My staycation began with the summer sizzle package with Kerry or Cary! God bless Kerry or Cary! He was very attentive, gentle and strong at the same time. The head massage damn near put me to sleep! On to the body scrub then meticulous massage and lastly with hot towel facial! I enjoyed every minute of it!!! I spent time in the vitality pool as well as the steam room! Whew Jesus, that's my favorite. I can't wait to go back. On to the pool to relax, it was quite and tranquil just like I love it. I almost forgot that I was in Virginia. After spending hours in the same spot, I decided to check into my suite. Boy oh boy was I super pleased with the appointment of the suite and views of the lawn and trails. I spent time soaking in the luxurious bath salts and lounging on the deck. If I could have taken the king bed with me, I would have! The #salamanderexperience was one that I thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely be back. Sheila Johnson is a genius! read more

This spa is amazing! I didn't have enough time to really enjoy it as I would have wanted to, but OH MY GOODNESS, what a wonderful massage by Alison. If you happen to be scheduling a massage ask for her! She asked a set of questions in assessing what type of massage I would like and any trouble areas...the bonus, she actually listened and proceeded accordingly. She was professional, well-trained and very courteous! Thanks, Alison! read more

Everything at Salamander is amazing - from beginning to end it's a luxury experience. My only complaint is the mandatory 20% gratuity added to the bill. Gratuity is something additional for a nice service you receive, if it's mandatory then why isn't it part of the price? There have been times the service was not what I was expecting but I was forced to give an additional 20% than the marketed price. read more

In research for my daughters wedding venue ( of 200 ppl) a very RUDE employee, named Chris,. Kicked us out of a handicapped restroom.being handicapped, this is not only an insult to the Spa, but the Resort itself. River Bend, Landsdowne.... Anywhere but there read more

Went for a massage and the whole experience was fantastic. When they tell you that you can show up early, make sure you show up with the whole two hours or whatever it is, because you'll want it! I left there feeling like a million bucks. read more

Overall this is a very nice spa. The outdoor space is wonderful but tends to get crowded. I have been there several times now, and a few times the service time for the treatment was cut a bit short, and I felt rushed at the start and end time. Maybe they are overbooked and need to space out appointments more to give people a little more time, after all this is a luxury spa. I did say something a few times when they either mixed up my requested therapist or my time was cut short, however last time the answer I got was not professional, I was actually put off by it. When I mentioned to the front desk lady that my facial was cut short she asked the manager about it and came back to say "you can tell it's the end of the day because he said to give you 30% off instead of 20% (locals discount)". Sorry but is this a high end spa or a garage sale? I said OK, but really they should just do the full time of service you paid for and not bargain with you at the end. Also, they actually serve food by the pool in the summer, otherwise you have to get dressed and go find food in the hotel, which is also strange for a spa this caliber. However, the pool food was barely edible and they were out of everything on a Thursday afternoon, like the basics such as hummus, salsa, etc. You are a luxury resort, should really not be out of basic food items on the menu. Also, management doesn't seem to read these reviews and acknowledge concerns like other luxury spas do, since they are busy enough, they don't really care. I would still visit this spa as it's one of the best in the area and has a unique pool, but they can do better! read more

This is a great destination! Relaxing, great service and great food. I've gone now quite a few time's for events to celebrate a birthday and bring out of town friends. I've never been disappointed. The rooms are great, service is on point and food is delectable. I recently went for Sunday brunch with some friends from the south of France. They were pleased by the history, the grounds and all of the elements of interests for the guests. We saw the horse's quarters and the instructors were engaging event though we weren't there for lessons. We then toured the remainder of the property culminating in brunch. Crystal took care of us and they enjoyed every bite. The environment is so relaxing and pleasant, it makes you want to come back for a visit. I thoroughly enjoy. read more

Money well spent . I spent an amazing weekend at this resort . Customer service was above and beyond anything I've ever experienced . The attention to detail was remarkable. I will be back! read more

This spa was amazing from arrival until finish and my only regret was that we didn't plan better in advance so that we could enjoy all of the AMAZINGGG spa amenities including a heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fireplace, and then a touchscreen indoor experiential shower, whirlpool, and heated stone chaise chairs. The treatment table was also exceptionally comfortable with plush and luxurious feeling linens... which I would also use to describe the robes. One thing I was beyond impressed with was the fact that they offered us disposable bathing suits to use for the outdoor pool and we used them! I can't wait to go back and block out at least a few hours next time. read more

We have always loved the Salamander Inn experience and have been coming for the past 5 years. However this time we were very disappointed in food. Our dishes lacked flavor, making for lack luster dining. read more

I was very disappointed in just my experience of trying to schedule a women's spa day for 6 women. I have been wanting to experience the spa not only from reviews of my mom and her investment group doing a retreat there, but also seeing it written up in one of my favorite industry magazines (I'm in the in spa industry). I initially had to call twice (leaving messages) before my call was returned. No gripe here. After speaking with a few people, and being informed there were no packages offered outside of if we were to stay at the resort, I was told that we could not be scheduled this far in advance due to first preference given to overnight guests. A little turned off, and after speaking with a friend in the hospitality industry for a fortune 500 company (and her expressing that my expectations were fair and to try again), I decided to wait until the weekend before (the date the 6 women agreed to hold), as the reservationist said, to call back to schedule our appointments. Here's where my true frustration set in...I had to leave message after message before my call was returned. When the call was finally returned, and I replied that I made a reservation elsewhere, her response was, "oh great!" As previously stated, I am in the spa industry and have been for 7 plus years, so was taken aback with this experience. I understand there are tons of inquiries for groups who never call back OR fall through, however I was ready to give a credit card or even pay partially in advance to hold our reservations...this was not offered. If financially the resort is more concerned with overnight stays, it would seem equally beneficial as 6 women were prepared to book two or more services, easily equivalent to a night's stay plus some. I'm not a big complainer and brush most things off, but this just really ate me up, so I felt the need to express my disappointment. Not to mention it's hard enough getting 6 women on the same schedule and having to change arrangements at the last minute is a true inconvenience. As much as I wanted to experience and support this place, I likely will not try again. read more

Amazing service and super clean facilities! Tiffany is amazing for a massage and Sarah is the best hair and makeup artist around!

Recently my husband and I stayed at the Salamander Resort and Spa for 4 nights. When we first walked in we were graciously welcomed by a number of young men (bell hop, doorman, reservationist). We were struck by how young the staff was in general, but during our stay we were also struck by the excellent manners and professionalism with which we were treated and with which all our needs and requests were met. One thing that was particularly lovely was that there was NEVER a line at the receptionist desk or at either of the concierge desks even though the hotel was full of patrons. There were so many niceties that we have never found at our stays at the Greenbrier, Homestead, numerous Omni hotels and Mohonk Mountain Lodge. And the resort is a quick walk into the lovely town of Middleburg with a friendly vibe, numerous good restaurants and great shopping at unique stores - no Bannana Republics or Gaps in Middleburg! In particular, Alex was great at the front desk and other places we ran into him. James, in the garden, was kind enough to stop doing something that was making a loud noise and chat w/ us about the various flowers and vegetables. He was knowledgeable, polite and thoroughly enjoyable to talk to. He even suggested a nursery past Aldie to see more flower which we did. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, Harrimans, and it was delicious. I am a picky eater and a standout was the grilled artichoke appetizer. Not only did I enjoy eating every bit of it but when nothing was left, I dipped the bread into the wonderful sauce. We had occasion to speak to both Ted Thomas, Housekeeping Manager and Brian, the hotel Manager on duty, and both were thoroughly accommodating. Particularly enjoyable was that there were a number of activities on the grounds where equipment was left out for guests to use and we didn't have to go to a desk, check out the equipment and return it. We played a version of miniature golf on a green where they had set up a number of holes and clubs and a ball were there for anyone to use, as well as croquet and horseshoes. In the bar/restaurant we enjoyed playing pool. My massage at the spa was another treat where instead of talking my ear off, the massage therapist did her job and let me thoroughly relax. We look forward to another wonderful visit in the near future. read more

I've been to the spa numerous times for facials and they have always been great. This time I decided to get a mani/pedi. I was less than impressed. First came the pedi which was the shortest pedi of my life, no paraffin dip, no leg massage, and my toe nails look like they painted by my 8 year old niece. Next came the mani, which started out okay, but the one drying machine she had died halfway through my mani. The solution? They painted over my half done gel mani with a regular manicure and sent me in my way. When you pay $126 which included 20 percent tip, you expect a little more. When I told the manager at the front desk asked me how my experience was I said, well, your one nail dryer died, she just shrugged her shoulders. I've had much better experiences at my local nail places in random plazas in Loudoun County. read more

I had one of the best massages! The spa is gorgeous. You definitely feel pampered here.

I had a lovely very first visit to the spa yesterday. They really have the details right, and I have been to a lot of spas all over the world. My therapist (Colleen) was responsive and attentive and the treatment was lovely. The facilities are just right. I am so glad to know this place exists in my neck of the woods! I am already planning my return! read more