One-Night Stay for Two at The Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia. Two Options Available.
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Oil paintings of America's founders, colonial-themed restaurant & period furnishings pay tribute to history at Virginia Beach resort
What You Get
- For $109, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two children in a Founders junior suite with fireplace or a Founders one-bedroom suite with parlor and breakfast for two
- Or, for $285, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two children in the Governors suite or Presidents suite and breakfast for two
Expansive Georgian Resort with Colonial Period Décor
The stately exterior of The Founders Inn and Spa—with its orderly rows of windows and symmetrical chimneys—references Georgian architecture, named after the four Georges who ruled England in the 18th century. The resort's interior, however, pays tribute to one of the biggest thorns in the side of the third King George—colonial America. Oil paintings of the Founding Fathers peer out from gilded frames, and colonial-era furnishings cluster around roaring fireplaces. The hotel is on the grounds of and owned by Regent University, a Christian school founded in 1978 by evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson, who remains its chancellor.
The resort’s atmosphere of traditional elegance extends to guest accommodations such as the Presidents suite, which is adorned with fine art and an antique, six-person dining table. Outside, a 250-square-foot veranda overlooks formal gardens filled with geometric hedges. Through a connecting foyer, the neighboring Governors suite offers plush parlor seating beside views of the garden and lake beyond. Alternatively, two types of Founders suites—a one-bedroom with parlor and a junior suite with fireplace—feature throwback quilts atop two- or four-poster beds.
Come dinnertime, onsite restaurants include the award-winning Swan Terrace, which sends even taste buds back in time with colonial-inspired dishes such as bacon-wrapped Virginia beef and pork belly with local peaches. The following morning, the same space holds a breakfast smorgasbord, with linen-draped tables stretching outside onto the brick-inlay terrace. Nearby, the Flowering Almond Spa’s burbling hot tub and relaxing body treatments soothe muscles sore from arm-wrestling redcoats.
Hampton Roads, Virginia: Naval Center Near Virginia Beach
The inn perches on the outskirts of Regent University, in an area noted for its proud naval history and proximity to the Atlantic. Just north of the inn, the Naval Station Norfolk covers miles upon miles of piers and aircraft hangars, forming one of the world’s largest naval complexes. Bus tours and harbor cruises led by Navy personnel narrate details of battleships, submarines, and elite squadrons of rubber duckies.
To the east, the Virginia Beach boardwalk offers a more casual perspective of the sea. The broad, 3-mile promenade meanders past public statuary, grassy park areas, and a fishing pier. Even during the quiet winter months, the boardwalk’s bike lane and walking path accommodate a steady stream of wave watchers.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call The Founders Inn and Spa.
- Choose a date prior to 3/31/12.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Room Details
In All Included Rooms
- Standard occupancy: Two, including children and infants
- Maximum occupancy: Four, including children and infants
- Adding occupants above standard: Additional adult occupants (18 and older) may be added for $20 per person; additional child occupants (17 and younger) may be added for free.
- My Earth green bath products
- Mini fridge, coffeemaker, and herbal teas
- 42-inch flat-screen TV
Founders Junior Suite with Fireplace
- King bed plus sleeper sofa
- Recently renovated colonial-style rooms
- Gas fireplace
Founders One-Bedroom Suite with Parlor
- King bed plus sleeper sofa
- Recently renovated colonial-style rooms
- Sitting area and two full bathrooms
Governors Suite
- Two queens in master bedroom; one queen in second bedroom
- Parlor & sitting area
- Jacuzzi tub in master bath; second half-bath
- Views of English garden, lake, and grounds
- 408 square feet
Presidents Suite
- King in master bedroom; queen in second bedroom
- Sitting area and six-person dining table
- Antique furnishings and fine art
- Jacuzzi tub in master bath; second half-bath
- 630 square feet
- Private 10'x25' veranda with view of English garden
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Resort fee includes: Parking, guest services, water, USA Today, fitness-center access
- Parking: Included with facility fee.
- Rollaways: Available for $15 per night
- Smoking policy: No smoking is allowed inside the property.
- Pet policy: Pets less than 40 pounds are welcome to stay for free; request a pet-friendly room during booking.
- Accessibility: Handicap-accessible rooms are available by request during booking.
- Room upgrades: Not available
What It's Worth
- For $109, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two children in a Founders junior suite with fireplace and breakfast for two (up to $189 value)
- Or, for $285, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two children in a Governors suite or Presidents suite and breakfast for two (up to $474 value)
Amenities
- Onsite spa with indoor pool and hot tub
- Two restaurants and breakfast café
- Formal English gardens
- Fitness center
- Tennis and beach-volleyball courts
- Free WiFi
Traveler's Tips
- Though the outdoor pool is closed in winter, the spa's indoor pool and hot tub remain open year-round, and are free for guests.
- Throughout December, special holiday events include sleigh rides, children's activities, and elaborate light shows.
Getting There
- By plane: About 10 miles from Norfolk International Airport (ORF); about 35 miles from Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
- By cab: About $22 from ORF via TaxiFareFinder.com
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Mar 31, 2012. Amount paid never expires.
- Not valid 12/31/11-1/1/12 or 2/10/12-2/11/12
- Travel must be completed by 3/31/12
- Limit 3 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Limit 3 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required; subject to availability
- 24hr cancellation notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
- Must be 21 or older to check-in
- Not valid for conference or group bookings
- Alcohol not included
- 13% tax and $11.50 facility fee per day not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
- Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
About The Founders Inn and Spa
With its orderly rows of windows and symmetrical chimneys, The Founders Inn and Spa's stately exterior references Georgian architecture, a style named after the four Georges who ruled 18th-century England. The resort's interior, however, pays tribute to one of the biggest thorns in the side of the third King George—colonial America. Oil paintings of the Founding Fathers peer out from gilded frames, and colonial-era furnishings sit around roaring fireplaces. The hotel is on the grounds of and owned by Regent University, a Christian school founded in 1978 by evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson, who remains its chancellor.
The resort continues the historical theme throughout its guest accommodations, featuring artifacts such as throwback quilts and gas fireplaces. Bacon-wrapped Virginia beef, pork belly with local peaches, and other colonial-inspired dishes send taste buds back in time at the award-winning Swan Terrace, one of two onsite restaurants.
Modern amenities such as an outdoor pool, 25-foot water slide, and tennis courts facilitate kinetic entertainment. The Flowering Almond Spa’s hot tub and relaxing body treatments soothe muscles sore from bouts in the fitness center or arm-wrestling matches with redcoats.