Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey

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Red Lion Hotels
9 (1158 reviews)
4751 Lindle Road , Harrisburg , US
+1 717-939-7841

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Minor maintenance issues
Limited food options mentioned

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Guests frequently mention that rooms are always clean.
Service
9.5
Staff members are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9
Conveniently located with access to local attractions.
Room Quality
9
Rooms are spacious, well-kept, and comfortable according to multiple reviews.
Amenities
9
Guests appreciate the heated pools and family-friendly facilities.
Value for Money
9
Described as a reasonably priced hotel for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Standard offerings, specific mentions of restaurant availability, but no strong sentiment expressed.
Overall Experience
9
Numerous reviewers mention memorable stays and plan to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:51

Property Description

Convenient Location and Family-Friendly Amenities
Located in Harrisburg, Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg East offers free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's playground, and a hot tub. Families can unwind and have fun on-site while being just 15.2 km from Hershey Park.

Delicious Dining Options and Meeting Facilities
Indulge in a meal at Season's Restaurant and Sports Lounge, or take advantage of the spacious meeting facility for events. The property also offers free shuttle service and shops for convenience.

Recreational Activities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can enjoy tennis and golfing at the hotel, with Lancaster and Hershey just a short drive away. With Harrisburg International Airport only 12.5 km away, your stay at Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg East promises both relaxation and exploration.

Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note: Only 2 rooms at the property are pet friendly. Please see room descriptions for full details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Aug 30, 2026 until Sun, Sep 6, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MDT

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1158 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Karen • couple • us
4
NOT worth the money!!!!!
Pros:

The staff is great...helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. The resort offerings are good as well: indoor pool, gym, restaurant, meeting facilities, etc.

Cons:

The entire place, grounds included, are soooooo run down. From the rooms that are woefully dated to the deck/hang-out area to the pool/playground and building as a whole (inside and out), EVERYTHING needs upkeep/maintenance/updating. It really is a shame because it *could be* quite awesome.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dustin • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It was clean and people were nice.

Cons:

Having only one elevator, and AC didnt work great. Need wider shower curtains to keep water out of bathroom floor. I tried twice and had to use our towels to keep water flow contained.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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McAdams • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very clean friendly staff

Cons:

The Spanish music that other people had by the outside pool that had lots of bad words, I ask for extra comfort and I was given a blanket that was supposed to be a fluffy blanket and it was dryer burnt

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Porche • family_with_children • us
10
My whole family enjoyed this property every time we go.
Pros:

Everything was in order and clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. I love the Manager Randy we are like family now from visiting the hotel over the pass 7 years.

Cons:

I actually love this property and plan to again visit soon!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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alexie • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

Our stay at the Red Lion was disappointing, especially because the indoor and outdoor pools were a major reason we booked the hotel. Despite calling twice before arrival to confirm that both pools were open, we found that they were unavailable. The hotel also felt dated and damp, and cleanliness issues further affected our experience, particularly while traveling with kids.
Pool Amenities
The outdoor pool area is spacious and could be great for families, but the pool itself was dirty during our visit. The hotel may appeal to families who value outdoor recreation and extra space when the pool area is properly maintained. However, guests relying on the advertised pool amenities should confirm availability immediately before booking.
Room Condition
The inside of the hotel feels old and outdated, with a noticeable damp or moist feeling. Our sofa bed was also dirty, which made the room feel less comfortable and clean than expected.
Cleanliness
The dirty sofa bed and poorly maintained outdoor pool were significant concerns. These issues, combined with the overall damp feeling inside the hotel, made the property seem less clean and welcoming than expected.
Overall Recommendation
The outdoor pool area has potential, but the dated condition, cleanliness problems, and inaccurate information about pool availability significantly affected our stay. The hotel needs to update its interiors, improve housekeeping and pool maintenance, and provide more accurate information about amenities. Guests seeking a modern, fresh, and consistently clean property may want to consider other options.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • couple • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • couple • us
10
Pros:

Staff was very helpful, very clean beautiful hotel.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • couple • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • couple • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • couple • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything amazing hotel with amazing staff

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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i • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Parker • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Holland • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Kate • family_with_children • us
10
Red Lion was a vacation in itself
Pros:

This is probably one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Definitely my favorite with our kids. They have an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, playground, arcade, basketball and tennis court. Outdoor pool is HUGE. We could have made a vacation just at the hotel alone. It was in a stellar location. Next to a ton of stores and restaurants and fast food and very close to Hershey park and about an hour and a half from Crayola. Facilities were great. They were very full but very quiet. Very easy check-in and checkout process and the staff was always the friendliest and most accommodating. They were great about allowing us to use pool and playground during checkin and checkout too. The front desk staff from the week of 8/17 were all amazing at all times of day. Manager was amazing, personally introducing himself during our checkout and was so sweet with our kids; even giving them little toys to take home. Overall 10/10 experience.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Merv • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

Said no smoking but there was even smoking going on around the pool by a group of guys and they peed by the bushes behind the hotel . Ice machine on our floor had white particles in it obviously dirty. Can you refund us some money ? Smelled like someone was smoking Marijuana..

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Dana • extended_group • us
10
Stay was perfect I just wished the pools stayed open longer
Pros:

Two pools and a hot tub

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee