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The Founders Inn and Spa

3.5 of 5
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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The Founders Inn and Spa
Ranked #30 of 120 hotels in Virginia Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 209 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Swan Terrace(13)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Breakfast buffet(9)
  • Outdoor pool(9)
  • Main building(7)
  • Hotel staff(5)
  • Grounds were beautiful(5)
  • Indoor pool(4)
  • Not sure(4)
  • Fitness center(4)
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New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at The Founders Inn and Spa, in Virginia Beach-Viginia. I was on business for AEC Women's Ministries Retreat: Theme - Women @ the Well: Drinking From the Well of Blessing. It was another spiritually uplifting x-perience. My room was comfortable, the meals were enjoyable and the hotel was in a great location. The shuttle van was timely and... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
16 May 2012

It is a pleasure to read you had a great women's retreat with us! I am glad your experience was enjoyable and that you plan to return. On behalf of the hotel, thank you for your business and for choosing The Founders Inn and Spa. See you soon! Regards, Sascha Hemmann, General Manager More

Pretoria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I experienced exceptional service at this establishment even before I arrived. Requested for receipt of documentation and books on my behalf before arrival - all done and ready when I arrived. Excellent value for money and extremely helpful staff and service during stay, they know you by name. I recommend Founders Inn for any business or pleasure stay in Virginia... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Thank you very much for commending our excellent staff for their hard work and service. I am extremely proud to work alongside such dedicated men and women who give their all each day. I look forward to sharing your comments with our team. Thank you again and I hope you'll visit The Founders Inn and Spa again very soon. Regards,... More

elma, ny
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Pleasent but won't go back. Room was o.k.. Beds very soft because of the pillow top mattress. Definitely not my favorite mattress. Our friends in another room had a broken safety bar in the tub area.We are in our 60's.We were in a seperate building and it was a bit of a walk from the registration desk, for someone who... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Please accept my apology on behalf of the hotel for your unfavorable experience. Our guests' safety and any mobility limitations and/or preferences are extremely important to us. We attempt to do everything possible to ensure our guests feel comfortable and safe at all times. Regarding the baggage carts, our guest services staff members are more than happy to come to... More

Harrisonburg, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great atmosphere. Good rooms at a great price. The prices have jumped way off the scale and they could get better. This ain't the big city people! I return to the inn every July and I have never been disappointed and I have very discerning tastes. More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for your review! I am very pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere of The Founders Inn and Spa. We think it is quite lovely too! Also, thank you for challenging us to remain as competitive as possible when it comes to price. I look forward to your visit in July! Please let us know how we can make... More

Virginia Beach, Virginia
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We booked the "night to remember" package....we will remember not to do that again. We arrived at 230pm and told that our room was not ready, no rooms for that matter. She said they have a very strict 4pm check-in policy and that we would have to wait and to go to the spa or walk around until she called... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Hello and thank you for sharing your feedback. We take each review extremely seriously and use the comments and suggestions to guide our future actions and efforts. I am truly sorry that your experience did not meet or exceed your expectations. As I mentioned below, we are officially a 3-star AAA hotel- not a 4 or 5-star. Please accept my... More

Richmond, Virginia
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was at the Founders Inn on 05-05-2012 and i had a fantastic time. The setting was lovely, the walking trails were great, the water pond was brilliant but most important the rooms! absolutely brill. The staff were very professional and the place was very clean. I read some of the unpleasant reviews and i was almost ready to cancel... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to point out some of the great features The Founders Inn has to offer such as the walking trails and pond! We will definitely look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Regards, Sascha More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I stayed at this hotel with my family during the Eastern weekend. The Founders Inn and Spa is definitely not a four stars hotel. It might have been at some point of time but, currently, this hotel really needs to get some maintenance work. The hallways and elevators carpets look old and dirty. The room floors are little better but... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
9 May 2012

You are correct by saying that The Founders Inn and Spa is not a 4-star property. I apologize if you felt misinformed, but just to clarify we are a officially a 3-star AAA property. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at the indoor pool, but regret that you did not get a chance to spend some time... More

Richmond, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Founders Inn on Christmas Day Night 2011. The hotel was decorated beautifully. But when we got to our room, the bed sagged in the middle. I complained but there was nothing that they could do to remedy the situation. The next day, we had breakfast in the hotel. It was a bit pricey and they did... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
7 May 2012

I truly apologize that you did not enjoy your Christmas night with us last year. Please accept my apology for not having all the ingredients to be able to prepare your pancakes the way you intended to have them. While are happy to work with guests to create a uniquely personalized experience, I am dissapointed we were unable to met... More

Murrieta, California
Top Contributor
61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We booked this through an online special and were so pleased. The rooms, though not big, were lovely. Very comfy beds and very quiet. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The grounds are gorgeous! Although we didn't get a chance to take advantage of the spa area it seems wonderful. The best part was the dinner! The night we... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you very much for your review of our hotel and restaurant, Swan Terrace. I especially appreciate you pointing out our Thursday Pasta Night as it is a favorite among many guests and local residents. We hope you will return to visit the spa and outdoor pool this summer! Regards, Sascha Hemmann, General Manager More

2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for a night with a Spa package...overall I understand the prestige of the colonial feel but I still feel like it deserves some updates and service did not feel like a five star resort. Dirty carpets, food on the floor in hallways, many foul odors throughout the property. On a positive note, the spa was great; no complaints at... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thank you for your recommendation of The Flowering Almond Spa. However, I would like to apologize that you were disappointed in your recent stay with us. We take all constructive feedback very seriously and I can assure you that your comments will be dealt with in a timely fashion. Please give us another opportunity to earn your business in the... More

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Address: 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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