The Historic Powhatan Resort

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Sep 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

We paid for a one bedroom but they put us in a two bedroom, which was nice. We had no towels upon arrival but they brought some that night. It is a time share that was recently bought out and renovations are being made, however we were in a old room which wasn't bad but I would not for the price of a timeshare! Avoid the meeting if possible (unless you like those things). The pool was nice. They have three, one for toddlers, families and adults only, also a bar. We didn't use the indoor pool or eat on site. Overall a good experience, minus the timeshare meeting.

Positives: Location

Negatives: Time share.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Sep 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

The Powhatan is on a beautiful property that is well maintained, and that offers beautiful pools and recreation. The condos are in a 5-year repair process, so while our condo was better than most hotels, the carpeting and upholstery really needed cleaning, but the condo is spacious and comfortable. The renovated condos are GORGEOUS. The plumbing can be problematic, but staff is on hand if there's a problem. The condos are fully stocked with kitchen appliances, utensils, dishes, etc. My husband and I attended the time share pitch and actually purchased a time share at Powhatan, but the resort definitely has a lot of renovations to make to the condos over the next few years. I don't know if the sales pitch is optional, so buyer beware if you don't want to deal with it.

Positives: This is a resort, and for the price was a great stay.

Negatives: This is a time-share, and guests are going to be asked to attend a 1 1/2 - 2 hour pitch, which we did not know.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Jul 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

This resort was very family friendly. Plenty to do swimming, tennis, racquet ball, mini golf and movie night. Hopefully they will update their units our family would love to go back.

Positives: We loved the location and the spacious unit also, the grounds were well maintained.

Negatives: The unit needed upgrading and a T.V. in the second bedroom. The arms on the furniture were dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 Jul 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

This is not a hotel it is more of a condo. We had a full kitchen, living room & 2 bedrooms. we were on the 1st floor so we also had a hot tub. Pool area was very nice. They had an adults only pool & also had towel service.

Positives: Modern decor, all conveniences of home plus some, convenient location.

Negatives: Was not warned about time-share presentation.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 11 Jul 2011 rated 2 out of 10.

I was supposed to get a one bedroom deluxe but was given a two bedroom with lights that did not work and was definitely dated.

Positives: Nothing.

Negatives: Finishings were old.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 10 Jul 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Historic Powhatan Resort is located near everything that Williamsburg has to offer. There is a restored Manor House on site which really gives you the colonial feeling that is Williamsburg. The units have great floor plans. The pools are well kept, however we were disappointed to see that the wonderful shade trees in the pool area have been removed. We've stayed here before and it was so nice to have an option at the pool of shade or sun. Shade is no longer an option. The resort has a "dive-in" movie night (weather permitting) where you can watch a movie while in the pool.

Positives: Great location, good two bedroom floor plan, nice pool.

Negatives: The pool area used to have lovely shade trees but they have all been removed now.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 10 Jul 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

Make sure you realize it is a time share. They did not pressure me to attend a time share spiel. But, we got no room service for the five days we were there.

Positives: Several different pools, and suite like rooms.

Negatives: Lack of room service, did not get trash, did not provide clean sheets or vacuum.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 09 Jun 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Great place to stay if you are in Williamsburg and want some privacy with two bedrooms and two bathrooms while traveling with others or your children. Everything was well stocked and clean. We would surely return there. They will try to sell you a time share meeting which we did go to and received another free stay and a $75 gift card. Very nice and courteous.

Positives: Great price with two private bedrooms.

Negatives: Pool area had too many undesireable, loud, obnoxious people so we did not go to pool.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Apr 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

The staff at check in need customer service training. It took over 40 minutes for our check-in as they couldn't find our reservation, even though I had a printed confirmation. Instead of addressing my family, the staff member answered about 10 calls and services for others but kept coming back. After we arrived to our room (which was very nice), the phone and hot tub were out of commission. We called from our cell phone only to then find out that the front desk staff member had taken my credit card but forgot to run it through the reader. It took multiple calls to get the hot tub maintenance to come and fix. Our room was also not ready at the 5:30pm time that we arrived, and when asked if this is normal, the staff member indicated many rooms are not ready by dinner for check in. It defeats the purpose of a short vacation weekend, right? If it weren't for the nice 2 BR condo, we would never return.

Positives: The 2 BR condo is very spacious and feels like home. The hot tub was a plus.

Negatives: The phone and hot tub did not work. It took multiple calls to maintenance and phone was never resolved. The check-in process was a nightmare.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 04 Mar 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Lovely timeshare and good rooms.

Positives: Lovely timeshare rooms.

Negatives: Even though I stayed one night, they tried to sell me a timeshare setting up appointments well after I left..

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 01 Mar 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

I loved staying at this resort. My room was like a town home with a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, living area, dining room, fireplace, hot tub, deck. It was wonderful and affordable. And it was very clean ... which is my top requirement. The grounds were lovely. Lots to do ... beautiful pool, recreation center, two restaurants and a general store. I highly recommend it !

Positives: It was VERY clean and comfortable. Everything you needed was provided. Far enough away to have peace and quite but a short drive to local attractions.

Negatives: I can't think of a thing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 22 Oct 2010 rated 4 out of 10.

After registration, you are referred to a second counter that gives you a hard sell to attend a sales pitch to purchase a time share. You can't get away, and are not given a key, until you agree to attend the sales meeting.

Positives: The grounds were nice.

Negatives: You must go through a hard sell for a time share.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 05 Oct 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Very nice. I will recommend to all my friends.

Positives: Convenience to Williamsburg, the room and surrounding grounds were excellent.

Negatives: The only thing was on our first two nights the family above us had small children and at times the noise from them running around was bad.