An Honest Review of Canaan Valley Resort
Each year we gift our kids a trip for Christmas. I dubbed this year’s trip the Mason-Dixon Road Trip because we would be dancing along the Mason-Dixon Line. The Mason-Dixon Line is a geographical boundary separating Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia.
We kicked off our trip with a stay at the Canaan Valley Resort. During our 2-night visit, we stayed in the Queen Jr. Suite. In this review, we’ll give our honest feedback on the room and the resort itself. We’ll also share other important information about the hotel.
The hotel is just a few hours from Pittsburgh, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
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Accommodation Options at Canaan Valley Resort
The resort has 160 rooms, 23 cabins, and 59 campsites. The several different lodging options offer something for everyone.
Standard King Room
Sleeps 2
Includes:
- Complimentary high-speed internet
- 37-inch flat-screen television
- Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Spacious bathroom with granite countertops
- Individual climate control
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Balcony rooms available
Standard Queen
Sleeps 4
Includes:
- Complimentary high-speed internet
- 37-inch flat-screen television
- Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Spacious bathroom with granite countertops
- Individual climate control
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Balcony rooms available
King Jr. Suite
Sleeps 2
Includes:
- Complimentary high-speed internet
- 37-inch flat-screen television
- Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Spacious bathroom with granite countertops
- Individual climate control
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
Queen Jr. Suite
Sleeps 4-6
Includes:
- Complimentary high-speed internet
- 37-inch flat-screen television
- Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Spacious bathroom with granite countertops
- Individual climate control
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
King Suite
Sleeps 2-4
Includes:
- Complimentary high-speed internet
- 37-inch flat-screen television
- Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Spacious bathroom with granite countertops
- Individual climate control
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Fireplace, balcony, and separate living and sleeping rooms (only in 1-bedroom suites)
- Note: King and Governor suite rooms are connected to a separate Queen balcony room that may be rented for the same dates when available. This is a great option for larger families to stay together in a common space.
Queen Suite
Sleeps 4-6
Includes:
- Complimentary high-speed internet
- 37-inch flat-screen television
- Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Spacious bathroom with granite countertops
- Individual climate control
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Fireplace, balcony, and separate living and sleeping room.
- Note: Queen suite rooms are connected to a separate King balcony room that may be rented for the same dates when available. This is a great option for larger families to stay together in a common space.
Governor Suite
Sleeps 2-4
1 king bed and bathroom, plus separate living area, kitchenette/dining area, fireplace, and half bath. Governor suites are located on the top floors.
- Note: King and Governor suite rooms are connected to a separate Queen balcony room that may be rented for same dates when available. This is a great option for larger families to stay together in a common space.
Check In/ Check out at Canaan Valley Resort
The Canaan Valley Ski & Golf Resort lobby was incredibly inviting and the staff was very welcoming and helpful. The lodge is quite large- spanning 2 separate buildings so I was a little surprised when I checked in and they simply handed my key. I had to ask where my room was, and it’s a good thing that I did since we were in a different building.
Canaan Valley Resort Amenities & Activities
- Championship golf course
- Indoor and outdoor pool
- 47 slopes/trails for hiking, biking, skiing and snowboarding, XC Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Snow tubing
- SNO-GO Biking
- Ice Skating
- Sporting Clays
- Conference center
- On-site restaurants
Our Honest Review
The Canaan Valley Resort was the first stop on our Mason-Dixon Road Trip. The resort came highly recommended on one of the Facebook groups I look to when planning a road trip so I had high hopes for it. The resort is just outside the charming, quaint, small town of Davis, West Virginia.
When approaching from the south, we had to take several country highways to reach the resort. I’m glad we had plenty of gas because we passed nothing but deer for miles and miles. Pulling into the resort was a welcome relief.
The resort was cozy but the color scheme made it feel a bit dated. We booked a Queen Jr. Suite (pictured above with details), that was perfect for our family of 5. The couch pulled out into an additional bed for our daughter.
The room came with a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot, which gave us a place to store our leftovers and a way to heat them up.
Our room was very comfortable, and overall the hotel was quiet. After putting the kids to bed, we went downstairs to check out the bar. Our room was located in the north tower, and the bar/lounge and lobby were located in the main building. Fortunately, the two buildings were connected on the first floor so we didn’t have to venture out into the snow.
As we explored the resort, we continued to note that it was a bit tired. There’s an old indoor pool that had a broken hot tub, an old-school arcade, and several conference rooms that were poppin’.
I think with a bit of a remodel, this resort will be excellent! As is, it’s still a wonderful place to camp out and enjoy the area.
Location & Booking Information
The Canaan Valley Resort is located at 230 Main Lodge Rd.
Davis, West Virginia 26260.
Visit the website directly to book your stay and review the current offers.
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