The Omni Homestead Resort

The location is stunning! Beautiful grounds and views. The spa experience is lovely, and the historic baths should not be missed. The breakfast buffet is one of the best I have ever enjoyed, 10/10. The noise of the in room air conditioner made it impossible for our child to sleep on the lounge provided, it vibrated through the floor, furniture, and into the pillow. Extremely loud! The bathroom was also not up to standards, with several long black hairs already present in the bath tub/shower on arrival. The fees for a fire place or balcony are not listed per night, and one can get an unpleasant surprise upon checking out. You are charged, a nightly additional fee. The pony rides are booked 7-8 weeks in advance, and the single pony that provided these rides is elderly, and set to retire. Book all extra activities as soon as you book your stay! They fill rapidly.

Historical hotel and hot springs is wonderful.

We had a wonderful experience. The hotel itself is gorgeous as are the grounds! Our suite was clean and comfortable, the food was excellent, and the staff is exceptional. The ambiance is homey, cozy and you cannot walk across the lobby without chatting with at least one person. We love the friendly atmosphere. We will go back a third time.

Overall grounds are beautiful. Attractions (including scenic tours and hot springs) meeting areas were convenient and only a few minutes down the road via included transportation. Love the numerous event spaces and reading nooks to explore. However- some areas inside were not well kept (dirty, chipping paint). The onsite pool with water slides are perfect for kids and adults (however one of the water slides were out of commission during our stay). I recommend bringing some board games along to play in one of the many seating areas. The spa was amazing. There are several included amenities to enjoy all day if you purchase a spa service. In regards to the rooms, they were standard- nothing special. Housekeeping was non-existent. We had to find our own towels. Overall, the place appeared short staffed from restaurants to housekeeping. Most onsite restaurants have great food except for Audubon main dining room- this dinner buffet was awful from the food to the slow service. I would have enjoyed more live music/entertainment/activities. We noticed several misleading signs on the resort such as “Casino”. To clarify- there is no casino on property but there used to be many years ago- they just didn’t take down the signs. “Hot Springs” signs are referencing the city of hot springs (only 2 open stores walking down that street). Also note that the “ Serenity Garden” is not a garden at all- just the spot where the pool is located. In summary, is this stay worth the money? Absolutely not! Though we had a nice time- in my opinion, the cost was outrageous for what we got.

While the surroundings are gorgeous and the hotel itself is a gem, this is first and foremost a family resort. It lacks the decorum and elegance of yesteryear. The food is mediocre, the rooms are tired, the golf is great, the hikes are great and the staff is lovely. It’s fun to see families having such a great time but it’s not elegant place it used to be.