🌳 Nature
Medium (101 - 299 rooms)
starting at
€ 417
per night
Full board ease: Dining and many resort activities are bundled into the overnight experience, so parents can relax without constant planning or surprise add-ons
Nature-led kids programming: The Kids’ Club includes a Junior Naturalist experience that keeps children happily engaged while parents enjoy grown-up time
Family suite layouts: Dedicated Family Suites with separate sleeping areas make it easier to keep bedtime calm without giving up together time
Iconic setting: A National Historic Landmark castle above a private-feeling lake and miles of trails gives families a memorable, outdoorsy backdrop without roughing it.
Mohonk Mountain House is a storybook Victorian castle resort perched above Lake Mohonk in New Paltz, New York, surrounded by 40,000 acres of protected forest and dramatic cliffs in the Hudson Valley. Founded in 1869, the Smiley family’s landmark retreat still feels wonderfully alive, with wraparound porches, lake views, and an unhurried rhythm that makes arrival instantly calming. It is the kind of place where a family can spend the morning on a guided hike, return for a leisurely meal, and end the day watching the light change over the water, all without getting back in the car. Accommodations range from character-rich rooms in the historic Mountain House to suites with extra space to lounge, and families who want a little more breathing room can choose dedicated family suites designed for togetherness without everyone being on top of each other.
What makes Mohonk especially appealing for parents is how many of the practical details are already handled, leaving more time for genuine rest. The resort’s Kids’ Club creates a reliable window for grown-up time, with programming that leans into the setting, including Junior Naturalist experiences that turn nature walks into hands-on discovery. When children are not in club sessions, the daily activity schedule helps families mix and match what they love, from indoor pool time to seasonal events and easygoing moments around the grounds. Dining is equally well suited to family pacing, with options that feel festive yet low-pressure, including casual outdoor formats like the Granary cookout for evenings when everyone is hungry and happy but no one wants a long, formal production. The overall effect is rare, a true luxury stay that feels effortless with kids.
☀️ Summer (& Year Round)
🎿 Ski Info
Mountain: Not applicable (no downhill skiing on-site or nearby)
Cross-Country: On-site, 30+ miles of groomed trails across the resort and Mohonk Preserve
Magic Carpet: ❌
starting from
€ 417
per night for a family of 3
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Rate Package(s)
• Full Board
Ownership
• Family Owned / Independently Owned
Room Options
Family Services
Childcare provided from age
4 years
Child Care (4 - 12 years)
Mohonk Kids' Club is a complimentary drop-off program for overnight guests, split into Explorers (4 - 6 years) and Adventurers (7 - 12 years)
Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions run on weekends and holidays year-round, and daily from mid-June to early September with typical sessions: 09:30 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 17:00
Programming includes the Junior Naturalist experience, with nature-led activities led by Mohonk's resident naturalists
Registration happens at the Front Desk on arrival
Private Babysitting
Available on request, typically arranged through Kids' Club counselors (extra charge).
Other family-friendly services
Pack 'n Play cribs available on request
Children's menu in the Main Dining Room (and at The Granary in season)
Running strollers available from Guest Services
Family-friendly daily activities: crafts, guided hikes, marshmallow roasting, outdoor movie nights
Complimentary kid-size skates at the Skate Shop in winter
And much more, just ask!
Waterfront & pools
Lake Mohonk (half-mile-long glacial lake, direct access, overnight guests only)
Sandy lake beach with supervised swim area (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day)
Indoor heated pool (60-foot lap pool with panoramic Catskills views and underwater music, year-round)
Outdoor heated mineral pool at the spa (spa guests only)
Dining & Restaurants
🍴 Restaurants & Cafés
Main Dining Room, historic farm-to-table restaurant highlighting Hudson Valley ingredients. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations required.
Lake Lounge, casual breakfast buffet and the Mohonk tradition of afternoon tea and cookies, with Lake Mohonk views. Open daily.
Founders, global-flavored tasting concept inspired by the Smiley family's nature and world cuisine interests. Open seasonally and on select weekends for brunch and dinner. Reservations required.
The Granary, outdoor lakeside BBQ with cookout-style lunches and classic lobster bake evenings. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October.
Chef's Table, multi-course tasting menu served inside the kitchen. Available Wednesday to Saturday. Reservations required. Adults only ❌👶
Wine Pairing Dinner, monthly five-course menu with wine pairings. Reservations required. Adults only ❌👶
Old Fashioned Soda Fountain, throwback counter for espresso, lattes, milkshakes, egg creams, and snacks. Open daily.
🍸 Bars
Carriage Lounge, full bar with hand-crafted cocktails, local craft beer, a curated wine list, and light fare. Open daily.
Spirits on the Porches, signature cocktails served on the Sunset Porch with lake and Catskill views. Open daily May to August, weekends September to October (weather permitting).
🛎️ Other Dining Services
In-room dining available daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Dinner on arrival night through lunch or brunch on departure day is included in the overnight rate
Afternoon tea and cookies served daily in the Lake Lounge, 4pm to 5pm
Dietary restrictions accommodated on request at reservation time
Alcoholic beverages are not included in the stay experience and are purchased separately
Getting There
✈️ Airports
Stewart International (SWF): 25 miles, ~30 - 40 min by car
Newark Liberty (EWR): ~90 miles, ~1h 45 min - 2h by car
LaGuardia (LGA): ~95 miles, ~2h by car
JFK (JFK): ~100 miles, ~2h 15 min by car
Albany International (ALB): 70 miles, ~1h 30 min by car
🚉 Train
Poughkeepsie Station: ~18 miles, taxi ~25 - 30 min (Metro-North Hudson Line from NYC Grand Central, or Amtrak)
🚌 Bus
Adirondack Trailways to New Paltz bus station (6 miles from resort) from Port Authority (NYC), Albany, Ridgewood NJ, and Long Island. Complimentary Mohonk shuttle from the bus station on request (24h notice).
🚗 By car
Roughly 90 miles / ~1h 45 min north of New York City via I-87 north to Exit 18 (New Paltz). Complimentary valet parking. Four complimentary EV charging stations on property.
🚁 Helicopter
Private charter via Wings Air from White Plains, NY (on request)
Mohonk is a gated, private-access property. Advance reservations are required to enter the grounds.
