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Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a water park and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Cottage | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Golf cart
Cottage | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Water park
Seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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78 N Holiday Blvd, Santa Claus, IN, 47579
  • Place, Santa Claus Christmas Store
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frosty's Fun Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Claus

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph places you within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Claus Christmas Store and Spencer County Visitors Bureau. This 238-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a water park, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Santa Claus Christmas Store - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Spencer County Visitors Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Frosty's Fun Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Claus Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Funnel Cake Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Santa Claus Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kringles Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

Family-friendly hotel with a water park and a seasonal outdoor pool
Guests staying at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph enjoy access to a water park, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 31 to April 30:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
  • Water park

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 18 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 25 to September 01.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

This hotel is located in Santa Claus, just steps from Santa Claus Christmas Store. You'll also find Holiday World and Splashin' Safari and 1935 Santa Statue within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph have a casino at the property?

No, Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from May 25 until September 01.

What do couples enjoy most about Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph for a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

The closest major airport to Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional), which is about 29 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph?

Yes, every guestroom at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph comes with a deck.

Reviews

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amyie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! They had two really nice playgrounds for the kids. They also had a nice pool and kiddie pool. Loved that the pool had a large section that was only 3ft deep. My girls didnt even need floats. It was disappointing that the website didnt specify that the on site water park would be closed on friday and sunday. We went to holiday world on Saturday so we never got to play at the water park on site which we were really looking forward to, everything i read said itd be open daily during the summer season but apparently august, one of the hottest months of the year, doesnt count as the summer season. The busses were great and we loved being able to shuttle over to holiday world and shuttle back to our cabin. We got ice cream from the shop down by the pool and it was amazing! It was a HUGE cone and they had SO many flavors to choose from, the peanut butter banana was amazing! The cabins were nice to sleep in but thats about it, the wifi was awful, i couldnt use it to check email or anything because the connection was so poor. We couldnt watch TV at all in the living room due to the poor Wifi. We were able to watch tv in the bedroom that had a tv because it had cable. The only complaint i have is that the floors in the cabin was absolutely disgusting, no telling the last time it was mopped. My girls feet were jet black after walking around for less than 30 mins. I cleaned them thinking maybe they were dirty from outside, nope, jet black again after another 20.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! The resort has made numerous upgrades since our last stay in 2010. The staff was professional as well as friendly. The cabins were very clean and surprisingly spacious. The property grounds are maintained well and the amenities have expanded. The pool is a nice size (never felt crowded). The splash pad area is somewhat small, but a nice addition. There are water slides for different heights. We enjoyed decorating our rented golf cart for the golf cart parade as well as many activities in the activity center, my granddaughter enjoyed making a tie dye shirt! We will be returning to Lake Rudolph next summer, it was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Rudolf lake

Bring your own blankets and towels for the cabins. We had a great time lots of things to do on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice, polite and helpful. More fun than we expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had An amazing time in the cabin! Teally enjoyed the close proximity to Holiday World and how much there is to do on the campground property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here! Property was clean and beds were comfortable. Location was great and loved all the activities on site!! Only thing for improvement would be to have the cabin slightly better stocked in the kitchen or provide that info when booking. We didn’t know there were no towels or blankets provided. Bare bones on dishes and no large skillet to even cook with. We ended up spending quite a bit of money unnecessarily at Walmart when we could have packed those items. I will still definitely be back and recommend this place to others! I’ll just include that heads up. Beautiful place all around!
Outside
Master bedroom
Clean kitchen
Addt’l bedroom with bunk beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Close and convenient.

Nice campground, very big in size, very close to Holiday world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Crysten

Traveled with family
• “Dirty & Crowded” • “Wouldn’t Return” • “Disappointing Stay” • “Not Clean, Too Busy” • “Never Again”
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
For the price, you’d think they would bath and bedroom linens. We had to buy towels and wash clothes. I can’t remember the last time I slept without any type of covering. Very awkward! Also, the they were pretty skimpy on the kitchen supplies. They didn’t have oven mitts, a drying rack or drying towels. Otherwise, they had pretty much everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly and John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

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

Cabin was uncomfortable

Our 2 night stay at Sun Outdoor cabins was very uncomfortable. The beds were hard, especially the sofa sleeper, every coil could be felt. There was only a bottom sheet, no cover, no blankets. No towels or wash cloths were provided at all. Soap in the shower did not work. We found many tiny ants in the bathroom, kitchen and on the beds. We really enjoyed Holiday World, but we left after our 2nd day at the park and forfeited the second night because the cabin was so uncomfortable, we were ready to go home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cody

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very relaxing and quiet in the middle of the woods and plenty to do there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and very clean! Our family had a great time staying in one of the cabins! Will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are very few places like Lake Rudolph, and it happens to border the best family owned Park in the United States. Staff is wonderful, it’s a great area, the campground is lively while being family oriented, and the campground has tons of amenities and activities for kids (and adults who refuse to grow up). Thanks Lake Rudolph!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025