Name: The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Address: 5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America, Virginia Beach, Virginia, US
Price range: US$116–US$374 per night
Rating: 8.15

What guests think

At The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, guests frequently praise the beautiful, walkable grounds and classic charm, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, while noting dated areas, occasional maintenance issues, and inconsistent housekeeping or service during busy periods.

Breakfast is widely liked and the on-site restaurant gets praise, though some find prices high, menus limited at times, or room service slow. Pools, spa, and pet-friendly features are appreciated, but guests report occasional closures, a broken hot tub, and geese droppings around paths. Expect a picturesque, generally comfortable stay with some variability in upkeep and service.

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Facilities

Extensive grounds with walking trails, indoor/outdoor pools (with slide), spa, gym, and pet areas; secure parking noted. Some amenities were unavailable or dated at times (hot tub or pool closures, limited bar/drink rules, Tesla-only EV chargers).

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10

Asit

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent time with family.Quiet with great walkable, outdoor gardens. Great ambience. Restaurant was pricy, but had good food options. Both indoor and outdoor pools.

4

Esther

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

missing alarm clock; red ant infestation acknowledged around the pool but not addressed; outside pool was unavailable per a "staff" person with no sign, no advanced notification, no information on when it would open again. very disappointing.

10

YoungHae

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself is gorgeous with colonial theme. Love the outdoor landscaping and the pool has resort feel!

10

Amy

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Clean, quiet, safe, and the pool was large.

10

Angela

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed at the founders inn and spa for 4th of July weekend and I couldn’t have been more pleased I spoke with two woman at the front desk during my stay both were so nice and welcoming to me the rooms are clean and room service is on point thank you to everyone who made sure I had fresh clean towels they made the bed every time ensuring a clean place I also want to add the restaurant has great service as well the prices are all reasonable the atmosphere outside and inside is stunning indoor and outdoor pool with a nice gym 10/10 stay thank you all for making my vacation amazing God bless

8

Tammy Lyn

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the old look to the property but yet modern and renovated. The spa was wonderful, a fantastic experience. Rooms were cozy and quiet. We very much enjoyed our stay. Oh and the dog park was extremely large, 2 of them to accommodate a lot of furbabies.

8

Uma

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Serene grounds, beautiful main building and Swan Terrace restaurant was wonderful. Rooms were comfortable although a bit dated with the carpets and AC system noise. Grounds can be better maintained (there should be no smoking allowed, especially in and around the children’s playground, and the pond needs a thorough cleanup as we noted several garbage debris such as plastic bags and cans in the pond during our stay). Windows also need attention (cleaning). Overall beautiful grounds and place to stay, service was good and attached restaurant, the outdoor pool and slide and the gym were all great amenities that our family personally appreciated. Can become a 5 star property with the changes noted.

10

Erin

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful property and amazing pool

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Enismaw

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were given rooms but the doors were not opening. The IT guy even couldn’t fix it so we had to find another room still same issue. The hot tab was closed. My family wanted yo use it after swimming but it was closed earlier in the evening hrs, that is not good. The spa was also closed. The spa doesn’t provide sauna or steam. I would never book again at this hotel.

8

Thomas

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My overall is only 4 stars, because their site listed they have EV car charging stations. They only had Tesla and I wasn't able to charge my car. They should be more specific in those details when posting.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and public areas clean, but cleanliness is inconsistent: reports of hair in bathrooms, odors, dead bugs, stained carpets, and geese droppings outside appear across reviews. Housekeeping missed rooms or supplies for some stays.

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HENRY

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is huge with nice walking trails that are mostly covered with duck droppings all over the path. After my first night our room was not cleaned or made up. I found a security guard (Chuancey) who went and got us fresh towels and a free breakfast voucher as an apology from the hotel. The next day our room was skipped over again but we were lucky to have double the towels that Chauncey brought us the day before. When we retuned to our room around 8pm, after 3 attempts calling the front desk a man answered the phone and his reply was housekeeping went home. We stayed 3 nights and never got our room cleaned. The only time we saw housekeeping was when we checked out. They were outside the room waiting to clean it for the next guest. We will never stay at this property again. We visit this area to visit our son who is in the military 2 or 3 times a year.

6

Serena

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late and were exhausted. We were checked in quickly and with friendly service. However, there was a black curly hair in the sink and several long hairs on the shower walls. Additionally, we just wanted to watch TV to unwind before bed but the remote wasn’t working (the button lit up when we pressed it but the TV wasn’t responding). We searched for an on button on the TV itself for several minutes before giving up. Knowing it would be a service call and take time to get it working, we opted to go to bed without calling for service.

10

Jennifer

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and quiet room. Beds and pillows were comfy. Great shower! I’d definitely stay here again.

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Jimmy

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom was dirty. Hair on the floor, in the sink, tub and toilet. Also feces in the toilet. Stains on carpet, couch and walls. I think the bed linings were the only clean part of the room.

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Ashley

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was very nice. Their pools Are a great addition to their hotel as well. I really liked this place besides how dusty our bed area was. Me and my partner could not stop sneezing due to the amount of dust around our bed. This morning we found more dust flying in the air after moving the bedding around. Besides that the staff is very nice and professional.

8

James

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Staff, even after hours. Room was clean, but had dead bugs inside door, bathtub, and toilet. I suppose better than live bugs, but still unsightly. Would have switched, but it was a late checkin, and just cleaned up myself.

8

George

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The overall hotel was architecturally beautiful with the gardens and walking trails. It was quite pet friendly. We did not try the breakfast. The area was close to many restaurants for food options. The spa service was good but there were delays due to the staff being 20 minutes behind schedule. There were hairs found on the shower walls and the windows were very dirty which led to our rating for the cleaniless.

10

Steve

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The landscaping, flowers, indoor and outdoor seating were beautiful! The only drawback were the many geese and their droppings on the sidewalks

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dana

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a stain on my floor and my room had an odor. The buildings where the rooms were just smelled old and not pleasurable. There are ducks that walk around and use the bathroom everywhere, and although i believe in nature. I also believe that the facility could hire someone to pick up feces. The staff were just OK. At upon arrival the staff did try to get my room situation handled promptly. I was told by Expedia that i would have free breakfast and i was charged. At checkout there was no urgency with dealing with that matter. They didnt seem bothered. I needed to use the ATM, and i was asked if i could wait because there was a wedding. I feel like all the urgency went to the wedding and screw everyone else. All in all, the stay was average. Breakfast was cold. I enjoyed the fruit and my tea that i purchased myself. The waiter was nice. He went above and beyond for me.

2

Andrea

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Smelled. Dirty & wet sheets.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with many noting quiet stays and comfy beds, though decor can feel dated. Expect occasional maintenance or comfort quirks (noisy HVAC or fans, sticking doors, limited soundproofing, weak water pressure, scratchy sheets, and some rooms lacking microwaves).

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CHRISTINA

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and shower was great. But you can tell the luxurious part of the property has lost its luster.

8

Oyinda

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very pleasant and picturesque (especially the grounds). The rooms were lovely and spacious. However, I think the breakfast options could do with a bit of improvement (but the omelettes that are made fresh in front of you are lovely)

8

Marguerite

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is very picturesque. The rooms, buildings and surrounding area are very tranquil. The bed was very comfortable, but the pillows left a lot to be desired. They were fluffy, but as soon as you head was on them (2 pillows), you were completely flat on the bed and could feel the bed below. Nathan was very helpful. He answered many of our questions. The water pressure was lower than we are accustom, but it was not a terrible shower experience. The pool attendant and life guard (female) were very informative, and helpful. It is a shame that the supervisors only have one lifeguard on for such a large pool. The one was very diligent, but the pool is too big for just one person.

8

Dennis

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only issue was the room was on the third floor and had a small window looking at the side of the building. There seemed to be plenty of rooms available so not sure we were given this one.

8

Ryan

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

oh, everything was very comfortable. There was just only a couple things inside of the actual room. The light to the left side of the bed didn’t work and the fan in the bathroom was extremely loud.

8

Michael

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is in a convenient location and the property is well kept. The main areas are nicely decorated. The rooms could use some updating and more attention to detail but overall a nice place to stay.

8

Peggy

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no electrical outlet in the bathroom....just at the separate sink, where one is used for the mirror. Our entry door was so jammed, we had to "kick" the door in to get into our room

10

Eyob

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The A/c blower fan is noisy, the shawer Door bottom needs seal rubber. B/C IT'S LEAKING TO THE FLOOR OUT SIDE SHOWER COMPARTMENT. JUST FOR THE ROOM.

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David

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best pet friendly hotels we have stayed. I wish they had a small kitchenette or at least a microwave.

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Chana

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room and very clean. It was nice to be close to the University. Issue #1 the rooms are labeled at being sound proof. The issue is the doors are cut too high. People coming in and out woke us up at all hours. We had to stick a towel under the door and turn the fan on in the bathroom to cover the sound of people in the hallway. That was annoying. #2 we accidentally left a pillow of ours on the bed. We called the staff to alert them as someone we knew could run and pick it up for us. She said the room had not been cleaned and to call back. I called back. I was told to go to a website and file a missing item report, which I did. They never found my pillow which is obsurd. It was a king size pillow in a different pillowcase. It was left there. The customer service wasnt great. It should have been easy for them to grab it and for my family member to pop in a collect it.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with standout breakfast and restaurant teams, but service consistency varies. Several reviews cite slow or unhelpful front-desk responses, delayed check-in or requests, and poor follow-through during issues.

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Carolette

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What happened to businesses that emphasize good customer service? Each call to the front desk was a multi-effort attempt, with nearly 20 rings each time before someone finally answered. The young woman at the restaurant's front entrance desk seemed unknowledgeable and unmotivated to learn more about any allergens. You'd expect someone working in food service to have basic training about allergies and to take them seriously, or at least be motivated to ask a manager for help. This was a real turn-off, so I spent my hard-earned money elsewhere for dining. I might escalate the latter complaint to Hilton Corp because that's unacceptable. Finally, as other reviewers noted, the property decor was dated, and the rooms were dark. Don't be fooled by the "Virginia Beach" name; it is landlocked and shares a campus with a Christian University. The vibe of the property is plantation and or divinity.

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Kenneth

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing! The mother son team for the breakfast made it so much better! I’ve never met nicer people ! The mom and son worked together so well and were overly welcoming and kind! They made the experience so much better! The breakfast food was the best I’ve ever had at a hotel

10

Jacqueline

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The worst hotel stay ever!!! The bathroom clogged and we called front desk at 6 am to get help because water was gushing out of toilet.The lady on duty said the engineering was not available.We called again and asked if we could go to another room to bath and change clothes.The front desk clerk told us yo go to the front desk to pick up keys.We asked why they couldn’t bring to us.She said that she couldn’t leave front desk.We kept calling and they gave us the runaround.They finally got someone to come but it was 8:30 am.We had to remove the water ourselves.The lady hung up the phone on and didn’t offer no compensation for the hassle and headache we endured.I will never recommend this hotel to anyone!!!

10

Virginia

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff great

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Christopher

2 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ignored by front desk clerk while she finished lengthy phone call. Sent to other end of hotel to building 3. Keycard let us in building but not room. Drove back. Clerk redid key, said call if problem. Asked for number and she snapped "I don't know, google it" and "don't you have a phone?" before writing it down for us. Went back to room only to find it was already occupied. No answer at number she gave us. Drove back and asked for manager. He found she'd sent us to the wrong room altogether. Met us in the correct room with our luggage and gave us complimentary buffet breakfast vouchers. Decided on room service. No menu in room, no answer on phone at room service or front desk. Went back to main building and bumped into manager again. He gave us menu and came to room to take order. 2 hours later no food. Wife went to bed, I went to cancel order. Food came out just as was canceling. Brought back to room to discover fish & Chips instead of the carnitas tacos I ordered. Worst experience ever had at a Hilton. Not even acknowledged as Honors member let alone treated as a valued guest until breakfast before leaving. The staff there were delightful. Booked here because we had such a good stay several yeas back. Will never stay here again despite the nice manager and breakfast staff. No excuse for such front desk rudeness.

6

JOHN

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff was incompetent and unable to answer basic guests questions amenities in and around the property. They were very slow with Checkin and securing airport transportation to the airport.

10

Melvin

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. Room very clean , great location

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Stephen

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was awesome. Checkin was a little rushed. He was on the phone when working with us and never got my Rewards number entered. I cleared that up the next day. House Keeping did not refill coffee or bring new cups/glasses to use. I tried to get some from the cleaning person but they did not speak English. But we always enjoy it here.

10

Cheryl

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk was very accommodating to my special requests. I think his name was Isaac.

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Paul

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and well kept property! The staff we out of their way to make our stay a very happy one!

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Location

Convenient, quiet setting near Regent University and I-64, with easy access to dining and area attractions; not on the oceanfront and a drive from the beach.

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angela

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We have stayed at Founders Inn for multiple visits to the Virginia Beach area. Beds are comfortable and rooms are clean. We love the easy access on and off Interstate 64. It sits close enough for day visits to the beach, but has a nice size swimming pool if you just want to stay put. The restaurant has a great staff and the food is good. We will stay there again when in the area.

8

Michael

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is in a convenient location and the property is well kept. The main areas are nicely decorated. The rooms could use some updating and more attention to detail but overall a nice place to stay.

10

Susan

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a beautiful hotel and grounds. We felt safe and it had a great central location. I would highly recommend. Our only issue was room service availability ending at 9pm because that’s when the restaurant closes. We did Uber eats but had to pick up the food at the front desk during torrential rain. That was out of everyone’s control. Overall everything was fantastic.

10

lexi

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Safe and clean and very nice overall!

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Jennifer

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The air conditioner made terrifying sounds the entire night and then it broke. Also kind of gross and weird property. I shouldn't even say it's in Virginia Beach because it took $100 car ride to get to Virginia Beach.

10

Joseph

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and very beautiful property. The food amd service was great amd it was an eazy drive to the beaches and state park.

10

Joanna

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stop on route from NC to Vermont so perfect location. Pet friendly and close to lots of dinner options!

10

Tamara

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and comfort in our room and the ease of checking in. The rooms are spacious and the fact that the location is set back from the main road allowed easy driving access and quiet atmosphere. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was plentiful.

10

Allan

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to to I64 and lots of places to eat

10

Keenan

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My lady and i had a great time. Everything was what i expected. A 3 day get away that i will never forget. Location was less than 30 min from all attractions.

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Dining

Breakfast buffet earns frequent praise for quality and variety. Restaurant and room service feedback is mixed: some enjoyed tasty meals and kind servers, while others found prices high, menus limited or unavailable at times, and service slow or orders incorrect.

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Marie

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wowed from the start. Beautiful room. They have a wonderful buffet breakfast that was Reasonable priced and so delicious. Walked the grounds a few times. Just gorgeous. Would stay here again.

8

Kenneth

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing! The mother son team for the breakfast made it so much better! I’ve never met nicer people ! The mom and son worked together so well and were overly welcoming and kind! They made the experience so much better! The breakfast food was the best I’ve ever had at a hotel

10

Nancy

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant service poor, food mediocre.

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Oyinda

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very pleasant and picturesque (especially the grounds). The rooms were lovely and spacious. However, I think the breakfast options could do with a bit of improvement (but the omelettes that are made fresh in front of you are lovely)

10

Yvonne

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is fantastic! The decor is really beautiful. The restaurant is so amazing and the food was absolutely delicious and affordable. The garden with lights and benches and colorful fountain are all so beautiful, especially at night. I highly recommend this place!

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Christopher

2 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ignored by front desk clerk while she finished lengthy phone call. Sent to other end of hotel to building 3. Keycard let us in building but not room. Drove back. Clerk redid key, said call if problem. Asked for number and she snapped "I don't know, google it" and "don't you have a phone?" before writing it down for us. Went back to room only to find it was already occupied. No answer at number she gave us. Drove back and asked for manager. He found she'd sent us to the wrong room altogether. Met us in the correct room with our luggage and gave us complimentary buffet breakfast vouchers. Decided on room service. No menu in room, no answer on phone at room service or front desk. Went back to main building and bumped into manager again. He gave us menu and came to room to take order. 2 hours later no food. Wife went to bed, I went to cancel order. Food came out just as was canceling. Brought back to room to discover fish & Chips instead of the carnitas tacos I ordered. Worst experience ever had at a Hilton. Not even acknowledged as Honors member let alone treated as a valued guest until breakfast before leaving. The staff there were delightful. Booked here because we had such a good stay several yeas back. Will never stay here again despite the nice manager and breakfast staff. No excuse for such front desk rudeness.

10

SCOTT

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast we was wonderful and the service was great!

10

Norman

23 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quality breakfast buffet. secure parking

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dana

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a stain on my floor and my room had an odor. The buildings where the rooms were just smelled old and not pleasurable. There are ducks that walk around and use the bathroom everywhere, and although i believe in nature. I also believe that the facility could hire someone to pick up feces. The staff were just OK. At upon arrival the staff did try to get my room situation handled promptly. I was told by Expedia that i would have free breakfast and i was charged. At checkout there was no urgency with dealing with that matter. They didnt seem bothered. I needed to use the ATM, and i was asked if i could wait because there was a wedding. I feel like all the urgency went to the wedding and screw everyone else. All in all, the stay was average. Breakfast was cold. I enjoyed the fruit and my tea that i purchased myself. The waiter was nice. He went above and beyond for me.

10

Alison

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property. Great dining. Beautiful grounds. Room service.

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Month	Average price
January	US$107
February	US$108
March	US$117
April	US$138
May	US$175
June	US$199
July	US$213
August	US$181
September	US$122
October	US$130
November	US$114
December	US$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $129	2 $165	3 $155
4 $159	5 $177	6 $189	7 $188	8 $192	9	10 $164
11 $159	12 $159	13 $159	14 $159	15 $184	16 $248	17 $217
18 $171	19	20	21	22	23 $171	24 $169
25 $127	26 $117	27 $121	28 $125	29 $150	30 $169	31 $169

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

Studio, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Governors)

Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace (Accessible Bathtub)

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $374	19 $253
20 $157	21	22	23 $130	24 $121	25 $240	26 $257
27 $116	28 $121	29 $119	30 $118