Situated in one of the most scenic and tranquil settings in the Mid-Atlantic, with unlimited recreation and family-focused activities, Canaan Valley Resort is a four-season mountain destination providing the perfect escape from daily life. Fifteen miles long by three miles wide, Canaan Valley is the highest mountain valley east of the Rocky Mountains, with a base elevation of 3,100 feet. Canaan Valley Resort is nestled on a plateau overlooking the valley, offering sweeping views of the surrounding peaks. Our NEW 160 guest rooms and suites are perfect for a quiet getaway. Whether you're here for work or play, we offer an amazing West Virginia vacation experience.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Modern
Languages Spoken
English
Location
230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260-8088
Canaan Valley Resort
975 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Canaan Valley Resort was very clean and all the employees were wearing masks; which made us feel safer staying there. Their dining was wonderful, we were always able to sit near a window and watch the deer come out at night. They have a unique gift shop and everyone is very genuine in trying to help you.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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We stayed in a two bedroom cabin for three nights. It was pleasant. Not luxurious but not too rustic. Kitchen was minimal and we did not have a dishwasher. Soap, toilet paper and plenty of towels were provided. The setting was beautiful and cabins are set up for maximum privacy. The cabin was very clean upon arrival. They even wrapped the remotes in plastic and sanitizing wipes were provided for washing them upon arrival. Most of the staff wore masks and they did their best to social distance when possible. However, there were a few exceptions where we encounter people in the resort area who did not wear masks. One gentleman worker in the ice Arena did not wear a mask the entire time we were there. They had no limit on crowd size, but we did not feel comfortable staying when the crowds got larger. An employee in the pub at the ski slope wore her mask hanging below her nose the whole time she served us. This made us uncomfortable. There was a reminders during ski rental to put masks up. The worst part was waiting to get ski rentals .... it was very crowded and hot ... they only had a few workers. Plan to go early to wait in line. Our ski instructor was top notch. Slopes are great for beginners. Beautiful scenery and a nice time for a family.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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The Canaan Valley Resort is in a lovely setting. The lodge itself is very nice and the staff were delightful. It’s such a big space that physical distancing is easy. The room was big with a nice sitting area. The restaurant menus were pretty limited though. Weekday breakfast was fine ans then on Saturday and Sunday they had a breakfast buffet. COVID style and everything was either wrapped (even little bowls of fruit) or dishes out by staff. But still. In the winter go over to White Grass for Saturday dinner! And when you’re driving on the Canaan property watch out for the deer!! They’re all over the place and not afraid of people.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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I stayed here for a conference this week. Here’s the good:
The rooms are clean and comfortable. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, coffee, tea, fridge, microwave, and cable are all available en-suite. The resort is just massive and getting around for the conference was difficult for me as I have a disability and the hotel provided a wheelchair for me at no cost.
Here’s was wasn’t so good: A member of our staff was yelled at by a member of the resort staff for using a luggage trolley that he thought had a “reserved” sticker on it but it didn’t. And then he watched her struggle to get inside and never offered to assist. The staff here was something out of a comedy. They were rude and unhelpful when you could actually get ahold of someone. I tried calling the front desk on 5 occasions between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday mid-morning. No one ever answered. The same for the restaurants, no answer. As for the restaurants, they all have menus available on the resort webpage, nothing on them was available and the cafe that promised breakfast wasn’t open. What was available was ridiculously expensive, even for a resort. Speaking of expensive, if you stay here, bring a cooler with your own drinks. The vending machines charge $2.65 ea and the tap water is kinda funky tasting, even with ice.
For the conference part - the rooms were spacious and effective but breakout spaces were on another floor and we had to ask for tables in them. The resort also states they have live streaming capability, they do not. What they have is wifi. That’s all. And the staff charged with IT didn’t know there is a difference.
For a resort, this location is visually stunning. No question about that. But that is where the recommendation ends. I hope to return to this area at some point but I will not stay here.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Avoid vending machines, restaurants, and staff.
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The deluxe cabin was dated and dirty. Bathrooms smelled of mildew. Floors were dirty. Decor was dated. Beds and pillows were horribly uncomfortable. Maybe we would try the lodge next time, but for the money, it was terribly disappointing. The nightly fee would give us a luxury accommodation in a big city. New paint, flooring, bathroom fixtures, mattress, pillows, bedding, and drapes would go a long way. We don’t recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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This was our second visit to the resort, 2/2022. We enjoyed our first visit enough (2/2021) that we came back, thinking that the issues we experienced were a fluke. First let's address the indoor swimming pools. I don't know what chemicals they're using but it's enough to cause physical reactions out of everyone in the room (happened on both of our trips!). Eyes burning, coughing, etc...Everyone in the hot tub was sitting up out of it because getting too close to the water caused reactions. I asked the pool attendant why and he gave some story about it being automatic and the weekend and they didn't have control over it and that I must be "one of the lucky ones" for experiencing a reaction. Our entire party of 6 felt uncomfortable in the pool area. Cough, cough. After we made our cabin reservation, we decided to add an additional night to stay and watch the Super Bowl. They didn't have a reservation available for another night in our cabin but set us up with a different cabin that we'd move to for our last night. We were told that we'd be the first cabin cleaned so we could get into the new one asap and to check-in after 10am to see if it would be ready. All sounded good to us and we appreciated their flexibility. But I guess their communication is not really organized. When we arrived, we checked in and realized our cabin had no phone, internet, tv. This was not communicated to us at check-in. I love a good unconnected cabin stay, but that's not what the plan was for all of us on this particular trip. Some of us had to work and looked forward to cozying up by the fire, with the comforts of home, in our pjs and getting that done. Instead, we ended up having to haul all our work stuff up to the lodge to work. Defeating the purpose of even reserving a cabin to stay in. No one had answers on if there were other cabins with service, or if it was going to be fixed. At one point they gave my husband a list of cabins they think had service and told him he could drive around and check. We thought that was strange. At check-out for our original reservation, I asked for confirmation that our new cabin had internet and they said they weren't sure and I reminded them that we were staying exclusively because we wanted tv access and that we would not be staying/paying if it was other wise (you'd think they would know which cabins had been effected by the outage). I asked what time our new cabin would be ready and now the story is that they start cleaning at lunchtime and to check back at 2pm/3pm and 4pm. So I get another day of sitting in the lodge working. Hasn't turned out to be the relaxing, comfortable weekend that we hoped and paid for. I have no issues with the old and dark cabins or the accommodations themselves, but we will not be returning to this resort when we come back to the area.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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We traveled to Canaan Valley Resort for a weekend of skiing. We found the mountain to be just right for our family. The fresh snow made the conditions great. My kids (ages 12, 10, and 9) ski at an intermediate level for their age and were able to all the green and blue runs on the mountain without any major concerns. We particularly enjoyed skiing Timber Trail as a family. Despite it being a green run, it provided a lengthy run with varying terrain that is perfect for kids.
We stayed one night at the Canaan Valley resort and conference center. The room was just right for our family of four. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The kids really enjoyed the swimming pool and the game room. Unfortunately, the spa was out of service so we were unable to take advantage of that amenity.
We had a very good meal at the Laurel Lounge. The menu offered adequate selections for both kids and adults. Despite being quite busy, the food came out relatively quickly and the prices were very reasonable.
Overall, I highly recommend this Canaan Valley for families with kids. The staff throughout the resort were all very friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to coming back.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tracy Sheets, Guest Services / Front Office at Canaan Valley Resort
Responded 2 Apr 2020
Dear_patiger44_, Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty. Sincerely, Tracy Sheets, FOM
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My husband and I spent the night here with our grandchildren after hiking up Seneca Rock. We had not stayed at Canaan Valley Lodge since it was refurbished and were anxious to see it. The rooms are spacious and beautifully done, with a combination of stone-look flooring and high quality carpet. The bathroom was also large and nicely finished; the room was also very clean. The Lodge itself is pretty inside, but I think the front entrance is dull and uninspired. The outside pool was closed, so the grandkids enjoyed the small, but very clean and well-kept indoor pool. We had dinner in the main dining room, (though I would have preferred somewhere outside, but that wasn’t an option), which was ok, but agonizingly slow. The gift shop is large and well-stocked with a nice variety of items. If you’re on the area, you will enjoy a night or two at this lovely lodge.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed 4 nights at their campsites as we are RV travelers. Some sites are better then others. All and all the staff are right on top of every aspect of this RV park There is trash pick up and they are building new sites, and brand new bath houses. I did not use them as we are self contained. The grounds are beautiful as is the entire area. Peaceful and the deer are protected there so they are everywhere. They will eat out of your hand if you feed them. So tame. If you camp there you have full use of the facilities at the resort as in the pool. Inside pool there is a charge of $7.00 Resort is very nice good food. I would return.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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We came to stay two nights for 1 or 2 hikes in Dolly Sods - a beautiful place to hike or see leaves, though the mountain roads to D.S. are a bit treacherous. Our car didn't cope with the roads - we had to stay an extra 2 nights while parts were being shipped in.
Staff was always available. They were flexible on the uncertain length of our stay, and on adjusting our bill to account for some differences with the West Virginia parks organization.
Room was very clean, beds and pillows very comfortable. The thermostat actually works for heating or cooling! (unusual in U.S. motel chains)
Food was quite good, and service in the main dining room was quick and very careful - a little slower in the cocktail lounge.
Pretty views from the lodge, good trails around the lodge. Close to Davis and Blackwater Falls (while our car was working). If we go back to Dolly Sods, this would be our first lodging choice.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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There are slope side rentals at Timberline Resort; so check those out. Canaan Valley Resort itself has some beautiful views, just not the kind you are seeking. Canaan Valley is a beautiful place, has some great little restaurants in Davis, good shopping in Thomas.
There are more places to choose from in the Davis area.
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LOCATION
United StatesWest VirginiaDavis
NUMBER OF ROOMS
160
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canaan Valley Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Canaan Valley Resort?
Nearby attractions include Canaan Valley Resort (0.04 km), Mountain Trail Rides Horseback Riding & More (2.2 km), and Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (2.9 km).
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
