
SANTA CLAUS – Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, marking its 79th year, is entering the lodging business by acquiring Santa’s Cottages.

The 23-acre lakeside resort in Santa Claus, Indiana, features cottages, trails, lakes, and recreational facilities. This marks the park’s first-ever business acquisition, aiming to attract multi-day visitors.
Santa’s Cottages offers fully furnished cabins with amenities like kitchens and fire pits. It also offers outdoor activities such as fishing, playgrounds, and a pool.
Holiday World, which recently announced its most extended season for 2025, hopes the resort will enhance its appeal as a family destination. Updates and off-season deals are on Santa’s Cottages’ website and social media.
Holiday World opens May 10th, and Splashin’ Safari on May 17th, with daily operations beginning May 23rd.