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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort – reviews, photos

600 State Route 44/55, Highland, NY 12528
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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Highland
4.5 of 5 stars 265 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(9)
  • Indoor Water Park(8)
  • Fun barn(7)
  • Bunk bed(7)
  • Banana boats(7)
  • Trail ride(7)
  • Fresh fruit(5)
  • Old son(5)
  • Ice cream(4)
  • Wait staff(4)
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CT
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“On the fence about the ranch.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

To begin, I was with my girl scouts and for a scout trip, this place gets 4 stars. There was plenty to do, the staff was wonderful, and it was clean and welcoming. The main complaint we all had, is the food was never really hot enough at any meal. The food is not that great to begin with. Honestly, there is a YMCA camp we take the scouts to that has much better food across the board. So for that we take a star off for a scouts weekend. Otherwise tons of fun and I would highly recommend the trip. We all had a fantastic time!
The reason for only 3 stars is I really don't feel it is worth the regular rates charged. We got an incredible deal, but I would not have been able to afford to go otherwise with a family of four. For that price, I would expect, better, hotter food, and more up to date rooms. The beds were great but the heat (really loud) kept turning on all night and it made sleep elusive. The rooms are dated and really need a facelift. Take care of those issues and you really do have a five star resort.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“unexpectedly great time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We just got back from spending the weekend at RHR with two grandchildren ages 7yr and 3yr. We had a wonderful time. My husband and oldest grandchild ride so while they were on the trails the youngest and I took time for pony rides, wagon rides and really enjoyed the little playground. The water park is small (don't think Great Wolf!) but fun and certainly adequate. The food was good and plenty of fresh salads and fruit. The staff were great, everybody helpful. We stayed in one of the newer rooms not in the main building and it was basic! Two double beds and a dresser in a very small space. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and the linens were very fresh. My only complaint is there is no hair dryer in the room so bring your own. The size of the room was really a non issue as we were outside all day and only used the room for sleeping. We intend to go back in the summer and stay longer as there is so much to do. We were very happy we made the trip and had a great time

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Awesome Weekend Getaway from NYC”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We just got back from RHR and it was amazing! We have 2 young children and its so nice to go to a hotel that is not only a destination but 100% catered to families! The staff is great, the activities exceeded expectations. I really look forward to coming back next year!!
All in all awesome time. We actually took MetroNorth instead of drove. The hotel has a shuttle that will pick you up! 7 minute drive later you pull into the gates! Great option for families in NYC who may not have a car.
If I had to say something bad about the place, it would be the food. Only because we don't really eat hot dogs and hamburgers, fries or anything with artificial coloring ever but eh, its a vacation right? So what if they had ice cream with sprinkles and french fries every day!?

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best Family Time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My family and I just came back from a great weekend at the ranch.
My kids had a great time learning how to ski from a very patient and helpful crew led by Mark.
They aslo had a good time tubing and then having hot chocolate on the hill.
The rooms were clean and spacious, I had one of the rooms with a renovated bathroom
and it was great. The staff was courteous and very helpful, their CFO Rocco took time out of his day to bring us to the stables so we would not miss our ride.
The food was plentiful and delicious.Our kids as well as my husband and I made friends with
other guests and all of us had a great time. Before we left we booked a summer weekend so
we can experience the summer activities. I would recommend the ranch to anyone with kids.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very Nice Time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We went to the Rocking Horse over the New Years weekend. It was as expected, Not a Ritz Carlton,but a very nice Resort with very large and clean rooms. We met some 35 friends up there and we all had a very good time. It was warm, but we did some skiing and horseback riding. The parties and entertainment were a lot of fun all weekend. The food was good and there was plenty of it. The staff was great and there were plenty of them.
Overall our experience with our children was fun, We would go back again. The only negative is that it is so expensive. Like going to Disney World expensive
Nice place and recommended if you can afford it

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 600 State Route 44/55, Highland, NY 12528
Price range (per night):* INR10,560 - 12,783

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