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WORLD'S BEST AWARDS

TRAVEL + LEISURE

Crystal Springs Resort is honored to be nominated for the prestigious Travel + Leisure 30th Annual 2025 World's Best Awards. We are proud to be considered and recognized with a collection of first-class hotel properties.

By voting, you will be entered into a giveaway for a chance to win a $15,000 cash prize OR a Viking cruise for 2 people to Australia and New Zealand. 

Additional prizes include: 2 winners of $5,000 cash each and 3 winners of $1,000 cash each. 

The voting process is straightforward and will remain open until 11:59 pm on February 24, 2025. Thank you very much for supporting #NJsFavoriteResort. 

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Crystal Springs Resort

NYC'S CLOSEST LUXURY RESORT

Nestled along the edge of the Appalachian Mountains just an hour outside New York City sits one of the country’s most spectacular resorts featuring six top rated golf courses, ten dining outlets — including a four-star restaurant and a world-renowned wine cellar — two award-winning spas, a best in class wellness program, and gorgeously appointed guest rooms & luxury suites featuring stunning mountain & valley views.

Whether taking a quick family vacation, a romantic getaway, or hosting colleagues, few destinations can match the warm, welcoming splendor of Crystal Springs Resort. See what makes us New Jersey’s Favorite Resort and the number one golf, spa and culinary destination in the Northeast.

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BEST IN CLASS

No other resort in the Northeast enjoys the recognition of Crystal Springs Resort, considered Best in Class in all areas of operation as evidenced by its myriad awards and accolades.

2 SPECTACULAR HOTELS

Overview during winter season of Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort in NJ

Grand Cascades Lodge

AAA 4-Diamond Hotel

Perched along the picturesque Appalachian Mountain range and set among three world-class golf courses, this spectacular hotel in New Jersey combines a gorgeous mountain setting with unparalleled hospitality. Featuring expansive and luxury suites designed by Manhattan’s award-winning INC Architecture & Design firm, the Lodge is one of the few AAA Four-Diamond hotels in the state and invites you to enjoy the finer things in life while surrounded by the region’s rich natural beauty.

Grand Cascades Lodge is home to some of Crystal Springs Resort’s finest offerings, which set the property ...

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Winter exterior view of Minerals Hotel

Minerals Hotel

Comfortably appointed accommodations

Nestled in the scenic mountains of the Appalachian Valley, our inviting New Jersey hotel provides the ideal setting for mountain adventures as well as more laid back escapes. The delightful array of guest rooms at Minerals Hotel features comfortable spaces and modern amenities for families, friends, and couples. Dining at the stylish Kites Restaurant, Moonshine and The Farmstand in the summer months, and Frosty’s Cantina during the wintertime are options which guests always enjoy during their stay.

Come experience a range of attractive amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, steam room, s...

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WORLD CLASS AMENITIES

DINING

Dining at Crystal Springs Resort is always an unforgettable experience. No matter what your appetite, satisfaction awaits at one of our 10 seasonal eateries, which make use of over 100 locally sourced ingredients. In the mood to dine outdoors? Enjoy a unique "garden-to-table" experience at the Chef’s Garden. Craving continental cuisine? The Tuscan-inspired offerings of Springs Bistro await. Indulging your inner oenophile? The Wine Cellar has received the Wine Spectator Grand Award annually since 2006. And if you’re commemorating a special occasion, the exquisite fine dining at four-star Restaurant Latour offers a culinary adventure you’ll treasure for years to come.

SPA & WELLNESS

When you just need to get away from it all, Crystal Springs is proud to feature a pair of award-winning spas and a state-of-the-art wellness center to help tame your tension and boost your well-being. Reflections Spa and Elements Spa both provide the utmost in rejuvenating relaxation. Come find an extensive selection of beauty treatments, massage therapies and fitness classes. Our experienced staff is ready to answer any questions you may have, recommend the ideal treatments to soothe your stress, and deliver world-class service certain to leave you feeling revitalized. If you’re more in the mood to get your adrenaline going, then head to Minerals Sports Club for an invigorating workout.

POOL COMPLEXES

Crystal Springs Resort offers an array of extraordinary pool complexes. While at Grand Cascades Lodge, guests can enjoy the tropical Biosphere with refreshing in/outdoor pools, underground aquarium, sauna, steam room and a water slide. During the summer, the adjacent Vista 180° pool offers a stunning infinity pool plus a freeform pool with a slide, unique current vortex pool and a warm therapy-jet spa cove. Both feature cafes offering tasty light bites and innovative cocktails.  Minerals Hotel is home to a popular in/outdoor pool complex with a cliff jump, spray ground, grotto-like waterfall, aquarium, plus sauna and steam room. Moonshine & The Farmstand are open in season for dining and drinks.

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GOLF

As the Northeast’s leading golf resort, the lush fairways and pristine greens of Crystal Springs Resort are an undeniable golfers’ paradise. Designed by such notable links luminaries as Robert von Hagge, Robert Trent Jones, and Roger Rulewich, the resort’s six impressive highly rated golf courses wind through the picturesque Appalachian scenery and provide a near-endless array of variety. Beginners and experienced players alike will discover much to love as they navigate pro-worthy grounds such as the crisply modern Cascades, Zagat-rated Black Bear, and highly acclaimed, Celtic-links-style Ballyowen — widely considered the best public golf course in New Jersey. 

Amazing Time at Grand Cascades

Excellent customer service. Everyone is so friendly and they really help out with every question or concern that you have. We will definitely come back. It is very kid and family friendly. The food is amazing as well as the breakfast buffet.

Grape and cheese platter

December 2024

Quick getaway to Minerals!

Beautiful grounds, clean, pleasant staff, daily activities and great spa amenities! Our room had a fire place and balcony. They have an itinerary when you check in with a lot of different things to do. The pool options alone are wonderful with sauna and steam room as well!

Two girls wearing white winter jackets and holding axes in their hands to throw.

December 2024

Best Birthday Weekend Getaway

The property is absolutely breathtaking. The view from my balcony was a dream. It is so peaceful and relaxing. I loved my room it was clean and spacious. The biosphere pool was like nothing I've ever seen before. The deep tissue massage at the spa was exactly what I didn't know I needed. The cabaret show was very entertaining. I visited both of their hotels and they each have their charm.

Man on Crystal Cabaret stage playing a violin.

November 2024

Perfect Family Resort

The pool was amazing there were pools outside, inside pool, hot tub, even in November you can use the outdoor pool. The water is warm. The customer service was on point and friendly. You have it all in one place, pool, food, games, arcade and an amazing view everywhere.

Minerals game lounge at Minerals Hotel.

November 2024

Great pools

We brought our 11 year old. Easy check-in: our room was ready early; no lines. Room was nice. Got a 1 bedroom and put our daughter on the pullout couch. Beautiful pools; both indoor and outdoor pools were warm, lovely, and not crowded. Lots of restaurant choices; Great brunch. We will be back.

Young boy riding down water slide at Biosphere Pool

November 2024

Relaxing Weekend For Two.

Suite was clean, updated and nicely appointed. Could have stayed longer & probably will. Restaurants have something for everyone, either its fine dining or pub grub, the food was excellent and not overly priced for a resort. Enjoyed the fireplace on the wrap around balcony immensely. Wonderful Anniversary Weekend!

Outdoor seating and fireplace on suite deck at Grand Cascades Lodge

November 2024

A perfect couple of days getaway

We came here for the Harvest Trail. The staff here were fabulous. Very helpful, friendly and professional. The accommodations were clean with a nice view. We went on the wine cellar tour and the wine director who gave the tour was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered all the questions my wife and I had. I can’t recommend this tour enough.

Havest trail basket featuring wine, local honey, pumpkin butter, kettle corn and more.

October 2024

It’s All Good at Minerals Hotel

This has such a Welcoming & Relaxing atmosphere. The views everywhere you look are spectacular-whether you are at the pool or in your room, or sitting outside, every view is breath taking. The food and beverages are excellent. The Body Scrub I got was excellent. I saw Jules in The Elements Spa and it was the best body scrub I have ever had. The room was comfortable, clean and it was easy to get to the perfect temperature. The Lobby & Convenience store on premises are on the same level so you can grab a coffee, coconut water, or a JUST water, a snack-all kinds of things- I was very pleased with their selections. And you can sit comfortably and wait to meet up with friends or family-it was so perfect-even the weather was perfect! And you can even sit out & make s’mores believe it or not. IT WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL WEEKEND. LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING IT AGAIN.

Woman laying on massage table with body scrub on her back.

October 2024

Birthday getaway with family.

It was a birthday getaway with my 2 adult daughters. We had a king studio with a kitchenette, sofa and chair, dining table, fireplace and balcony. My daughters had 2 queens. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Beautiful place. Food was excellent. Golf courses beautiful. My daughters loved the spa. The biosphere pool is very cool! Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely return.

Studio at Grand Cascades Lodge

September 2024

An absolute great experience 😊

OMG , I went Sunday for the first time & was very impressed. The whole place is lovely. I felt so pampered. And afterwards we had drinks & appetizers at Moonshine. The bartender Katina was awesome. She gave some great suggestions of things to do at the hotel & the area as well. She was great, she made us feeled like valued customers. A rarity these days. She had us laughing & made us some really tasty great drinks too. She was super friendly. I really look forward to returning. Between my pampered experience. And the awesome bartender Katina. We will definitely return. I give it 2 thumbs up👍👍

Social party at Moonshine Bar

September 2024

Excellent!!!

Everything was perfect at Minerals Hotel! The staff, the amenities, dining, pools, activities, spa, rooms and grounds. I can honestly say we did not have even one disappointment while there. Reservations were easy as was the check in which included our room being ready early

 

Minerals Resort & Spa Sign

September 2024

Great experience!!

I have never written a Trip Advisor review before (I rarely write reviews in general) but I had to write a review just to set the record straight - this place is amazing! My family and I had the best time. Seriously, my kids all agreed that this was their favorite vacation ever. There was so much to do, the rooms were spacious and clean (we got 2 connecting rooms), the grounds were beautiful. My kids loved all the pools and activities like rock climbing, archery, movie night, crafts, axe throwing, etc. Special shout out to Sheryl in the Adventure Club- she was so warm, friendly and patient with a really positive vibe, and Sue and Alex at the front desk were so pleasant and accommodating. Really great experience and we will definitely be back!

Children rock climbing.

August 2024

Great Trip to Grand Cascades

This was our first time and we will definitely be back. The property was beautiful and my two boys were very happy hopping from one pool to the next! Our room was spacious and we loved having a kitchen to keep our little ones happy. The meals we ate on the property were delicious. Next time I would love to check out the spa.

Two boys swimming in Biosphere in/out pool.

August 2024

Relaxing Weekend with my BFF

Had a wonderful relaxing time. All the staff were friendly and attentive to all our needs. The room was clean and comfortable, and the pool was a joy. The entertainment at the Moonshine bar was fantastic. They played all of "Our music". I highly recommend this for a girl's weekend, a family reunion or a couple's getaway. They really cater to all. P.S. the breakfast buffet was delicious!!

Live music at Moonshine.

July 2024

We will definitely be back.

The employees were excellent. A great Spa experience. The food was very good. The property was a "Taste of Heaven". My wife and I had a very relaxing time. Both the indoor and outdoor pools were great. The wine tour and the wine tasting that we attended was very informative. Susan Wagner the Wine Director really knows her stuff.

Susanne Wagner pouring a glass of wine for guests dining in wine cellar.

July 2024

Slice of heaven on earth!

The rooms are huge, modern and clean. I’ve been here during the winter and summer and there is always something to do. I stayed at Grand Cascades and that allowed access to Minerals property which is also fabulous. My family and I have decided to make it an annual event because it is a one stop shop for family, fun, relaxation, fine dining, countless activities and so much more!!

Living room with fireplace and bedroom view in the 2 bed 1 bath suite at Grand Cascades Lodge.

July 2024

Great family getaway!

We came for our friends wedding and decided to bring the kids with us to make a long weekend of it! The resort was very family friendly with lots of activities for the kids and adults!! The kids loved swimming in the pools, splashing around in the splash pad, playing in the game room, and seeing the animals at the petting zoo. My husband and I enjoyed the easy access to all amenities, the great customer service and the comfy suite as our home base. We will definitely be coming back!

Child running through spray ground at Minerals Hotel

June 2024

Great Experience

We stayed at the Minerals Hotel, it was a great experience from the moment we checked in. Kristan and Blake, front desk, were extremely friendly and very helpful. They gave us all the information needed to go on the Appalachian Trail. The resort, our room was clean and ready when we arrived. Lots of resort activities if you'd like to join or simply sit by any of the many pools. Only one restaurant on site (a little pricey) but, the burger was excellent. We are planning another visit in early October. Highly recommend this Hotel.

Appalachian Trail hike

June 2024

Thank you Minerals staff!!

We had an absolutely amazing girls getaway for my daughter’s 16th birthday! From the moment we got to the front desk, we were greeted by Krista who instantly bonded with my daughter and her bestie. Throughout our entire three days we enjoyed activities like archery, the wild animal educators, the rock climbing wall, and the indoor/outdoor heated pools and hot tubs. We each got a facial and the spa was truly pampering! Every single person I interacted with from the wait and bar staff, activities, housekeeping, janitorial, and the pool staff- everyone was friendly and truly seemed to be welcoming and caring. I’ve traveled quite a bit and stayed at everything from luxury hotels to tiny motels and this is probably one of the best run resorts I’ve ever stayed at. I saw staff regularly checking the ph in the hot tubs and pools, checking temperatures, and cleaning down hand rails. I would highly recommend a stay at Minerals!

Children rock climbing.

April 2024

Restaurant Latour @ Grand Cascades Lodge

The hotel was very clean, with friendly staff, and the ambiance was relaxing and luxury vibes. It was a nice weekend getaway to relax and have a nice dinner. I enjoyed that the restaurants and amenities are in the same building as my hotel room which makes it so convenient to go to the pool and back to my room without going outside and getting in the car to go somewhere else. I wish I stayed longer to enjoy more of the hotel. I am telling my friends and family about this place.

Fall View Outside Restaurant Latour

April 2024

Finding your way…

Located in the scenic skylands region of Northern New Jersey

Our proximity cannot be beat! We are only one hour from the George Washington Bridge and New York City's closest resort. Furthermore, we are the closest resort to the 3 New York Metro area airports.

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