This is an older motel that has been nicely remodeled. Very clean, plenty of hot water, comfortable…read morebeds, and friendly owners. I will stay there again the next time I am in the area.

The experience we had here was absolutely perfect! Heather and staff tended to every detail before…read morewe had a chance to ask. Extremely clean and efficient accommodations. We had such a great stay, we decided to make early reservations for the April 2024 full solar eclipse ! Ellington is directly in the path of 100% visibility for the eclipse. The area is full of natural attractions. The little town is quiet and has a great small town vibe.

If you don't want to read the whole review I'll summarize by saying don't book here, it's a rundown…read moreproperty with poor food and no good river access. The bumpy, crumbling, neglected driveway into the property was the first clue. Our cabin was so musty it gave us head aches and runny noses. There was a dehumidifier running (which we emptied three times a day as no one from the property ever came to check on it) and four box fans running when we entered the unit. It had a European style ventless A/C which could not keep up with the heat and left one bedroom unusable at night for sleeping. The furniture looked as if it was from the 60's and the front porch furniture even older. The cabin was sort of clean, the bathroom faucets still had toothpaste spots from previous guests. The porch was just plain dirty with holes in the screens. On a positive note, the beds and linens were more than acceptable and the staff who worked there could not have been nicer. Food is included in your room rent and it was awful. First night dinner..some shredded slaw with a limey dressing of some sort and a plate of oily noodles topped with cube steak cooked with chunks of green peppers and onions..the cook's take on Philly Cheesesteak noodles ??? A small piece of bought carrot cake. No bread, no butter, never a choice, food is served plated. There was a coffee pot in the room which we used the first morning (as well as some complimentary Folgers) only to find not one single mug to drink it. And there were no glasses either which we had not noticed as we had bottled water. We found that when we went to pour some wine! Lunch was a "bag lunch" which would have been fine. In other places we've stayed bag lunch to the river is great, sandwich, chips, piece of fruit and a cookie and that's what we expected. Instead this is what we got, this "sandwich", no mayo, no mustard, and off brand bag of chips, no fruit, no cookie, not even a napkin. The second day was a repeat of the first but this time the sandwich was a blob of cold pulled pork on a bun and the chips, nothing else. It was like the pork you buy at Sam's Club but you would serve it heated! The charge for this wonderful food was $55 per day!! And the beautiful Black River could not be seen from the property. You had to walk down the long hill, cross the two lane gravel road, make your way through the brush to find a treacherous set of steps to reach the river. In short we left early. It is impossible to understand the 5 star reviews unless written by someone with interest in the property, especially the one written by "Sabrina". If you are looking for a place to stay go to the Black River Lodge, the property is cared for, lots of activities, three family style meals a day, and a well maintained set of steps that take you right to the river. Interestingly, these properties are owned by the same people, but Wilderness Lodge has certainly been neglected.

Great food and amenities! The black river is crystal clear and always cool and refreshingread more

WOW.....service is unbelievable....showed up...checked in....amazed by the rooms.....pool was a…read moreperfect temp....while having a party pool side..... the owner treated us to some fresh pulled pork and a taste of amazing local music....being from memphis( blues).....Van Buren hill billy's gives me a whole new view of music....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...Bring your drums!

This is the best place I've stayed at in the area. Very clean , nice and quiet which I loved. WiFi…read morewas blazing fast which I really loved. Price is reasonable... they have indoor pool if your into swimming , golf course nearby ... if you need a place to stay or to put a visiting family member up I would recommend this place. I've stayed at most of the hotels and motels in this area. This is the best by far. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

This small hotel offers big hotel amenities such as a good size indoor pool and hot tub (open), an…read moreoutside patio, full hot breakfast. Just outside of town so nice and quiet. Outside grounds were very well kept. Check in was a breeze and staff was friendly and helpful. Overall hotel and room were very clean.They are still serving a hot breakfast & coffee via walk up window (with plexiglass and masked server) and still offer cold items to go or eat there of cereal, breakfast bars and fruit, juices, milk, fruit cups, etc. Tables in the breakfast room were spaced out according to Covid rules. Room & bathroom were clean, spacious and updated and our room at the back of the building offered a great view of the gold course from the 3rd floor. Bed was very comfortable & sheets were soft. No complaints but have some improvement recommendations; TV is pitifully small; the lighting in the bathroom isn't conducive to putting on make up; (much too dim); the light inside the door is a CFL and isn't bright enough to see what's in your luggage on the luggage rack. Room could use more USB outlets (there is a "hidden" one in the clock.) A cleaning staff member was not wearing a mask but when brought up to the mgr, was corrected immediately.

What can I say. Fairfield is the low end of the Marriott brand and they are pretty much…read morepredictable. The Mc Donald's of hotels. Pleasant staff is limited in what they can do. Pool not much bigger than a bathtub. Place is clean. Rubber is gone on the wheels of the luggage carts. Had to change rooms TWICE to find one with a working TV. Beds are comfortable and room is fairly clean.

The front desk lady was very polite and professional. We had some frozen food for our medical needs…read moregranddaughter. She put it in the hotel freezer for the night. That helped us a lot. She was kind and helpful.

Mark was very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and more modern than expected for the…read moreprice. The marina was a short drive away.

I posted a review in detail about my experience at this hotel. What happened to it? We were not…read moreable to check in because of a problem with hiltons check-in system. It took a great deal of effort to get them to take cash, again because their reservation system was down and they did not have a business contingency plan.

First of all, thanks to Ethan for helping us during our stay. He was informative and friendly. The…read morehotel is Dog friendly, spacious king size room, clean atmosphere, and our room on the first floor had vaulted ceilings way above 10 feet Wish I had the specifics. It made the room feel enormous. The hotel is located near to great restaurants. Doordashes during the one night stay and ate comfortably on their couch/ottoman while watching TV. I would recommend this place for a nice stay.

Great fish on Friday's another favorite is the smothered chicken breast. Great spot for burger and…read morefries with the family can't go wrong .

I stop here for lunch fairly often and have always been met with friendly and smiling staff, great…read morefood and decent prices. The burgers, soup and sandwiches are all great.

Very comfortable rooms that are up to date and clean. The beds are comfortable and the pillows…read moreplentiful. I was skeptical of the treadmill because it looks shotty, but it worked well. It didn't skip a beat while I was running and most treadmills do. The breakfast was decent and the staff very friendly. I definitely enjoy staying here when I'm in Poplar.

The room was dated, musty and the bed was uncomfortable but it was reasonably clean and the front…read moredesk staff was very friendly. Not bad for the price. I'd stay here again.

I use to come to this place when I was a little kid with My family and it hasn't changed a bit. I…read morehave so many good memories about this place. I am really glad to see it still up and running. It is a step back in time coming down here but that's what I love about it. It's just You and the people that are with You and fishing. And the people who run it are very nice good people. I live less than a hour away now and will come back every chance I get.

If you need to get away from the daily grind and enjoy some time in the wilderness, this is the…read moreplace to go. It's really off the beaten path and you won't have to worry too much about getting phone calls on your cell. Although this place is bit rustic, the required amenities are all available in the cabins available for rent. You'll get a kitchen, shower, A/C, and heat. They provide sheets, blankets and towels (you might want to bring your own towel if you like something big enough to wrap around you). The boat dock provides adequate shelter for your boat when you're not on the water catching the huge crappie.