How Much Does It Cost to Stay at the Cartoon Network Hotel in 2026?
The Cartoon Network Hotel in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania closed at the start of January 2026 and the building reopened in March 2026 as the Dutch Wonderland Inn, with Stay and Play packages announced from $199 per night including up to three single-day park tickets. Compare dates and nearby hotels on Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com, and go through ShopBack US before you book.
Published: 8 October 2026 · Author: Hejia Zhang, Editor in Chief, ShopBack US
The numbers behind the change: the Cartoon Network Hotel opened on January 10, 2020 with 165 rooms in a former motel that Palace Entertainment bought for $4.7 million in 2018. It ran for six years before the Cartoon Network licensing agreement ended. The Dutch Wonderland Inn now has 155 rooms and four suites, next door to a 48-acre park that first opened on May 20, 1963.
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How much does it cost to stay at the Cartoon Network Hotel?
There is no current price for the Cartoon Network Hotel, because it is closed; the closest answer is the price of the Dutch Wonderland Inn in the same building. When the Inn opened in 2026, Stay and Play packages were announced from $199 per night, and each package includes an overnight room and up to three single-day tickets to Dutch Wonderland.
What that starting price means in practice:
- It is a "from" price. Summer weekends, holidays and larger rooms or suites usually cost more than the lowest advertised rate.
- It includes park tickets. If you would buy Dutch Wonderland tickets anyway, compare the package against a room-only rate plus separate tickets.
- Taxes and fees are extra. Compare the final total at checkout, not the headline rate.
Check the live price for your exact dates on the Inn's own site and on the travel sites before you book. Prices move with season and demand.
Cartoon Network Hotel: what happened to it
The Cartoon Network Hotel was a themed family hotel in East Lampeter Township, just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, next to the Dutch Wonderland amusement park. Here is the short history, from public records and local reporting:
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1971 | The building opens as a Ramada Inn, later run for decades as the Continental Inn |
| January 2018 | Palace Entertainment, then owner of Dutch Wonderland, buys the hotel for $4.7 million |
| January 10, 2020 | The Cartoon Network Hotel opens with 165 rooms, a resort-style pool, kids' play area, arcade and themed gift shop |
| 2020 | The hotel closes for almost five months during the pandemic and reopens on August 3, 2020 |
| Early January 2026 | The hotel closes after the Cartoon Network licensing agreement ends |
| March 2026 | The building reopens as the Dutch Wonderland Inn; the grand opening is March 28, 2026, the day Dutch Wonderland opens for its 2026 season |
If you type the old Cartoon Network Hotel web address today, it redirects to the Dutch Wonderland Inn site.
Cartoon Network Hotel 2026: what the Dutch Wonderland Inn offers
In 2026 the former Cartoon Network Hotel operates as the Dutch Wonderland Inn, themed around the park next door instead of cartoon characters. According to the park's operator, the Inn has:
- 155 rooms and four suites, at 2285 Lincoln Highway East.
- Two pools: an indoor pool open year-round and an outdoor pool open in summer, with a water slide and a splash pad.
- An expanded arcade and a new on-site restaurant.
- Character visits from Dutch Wonderland favorites such as Duke the Dragon and Princess Brooke.
- Stay and Play packages that combine a room with up to three single-day park tickets.
Dutch Wonderland itself is a 48-acre park aimed mainly at families with small children, with rides, a water play area and live shows; check the park's site for this season's line-up. The Cartoon Network characters and theming are gone, so if your kids are set on Cartoon Network specifically, set expectations before you go.
Cartoon Network Hotel best deals in the US for 2026
The best deals for a stay at the former Cartoon Network Hotel usually come from the dates you pick and whether a package suits you. Practical ways to keep the cost down:
- Pick weekdays. Hotels near family parks are usually busier, and pricier, on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Price the package against room-only. Stay and Play includes park tickets; if you only want the pool and arcade, a room-only rate may cost less.
- Check refundability. A slightly higher refundable rate can be better value if your plans might change.
- Compare nearby hotels. East Lampeter Township and Lancaster have many hotels along Route 30; compare a few on Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com.
- Look for a store promo code. Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com sometimes run their own promotions; check each store's ShopBack page for any listed codes.
- Go through ShopBack as the last step. Open ShopBack US, tap the store, then book.
Hotels.com vs Expedia: price comparison for a Lancaster stay in 2026
Hotels.com and Expedia are both Expedia Group brands, so their prices for the same hotel are often close; the bigger differences are usually in the room type, the refund rules and the rewards you earn. Since 2023 both sites, along with Vrbo, share Expedia Group's One Key rewards program, so you earn and use the same OneKeyCash across them.
| Site | Rewards program | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels.com | One Key (shared with Expedia and Vrbo) | Hotel-focused; easy to filter by family-friendly features such as pools |
| Expedia | One Key (shared with Hotels.com and Vrbo) | Good for bundling a hotel with flights or a rental car |
| Booking.com | Genius, with three levels | Genius Level 1 gives 10% off select stays when you sign in, and Level 2 starts after 5 bookings in 2 years, according to Booking.com |
How to compare fairly:
- Use the same dates, room type and number of guests on every site.
- Compare the total with taxes and fees, not the nightly headline price.
- Check what is refundable and when the free cancellation window ends.
- Go through ShopBack before you book on whichever site wins.
Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com: finding the former Cartoon Network Hotel
Search for "Dutch Wonderland Inn" rather than "Cartoon Network Hotel" on Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com, since the property now trades under its new name. If the Inn is listed for your dates, compare that price with booking direct and with a Stay and Play package. If it is not listed, those sites show many other Lancaster County hotels near Dutch Wonderland, and filtering by pool, free breakfast or family rooms narrows the list quickly.
Planning this trip follows the usual order for booking a trip online: pick your dates, compare flights and hotels, go through ShopBack to the booking site, then pay with a travel card. Other travel stores on ShopBack US for a Pennsylvania trip include Agoda, Trip.com and Vrbo.
Cheapest month for the Cartoon Network Hotel (now Dutch Wonderland Inn) in 2026
There is no published month-by-month price data for the Dutch Wonderland Inn yet, so the best guide is the park's season. Dutch Wonderland opened its 2026 season on March 28, and the Inn's outdoor pool opens only in summer. Hotel prices near family parks usually follow that pattern:
| Time of year | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Spring weekdays (from late March) | Usually lower rates; park open on its spring calendar; outdoor pool closed |
| Summer, especially weekends | Usually the highest demand and prices; outdoor pool and splash pad open |
| Early fall weekdays | Often lower than summer; park runs seasonal events |
| Winter | Park usually closed outside any holiday events, so check its calendar; indoor pool open year-round |
To find your cheapest night, price three or four candidate dates on the Inn's site and on Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com, then pick the lowest total.
How ShopBack lowers the cost of your stay
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to stay at the Cartoon Network Hotel?
You can no longer book the Cartoon Network Hotel: it closed at the start of January 2026, and the same building in East Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania reopened in March 2026 as the Dutch Wonderland Inn. When it opened, the Inn's Stay and Play packages were announced from $199 per night, including a room and up to three single-day tickets to Dutch Wonderland. Check the live price for your dates before you book.
Is the Cartoon Network Hotel still open?
Not under that name. The Cartoon Network Hotel closed at the start of January 2026 after its licensing agreement with Cartoon Network ended. The property next to Dutch Wonderland now operates as the Dutch Wonderland Inn, and the old Cartoon Network Hotel web address redirects to the Inn's site.
What replaced the Cartoon Network Hotel?
The Dutch Wonderland Inn replaced it in the same building at 2285 Lincoln Highway East. According to the park's operator, the Inn has 155 rooms and four suites, an indoor pool open year-round, an outdoor summer pool with a water slide and splash pad, an expanded arcade, a restaurant and visits from Dutch Wonderland characters such as Duke the Dragon and Princess Brooke.
What is included in the Dutch Wonderland Inn Stay and Play package?
As announced for the 2026 opening, Stay and Play packages include an overnight room and up to three single-day tickets to Dutch Wonderland, from $199 per night. What is included and the price can change by date and season, so read the package details when you book.
Where is the former Cartoon Network Hotel?
The former Cartoon Network Hotel, now the Dutch Wonderland Inn, is at 2285 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township, just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, next to the Dutch Wonderland amusement park.
When is the cheapest time to stay near Dutch Wonderland?
There is no published month-by-month price data for the Inn, but hotel prices near family theme parks are usually higher on summer weekends and holidays and lower on weekdays in spring and fall. Dutch Wonderland opened its 2026 season on March 28, so compare a few weekday dates in spring or early fall against summer before you book.
Is Hotels.com or Expedia cheaper for a Lancaster hotel?
Neither is always cheaper. Hotels.com and Expedia are both Expedia Group brands and share the One Key rewards program, so prices are often close, while Booking.com runs its own Genius program. Compare the same hotel, dates and room type on each site, check what is refundable, and go through ShopBack US before you book on the one you pick.
Can I book the former Cartoon Network Hotel on Hotels.com, Expedia or Booking.com?
Search for the Dutch Wonderland Inn on Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com to see whether it is listed for your dates, and compare that price with booking direct and with Stay and Play packages. If it is not listed, those sites show many other Lancaster County hotels near Dutch Wonderland.
How many rooms does the Dutch Wonderland Inn have?
The Dutch Wonderland Inn has 155 rooms and four suites, according to the park's operator. The building had 165 rooms when it operated as the Cartoon Network Hotel from January 10, 2020.
How does ShopBack lower the cost of a hotel stay?
Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Open ShopBack US, tap Hotels.com, Expedia or Booking.com, and book in the same session; the live rate is shown on each store's ShopBack page.
Key takeaways
- The Cartoon Network Hotel closed at the start of January 2026; the building is now the Dutch Wonderland Inn.
- Stay and Play packages were announced from $199 per night at the 2026 opening, with up to three single-day Dutch Wonderland tickets included.
- The Inn has 155 rooms and four suites, an indoor pool open year-round and an outdoor summer pool with a water slide.
- Weekdays outside summer are usually the cheapest nights; compare a few dates before you book.
- The last step before you book: open ShopBack US, tap Hotels.com, Expedia or Booking.com, then pay.
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Disclaimer
The views in this article are those of the author and are for general information only. Cartoon Network is a trademark of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Dutch Wonderland, Duke the Dragon and Stay and Play are trademarks of their owners; this article is not affiliated with or endorsed by them, Hotels.com, Expedia or Booking.com. Hotel facts and package prices are as announced by the park's operator and reported by local media at the 2026 opening; rates, packages, amenities and opening calendars can change, so check the hotel and each store before you book. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store and campaign, and illustrative rates in examples are not current offers; check the current rate and terms on each store's ShopBack page before you book.
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