets

Family & Children

The Cartoon Network Hotel offers rooms themed after popular shows like The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10, with bunk beds and separate TVs for kids. An indoor play area and outdoor kids' play equipment keep children entertained, while scheduled character appearances allow meet-and-greets with Blossom, Buttercup, Jake, and Ben 10. A game room, arcade, and daily activities like dance parties, movie nights, and seasonal pumpkin decorating provide structured fun for ages 2-12.

Entertainment & Activities

Entertainment staff runs evening programs including trivia, dance parties, and outdoor movie nights (seasonal). An arcade and game room offer additional play, and the lobby's interactive video game station appeals to gamers. Outdoor fire pits with seating allow families to enjoy bonfires, though s'mores kits are not provided.

Dining

The on-site Cartoon Kitchen serves American cuisine with a kid-friendly buffet for breakfast (adults $15, children $10), plus lunch and dinner options including pasta, pizza, and burgers. The Bearista Cafe offers coffee, light snacks, and alcoholic beverages, while a poolside snack bar operates seasonally from 5PM. Special diet menus are available upon request, and the restaurant accommodates allergies with gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Pools & Recreation

Two swimming pools are available: an indoor heated pool with water slides, shallow end, and hot tub (open year-round), and a seasonal outdoor pool with a water slide, splash pad, and sun loungers. The indoor pool is in a separate building, requiring a short walk outdoors. Pool towels are provided, and lifeguards are on duty during operating hours.

Location

Set 700 meters from Dutch Wonderland amusement park, the Dutch Wonderland Inn is adjacent to the park and within a 5-minute walk of the entrance. Amish Farm and House is 1.4km away, and Sight & Sound Theatre is 2.5km. Free private parking is available for all vehicles, and Lancaster Airport is 16km from the property.

• Location: 700 meters from Dutch Wonderland amusement park
• Rooms: Cartoon Network themed rooms with bunk beds and multiple TVs
• Dining: Cartoon Kitchen with kid-friendly buffet and Bearista Cafe
• Entertainment: Character meet-and-greets, arcade, nightly activities
• Family: Indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, scheduled kids' programs