194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville, Pennsylvania, United States | (888) 905-8267
Quiet lakeside location in the Pocono Mountains
All-suite rooms have heart-shaped jetted tubs and fireplaces
Some units have dry saunas and giant Champagne glass-shaped whirlpools
Tons of free, seasonal outdoor activities like snow tubing, fishing, and kayaking
Indoor tennis, racquetball, basketball, and roller skating available
Indoor and outdoor pools, plus an indoor hot tub
Full-service spa offers massages and couples’ treatments
Large nightclub with live entertainment nightly
Optional all-inclusive package
No kids and no pets allowed (a con for some)
Free parking and free, property-wide Wi-Fi
Access to all activities at sister properties in the Poconos
Isolated mountain location far from nearest town
Urgent renovations needed to remedy aging property
Complaints of spotty housekeeping
Alcohol and lunch not included in all-inclusive package
Food gets mixed reviews
Daily resort fee (includes all activities, evening snacks, and use of tanning beds)
Room service not available
A throwback to the glory days of heart-shaped bathtubs and gaudy theme decor, the mid-range Cove Haven Resort is a couples-only property stuck in the summer of love in the Poconos. A honeymoon destination since the 1960s, this Poconos getaway has become an American institution whose founder invented the heart-shaped Sweetheart Tub. Nostalgic couples can immerse themselves in a fantasy of giant Champagne glass-shaped whirlpools and choose all-inclusive packages, though many find food mostly uninspired. Most guests will also find cleanliness lacking even if they appreciate the aging decor. There's plenty to do indoors and outdoors year-round -- including boating on Lake Wallenpaupack and snow tubing -- but the hotel is definitely pricey for what it is and in need of renovations. Couples seeking something less themed may want to compare rates at the Mohegan Sun Pocono.
