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The Woodlands

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
5 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702
  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seven Tubs Natural Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Panoramic Single Room HNK

Panoramic Single Room HNK

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room NDD

Comfort Double Room NDD

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room NDD2

Deluxe Double Room NDD2

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room NDDNB

Comfort Double Room NDDNB

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room NDD1

Comfort Double Room NDD1

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room NK1

Premium Room NK1

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Confort Room NK

Confort Room NK

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room NKNB

Comfort Room NKNB

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room NQ

Comfort Room NQ

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Wilkes-Barre

When you stay at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre, you'll be connected to the convention center, a 3-minute drive from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and 5 minutes from Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. .This casino hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Montage Mountain Waterpark and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Seven Tubs Natural Area - 12 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Woodlands

Pet-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands offers 150 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 36-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials. After enjoying recreational amenities such as a nightclub and an indoor pool, a lucky night at the casino is the perfect end to the day. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Enjoy American cuisine at Crescenzos, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Wilkes-Barre? This hotel has 3500 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Crescenzos - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Shogun Japanese - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Crescenzos Lounge - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Executive Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Evolution Night Club - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Crescenzos
  • Crescenzos Lounge
  • Evolution Night Club
  • Executive Lounge
  • Shogun Japanese

Things to do

  • 4 slot machines
  • Casino (108 square foot of space)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (132 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Airport shuttle
  • Health club access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Woodlands Inn
Woodlands Inn Wilkes-Barre
Woodlands Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Hotel
The Woodlands Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Hotel Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
The Woodlands Inn an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

The Woodlands Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Justyna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good smelly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Doryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nice, but they have a night club and the hallway off our room was also a main hallway for nightclub guests. Needless to say, it was very noisy with partying going on in the next room and a drunk women passed out outside our door. They moved us after we complained, but why put us there in the first place? The new room was quiet and the people at the front desk are super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were extremely knowledgeable, cordial and friendly which made our stay even more pleasant. The whole decor was beautiful and homey. Loved my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sildia

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy myself at the woodlands. They accidently charged me for the stay even though i paid through expedia and caught it before i did. It was reversed before i checked out. They called to say my room was ready early. Great service!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim, Manchester

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
It was convenient to where i needed to be but I would choose another place next time. It was musty and drove my allergies nuts. Felt outdated,especially the banquet rooms. My coworker said it has gone downhill with current ownership from what it once was.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cute Place

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Only thing wrong is the pool

Everything is perfect at this place the food the service the club. But the pools and spas URGENTLY NEED AN UPGRADE. The smell of mildew is strong and there is a mysterious pipe pouring water in to the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Wendi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not bad for one night

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good but swimming pool is dirty .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not as seen in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Indoor pool was uncomfortably cold, jacuzzi wasn’t open/filled, found 2 full set of magnetic and glue eyelashes in my room (attached to mirror /headboard and on floor). Kids tried playing corn hole , only bags out were 2-one empty one ripped. Previous times you could go into the bar and leave your ID and they would give you a set of beanbags, when we tried doing this, the lady was super rude behind the bar and told us the only bags they had were out at the porn hole boards. Charged me early check in (even though place was empty, Monday )and dog fee twice had to have a manager fix it because desk lady wouldn’t recognize her mistake. Dining options were great, that’s about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Aging resort

The Woodlands is an outdated, aging “resort” with minimal amenities. Hot tub used to be its biggest attraction, hasn’t been working in years. Won’t be returning here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property nestled in the woods
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was not knowledgeable about the amenities on the property. Asked the front desk for directions to the nightclub and after hiking clear to the other side of the property, found the nightclub to be closed. Returned to front desk and was told that they didnt know the what days and hours they were open. What a waste of time! The rooms (I booked 2) were sub par. Broken and missing shelves in bathrooms. Walls had scuff marks and looked dirty. We felt like we were staying in a cheap motel while paying the price for a nice hotel. The hotel grounds and building exteriors are in need of serious work. At check out we voiced concerns about our stay, only to be met with a rude and nasty staff member. Her attitude was of someone that didn't like her job and could care less about hotel guests. After listening to some of our concerns, she got very nasty. We then asked to speak to a manager and after being made to wait, we were greeted with someone that we think was pretending to be a manager. We expressed our frustrations only to be met with a series of "I'm sorrys" and "you're rights". I have stayed here many, many times years ago. It is so sad to see how far this resort has fallen. We will NEVER stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean & lots of fun stuff to do on the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

BlackbutterFly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing but the property really needed some upgrades Very outdated The pictures shown are definitely old probably when they first opened The property looks nothing like the pictures on website
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here with my family. Had a nice view of the river. The large hot tub was closed, and the pool was open, however, very musky. TV was broken in the room, but we were told that when we checked in and they gave us vouchers for breakfast and drinks at night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place but needs some updating for the cost to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stay at end of March 2025

This is listed as a 4 star property, but it was built in the '60s and despite attempts to renovate the facility looks/feels tired. The doorways are narrow, there are multiple levels to get from point A to Point B. I can't imagine it ever being handicapped accessible. Wallpaper is patched, modern bath is tiny and sink splashes everywhere. Staff was very friendly, the grounds are obviously beautiful in season. But at best, this is a 3 star accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a creekside room with a small balcony. I am looking forward to returning when the weather is warmer and allows you to really enjoy the outdoors. The property looks beautiful. Well staffed with pleasant front desk personalities. Room was clean and the bathroom products were premium.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025