Primland Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection

A little disappointed this time. We have been to this resort before. It has turned into a golf resort geared towards a male clientele versus the romantic special place it used to be.

The wine tasting experience and the wine-pairing dinner in the wine cellar were exquisite! Seth Shelton made these the highlight of our stay!

My partner and I spent a week at Primland for a peaceful getaway in nature, and while the setting was undeniably stunning, the overall experience didn’t quite match the price point or our expectations. The treehouse we stayed in was beautiful and secluded—perfect for disconnecting. We loved the aesthetic and spent most of our time relaxing, enjoying the hot tub, and soaking in the views. However, the space lacked practical touches: there was no indoor dining area, so when it rained during dinner, we had to eat in bed. A simple “Do Not Disturb—Except for Food” sign would also be helpful for privacy, especially in remote accommodations like that. Service was friendly but inconsistent. We weren’t greeted upon arrival and received a brief, mostly uninformative tour from a valet. Important details—like how to access the spa locker rooms or use the resort's app/text system—were never explained. Requests to delay housekeeping weren’t honored, and we had to call back multiple times for transportation that never arrived. Communication via text was hit-or-miss; for example, we received a confirmation for a stargazing excursion on the day we checked out. Dining was the most disappointing part of our stay. Meals at both the Stables Saloon and Leatherflower were overpriced and underwhelming. Breakfast lacked variety and quality, and in-room dining was repetitive, often incorrect, and arrived earlier than requested. We expected much more from a luxury resort with limited onsite food options. The spa was excellent—my technician was also a physical therapy assistant, which was perfect following recent hip surgery. However, when I tried to access the pool area, I was locked out and had to make two separate trips (with a cane) to the front desk due to being given the wrong code—something that could have been avoided with more attentive support. We also enjoyed the wine tasting, which was relaxed and fun, though a bit unpolished. The sommelier was kind but unable to answer several questions about the wine selection or process. Strangely, there was a strong focus on low-priced wines and no effort to offer or upsell bottles—unusual for that type of experience. Other notes: there’s no convenience store onsite (no way to get toothpaste, bug spray, etc.), and activities were expensive with limited access unless booked through an excursion. We also found it odd that you couldn’t access the lake without one. Despite these frustrations, we did enjoy the quiet, the time away from kids, and the chance to disconnect in a beautiful setting. With better communication, more thoughtful service, and upgraded dining, this could easily become the five-star experience it aims to be.

Great staff and experience made the experience memorable. Golf is memorable and the amenities are exceptional. We will return.

Our 2nd trip and see they changing to kid friendly resort. Not what we had experienced before. People would allow kids to climb in tables during dinner, take handfuls of marshmallows. Maybe have fireplace designated for adults. Beautiful resort, nice room at lodge.