Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa

2.5 star property

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Exterior
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Romantic Studio Suite
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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38 Lehigh Rd, Gouldsboro, PA, 18424
  • Place, Lake Watawga
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Larsen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bass Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Romantic Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa is on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lehigh River and Gouldsboro State Park. .This beach hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Kalahari and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lake Wallenpaupack.

What's nearby

  • Lake Watawga - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Larsen Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Bass Lake - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gouldsboro State Park Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kalahari - 22 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kay's Italian Resturant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kay’s Daily Grind - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa

Beach hotel with a private beach and a fitness center
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa offers 60 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Gouldsboro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa.
Featured amenities include a business center, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 40
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 104.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 plus USD 40 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit

Property is also known as

Pocono Mountains Gouldsboro
Pocono mountains hotel and spa Hotel
Pocono mountains hotel and spa Gouldsboro
Pocono mountains hotel and spa Hotel Gouldsboro

Reviews

Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa Reviews

6.0

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Staff & service
We played the gambling machines and my boyfriend got called a professional gambler because he hit on the machines. Then the receptionist was on tue phone saying she will tell us to leave. I confronted her and she said if my card declined because i paid with card amd not the cash we won from the machines. We went to another place to stay. They carged my card and im still waiting to get my refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very rustic but price was right,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Nightmare Stay at The MappleMold hotel

I wish I could give this hotel zero stars. From the moment I arrived, it was clear this place was a disaster. The property is an absolute dump—trash littered everywhere, from cigarette butts to food wrappers, making the grounds look like a landfill. The building itself is ancient, crumbling, and reeks of neglect. The room was even worse. The overpowering stench of mold, cigarette smoke, and dog urine hit me the second I walked in. The carpet was damp and squished underfoot, clearly saturated with who-knows-what (though the urine smell gave a strong hint). The ceiling in the bathroom had suspicious holes—perfectly positioned for a hidden camera, which made showering feel like a scene from a horror movie. I didn’t feel safe for a second. Speaking of safety, the door’s lock was flimsy at best, barely latching, let alone securing the room. The whole place felt like it hadn’t been cleaned or maintained in decades. Mold crept along the walls, and the air was thick with a musty, smoky haze that made breathing unpleasant. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t relax, and checked out as fast as possible. This hotel is a health hazard and a security nightmare. Save your money and your sanity—stay far, far away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got there late in the evening. We asked to see the room it was disgusting. I have never seen anything like that. The smell was unbearable. We didn’t end up checking in we couldn’t stay there it was not possible. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Lebanon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the board, it was an bad experience staying here. I checked out after the first day and didn’t stay the second day because of a sudden personal emergency. So I asked the owner or manager to try to get me a refund for the second day booking and they told me to deal about it with Expedia. So I called Expedia all they did was send me two emails so far telling me that the situation is still pending according to the Pocono Hotel and Spa. That doesn’t make sense because they told me already at the hotel they will not refund me for the second day. That I had already paid and booked for through Expedia. And I’m still waiting for an answer on that one for me from either Expedia or hotel. Like I said, it was a personal, family emergency of why we left and the hotel management knows that and knows why. It would be nice if I can at least get a credit for the $108 I paid for the booking or a full refund. Which ever they want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

omayra

Business traveller

Terrible

We choose this hotel because it was close to a location we were working. When we got to the hotel it was locked and we were not let in. We had to sleep in our car
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natashs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See u soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst filthy dirty bugs everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trash every where not a spa

Terrible stank musky moldy, no toilteries, had to take ou5 own trash and supply own toilet paper, trash arpund the whole building collpasing and boarded up rooms doors and stairs, no one at the front desk, just very dirty cheap ran down, No spa no hot tubs only 3 rooms have an INFLATABLE HOT TUB.
Trash all in front of the building
Under wear hung up between rooms half fences and ran down
The king bed room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nobody should ever stay at this property. And you should never be recommending it to anybody.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

DANIEL

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oh the smell

This hotel has a musk of decades of mold and cigarette smoke. The only thing new in this hotel is the no smoking signs which are to little to late.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the location and the staff who were very welcoming. The beds were uncomfortable and the room smelled of urine. Otherwi
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

carolyn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

robert, Woodbine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
My wife and I recently planned a quick weekend getaway. We choose Pocono Mountain resort and spa for a couple of reasons. 1. Dog freindly. (They were very accommodating for traveling with our four legged member of our family.) Close to other things in area we have done in the past. (Everything seemed to be around 25-30 minutes which we didn't mind with the wonderful Mountain veiws) 3 reasonable price This is not the Hilton so don't expect it. If grandmom said come stay at my cabin in the mountains this place has that vibe. The staff and owner are nice and very sociable. The place is far from perfect and dated but thats what gives it its character. We are already planning our next trip back we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JOSE

Liked: Staff & service
Is very antique it’s not updating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laquonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally miss represented. Took 15 minutes to find someone to let me in to begin with. Piles of garbage on the property. If I hadn’t been so tired, I would have left. As there were only thin doors with no deadbolt or chain, I felt a little unsafe. To sum it up: a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Experience

There was a great view of the lake, a place for a bike ride. And a Park near by. Things in side where cozy, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025