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Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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Golf
Garden
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Fitness facility
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Place, Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Governor's Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Merchants Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Williamsburg

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel puts you in the heart of Williamsburg, within just a 10-minute stroll of Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Governor's Palace. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. Enjoy the 6 outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and gym plus access to golf lessons. 5000 square feet (465 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Colonial Williamsburg hotel include Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA.

What's nearby

  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bruton Parish Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Governor's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merchants Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • College of William and Mary - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 19 min walk
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer Hall - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa
As a guest of Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square metres) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the business-friendly Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Williamsburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel offers 43 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation has separate dining areas and is furnished with king sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 36-hole golf course
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 5,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Williamsburg Inn 136 E Francis St. Williamsburg VA 23185]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 32.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 15 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Griffin Hotel Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Providence Hall Guesthouses Hotel
Providence Hall Guesthouses Williamsburg
Griffin Hotel Colonial Hotel
Griffin Colonial Williamsburg
Griffin Colonial
The Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The Griffin A Colonial Willia
Griffin Hotel
Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$222.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

Yep, Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel has an uncovered self car park, for a fee. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

The closest beach to Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel is Jamestown Beach (9.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel have a pool?

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel has 3 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What luxury perks are available at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and dining areas.

What makes Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel.

Is Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as 3 outdoor pools, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

No, Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel?

Yep, Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel has a 36-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 787 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in, clean & comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonora, Los Lunas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked in upon arrival and they gave us a parking pass and we went snd enjoyed Williamsburg. They called when our room was ready. Our room was spacious snd clean. We were able to walk from our room to colonial Williamsburg. I will return to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prindle, El Cerrito

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place- spacious room and easy access to Colonial Williamsburg properties!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was inconvenient as you have to register at a different hotel down the road. The hotel has no luggage carts or elevator. The toilet did not work and the taps leaked. The wifi is inexistant at least in our room. The bed was sunken in the middle. Only the surroundings outside save it from disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenedy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and greatly appreciated by a family with three teenagers. It did smell a bit musky though, maybe it was the antique furniture in the room? We loved the gym, it was top rate for a hotel for sure. The staff was kind, the grounds were gorgeous! Loved the ease of being so close to Colonial Williamsburg. Would totally stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was depressing. Some sort of nasty stain on the sofa. Lamps were broken. Room needed painting. Bathroom fixtures needed cleaning. Rug was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Desperately needs renovation

There were a few major issues with our stay at the Griffin. 1. Check-in was disastrous. The room was not ready at 4, but only b 4:50. We had to check in at the Willlamsburg Inn, which is not the same building. We tried to check in three times,. with deep lines and unhurried receptionists each time. Total time waste -- about an hour. 2. The Griffin is a series of unattended buildings that appear to be of a 1980s vintage and have not been renovated since that time. 3. Did I mention that Hotels.com photos are HIGHLY MISLEADING? I attach photos of our actual room, to which we UPGRADED for an extra $20 per night, resulting gin total charge of $230 per night. Trust me, you would be far better off at Holiday Inn or Fairfield.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Griffin Hotel has no amenities. You have to go to the Williamsburg Inn for any and everything ~ including a cup of coffee. The shower had ants crawling on the walls. There was hair piled up in a corner of the bathroom. There were only plastic and paper cups ~ no glassware. We waited at the Williamsburg Inn bar for 15 minutes for a bartender.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Culley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Be careful. No elevator!!!!! Very threadbare. Toilet seat with multiple nicks and gouges. Air conditioner VERY loud. No mattress pad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's been fifteen years since we had been to Williamsburg. We really like it, but Summer is over and the place appears to have been run hard and hung up wet. A true National Treasure that may need an infusion of National interest and money to return it to its former glory.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No restaurant near. In other buildings. Vending machines not working. Thought our stay inclyded tix to williamsburg but didnt so little disappointed. Nice rooms clean & safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, charlottesville

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, very comfortable hotel. Extra large room, close to Colonial Williamsburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierrah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Clean, lots to do and very confident for the colonial walk! Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice room but more than a few little things wrong

The room itself was fine. It was the incidentals that were a problem. The coffee maker was terrible, making lukewarm terrible coffee. The hairdryer was old but worse was the electric didn’t work. Call to get assistance because we were trying to get out the door, but it took a while. Housekeeping was only requested one day and they did the bare minimum of bed and towels and may be cleaned a sink. The rug be the vacuuming. The other thing was that the air conditioner had a musty smell. All of these are just little things, but it is not a cheap hotel and I think they should be fixed. We also used the spa it was OK, but I think the problem is really what we picked to have done. Stick with the Massage . we also went to the bar to have drinks and snacks at the outdoor bar. That was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend the amenities and surroundings are beautiful. If it wasn’t for the few things that could be easily fixed the rating would be much higher.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025