6 Best Hotels in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

This unique property—two buildings, one for families with children and one for adults only—offers exactly what its name promises: views overlooking Amish farmland as far as the eye can see. In addition to standard rooms, there are family-friendly two-bedroom suites that can accommodate up to six guests. Hotel amenities run the gamut from a complimentary full breakfast to an arcade. On the property, guests can board a buggy or van tour, go to the Amish Experience Theater, and eat barbecue.

The vision of a faux paddlewheel riverboat parked along busy Route 30 might make you do a double-take, but this is more than a theme hotel as the thoughtfully decorated rooms (in a Victorian-inflected style) include not only straight-ahead doubles but clever family quarters with a king and a bunkbed. On the grounds are a playground, indoor pool, and firepits, and inside are a restaurant and separate pub. The third floor is exclusively for adults sans kids under 16.

This property has indoor and outdoor pools and a variety of activities including a petting zoo, minigolf, a pond and walking path, and a family-style smorgasbord. Simple, clean, and comfortable rooms include standards, junior and family suites, and efficiencies. The staff has a long reputation for being friendly, and many guests return year after year. The indoor Bird-in-Hand farmers' market (days open vary by season) is steps away, as is a bakery. 

Especially geared to families, this inn just north of Strasburg stands on 23 acres of manicured grounds with walking paths past gardens, a catch-and-release pond, and creekside woods. The hotel offers modern rooms and suites in three buildings distinguished by different decor; some have patios or balconies. Sight and Sound Theatre is right around the corner. The smorgasbord restaurant serves a complimentary all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet to inn guests.

This bustling and sprawling resort caters to families as well as business and convention travelers. An indoor water park and seasonal outdoor pool, arcade, mini golf, and crafts activities keep the kids busy until they're ready to crash in your spic-and-span room. There are four restaurants, including the upscale Revelry, plus room service and a café for coffee and breakfast. The Lodge offers discounted Hersheypark tickets and free passes to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience.

Its perfect downtown location makes this generic chain property handy for exploring the city. Rooms and public spaces are modern but basic, but the rooms have refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. A fitness center and indoor pool, plus a restaurant and bar, are among the amenities, and the hotel welcomes pets.