310 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185, US
(757) 220-7976
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About Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

Williamsburg Lodge is located near the historic Colonial Williamsburg and adjacent to Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Golden Horseshoe features 45 holes of golf, starting with the fabled Gold Course, one of Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s most acclaimed public designs. It is also home to the 9-hole Spotswood Executive Course. It is joined by the Green Course, an 18-hole Rees Jones design located at a separate clubhouse. The Williamsburg Lodge is an Autograph Collection property, part of the Marriott umbrella of brands. There are 302 guest rooms and suites in an historic building that dates back to the 19th century. The hotel is within walking distance to Williamsburg restaurants and attractions. There are multiple pools onsite, fitness center, a spa and access to tennis course.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1939
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor, Adults Only
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

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4.0
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course could use some TLC

Golf course was in horrible shape. Fairways, tee boxes, and sand traps were needing some serious maintenance. They were in very rough shape. Goose poop was so bad that on a couple of greens we couldn’t even putt because there was so much poop on the greens. Not much better around most of the greens and some fairways especially where there was a lot of geese and water. Greens were in good condition and staff were very friendly and helpful. Prices need to be cut in half until course is repaired.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Course needs some serious TLC

Course needs some serious TLC. Fairways, tee boxes were overall in terrible shape as well as sand traps. Almost like the maintenance crew has have given up trying to maintain and take care of the course. The goose poop was so bad around some and on the greens we couldn’t even putt. For the price you pay I doubt we will return. The staff were very pleasant and helpful but the maintenance of the course was very poor. Overall I would only give it a 2 or 3.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

We enjoyed the course. Pretty hilly. Some fairway repairs in process. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Golden Horseshoe gold course was the stand out course for my recent golf trip. Excellent layout, excellent conditions, great food, wonderful staff. If you get the chance to play it's a must. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time playing The Green

Enjoyed the layout of the course, tree lined with some rolling terrain. Golf staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. However, the condition of the course was poor. There were bare spots on most of the fairways. Tee boxes were almost bare and dirt only on many of them. For what is considered something of a resort course this was quite disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Driving range needs updating

Green aprons were rough shape

Sand trap were good

Greens were a good speed

Dead spots in the fairways

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Greens - Some burned spots in fairways

I like the Green course at Golden Horseshoe. The greens were in good shape and the course was overall pretty good but several fairways had some large burned out areas.

Enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Book something else

I played Golden Horseshoe 10 years ago and the difference between then and now was night and day.

While the greens were in decent shape (for a $200 round cost) - the fringes were complete trash.

The fairways were in ok shape but needed water severely.

The area near the greens were almost burnt out as well. The chipping conditions were complete garbage.

The sand bunkers looked like they were freshly done.

Most tee boxes were pretty beat up as well and the par 3s you had no choice but to T up the t shot otherwise you were trying to hit a t shot off of dirt.

The "regulars" on the course were slow as dirt and didnt care they were holding up pace of play.

The staff were very nice with interactions.

Geese were all over the course and when I say all over the course Im talking on greens, fairways, etc. a few of the greens you barely could putt the ball without hitting goose poop. They were on several fringes munching away on the grass making the conditions worse.

I will not be returning for a good long while not for that price and the conditions.

The driving range did have nice practice balls but it was matts and the area you are hitting at was really outdated and warn down as well.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best golf staff and course in Virginia

The golf course was an absolute thrill to play, only thing better than the course was the staff. I was treated so well from my arrival to my departure. Would recommend to anyone and will go again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Early spring conditions

Tee boxes were sand or dirt, not much grass. Greens were covered with fungus rolled flat, I’m hoping these conditions improve with warmer weather. The only food in the clubhouse to be found were cold pre wrapped sandwiches and wraps. The staff was very friendly and the service we received from the outside staff was some of the best I’ve ever experienced.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course sometimes let down by wetness

I play here in VGSA events and practice/regular round several times a year and sometimes you get a 1/3 of the bunkers with 1/2 a foot or more of water. It's quite frustrating hitting shots and when any veer towards these traps it's a guessing game if you'll find it the 'pond'.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Day

Top notch from start to finish. Friendly staff, generous fairways, great greens and a great value. Only negative in January is the bar and restaurant were not open. Pace of play just under 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

November golf

Nice layout and good conditions for mid-November. Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Go for the Gold!

What a collection of par 3s on the Gold! This might be my favorite RTJ course I've played out of about 20 or more. It's just a classic southern course, ebbing and flowing through a beautiful tree-lined setting. Although I think most of the par 4s feel a bit similar, the ponds on the par 3s stand out so prominently, that's where my mind reflects back to when I think about playing the Gold.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Save some green by playing the Green

The Green course at Golden Horseshoe will always fall short when you compare it to the incomparable Gold Course down the road. On its own, though, this is a really good bargain that delivers a nice resort experience for the average golfer. It's a sprawling layout roaming through the woods, so there's little outside distractions like traffic noise or homes to take away from a four-hour commune with nature.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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