Rodeway Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue

Hershey

Rodeway Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue 1

Axel’s take

A practical Hershey base with friendly staff, dated rooms and a seasonal pool.

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Axel’s rating: 7.2/10 · a no-frills 2-star motel near downtown Hershey

This no-frills 2-star motel is a sensible pick for travelers who want downtown Hershey convenience rather than polished surroundings. Recent Expedia and Priceline guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, easy parking and proximity to restaurants and Hershey Theatre. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and larger suites suit families. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded visit, especially when most of the day will be spent out.

The trade-off is an aging property: dated decor and musty smells recur, although many recent guests describe clean, comfortable rooms. Accessibility is limited, with no elevator. The indoor pool is currently closed; Expedia lists pool renovations and unavailability from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. We'd skip it for a pool-centered family break or if fresh interiors matter more than location.

Rooms
Basic rooms with microwaves and refrigerators; larger suites available, but interiors show their age.
Cleanliness
Generally positive recent feedback, tempered by recurring mustiness and occasional cleaning complaints.
Service
Helpful, friendly staff are a consistent strength across recent Expedia and Priceline reviews.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi and parking; the seasonal indoor pool is currently unavailable.
Fees and surprises
Parking is free; confirm late arrivals and pool reopening directly before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Priceline · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

43 W Areba Ave, Hershey

Walkable to downtown restaurants and Hershey Theatre; driving is more practical for Hersheypark.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi and parking; the seasonal indoor pool is currently unavailable.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Self parking (free)
  • Accessible parking
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Additional hotel policies
  • Note: Swimming pool
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Rodeway Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue — Hershey, United States

Rodeway Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue is a no-frills 2-star motel near downtown Hershey in Hershey, United States.

Address: 43 W Areba Ave, Hershey. Property ID: 1442368.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/hershey/rodeway-inn-suites-hershey-chocolate-avenue-1442368

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$175$181 on Booking.com$6 less (3%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $189 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$67 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$82 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $155 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$80 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$63 for 1 night · 2 nights $125 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $128 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$69 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $139 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$69 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$80 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$91 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $132 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$84 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 7.2/10

A practical Hershey base with friendly staff, dated rooms and a seasonal pool. a no-frills 2-star motel near downtown Hershey, scored for what it is.

This no-frills 2-star motel is a sensible pick for travelers who want downtown Hershey convenience rather than polished surroundings. Recent Expedia and Priceline guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, easy parking and proximity to restaurants and Hershey Theatre. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and larger suites suit families. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded visit, especially when most of the day will be spent out.

The trade-off is an aging property: dated decor and musty smells recur, although many recent guests describe clean, comfortable rooms. Accessibility is limited, with no elevator. The indoor pool is currently closed; Expedia lists pool renovations and unavailability from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. We'd skip it for a pool-centered family break or if fresh interiors matter more than location.

  • Best for: budget-minded Hersheypark visitors; Hershey Theatre trips; families needing multi-bed suites

  • Watch out for: pool closed through March 31, 2027; dated rooms and recurring musty smells; no elevator and limited accessibility

  • Location: Walkable to downtown restaurants and Hershey Theatre; driving is more practical for Hersheypark.

  • Rooms: Basic rooms with microwaves and refrigerators; larger suites available, but interiors show their age.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive recent feedback, tempered by recurring mustiness and occasional cleaning complaints.

  • Service: Helpful, friendly staff are a consistent strength across recent Expedia and Priceline reviews.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and parking; the seasonal indoor pool is currently unavailable.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is free; confirm late arrivals and pool reopening directly before booking.

Axel's opinion of Rodeway Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Priceline · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Rodeway Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • Choice Hotels
  • 43 W Areba Ave, Hershey
  • Guest rating: 3.3/5 on Google from 88 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Harrisburg International Airport: 20 min by taxi · Lancaster Airport: 39 min by taxi · The Boardwalk at Hersheypark: 4 min by taxi · Hershey Gardens: 5 min by taxi · The Hershey Story Museum: 7 min walk · Hershey Intermodal Center (Highway Stop): 8 min walk
  • Note: Swimming pool
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Hot tub, Self parking (free), Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Hershey

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

1 Bedroom Economy Single room

  • Bedrooms: 1

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

2 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Family room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Executive room

Executive Double room with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Suite

Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

1 Bedroom Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Sextuple Suite

1 Bedroom Sextuple Suite

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite

Quadruple Family Suite

1 Bedroom Sextuple Family Suite

Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe Sextuple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

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