Hershey, Pa., will debut a new hotel, a new restaurant, a water park enhancement, upgrades to a historic live entertainment venue and patriotic summer celebrations at Hersheypark during its 120th operating year.
Hershey Inn & Suites, a new select service hotel, is now accepting reservations ahead of its spring 2026 opening. Hershey Inn & Suites will be the first select-service property as part of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark, joining The Hotel Hershey luxury accommodation, Hershey Lodge family resort and Hersheypark Camping Resort campground as unique lodging options for guests in The Sweetest Place On Earth.
The new four-story property will feature 130 rooms, including seven suites, and amenities like complimentary hot breakfast, a lobby bar, grab-and-go snacks in the lobby marketplace, an arcade, a fitness center and an indoor pool open year-round. Family suites accommodate a group of six and feature a first-of-its-kind room type for a Hersheypark property with bunk beds, one queen bed, a full sleeper sofa and a separate living space.
Just minutes away from the world-class amusement park, the hotel will feature a modern design for families, couples and business travelers visiting Hershey, Pa., with unique perks exclusive to resort guests. Guests of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark receive Free Resort Benefits, including the best price on Hersheypark tickets, extra morning and evening hours at Hersheypark, front gate shuttle service to an exclusive resort drop-off location, destination activities and more. For more information, visit www.HersheyInnAndSuites.com.
Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar will also open in spring 2026, located near the iconic corner of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey. Hershey Social will bring bold flavors, shareable apps, savory entrees, signature cocktails and over-the-top desserts inspired by Hershey’s chocolate roots to the vibrant downtown area. The reimagined space will feature a casual setting and an expanded bar, perfect for families and friends to sip, savor and socialize. The new restaurant will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar will join 14 other restaurants in the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company portfolio throughout Hershey. For more information, visit www.HersheyPA.com/things-to-do/dining/hershey-social/.
Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, will kick off its 120th season on April 3, 2026. Guests can enjoy four distinct seasonal events, including a sweet summer showcasing new water play areas in The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park.
Located within the 121-acre Hersheypark, the existing Bayside Pier area in the water park will also feature two new water play areas boasting 45 aquatic elements for summer 2026:
A new shade-filled play zone, The Inlet at Bayside Pier, will feature water-spouting dolphins and fish, and whimsical water spray features.
The Island at Bayside Pier will debut towering 10-foot-tall palm trees that tip buckets of refreshing water.
Both new areas will feature rubberized decking for additional guest comfort, allowing guests to sit and splash under shaded canopies. The new open design will also allow families to seamlessly flow between other water attractions and cool off faster with access to the abundant water features.
