Founders Inn and Spa - Reviews

This hotel is clean, with... – Posted 8 Jul 2011

Good

This hotel is clean, with ample parking, and noise-free. However, the hotel is far from anything of interest for tourists in the VA beach or Norfolk... more on MYTravelGuide

We were just speechless when... – Posted 6 May 2011

Excellent

We were just speechless when we saw how beautiful the hotel and its multiple buildings were. The interior decorations were what you would find in a... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff is very friendly,... – Posted 21 Dec 2010

Mediocre

The staff is very friendly, and the common areas are well maintained and beautiful. The food was expensive and not very good. This was a 2 star room... more on MYTravelGuide

Colonial Williamsburg... – Posted 15 Dec 2010

Mediocre

Colonial Williamsburg atmosphere. Easy access to interstate. Excellent parking (free)... more on MYTravelGuide

It is like stepping into a... – Posted 14 Sep 2010

Excellent

It is like stepping into a different time, you can walk around the hotel property while enjoying the pond with the wildlife (ducks, Canadian Geese,... more on MYTravelGuide

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!... – Posted 24 Aug 2010

Excellent

From the moment that I walked in, right down to check-out everyone and everything was wonderful. Very clean, romantic rooms, and I got afree upgrade... more on Travelocity

Clean and friendly staff, but ... – Posted 21 Aug 2010

Okay

To call this a "resort and spa" is a little misleading.Though a spa is onsite, overall this is just an average hotel that's along the lines of a... more on Travelocity

Great Time at The Founders... – Posted 10 Jul 2010

Excellent

What can I say about The Founders Inn and Spa, except EXCELLENT!!I had arranged a Fourth of July weekend trip for a bunch of us and had reserved 3... more on Travelocity

Most enjoyable ... everything ... – Posted 10 Apr 2010

Good

Superbly maintained, elegant grounds, spacious and well-appointed rooms, and well-equipped gym and a generally professional feel from the staff. A... more on Travelocity

The hotel was not a 4 star... – Posted 5 Oct 2009

Mediocre

The hotel was not a 4 star hotel.“The decor of the room was very dated and the rooms were hard to access from the parking lot. The elevator did not... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice Colonial look and the... – Posted 1 Sep 2009

Horrible

Nice Colonial look and the grounds were beautiful.The staff seemed not happy with there jobs.“The hotel was out of the way of everything. At check in ... more on MYTravelGuide

Absolutely wonderful food... – Posted 12 Aug 2009

Mediocre

Absolutely wonderful food.Unfriendly staff, horrible experience, didn't even have a key to our room, hot tub didn't work.“The only worthy experience... more on MYTravelGuide

Would stay again... – Posted 19 Jun 2009

Good

The hotel wonderful. We arrived around 10:30 pm and the desk clerk was very friendly. She told me that the room was already paid for thanks to the... more on Travelocity

I liked that it was clean.The ... – Posted 10 Sep 2008

Horrible

I liked that it was clean.The lack of communication among staff and extreme inconveniences experienced during the entire week. Room with a single bed ... more on MYTravelGuide

I appreciated the... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Mediocre

I appreciated the friendliness of the hotel staff.The room was damp and moldy and no one noticed. Not compensating in some way for that night was... more on MYTravelGuide

Great Secret!... – Posted 30 Aug 2008

Excellent

This is probably the best hotel in Virginia Beach. The property is gorgeous and the staff is great. The rates are reasonable, probably because it is... more on Travelocity

Fabulous Experience... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Excellent

I would highly recommend the Founders Inn and Spa, top-notch all round. Beautiful estate likegardens and grounds, fabulous pool, great dining in the... more on Travelocity

The bed was comfortable. The... – Posted 25 Aug 2008

Mediocre

The bed was comfortable. The beds are comfortable, the grounds are very pretty. If you are looking for luxury in the Virginia Beach area do not go to ... more on MYTravelGuide

The four swimming pools and... – Posted 20 Aug 2008

Good

The four swimming pools and super work out room.They charge resort fee. It is luxurious, well designed and the staff is excellent. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful landscape,... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Excellent

Beautiful landscape, accommodating staff.Many extra fees for small inconveniences. Very lovely garden, running trail needs to be cleaned of the geese ... more on MYTravelGuide

Pool was very nice.Had to pay ... – Posted 2 Aug 2008

Good

Pool was very nice.Had to pay $11 resort fee. Attractive colonial style brick buildings on an open, expensive campus. Rooms decor was an odd mix of... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked the pools/hot tub... – Posted 30 Jul 2008

Excellent

I liked the pools/hot tub area. I liked all the chairs and benches to sit on near the lake and on the inside of the main building. This hotel had... more on MYTravelGuide

Nothing.Dirty room, room... – Posted 30 Jul 2008

Horrible

Nothing.Dirty room, room service took over hour to bring of a fork to eat with, so went to the store a bought plastic forks. We drove 10 hours... more on MYTravelGuide

Love the Hotel... – Posted 30 Jul 2008

Good

The hotel was great. Staff were very frenly and helpful, like with directions for places to go. I felt safe enough for the kids (13 & 14) to go to... more on Travelocity

Leaving.No two beds in a room.... – Posted 29 Jul 2008

Horrible

Leaving.No two beds in a room. To call this a 4 star is a travesty. The service was equivalent to a Best Western. They did not have microwaves... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfortable beds, clean, nice ... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Okay

Comfortable beds, clean, nice bathroom.Customer service was lacking. We expected a nicer hotel from the description and star level. On the positive... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean facility, friendly... – Posted 18 Jul 2008

Good

Clean facility, friendly staff, good facility for a retreat.Verizon, only cell phone service available for connectivity. Clean facility, very... more on MYTravelGuide

Great pool and waterslide.I... – Posted 16 Jul 2008

Good

Great pool and waterslide.I did not appreciate having to pay a resort fee on top of the already high room rate. The hotel was nice. I would give it 3 ... more on MYTravelGuide

Pool area and grounds were... – Posted 15 Jul 2008

Good

Pool area and grounds were very nice.Location, room and bed were just average. The pool area and gardens were great, but the room, bed and location... more on MYTravelGuide

Not worth it... – Posted 13 Jul 2008

Mediocre

After a long day and evening at the beach with the family I came back to find out my room keys didn't work. I went to the front desk and they said... more on Travelocity

This hotel has amenities for... – Posted 11 Jul 2008

Excellent

This hotel has amenities for everyone in the family.Hotel is great! I guess it would have been nice if they had a guest laundry. The hotel has an... more on MYTravelGuide

Historic traditional hotel.It ... – Posted 10 Jul 2008

Good

Historic traditional hotel.It was not a 4-star hotel. I am disappointed that I was charged an additional $14.00 upon check in, which I was not made... more on MYTravelGuide

Great looking pool, didn't... – Posted 10 Jul 2008

Okay

Great looking pool, didn't use. Would make a great venue for a party or wedding.The surrounding area seems less than safe though the hotel property... more on MYTravelGuide

Just an okay stay... – Posted 10 Jul 2008

Okay

While this hotel is an okay experience; it is not the quality of a true spa experience or what I would call a resort. The hotel is on a college... more on Travelocity

Beds - so soft!Indoor hot tub ... – Posted 10 Jul 2008

Excellent

Beds - so soft!Indoor hot tub closed because of "inclement weather". The hotel is rustic and beautiful, the pools are really nice, the rooms are... more on MYTravelGuide

It was convenient to all the... – Posted 8 Jul 2008

Good

It was convenient to all the locations on the islands.The breezeways were dirty and full of trash. This hotel was convenient to many locations and... more on MYTravelGuide

Great lobby area and nice... – Posted 2 Jul 2008

Okay

Great lobby area and nice pool. Very nice setting.Terrible beds - very soft. Room was tired looking. I wouldn't recommend staying at this hotel. The... more on MYTravelGuide

One of the best ever.... – Posted 30 Jun 2008

Excellent

This hotel has an amazing staff. I have never stayed in a hotel where not one single staff member let me walk past without a greeting. Every single... more on Travelocity

Bed was amazingly soft and... – Posted 28 Jun 2008

Excellent

Bed was amazingly soft and comfortable - felt like being in the womb. Beautiful atmosphere and landscaping. Had great spa experience.Thin walls -... more on MYTravelGuide

Great Vacation... – Posted 16 Jun 2008

Excellent

I loved the Hotel!! It was so beautiful. The service was excellent. They really strived to fulfill your every need. I took advantage of the spa. I've ... more on Travelocity

Charming.Desk chair not... – Posted 15 Jun 2008

Good

Charming.Desk chair not comfortable and no phone on desk. Very nice property. Lovely grounds. Rooms were not business friendly. No phone on desk and... more on MYTravelGuide

Very relaxing, beautiful... – Posted 8 Jun 2008

Excellent

Very relaxing, beautiful tranquil surroundings and grounds, clean, quiet. A very comfortable, tranquil place to vacation. Beautiful pool looking over ... more on MYTravelGuide

Great pool, great spa, great... – Posted 2 Jun 2008

Excellent

Great pool, great spa, great food, excellent value.Nothing bad to say at all. Room was very well set up and furnished, staff were great, pool... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was very friendly.Rooms ... – Posted 30 May 2008

Okay

Staff was very friendly.Rooms were old and antiquated. The furniture in the room was old fashioned and chipped and the bed was way too soft for me or ... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice rooms, nice grounds... – Posted 28 May 2008

Okay

Nice rooms, nice grounds.Tried to charge us extra upon check in/checkout. Everything was good, though the stay was marred by the fact they told us... more on MYTravelGuide

The exterior surrounding the... – Posted 22 May 2008

Okay

The exterior surrounding the hotel was beautiful. Grounds were well kept. Lobby and dining area was beautiful.Bed was extremely too soft, gave me... more on MYTravelGuide

The courtyard was beautiful,... – Posted 18 May 2008

Mediocre

The courtyard was beautiful, very upscale colonial entrance.Bad location (from beach), not family friendly, horrible housecleaning. When we arrived... more on MYTravelGuide