
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Best for families and groups looking for an all-ages destination with a large indoor waterpark and multiple on-site activities.
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The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a Catskills family resort with New York’s largest indoor waterpark and 324 all-suite rooms; this guide is for families and groups who prioritize on-site activities and waterpark time. Best Western Hunt's Landing Hotel Matamoras/Milford is a midscale Best Western property near Matamoras and Milford; read on if you want a familiar-brand, no-frills stopover with free breakfast and basic meeting facilities.
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Best for families and groups looking for an all-ages destination with a large indoor waterpark and multiple on-site activities.

Best for road-trip travelers who want a recognizable midscale brand, free breakfast, and straightforward, accessible rooms near the Delaware River and High Point State Park.
When The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark wins: choose The Kartrite when you want waterpark time, kids’ attractions (arcade, ropes course, climbing wall), many on-site restaurants, and suites built for families. Its waterpark passes, activity program, and 324-suite inventory are designed for multi-day family stays.
When Best Western Hunt's Landing Hotel Matamoras/Milford wins: pick Best Western Hunt’s Landing for a simple, budget-conscious overnight or base for Delaware River/High Point State Park outings — it has free breakfast, an indoor pool, accessible rooms, and pet-friendly room options.
Bottom line: The Kartrite is a purpose-built family resort where most of the trip happens on-site; Best Western Hunt’s Landing is a practical, brand-name hotel for travelers expanding Catskills/Delaware River lodging choices or needing straightforward amenities and parking.
| Category | The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark | Best Western Hunt's Landing Hotel Matamoras/Milford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large family resort with indoor waterpark, multiple attractions and event space | Midscale, business/road-trip hotel with practical amenities |
| Location | Monticello, New York — Catskills, near Resorts World Catskills and local trails | Matamoras, Pennsylvania — historical district near Delaware River and High Point State Park |
| Size | 324 all-suite rooms across 7 floors; large meeting and event footprint (15,000+ sq ft reported) | 109 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages family resort; children’s facilities and waterpark supervision rules | All-ages hotel; children 13 and younger stay free with parent/guardian |
| Pools / water feature | Approximately 80,000-ft² indoor waterpark (year-round, climate-controlled) plus outdoor pool and children’s pools | One indoor pool (hotel pool) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets (Bixby's Derby, Eat.Eat.Eat., Surfside Grille, Bar Mez, The Highline, Pop's Sweet Shoppe, Harvey's Wallbanger) | Not published |
| Spa / fitness | Chill Spa (massages, body treatments, kid-oriented services) and Sweat Fitness (24-hour room-key access) | Fitness facilities and wheelchair-accessible fitness center |
| Accessible features | Accessible suites and pool hoist; wheelchair paths, accessible registration and concierge | Wheelchair-accessible rooms, parking, public washrooms, fitness center and meeting spaces |
| Pet policy | Pets not allowed (ADA service animals allowed); unauthorized animals incur a cleaning fee | Pet-friendly rooms available for a fee (USD 40 per accommodation, per day; service animals exempt) |
| Breakfast | On-site buffet (Eat.Eat.Eat.) and other quick options; no all-inclusive meal plan — select rates may include breakfast | Complimentary buffet breakfast daily (7:00 AM–9:00 AM) |
The Kartrite sits in Monticello in the Catskills near Resorts World Catskills and regional trails.
Best if you want a Catskills base with lots of on-site options and vehicle access to regional attractions.
Best Western Hunt's Landing is in Matamoras’s historic district, near the Delaware River and High Point State Park.
Best for travelers who want a simple stay near riverside attractions and state parks with easy parking.
Kartrite offers 324 all-suite layouts designed for families and groups.
Pick Kartrite when you need suite space and family-friendly room designs with included waterpark access on some rates.
Best Western Hunt's Landing provides 109 individually decorated guestrooms in standard hotel formats.
Choose Best Western for familiar hotel-style rooms, some pet-friendly options, and accessible layouts for practical stays.
The Kartrite provides multiple and varied on-site dining options aimed at families.
The Kartrite is for guests who prefer dining options inside the resort rather than leaving to find restaurants.
Best Western Hunt's Landing focuses on value with a free daily buffet breakfast and limited room service.
Best Western is a straightforward choice if you want complimentary breakfast and basic food-service without on-site restaurant variety.
The Kartrite’s headline feature is an approximately 80,000-square-foot indoor waterpark kept at ~84°F and open year-round when scheduled.
If swimming, slides and on-site water attractions are central to your trip, Kartrite is purpose-built for that experience.
Best Western Hunt's Landing lists one indoor pool as part of its property amenities.
Best Western’s pool is suitable for a quick swim or swim break but does not compare to a dedicated indoor waterpark experience.
Kartrite covers guest wellness with Chill Spa and Sweat Fitness plus evening family activities.
Good fit for families who want spa services for adults and activities for kids without leaving the resort.
Best Western Hunt's Landing provides a fitness center and business/event facilities but no published full-service spa.
Choose Best Western if basic fitness and meeting services meet your needs; not a destination for spa treatments or evening entertainment.

The Kartrite — waterpark access, arcade, ropes course and family suites keep most entertainment on-site.

Best Western Hunt's Landing — free breakfast, free parking, and simple rooms make it a convenient overnight choice.

The Kartrite — large divisible ballroom space, multiple event rooms and hundreds of suites for guest blocks.

Best Western Hunt's Landing — pet-friendly room options (fee applies) are available, while Kartrite does not allow pets.
The Kartrite. Its indoor waterpark, children’s pool and many kid-oriented activities make it specifically aimed at families.
Yes — the supplier listing shows pet-friendly room types and a pet fee (USD 40 per accommodation, per day), while The Kartrite does not allow pets.
Select room rates at The Kartrite include four waterpark passes; check your rate details. Extra day passes are available for a fee at check-in.
The Kartrite offers multiple restaurants and bars across casual and sit-down options; Best Western provides complimentary breakfast and more limited on-site food service.
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