Name: Goldmoor Inn
Address: 9001 W.Sand Hill Rd, Galena, Illinois, United States of America, Galena, Illinois, US
Price range: $392–$468 per night
Rating: 9.1

What guests think

At Goldmoor Inn & Resort, travellers highlight scenic river views, friendly staff, and an overall peaceful, romantic atmosphere that makes for a relaxing getaway near Galena and the Chestnut Mountain ski area.

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with features like whirlpools or deep tubs, private balconies, and fireplaces; cleanliness and upkeep are strong overall, though a few guests mentioned weak Wi‑Fi or isolated maintenance issues. Breakfast is delivered to rooms and widely praised, and the on‑site restaurant earns many compliments, though a few guests experienced slow dinner service or disappointing dishes. Expect a quiet, comfort‑focused stay suited to romantic getaways.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Reviews highlight scenic grounds and a tranquil setting, along with an on-site restaurant. Few other shared amenities are mentioned consistently.

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10

Cassandra

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning surroundings, amazing dining!

10

Katherine

Dec 2, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

First time here. Beat my expectations, and from the reviews I read, I had high expectations. This would be a good place to come with another couple because there are so many conversation areas that are nearly private. Many nice touches including warming bars for towels. Restaurant on site is a plus.

10

Lisa

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with amazing view of the Mississippi River. Relaxing and romantic getaway!

10

Ann Marie

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Goldmoor Inn was a beautiful, quaint romantic place to enjoy the fall colors. The restaurant was fabulous and the owner of the Inn came to each table and checked in with each guest during dinner. Service was top notch. We stayed in the turret room and absolutely LOVED it!!! Breakfast was served in our room and was delivered on time with attention to every detail. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful getaway.

10

Ariel

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We love it here! Who wouldn't want to stay in a beautiful castle like setting with the most breathtaking viewa in town.

10

James

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An excellent experience in a well maintained room. Very large room and bathroom. Plenty of light and numerous outlets. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. Very peaceful and pretty area. Definitely a place to return to.

10

Kyle

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A fun unique stay, a good mix in between a bed and breakfast and a traditional hotel. Grounds were beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Mark

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in their English Cottage -- it was beautiful, clean, cozy, warm, and wonderful in every way! A beautiful view of the valley was our treat every time we looked out the window! We enjoyed the fireplace giving our stay physical warmth and warmth of heart! The Christmas music piping through our TV was heart-warming, too! The breakfast brought to us each morning at the time we specified was a delicious treat, and the restaurant on the property had food that was to-die-for, in our opinion! This location was about 15 minutes away from downtown Galena, providing for us the quiet of the country at night and close access to shopping and eating during the day! Just all-in-all -- a beautiful, wonderful stay! We were satisfied in every way! Thank you, Goldmoor!

10

Bryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Beautiful location and rooms very cozy/comfy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!

10

Valerie

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Our entire visit was great. Beautiful bed and breakfast inn with a great location for beautiful scenery. The inn’s restaurant had fine dinning with a beautiful sunset view. Food was excellent.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and cottages are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests reported issues such as an unclean hot tub or minor maintenance problems.

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Joanna

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners were very friendly. The spa staff was wonderful and the massage was the best one I\'ve had in awhile. The room was clean and spacious. The tub and the view was amazing. However, with the price of it all there is only one reason I wouldn\'t go back. The Food. I do not like giving a bad review unless I truly believe I can\'t find any positive feedback. And here I unfortunately cannot. The breakfast: I got on day one. It is delivered to the room, which is nice, but it was really bad. It was French toast with allegedly fresh peaches, blueberries, a yogurt parfait and bacon. All of these things I serve in my own restaurant. None of it executed properly. The French toast had too much egg wash in my opinion so it had these gummy edges around it. The peaches smelled like fish. Either they were not stored properly or they touched raw seafood. Neither of which is okay. The Blueberries were not picked through, there were quite a few bad ones. The yogurt parfait was going untouched because... bad fruit. The bacon was terribly overcooked. I went to pick a piece up and it shattered. I quickly gave up home and drove into town where lucky Galena Bakehouse saved the day. The dinner: I could go on for days but I only have so many words left. Long story short everything was underseasoned, the sides were grossly small portions. The wellington was terrible, i had to send it back once. The second time was hardly "better". It all smelled off and didn\'t taste any better. Dissatisfied.

10

Paulette

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I don’t normally do reviews but I had to for this place. It was a very high-end, upscale B&B. Absolutely beautiful property and room! Gourmet breakfast brought to the room everyday. Very scenic. Bathroom was clean and newly remodeled. Bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend if you are looking for a romantic getaway.

10

Gabriele

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in one of the cabins. It was clean, well maintained, and very comfortable. I loved that they brought breakfast to me each morning! Staff was very friendly and helpful.

6

Lisa

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a beautiful cabin, however first night there took a shower and no hot water. Warm at best. Closet door was broke, would not shut all the way, painters tape still on ceiling trim, hot tub not cleaned, when i addressed these issues they said management was going to get ahold of me, they did not. For the price of the cabin i thought it would be better

8

Dawn

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed at the log cabin and very nice and comfortable.

6

Oscar

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was beutiful, rooms where clean, and its location was nice & quiet. My only concern was dinner, it took a while to be served on and food to be delived. The place was not full or busy, short on staff? Maybe.

10

James

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Daily included breakfast were outstanding. Service was great. Room was modern and beautiful. Only negative was the wifi service.

10

Sarah

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was clean, quiet, staff was very knowledgeable about area. Breakfast in your room is delicious, extravagant and on time. Private balcony was beautiful. Hot tub was clean. Not one thing to complain about.

10

James

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An excellent experience in a well maintained room. Very large room and bathroom. Plenty of light and numerous outlets. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. Very peaceful and pretty area. Definitely a place to return to.

10

Mark

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in their English Cottage -- it was beautiful, clean, cozy, warm, and wonderful in every way! A beautiful view of the valley was our treat every time we looked out the window! We enjoyed the fireplace giving our stay physical warmth and warmth of heart! The Christmas music piping through our TV was heart-warming, too! The breakfast brought to us each morning at the time we specified was a delicious treat, and the restaurant on the property had food that was to-die-for, in our opinion! This location was about 15 minutes away from downtown Galena, providing for us the quiet of the country at night and close access to shopping and eating during the day! Just all-in-all -- a beautiful, wonderful stay! We were satisfied in every way! Thank you, Goldmoor!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with fireplaces, whirlpools or deep tubs, and private balconies. Occasional drawbacks include weak Wi‑Fi or small maintenance snags.

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10

Paulette

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I don’t normally do reviews but I had to for this place. It was a very high-end, upscale B&B. Absolutely beautiful property and room! Gourmet breakfast brought to the room everyday. Very scenic. Bathroom was clean and newly remodeled. Bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend if you are looking for a romantic getaway.

10

David

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my wife and I’s first trip out to Galena, we were celebrating our 10 year anniversary. It was beautiful! The Goldmoor Inn was gorgeous, cozy, and private. The view of the grounds from our cabin was the best. It was such a nice relaxing getaway from the kids! Highly recommend!

10

Anne

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The one thing I will caution future guests about is breakfast. It’s one menu selection (there is no menu to choose from) for everyone every morning. So if you’re a picky eater or have lots of food sensitivities, this could be a real hassle. It is served in your room only, and delivery runs a bit on island time. So if you have timed plans in the morning, make sure to give yourself an extra half hour buffer to account for possible breakfast delays. Other than that, I had an absolutely fabulous stay. The fireplace in the room was my favorite feature. Bed and bedding were like sleeping on a cloud. Book a suite with river view if possible. The view is quite wonderful! I saw the inn keeper every day. He’s very friendly, talks to everyone, and truly wants you to have a wonderful stay. I highly recommend dinner at least once at the restaurant there. The food is exquisite! Keep in mind that lunch and snacks aren’t offered. Bring things from home, there’s a fridge and microwave in every room.

10

Kimberly

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an absolutely lovely long weekend at the Goldmoor. The Arthur suite was spacious, and the whirlpool was a wonderful way to relax after taking in the local scenery. We had dinner at The Edge at Goldmoor--absolutely delicious! The breakfasts each morning to the room were much better than any traditional bed and breakfast I've visited. I highly recommend!

10

James

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Daily included breakfast were outstanding. Service was great. Room was modern and beautiful. Only negative was the wifi service.

10

Daniel

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice tub in room with fireplace and a view. Beautiful place, people, and views. Dont miss this gem. Thx

10

Ariel

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We love it here! Who wouldn't want to stay in a beautiful castle like setting with the most breathtaking viewa in town.

10

Sarah

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was clean, quiet, staff was very knowledgeable about area. Breakfast in your room is delicious, extravagant and on time. Private balcony was beautiful. Hot tub was clean. Not one thing to complain about.

10

James

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An excellent experience in a well maintained room. Very large room and bathroom. Plenty of light and numerous outlets. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. Very peaceful and pretty area. Definitely a place to return to.

10

Daniel

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very relaxing. Loved having bfast out on the porch. Waterfall shower very fun. Should have had instructions on how much coffee to put in for how many cups of water. I guessed and made motor oil.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and professional, with personable hosts and flexible late check-in. A few reviews mention slow dinner service or lack of follow-up on reported issues.

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10

Amy

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We come here every year for our anniversary and love this location, as it is just beautiful. This year, we had to check in super late, and they made it very easy for us.

8

Ana

Sep 5, 2023

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Very nice and romantic place to stay for a weekend getaway. The service was great, people are nice!

10

Ventura

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The customer service was great!

10

Gabriele

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in one of the cabins. It was clean, well maintained, and very comfortable. I loved that they brought breakfast to me each morning! Staff was very friendly and helpful.

6

Lisa

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a beautiful cabin, however first night there took a shower and no hot water. Warm at best. Closet door was broke, would not shut all the way, painters tape still on ceiling trim, hot tub not cleaned, when i addressed these issues they said management was going to get ahold of me, they did not. For the price of the cabin i thought it would be better

10

Anne

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The one thing I will caution future guests about is breakfast. It’s one menu selection (there is no menu to choose from) for everyone every morning. So if you’re a picky eater or have lots of food sensitivities, this could be a real hassle. It is served in your room only, and delivery runs a bit on island time. So if you have timed plans in the morning, make sure to give yourself an extra half hour buffer to account for possible breakfast delays. Other than that, I had an absolutely fabulous stay. The fireplace in the room was my favorite feature. Bed and bedding were like sleeping on a cloud. Book a suite with river view if possible. The view is quite wonderful! I saw the inn keeper every day. He’s very friendly, talks to everyone, and truly wants you to have a wonderful stay. I highly recommend dinner at least once at the restaurant there. The food is exquisite! Keep in mind that lunch and snacks aren’t offered. Bring things from home, there’s a fridge and microwave in every room.

10

Ann Marie

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Goldmoor Inn was a beautiful, quaint romantic place to enjoy the fall colors. The restaurant was fabulous and the owner of the Inn came to each table and checked in with each guest during dinner. Service was top notch. We stayed in the turret room and absolutely LOVED it!!! Breakfast was served in our room and was delivered on time with attention to every detail. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful getaway.

10

Kyle

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A fun unique stay, a good mix in between a bed and breakfast and a traditional hotel. Grounds were beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Bryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Beautiful location and rooms very cozy/comfy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!

10

Valerie

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Our entire visit was great. Beautiful bed and breakfast inn with a great location for beautiful scenery. The inn’s restaurant had fine dinning with a beautiful sunset view. Food was excellent.

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Location

Guests praise the Mississippi River views and peaceful setting, with downtown Galena about 15 minutes away and convenient access to Chestnut Mountain. Many describe it as a quiet place to unwind.

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10

David

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my wife and I’s first trip out to Galena, we were celebrating our 10 year anniversary. It was beautiful! The Goldmoor Inn was gorgeous, cozy, and private. The view of the grounds from our cabin was the best. It was such a nice relaxing getaway from the kids! Highly recommend!

10

Donald

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is beautiful, even in the winter with no snow. We had great views of the Mississippi river and my wife and I enjoyed the break away from society. It was wonderful to listen to the wildlife. There were so many stars out during the cloudless nights as well - and the quiet was wonderful. It was broken every 40 minutes or so with the rumble of a train passing by, which we also enjoyed hearing. The breakfasts were served in room and were amazing as well. Galena was less than 15 minutes away, so getting to town was easy enough.

10

Lisa

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with amazing view of the Mississippi River. Relaxing and romantic getaway!

10

Mihaela

Jan 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely property with very friendly and professional staff. Minutes away from the Chestnut mountain sky area

10

Ariel

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We love it here! Who wouldn't want to stay in a beautiful castle like setting with the most breathtaking viewa in town.

10

James

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An excellent experience in a well maintained room. Very large room and bathroom. Plenty of light and numerous outlets. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. Very peaceful and pretty area. Definitely a place to return to.

10

Mark

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in their English Cottage -- it was beautiful, clean, cozy, warm, and wonderful in every way! A beautiful view of the valley was our treat every time we looked out the window! We enjoyed the fireplace giving our stay physical warmth and warmth of heart! The Christmas music piping through our TV was heart-warming, too! The breakfast brought to us each morning at the time we specified was a delicious treat, and the restaurant on the property had food that was to-die-for, in our opinion! This location was about 15 minutes away from downtown Galena, providing for us the quiet of the country at night and close access to shopping and eating during the day! Just all-in-all -- a beautiful, wonderful stay! We were satisfied in every way! Thank you, Goldmoor!

10

Bryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Beautiful location and rooms very cozy/comfy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!

10

Carrie

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay here! We booked a last minute trip to go skiing, and this was a great choice for our stay! The staff was so helpful and friendly, and the food was amazing! The Inn was also very close to the ski resort which was so convenient.

10

Valerie

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Our entire visit was great. Beautiful bed and breakfast inn with a great location for beautiful scenery. The inn’s restaurant had fine dinning with a beautiful sunset view. Food was excellent.

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Dining

In-room breakfast is frequently praised for quality. The on-site restaurant earns many compliments for fine dining, though some report slow service or disappointing dishes.

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10

Cassandra

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning surroundings, amazing dining!

6

Joanna

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners were very friendly. The spa staff was wonderful and the massage was the best one I\'ve had in awhile. The room was clean and spacious. The tub and the view was amazing. However, with the price of it all there is only one reason I wouldn\'t go back. The Food. I do not like giving a bad review unless I truly believe I can\'t find any positive feedback. And here I unfortunately cannot. The breakfast: I got on day one. It is delivered to the room, which is nice, but it was really bad. It was French toast with allegedly fresh peaches, blueberries, a yogurt parfait and bacon. All of these things I serve in my own restaurant. None of it executed properly. The French toast had too much egg wash in my opinion so it had these gummy edges around it. The peaches smelled like fish. Either they were not stored properly or they touched raw seafood. Neither of which is okay. The Blueberries were not picked through, there were quite a few bad ones. The yogurt parfait was going untouched because... bad fruit. The bacon was terribly overcooked. I went to pick a piece up and it shattered. I quickly gave up home and drove into town where lucky Galena Bakehouse saved the day. The dinner: I could go on for days but I only have so many words left. Long story short everything was underseasoned, the sides were grossly small portions. The wellington was terrible, i had to send it back once. The second time was hardly "better". It all smelled off and didn\'t taste any better. Dissatisfied.

10

Anne

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The one thing I will caution future guests about is breakfast. It’s one menu selection (there is no menu to choose from) for everyone every morning. So if you’re a picky eater or have lots of food sensitivities, this could be a real hassle. It is served in your room only, and delivery runs a bit on island time. So if you have timed plans in the morning, make sure to give yourself an extra half hour buffer to account for possible breakfast delays. Other than that, I had an absolutely fabulous stay. The fireplace in the room was my favorite feature. Bed and bedding were like sleeping on a cloud. Book a suite with river view if possible. The view is quite wonderful! I saw the inn keeper every day. He’s very friendly, talks to everyone, and truly wants you to have a wonderful stay. I highly recommend dinner at least once at the restaurant there. The food is exquisite! Keep in mind that lunch and snacks aren’t offered. Bring things from home, there’s a fridge and microwave in every room.

10

Ann Marie

Oct 25, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

The Goldmoor Inn was a beautiful, quaint romantic place to enjoy the fall colors. The restaurant was fabulous and the owner of the Inn came to each table and checked in with each guest during dinner. Service was top notch. We stayed in the turret room and absolutely LOVED it!!! Breakfast was served in our room and was delivered on time with attention to every detail. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful getaway.

10

Kimberly

Jul 29, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

We had an absolutely lovely long weekend at the Goldmoor. The Arthur suite was spacious, and the whirlpool was a wonderful way to relax after taking in the local scenery. We had dinner at The Edge at Goldmoor--absolutely delicious! The breakfasts each morning to the room were much better than any traditional bed and breakfast I've visited. I highly recommend!

10

James

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Daily included breakfast were outstanding. Service was great. Room was modern and beautiful. Only negative was the wifi service.

10

Samir

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay. The food was exquisite. Clearly, a lot of thought went into every detail of the hotel, and making their guests feel comfortable in every possible way.

10

Jennifer

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our weekend getaway. Breakfast was great. Our restaurant meal was quite tasty and the dirty martinis were excellent! Nothing bad to say about this place

10

Carrie

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay here! We booked a last minute trip to go skiing, and this was a great choice for our stay! The staff was so helpful and friendly, and the food was amazing! The Inn was also very close to the ski resort which was so convenient.

10

Valerie

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Our entire visit was great. Beautiful bed and breakfast inn with a great location for beautiful scenery. The inn’s restaurant had fine dinning with a beautiful sunset view. Food was excellent.

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Month	Average price
January	$371
February	$378
March	$368
April	$409
May	$418
June	$421
July	$401
August	$378
September	$389
October	$386
November	$385
December	$376

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $409	16 $404	17 $397	18 $442	19
20 $428	21 $397	22 $399	23 $397	24 $399	25 $429	26
27 $423	28 $416	29 $397	30 $409

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $409	2 $438	3
4 $418	5 $399	6 $392	7 $399	8 $399	9 $448	10
11 $418	12 $402	13 $409	14 $409	15 $409	16 $468	17
18 $429	19 $409	20 $399	21 $399	22 $409	23	24
25 $418	26 $405	27 $409	28 $409	29 $399	30 $419	31 $418

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Room options

Leafeland Log Cabin

English Garden Suite

Veranda Suite

Arthur Suite

Mississippi Suite

English Country Cottage

First Lady Suite

Gwenivere Suite

Covington Suite

Victoria Suite

Turret Suite

Lancelot Suite

Irish Country Cottage

Chefs Quarter

Winston Suite

Timberland Log Cabin

French Country Cottage

Elizabeth Suite

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Superb

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