If you or a loved one has served in the United States military, enjoy lower nightly rates when you stay at one of these hotels on your next family vacation. Simply present your military ID at check-in and save – it’s just one way hotels and resorts can thank you for serving and protecting our nation.
Boston Harbor Hotel
Visit Beantown and stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel – all active and retired military members receive up to 50 percent off the best available rates. Military families can enjoy a prime location in the heard of the Boston Harbor with the Salute to the Heroes package, which is offered year-round.
Holiday Shores Motel
Active and retired military personnel enjoy 15 percent off in Myrtle Beach at the Holiday Shores Motel and other Oceana Resorts, including Anderson Ocean Club & Spa, the Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort, the Bay Watch Resort, Camelot by the Sea, Harbourgate Marina Club, the Patricia Grand Resort Hotel and the Ocean Park Resort. Provide a military ID at check-in and save on the best available rates or the Rise ‘N Shine Package, which offers a daily complimentary breakfast. Discount and rates offered year-round.
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
All military members, active and retired, plus other service personnel, receive a 15 percent discount with the Honor Our Heroes package at the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Package also includes a one-night stay in a deluxe suite and four water park passes for the family. Package available year-round.
Woodloch Pines
The all-inclusive Poconos resort, Woodloch Pines, offers a Military Heroes package for all active duty military members and their families. Enjoy a 10-percent discount on accommodations, purchases at the gift shop, dining at the resort restaurants and golf at Woodloch Springs. Offer valid year-round.
Majestic View Lodge
Military members and their families receive a 10-percent discount on nightly rates at the Majestic View Lodge in Zion National Park. The discount is available year-round. Use promo code MILT when making your reservations. Plus, the national park offers free admission for everyone on Veterans Day each year.
Cragun’s Brainerd Resort
Book the Veteran’s Appreciation Package at Cragun’s Brainerd Resort in Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota, and enjoy special rates on golf and lodging from Memorial Day to Veteran’s Day each year. Offer valid for all current and retired military personnel.
WaterColor Inn & Resort
Book the Military Appreciation offer at the WaterColor Inn & Resort and save while experiencing all that Santa Rosa Beach, Florida has to offer. All active and retired military will enjoy special rates (based on room type), access to the golf clubs, two complimentary bicycles to use at the resort, daily use of kayaks and canoes, complimentary beach chairs and access to the fitness center. Offer valid year-round.
Tranquility Bay Resort
The Heroes and Friends Discount at Tranquility Bay Resort offers all active and retired military members discounts at the Florida Keys property, which has snorkeling, fishing, diving, kayaking and more right onsite. Special rates are based on room type booked. Offer valid year-round.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
The Special Rockin’ Rates package at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana offers all current and veteran military members special rates during their stay in the Dominican Republic. Offer valid year-round and (bonus!) it can be combined with other promotions and specials.
Hotel Chains
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodges are in 11 locations around the United States and one more is opening in Southern California in 2016. The chain always offers family-friendly deals and packages, too, and the Howling Heroes discount offers 20 percent off at each location for all active and retired military members. Plus, all reservations include water park passes and access to the various games and shows at the resort. The discount is valid year-round. Rates vary per resort. Use promo code HEROES when making your reservation.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Hilton Hotels & Resorts are a great option for current and retired military members. Enjoy up to 15 percent off at Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn hotels, Hampton Inn & Suites, and select Hilton Grand Vacation properties, and up to 10 percent off at Embassy Suites> and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels. Some discounts apply to the Bed & Breakfast package, too. Offer periods vary per hotel.
Marriott
Enjoy special rates at Marriott hotels worldwide, including Courtyard by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Residence Inns, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, JW Marriott hotels, TownePlace Suites and Gaylord Hotels. Rates vary per hotel. Discount offered year-round.
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
The Hawaiian-based chain of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts not only offers military rates for active and retired members of the U.S. armed services, but also those of all other nations. Military rates are discounted from the regular nightly rates, allowing service men and women to save money on their family vacations in Hawaii. Discounts are valid at family-friendly properties like Ala Moana Hotel, OHANA Waikiki West, Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort, Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Outrigger Royal Kahana, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort. Rates very per resort. Discount offered year-round.
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