Coolfont Resort

Overall, I had a decent time at this resort but some things made it feel less like a resort and more just like a simpler and cheaper place to stay. NOTE: There is NO WiFi at the cabins, only at the main lodge(you have to be inside the main lodge–to access the wifi– which closes at 8pm). To get from the lodge to the cabin we stayed at, the road was not well paved—it was bumpy and mostly rocks and unpaved terrain. We stayed at one of the cabins that is a five-minute walk or two-minute drive from the main lodge. The resort is a short drive from the small town and state park with hiking and mountain biking which is amazing Our cabin had a fire pit area, picnic table, porch with chairs, two bedrooms (one with two beds), two full bathrooms, a kitchen table, microwave, coffee machine, heater and AC, and a TV area with couches and chairs. Sadly they only provided us with 3 paper plates and cups, and plastic silverware, there was no room service who came to replenish our eating materials(as we thought there would be) so after one night, we had nothing to eat out of or with. Additionally there is no way to cook/make food, only a microwave to reheat with. The satellite TV service is spotty, and you can’t sign into subscriptions. The people working at the front desk of the lodge were always very resourceful and kind. Unfortunately, the main lodge’s pool and fitness center are only open for limited hours from 10am to 6pm. That was very frustrating because those were the hours of the day I was out mountain biking and hiking. The pool is decently heated and was neither too cold nor too hot. The jacuzzi wasn’t hot at all—it’s actually colder than the pool. There is a sauna there, but it wasn’t open when we went. Right next to the lodge, there are extremely nice pickleball and tennis courts with provided equipment. Sadly, swimming in the lake wasn’t allowed during our stay. The lodge property is decently large with a lot of greenery and hiking trails. I bet it would be very beautiful during the fall with fall foliage.

The room was good and ticked all the boxes: comfortable, clean and quiet. Lots of space, two bathrooms and a separate living area, plus a very comfy King-sized bed. We were pleasantly surprised with a mini fridge and microwave, which had not been advertised. Tub shower was a little rough...if you adjusted the handle at all, the water would turn off. It's a short drive to Berkley Springs where all the restaurants and shops are, as well as the historic bathhouse. But the disappointment lay in the "resort", or lack thereof. Website and signage has not been updated to reflect reality: that there is no restaurant, boat rentals, basketball, cornhole, volleyball, or shuffleboard. What is available is a fitness room, indoor pool (def not heated as advertised), a "hot" tub that was not hot, and some tennis/pickleball courts that have seen better days (with no equipment available after 6pm). We tried to walk the lake trail, but that was overgrown and not maintained either. I'm glad we got to support a small business as they have endured the tragedy of a fire that burned down the restaurant and main lodge. But guests should be forewarned of what is actually available, and not what was at some point in history.

Very clean and spacious room. Highly recommend

We really enjoyed spending a night out at a cabin in nature kind of away from it all. The room was clean, the staff were friendly and it was beautiful to be out in Nature.

In the woods by a stream and lake beside a hill side full of trees.

Great place