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The Founders Inn


The Founders Inn
Hotel class 4 of 5
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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5 of 5 stars
MRodNewJersey 1 contribution
New Jersey
Jul 9, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

Great Hotel. This a great Hotel for those that want to travel to Virginia Beach. You get the best of both worlds, Beach and Hotel. Hotel has a great pool for the kids and a Spa for the spouse. They have a tennis court and the indoor pool if it rains. Rooms were very comfortable, clean and have plenty of... more

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4 of 5 stars
dadscat 5 contributions
ithaca, new york
Jul 8, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

My granddaughter and I stayed two nights in the James building - room was clean, beds were great. We each had a massage at the spa, enjoyed the best breakfast buffet each morning, relaxed playing billards in the pub. Tried the pool and she even tried the water slide. Was disappointed that the hot tub wasn't working. The staff from... more

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4 of 5 stars
Traveler74Durham 1 contribution
Durham
Jul 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

My wife and I visited friends in the area that recommended the Founders to us for our visit. I would have to say it was a pleasant suprise when we arrived. From the start, we were greeted warmly at the door and by the front desk staff. Our room was comfortable and had a wondeful view of the gardens located... more

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1 of 5 stars
CAtraveler01 3 contributions
San Francisco
Jun 9, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/5 found this review helpful

PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. Stayed here for my friend's wedding at the end of May and woke up the morning I was leaving to find a bed bug attached to my...behind. Ugggh. The Spa Manager came to take a report with someone from her Security team - it was a sham, the Security team member was taking... more

Management response from
staples401, Manager

At the Founders Inn we take the comfort of our guests very seriously and appreciate being made aware of a potential bed bug incident. The insect in question was not a bed bug. It is not known how the insect arrived in the room and we have been reassured by an exterminator that it was an isolated incident. Although the...

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1 of 5 stars
kmcvay2 1 contribution
Colorado Springs
May 24, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

I stayed in the Queen Suite for my son's graduation from Law School. I had made my revservations 9 months before, but still was out in one of the lodges where I paid $210 plus tax a night. There was my daughter, son-in-law, their baby, me and my other son. I let my daughter stay in the main room. My... more

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5 of 5 stars
stace120 31 contributions
Ventura, CA
Apr 14, 2009 | Trip type: Business
2/3 found this review helpful

I love this property. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing. There is a wonderful little lake with walking paths and well manicured lawns. The common areas of the hotel are elegant and beautifully appointed. The rooms are a bit small, but it adds to the cozy, quaint, authentic feel. The staff was fanstastic across the board. Terrific front desk staff-... more

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5 of 5 stars
voice16 1 contribution
frequent traveler
Apr 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

First and foremost, this property is a true resort! The check-in process was quick and easy ( which is great when you have two kids that are more anxious then you are to take the 'brass elevator')! The evening manager actually was the one to assist with my luggage and did an outstanding performance of true and sincere customer service.... more

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5 of 5 stars
phxranger 1 contribution
phxranger
Mar 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/3 found this review helpful

I stayed at this resort on the busy weekend on Valentine’s Day this February. My fiancée and I booked under a package which included a couple’s spa treatment, turn down service, champagne & chocolate covered strawberries upon our arrival, our night’s stay and breakfast for two the next morning. We enjoyed a classically appointed King Bedroom which included a cozy... more

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4 of 5 stars
YRAC 3 contributions
Cary, NC
Dec 22, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My stepson got married at Founders Inn and we stayed two nights there. We found the service and the food to be very good (the food is on the pricey side). The place was decorated for Christmas - we thought it was very nice. The wedding went very well. It was held inside in a sunken area outside the restaurant,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Princess021 1 contribution
Sterling, Virginia
Dec 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday, but more importantly, to see my brand new grandson born November 10th. If you can't be home for the holidays, this hotel is the place to stay. Everything was perfect; from the initial call to the hotel. The reservationist was very kind, the front desk staff very accommodating, as well as the... more

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5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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