Ratings based on 60 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.0 Service & staff
4.1 Room comfort
4.1 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Chicago
Posted 30 Nov 2018
I have a wonderful stay each and every time I stay at AOL!
by Otto
Posted 4 Jan 2018 on Hotels
Hotel was empty and we get the worst room, big construction machine in front of our room.
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan 2018 by rb, Hotel Management
Thank you for your review and we are extremely disappointed that we assigned you a room near our construction. We have practices in place that should not have allowed that to happen. The expansion of our Spa will be completed very soon but, in the meantime we will make sure this does not reoccur.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
The Art of Living Retreat center in Boone NC
Posted 17 Nov 2017This retreat center is one my favorite places to go for healing, rest, relaxation and beauty. It is an amazing place!!!
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan 2018 by rb, Hotel Management
Thank you for your review. We are very happy we are one of your favorite places.
Recommended
for Couplesby A verified traveler from South Carolina
Out of the Ay
Posted 3 Nov 2017 on Orbitz
Pros: Quiet
Cons: Parking. Gravel lot and unpaved.
Location: Boone and Appilachain State.
It may be physically close to Boone, but it takes a while to drive there.minutes on winding road). There is no pool, vending machines and our room did not have AC. However, the room was super clean and comfortable. We stayed in late October and open ended widows. Most of all it was quiet. You won’t hear cars or orther people. Just wind through trees. On site cafeteria was non traditional food, so we drove to town.
If you just want peace and quiet this is the place.
by A verified traveler from Wilmington,NC
guest house in the boondocks
Posted 30 Oct 2017
Pros: Nothing. It is not a traditional hotel and should not be advertised as such
Cons: The room could be made more occupant friendly and safer.
Location: There are programs such as yoga, meditation classes, etc for a fee which would be okay with an extended stay but not practical for night guests
Hard to find retreat center pretending to be a hotel. Check-in was difficult. Had I seen room prior I would not have booked and only stayed because unsure of refund. guesthouse room was more like a dorm room. Bathroom was cramped with bathtub shower which had no safety aids. My wife sipped and fell in the tub and we discovered that there was no night staff in the guest house,but at reception half a mile away. When we notified the morning staff of her fall they gave us a rubber mat for the tub and did not seem concerned if she was seriously hurt. She is bruised and still sore two days later. She didn't think that she had anything broken and preferred to leave as soon as we could. There was nobody at the guesthouse for check out and we had to go back to reception. Other than the retreat dinning hall the closest restaurant was seven miles away. We were not pleased and as I stated before, if I could have been assured of a refund I would have refused to stay.
by Patricia
Birthday shenanigans!
Posted 21 Aug 2017 on HotelsVery relaxing and beautiful scenery from most rooms.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Calm, Relaxing, Warmth, Peaceful
Posted 12 Apr 2017 on Orbitz
Pros: serene, calm environment
Location: blowing rick, grandfather mountain, tweetsie rail road. gem mining, canoe, kayak, blue ridge
overall wonderful experience. If you need a stress-free, relaxing stay, look no further. very friendly and helpful staff
by A verified traveler
Great location for mountain viewing; odd set-up
Posted 24 Nov 2016 on HotelsLocation is great. Facility is strange. Room was in a building quite far from reception. Had a bit of a "Shining" feel since not many guests were around.
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Oct 2016 on Hotels
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Atlanta
Quiet, peaceful, mountain breezes
Posted 22 Jun 2016 on OrbitzWe stayed at Shankara while visiting family in the area so we did not have time to try the spa treatments, but the quiet peaceful atmosphere was just what we needed. We plan to return and take advantage of the spa!
