We returned to the Lodge because we enjoyed our trip last year. We felt July would be cooler than August . The room was very nice. Rarely saw or heard other guests, so it was peaceful. Bed was fine and bathroom was ok. Sure it was small, but I prefer to be alone there anyway. Spa toiletries were very nice and I loved the oatmeal soap. Friday's seafood buffet was wonderful...not just seafood either. Desserts were unbelievable. Breakfast was good too. The granola is addicting. The fruits were unbelievably fresh. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will return.

We found ourselves searching for a place to stay overnight in Colonial Williamsburg after visiting the Welcome center and realizing that almost all of the major programming takes place in the morning/early afternoon. Because our noon arrival prohibited our ability to fully enjoy what Colonial Williamsburg has to offer, we decided to use the visitors center hotel booking agent to assist us. Because the Williamsburg Lodge is part of the properties included in the “Colonial Williamsburg Resort Collection”, the agent was able to compare to the other on-site properties for amenities and price. We thought that for the price and location, the lodge would be the best choice. Other property choices ranged up to $249USD+.
The Williamsburg Lodge is right on the fringe of the area where all of the activity takes place. All of the restaurants, stores, and major roads are adjacent to the hotel grounds. The actual colonially-based portion of the area is only a few blocks walking distance, or if you prefer, the shuttle picks up right in front of the property. There are other properties that are just as close, but cost more.
This property offers numerous onsite amenities. We used the lounge for cocktails, the free underground parking, and the onsite restaurant. We also received a discount on different attractions for staying at one of the “collection” properties.
For $119 for a Tuesday night stay, my husband and I felt that the accommodations were adequate but definitely no frills. To the credit of the Lodge, the room looked just the like the picture in the vacation planner that Colonial Williamsburg publishes. The staff were professional and courteous. The room we used was very clean and had a queen bed, two chairs, desk, TV in cabinet, and a very small bathroom. The bed was uncomfortable. The mattress was very hard, cheap single box spring. The bedding puzzled me a bit because there was no mattress pad or fitted sheet. There was a flat sheet that they tucked under, and that kept coming untucked at night, leaving me tossing and turning on the bare mattress. There was also no cold water from the bathroom tap, only lukewarm at best. The room had a digital thermostat so the room temperature was easily regulated and comfortable. I had breakfast in the onsite restaurant. The breakfast buffet was excellent!! Cost about $15 for an adult. The large variety of food was fresh and tasty. The service was pleasant. I also found myself perplexed by the overall comfort of the room/bed when the rest of the hotel was stately and elegant. From looking at the grounds, amenities, lobby, lounge, and staff – I almost expected more. The hotel presents as a four star facility, but room was definitely two star.
Overall, if the comfort and elegance of the room is of importance, this is definitely not the way to go. But if you'd like something very conveniently located with some free amenities, this may be your place.

We stayed at the Lodge for 4 nights and have no complaints! It is convenient to everything and the place is immaculate. We ate in the lounge a few times and service and food were great. They just started with a Tapas menu and it was a pleasant change from the usual. One evening I ordered no salt on anything and my saltless fritata was fabulous. We also ate in the dining room and our waitress went out if her way to make the evening a pleasant one. We would definitely stay here again.

We stayed at the Lodge because it is only a couple blocks from the historic area and a few more blocks to the restaurants at Market Square. We left our car in a free indoor parking area for most of the stay. It is across the street from the fairly new Spa. The spa building includes a great workout room with many new machines and an indoor/outdoor pool -- free for Lodge visitors. The Lodge has been renovated in the last couple years, but the building we stayed in -- South Guest House -- still had its 1950/60s bones. That building was all queen rooms. The rooms were adequate size for two persons but no more. The beds were comfortable and two sitting chairs. Decorated with American Primitive Art reproductions. Bathroom small, adequate for one person at a time. Great shampoo, lotion and other free spa samples. The guests in the building were quiet, but the floors squeak. If you are concerned about noise, pick 2nd floor away from elevator. This building had connecting door, so ask for a connecting room if traveling with friends or family. My main concern is that its somewhat expensive as compared to other attracitve queen rooms in Williamsburg. Didn't have breakfast. Dinner was pretty good, and its was the only place we could get in at 7pm without a reservation. The top Williamsburg restaurants need reservations well in advance for the 7pm hour.