Westgate Historic Williamsburg

1324 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, 23185, VA

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Overview

The Westgate Historic Williamsburg is not set up as a hotel in which to spend full days, but rather understands it provides a home away from home to visitors wanting to see Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Center and Busch Gardens. The hotel is conveniently located within blocks of Colonial Williamsburg and a main street in Williamsburg filled with budget-friendly dining options.

The resort actually is a timeshare property owned by Westgate Resorts. Each room available can be booked through the resort and are available when residents are not vacationing. Each studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom villa is decorated identically, like a traditional hotel, and the resort offers a lobby with a reception area. Be forewarned of “concierges,” however, who ask if you need tickets to nearby attractions. They are actually salespeople trying to sell you a timeshare at the property and will offer tickets if you attend a 90-minute seminar. If you feel like sitting through a hard-sell presentation, you’ll get the tickets, but if you, like most vacationing, do not want to be harassed, avoid the concierges, and tell them “no thanks” when they approach you at check-in.

The hotel features a pool, small playground and free, first-come, first-serve bicycle usage for all guests. It is also pet-friendly.

Our Editor Loves

  • Suites with full kitchens
  • Convenient to Colonial Williamsburg
  • Near shopping and restaurants

Family Interests

  • Bicycling
  • Golf
  • Museum/Cultural
  • Theme Park

Family Amenities

  • Cribs
  • DVD
  • Family Room 5+
  • Game Room
  • Kitchenettes
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room Information

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The best part of Westgate is its one- and two-bedroom villa offerings. One-bedroom villas provide a separate bedroom with a king bed, a living area with a queen sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishware, glassware, cookware, silverware, blender, toaster and coffeemaker. A small dining table for four, gas fireplace, and washer and dryer are also featured in each villa. Two TV's are provided, although during our visit, the living room offered a small flat-screen and the bedroom offered an old box TV, and neither received the same cable channels. Bathrooms feature whirlpool soaking tubs and separate showers. One-bedroom villas can accommodate up to four guests.

Two-bedroom villas are nearly identical, with an additional bedroom holding two twin beds. These villas can accommodate up to six guests.

Studios are equipped more like a traditional hotel room. These do not have a separate bedroom but do provide a queen bed and a twin sleeper sofa. A small kitchenette features a microwave, mini-fridge, blender, toaster and coffeemaker. These rooms do not have fireplaces.

All accommodations feature Wi-Fi for an additional daily or weekly fee.

Reviews

Not up to par

by patty051970

We stayed at this Villa for a week. My son said, mom you are going to love your stay. He stayed at a Westgate in Florida. We check in and they give us a door key and some coupons. We get in our room and everything looks great. It’s like an apartment. The first night we tried sleeping in the master suite but I have to watch television to fall asleep. The TV was so small and there was a cabinet, closet next to the TV. I forgot to mention the TV was on the wall. It did not swivel or pull out. We tried the other master bedroom and it was the same way. The sofa pulled out to a bed. It was so filthy when we pulled out the bed. I don’t think it’s ever been cleaned. We had to clean it and put tons of clean sheets and blankets on it before we would attempt to sleep on it. It was so uncomfortable. The jetted tub in the master suite was dirty. We had to wash it out. It had nasty hairs and stuff in it. GROSS!! The washing machine made a huge noise every time we used it. The staff was rude. We came back kind of late, probably 9:00. There was no where to park. My husband went in to ask about where to park. The guy at the desk said, he didn’t know. WHAT? Isn’t that your job to help your tenants? We didn’t get offered any meals. My son said we should have gotten 3 meals. Our stay was uncomfortable and inconvenient. I was very disappointed with Westgate. My son is a part owner and he was very upset.

Last minute reservations exceeded our espectations.

by Gracie R

We went to Williamsburg just for an overnight get a way. The reservation was made last minute, just before we left home. We were truly amazed at the accommodations. The front desk personnel was very professional and efficient. The team member, Tony Clarke who took care of our check in was outstanding. The room was very nice and comfortable.

Family Activities

Activities are limited, with a small swimming pool the resort's kid-friendly highlight. A small playground is tucked into a shaded corner, almost invisible to kids and is better suited for toddlers. Families may borrow from the collection of bicycles available outside of the lobby, although the selection does not include children's sizes or helmets.

Family Dining

Westgate does not feature onsite dining but many guests can stock up on groceries for in-room meals at the grocery store a block away. Many chain and local restaurants are also located along the same street as the hotel.

Planning & Tips

All About the Extras
We selected the Westgate because it welcomes pets. However, the pet fees were high. Guests must put down a $100 refundable deposit, as well as pay $170 nonrefundable for every three nights in the hotel. We felt that to be a very high "cleaning" fee.

The Art of Smart Timing
Summer, spring break and holidays are Williamsburg's busiest periods. Visit in the off-season to avoid lines and missing out on oversold activities.

Getting There
The hotel is located in the heart of Williamsburg. For those arriving by airplane, Williamsburg is accessible via Richmond International Airport, Norfolk International Airport and Newport News International Airport. Guests will need a rental car to get to the resort, which offers free parking. Williamsburg provides transportation options for visitors trying to visit a number of sites without worrying about parking, which can be hard to find, aboard its shuttles and trolleys. Rent a car to venture further afield, including Virginia Beach, which is less than an hour away.