I don't quite know how to describe our getaway to Winter Clove Inn this December. My overall sense is that many guests are returning families, for whom Winter Clove Inn holds special nostalgic memories, and they love it here. However, new guests that are expecting a 5-star resort based on Google classification will likely be pretty disappointed. The main Inn is old and charming, but it and the adjacent property buildings are showing their age in a not-so-charming way. For example, two of our five guest rooms in Oak Lodge had broken heat, which the property was certainly aware of as they had placed space heaters in the rooms before our arrival. During our last day, there was no water at all in the Carriage House, so guests could not flush toilets or wash hands, even after bowling! Really basic features you would expect in even a roadside motel, such as tissues in guest rooms, were not provided. Toilet seats that needed replacing are mismatched, with oval seats on square front toilets, and the toilet cover in the main lodge was broken and not repaired during our stay. Despite being "pet-free," blankets smelled like dog. Despite the rustic accommodations, our family created our own fun together. Our reserved table in the dining room was uncomfortably tight for 13 guests, which was continually apparent during the slow food service. The amount of food at each meal was plentiful, but servers were poorly trained as they repeatedly failed to clear place settings from one course before bringing another course, and repeatedly miscounted orders bringing the incorrect number of soups, desserts, etc. Aside from some disappointing low points, such as the embarrassing frozen mixed vegetables being served as the "vegetable of the day," or uncut unripe honeydew wedges served as the fruit option, the meals were basic but acceptable fare. read more

Always an amazing time. I keep coming back. It's an old school vibe and an amazing time. Never had a bad stay. Life here is good. read more

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Wonderful Inn at Round Top. Great views of the Catskills with lots of trails available for hiking! There are soo many activities on the property. There are no golf carts when you go golfing, but it wasn't a bad walk through the 9 holes. Beautiful place to stay, that was recently made a historical site!! Breakfast was amazing! Rooms don't have mini fridges and it's an older place, but beautiful and everyone was oh so friendly! Would definitely come back for a stay! read more

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Exactly what you'd expect for a family friendly Catskills stay. The food was straightforward but well executed and seasoned well. The property had plenty of amenities and the grounds were lovely. I give it four stars because it's listed as a 5 star resort and I don't feel this is accurate. The meeting space and bowling alley were quite musty and the wait service for meals was ok. The rooms are also quite outdated but otherwise comfortable. Overall it was a pleasant experience as long as you temper your expectations to an old fashioned family friendly Catskills experience. read more

Started coming here as a kid, now I take my family here. Great place to unwind and get away from the spin of day to day. Beautiful grounds during all seasons. Nice people. Good food. The WiFi works very well, but unplug anyway! read more

Winter Clove Inn - Winter Clove in February - Hotels Near Me - Round Top, New York

So there are definitely good aspects to the Winter Clove Inn so I will highlight those as well as the negative parts as well-I wanted to give this location more than two stars but can't in good conscious unfortuantly. So let's start with the positives-I went this past weekend with a group of 5 friends and overall we had a lovely time as this was our first time taking a group trip to the Catskills. The dining room service is fantastic-our waitress was friendly and always got our orders exactly right which was wonderful and every meal included some type of vegetable and dessert. Also the price you cannot beat for an all inclusive that includes three full meals per day with great selections and tasty desserts. Also soft drinks, coffee, tea and iced tea are included in the price as well. All day long coffee, tea and water is offered as well in the main house next to the bar. The other positive of the facility is the lovely bar they have which is quaint and inviting! Bowtie Bill the bartender is fantastic-so great to chat with and really makes some wonderful and creative drinks-he was the best part of the entire Inn and we loved spending time chatting with him during our two day stay. They also have a charming fire place in the bar which I enjoyed sitting at and reading during the day. Also the bowling alley is old but has a lot of charm and is very reasonable at $4/person/game which includes the shoe rentals as well and was a fun time for all and we enjoyed the old fashioned hand scoring for bowling. Now for the negatives-the place overall unfortuantly is completely run down and needs a total makeover/repaint. Lots of the furniture is falling apart and everything looks totally worn and outdated. The bathrooms, dining hall and rooms are old and falling apart, it seems as any type of renovation hasn't been done in well over 20 years. We were given the Carriage House which is across the street from the main house which was nice because it gave us some privacy. The living quarters of the carriage house though had a foul musty smell that also smelled like urine when you walked up the stairs and looked very old. Some of the windows were missing shades as well. The room I had shared with a friend had a major ladybug infestation. We found tons of dead and a few live lady bugs on the window sills, closet and under the beds and furniture, the room was filthy and looked like it hadn't been cleaned or dusted for quite sometime. One morning I actually work up with a ladybug in my hair which was not pleasant. We did call the front desk and they came and vacuumed some of the ladybugs up for us when we arrived but we still ended up vacuuming for quite a while on our own. The front desk staff during the day acted like they could care less about the needs of the clientele and seem bored and uninterested in answering any questions and at times are a bit rude. The heater in one of the bathrooms we had did not work so it was freezing and the toilet barely flushed. The two showers in each bathroom were so tiny you were unable to move around at all in either shower and it was impossible to get the temperature to something comfortable--it was either boiling or freezing. The games room should not really be called a games room. The air hockey table did not work, the ping pong table was sloped and broken and the shuffleboard cement floor needs a major repaint and the floor was very uneven making it hard to play. The basement they call the games room was poorly lit and freezing with no heat available. We also utilized the cross country skis and boots which are available free of charge but once we got outside we realized no cross country areas were appropriately marked or plowed so we had to give up on that rather quickly since trying to cross country ski on the golf course was not a good idea...but did instead enjoy a nice hike on something called "Lovers Loop" which had a nice covered bridge to walk over. The indoor pool was a great temperature but unfortuantly was filthy as we found tons of hairs floating around. Also during more than one meal a few of us found hairs in our food! So gross! It happened more than once which was very upsetting so someone in the kitchen is not following proper hair hygiene it seems. Unfortunately we will not be returning to the Winter Clove Inn for our next trip. read more

MAIN BUILDING: Old, worn out but clean. There's a difference between rustic charm purposely decorated to be as such and and simply worn out/old. Place was built in the 1800's and it feels like it. Ever go to an old museum that has that historic old musty smell? That's the smell-memory that popped into my head when I stepped in. They really need a carpet cleaning or new carpets. Again they do a great job of cleaning. Not much dust. But everything felt sticky and I didn't want to sit on half of the fabric chairs because I felt I would get hit with a waft of history. And yes, there is an adorable black cat that roams around freely so if you have a sensitive cat-allergy, beware. No elevators and all rooms are 2nd floor and up. The porch area is long and there are ample rocking chairs but there are bird nests all around...at first it's cute and you point and say "wow! Nature!" But then you find yourself dodging the birds that fly over your head and before you know it you're playing Bird-Poop Hop-Scotch around the front porch. There was one corner by one of the entrances that was so bad with bird poop they placed a trash bin under it. Just makes you feel icky. REC AREA: Across the main building is the rec area....you enter and again... hit with musty smell that makes you wonder if it's safe to breath this stuff into your lungs. There is a pool table (might require quarters... we didn't use it) and this is where their bowling alley is. Unfortunately due to COVID, it was closed. You will need singles or quarters to play pool table or the 3 arcade machines (a claw, a shooting game, and a precision/prize game). There's a gift shop but nothing fun for kids and most of the trinkets looked rather dull. Down to the basement you go for the Rec room. They have an air hockey table (that didn't work too well...puck fell dead in some areas of the table), shuffleboard, ping pong table and a giant chess set. Didn't want to touch the chess pieces nor stay long enough to play it... it was in the corner with stacked chairs and rolled up carpet... just gives you un I inviting vibe. Luckily our rooms were less 1800's and more year 2000. Room included: Beds Lamps A good-working AC (but at night we had an ordeal...the AC window gaps were not covered and we ended up killing 40+ mosquitoes that one night alone that kept coming in. We stuffed all window entry points with a towels and tissues and finally kept the bugs out). Electric plugs WiFi worked great! Mirror Dressers Bathroom (shower tub, toilet, sink, plastic cups and small toiletries). Note: no fan... so... you most likely will stink up your room or take it for the team and keep the door closed. Either ways, someone will suffer. Water pressure is good but like most of the water in that area it leaves that sticky layer on your skin. A rocking chair that squeaked so loud that we got agitated at anybody who sat it in. Towels Bed sheets and pillow cases were clean. No safe and the door locks are simple twist locks with keys so we felt semi-uncomfortable leaving valuables in our room and had to carry them on us at all times when we left the room. Hot water, coffee and iced water set up by the bookcase/library foyer. A closet-sized area where you can buy beverages or snacks. FOOD: Fair/Good. A small side salad and piece of fruit was fresh and much needed as everything else tasted it was made from frozen or canned ingredients. See pics of menu. I'm sure the cook does their best with what they've got to work with. I'm just saying... it's good old fashion cafeteria/retreat food and you're going to want a big bowl of salad when you get home. Portions are hearty. Dinner is 6-7. So if you're a night owl who eats late at night, might want to bring some cup o noodles or something to eat. No access to microwave but you can ask staff to microwave something for you. Staff is great and helpful. During your stay you get one waiter who is assigned to serve all your meals there. Be sure to tip them at the end of your stay! They post their suggested tip rates (see pic). GOLF COURSE: maintained fair. No carts and lots of hills to walk up. Some marker were not clear so we played 8 of the 9 holes. Couldn't figure out where hole #4?5? was because it wasn't marked or we couldn't figure it out. Should be clear. POOLS: outdoor pool was 3-5ft deep. Great for kids. It rained one entire day of our stay and we opted NOT to use their indoor pool... it just felt grimy looking at it. Luckily we brought a large iPad to do a movie night in our room and brought our own board games. POND: there's a man-made pond behind the main building. They had frogs and fish and hundreds of tadpoles. There was a long net there so the kids had fun trying to catch the tadpol, looked at it, say "ewww" and release them back into the pond. Repeat. Hehe. An okay stay but we left with no feelings of wanting to return. read more

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This "resort" is NOT what we were expecting... We came with the hopes of a Dirty Dancing- like resort, old, clean, quaint, smaller sure, but similar. Wow... No. More like The Shining! Not quite sure where to start... 1. Front desk staff- not friendly or particularly helpful. They always seemed inconvenienced when I asked a question. One exception; there was a wonderful older lady who was very kind and sweet. 2. The rooms are OLD, clean, but OLD. No TV's in the rooms. The beds are awful and squeak so loud anytime you simply turn over. My 3-year old called them rooster beds because they say COCKADOODLEDOO any time you move! 3. The food. You should fast for 2 weeks prior, because they will serve you piles and piles of carbs. Like pre-NYC Marathon carbs. I do love a carb-filled meal but when I tried to order a salad, I was told they are for gluten-free people only, and I would have had to request it. 4. There is a cat roaming free through the halls, rooms, kitchen (PUKE), dining room, and anywhere else it can find itself. I imagine it's to keep the rodents out, but yuck. 5. We were a large-ish party, maybe 25-30. We had 1 server. She was sweet, but couldn't manage our size group. She was solo. There were other groups as well, of maybe 6 or 10, and they had 1 dedicated server. How does this make sense? 6. The grounds are clean. The indoor pool seemed clean, but we didn't use it. The outdoor pool was green and slimy looking. The play structure was very old. All in all, it was a wonderful experience being with our family, but as a well-traveled person, this is NOT a place I would ever recommend or return to. read more

I started staying at the Winter Clove when I was a kid growing up on Long Island - I believe an old ad in the "Long Island Catholic" was the impetus. I've now returned as an adult with a family and we enjoy Winter Clove all over again. Realize that its not the fanciest place, the food is okay, but the kids love it (and they are now in their 20's), the activities are varied, there is entertainment, we love the golf and there is a lot to do in the local area (see the Mountain Brauhaus). Lots of places in the Cairo/Round Top area are long gone (Pickwick, Dellwood) but the Winter Clove endures. read more

Winter Clove Inn - Winter Clove Inn main house - Hotels Near Me - Round Top, New York

I have really enjoyed my stay. The decor and feel of the place is perfe r and the rooms adorable. The indoor pool is perfect for this time of year and I loved spending time in the parlor next to the fire. The waterfall nearby and hiking trails were a special treat and the staff has been wonderful. I look forward to returning during the summer! read more

We had an amazing time at Winter Clove Inn. The hotel itself was beautiful and the grounds were amazing. Everything was cleaned often and the staff was more than up to date with all of the COVID regulations. We were impressed with the food, everything was homemade and the portion sizes were just right. Even my 11 year old picky eater was happy with the options. We had several types of electronics (iPhones, iPad, laptops and Xbox) with us and all worked well with the Wi-Fi, in the room and on the front porch. During our stay we enjoyed the fire pit and s'more night, BBQ with entertainment and a movie night with popcorn. Each event was run smoothly and without issues. We were fortunate to know about the nightly entertainment and hiking trails being posted on the bulletin board, some families missed the fire pit because they didn't see the sign. We will definitely be back for another visit. read more

Winter Clove is a tradition for my family. It is a truly relaxing place that makes you feel transported back in time to a simpler era. I have been coming since I was a kid and now bring my own child who loves it. The food is good, the accommodations cozy, the staff friendly, and the cost can't be beat, especially with young children in tow. I recommend Winter Clove Inn for anyone visiting the Catskills. read more

We got married at the Winter Clove and had an incredible time. Our family and friends could not stop talking about how beautiful and peaceful it was and how much there was to do on the grounds. Lenore was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with, and the wedding package was definitely reasonable. Vanessa, the chef, made great suggestions about the food, put out a great spread, and even threw in some extras that were perfect. The staff was professional and fun to be around. The whole atmosphere was really comfortable, and we look forward to returning for years to come! read more

This will be my fourth year in a row venturing to Winter Clove in the winter with my friend's family and "extended family" and it is nothing but a wonderful time! The original farmhouse was built in 1863 and the owners have chose to keep it homey and nostalgic. It's like a humongous bed and breakfast only they provide all three meals if you choose to have them. There's no TVs except in the common rooms on the first and top floor so you're inclined to spend time with whomever you come with, whether it be hiking the wonderful trails behind the house, playing games or reading in one of the common rooms, or enjoying their indoor pool or brand new gym. They also have an outdoor pool, tennis court, volleyball court and golf course but I've never been there in warmer months. Let me not also forget they have a bowling alley and rec room across the house that's open after dinner. It's a wonderful place for friends and family and in the heart of the Catskills worth the drive and money for a fun weekend or week. There's also plenty of fun stuff within a half hour to hour and a half from the place but you can easily lose the whole weekend there. Can't wait for next year! read more

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Our four kids and nine grandkids spent the weekend here. Needed improvements: Menu-there is no choice for kids; for a couple of meals our food came out cold-sent some back but just ate it lukewarm. golf course-not for serious golfer-three holes closed, hilly-no carts Things we enjoyed: many activities for our grandkids-tennis, indoor pool, hiking. Very quiet location, sitting on front porch. read more

Super cozy, totally old school, family inn with the most courteous and hospitable staff of all time. My young adult children thought it was fabulous. Puzzles by the fire, board games in the living room, a cozy tavern, delicious comfort food, and best of all -- building a snowman! We loved it! read more

This place is unbelievably dumpy. I have unfortunately had to come here for a family reunion A few times, and it never gets any better. The one saving grace was the food but this year it has gone down hill. At least the kids could be occupied in the arcade bowling alley, but this year they decided not to open it during the day. I assume its so they don't have to pay someone five dollars an hour to run it. The woman at the front desk is terribly grumpy and has zero customer service skills. I hope I never have to return to the expensive dump. can you believe that after all I wrote that this place is actually expensive? yes it is! And expensive dump. read more

It's awesome and I dare you to find something better. It was an excellent experience with great service. Private golf course located on 600 acres. Plenty of activities such as bowling and hiking. read more

This is an awesome place to be. I went there with my husband during the halloween weekend recently and it was indeed a pleasant stay. We did the dinner, breakfast and stay for only $180 and the owner was just so sweet, she told us there is no rush to check out because she knows we are in vacation and are there to relax, the check out time was 11 but we actually checked out around 1 pm without any issues. Its like a family being there:) they cook for you and wait for u in the breakfast table :) everything was good. The food was yummy too...the only thing i would say is if you are a vegeterian, you might need to look out for another option for food, since they had only non-vegetarian choices for dinner. There's a swimming pool and a bowling alley too and you are sure to enjoy your stay there. Rooms are clean and well decorated. we went hiking and the trails are well marked and going there during the fall adds to the beauty, there were awesome colors. I am sure to return there again :) read more