Salamander Resort And Spa

Pretty resort with nice spa. Extremely crowded on the holiday weekend which made for crowded pools, spa and restaurants. If you didn’t have reservations at the spa, you could only go to the family pool packed with kids.

Our family stayed at the resort along with another family with a tween and teens. We enjoyed the indoor saltwater pool as well as the archery lesson. The complimentary shuttle was very convenient. We took advantage of the service for dinner at the Goodstone Inn, about a 10 minute drive away. The breakfast buffet was also very nice. The only reason I gave a 4 was that the wait for the Gold Cup was long and it would’ve been nice to have another dinner choice besides Harriman’s.

Dispose paying an outrageous figure for one night, it was never brought to our attention that 50 houses are being built on the property out front. If you enjoy the sounds of tractors and construction, this is the place for you. Good luck discussing it with hotel staff, they were unhelpful to say the least. The food is priced like a 5-Star restaurant (including the pool food, which is comparable to a Sheetz), and doesn’t live up to the cost. If you’re on a tight schedule and skip the Spa, you will only be able to use the family pool, which is the opposite of a high-end resort experience. One night here could get you two at the Little Nell in Aspen for the cost. Completely overpriced for the experience. Tread wisely.

Property and the location is wonderful and the staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful. However, the amenities were disappointing - the kids splash pool was not working. Also dining options was limited - just one restaurant was open and the service was very slow. For breakfast we had to wait 30 plus mins to just be seated. When you are traveling with small kids that can be problematic.

The Salamander is an excellent property. A little overpriced though. I have stayed in similar and better accommodations for a third of the price. I get it though, it is an exclusive resort in an exclusive area. Really there is no competition in Middleburg, Va. that would affect the price point. It really is the only thing going on there besides small bed and breakfast establishments. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel rooms and facilities are always clean. The food is good. Not great but slightly above average. The outdoor activities for children and families were unique. The best thing about the place is that it is quiet and rustic. It is a great place to get away for a weekend escape. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars.

The property is beautiful. Staff is somewhat attentive and accommodating. The only challenge for me with a small child is that the pony rides are limited. This is due to not having much staff at the stable. I still had a lovely time and the indoor pool is clean and warm.

It is a big resort. Weather was hot and the pool for the size of the resort is on the small side. We are an older couple meeting older friends. The resort had many families with young children. We had not pre-booked spa treatments and could not use the resort's adult spa pool. They try hard but staff makes mistakes. The place was working hard to maintain social distance and everyone was wearing a mask.