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January 2024 by Marilde Preuss
Clean, but no breakfast!
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February 2023 by Steven F.
Some of the best people to deal with. Truly professional, accommodating, kind, thoughtful and fair. The entire crew, managers, grounds keeping and office family go over and beyond making sure satisfaction is achieved. When things take a misstep, it becomes a challenge to make things right, and ESSEOLA succeeds. There no snobs in the chain of command. Everyone who saves up for an experience are treated with the best attitude. When you make the time to have an experience, they refuse to let you down. ESSEOLA appreciates the reputation they want to convey. Failure is not an option. Even the food service rating only makes three digits. 100%. Looking after details is the goal of ESSEOLA.
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June 2022 by Ellen L.
I was looking forward to going here but when I looked at its internet site, the place allows only members of the golf course associated with it and their guests to dine here now. So much for dining here.
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November 2021 by Sofia Haltom
AMAZING!!! My sweet & amazing bridal girls surprised me with a full hour at the spa & we all got pampered! I believe I had Barbara & OH MY GOSH… totally in love!!! My first time ever & I am honestly already planning for my next trip next year with my soon to be husband (or mom/family)
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July 2021 by Shirley Styles
Absolutely a beautiful place. We came here for a wedding. Fabulous place for a wedding. 5 stars
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June 2021 by Carol Caulk
A beautiful setting! Many sitting areas so you can gather with friends and family and play chess, checkers, scrabble in front of a fire. It is so warm and welcoming you will not want to leave! Beds are very comfy and our room has a wonderful private patio. I highly recommend!
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February 2021 by Wesley Dorsey
Absolutely unmatched in the refinement to the landscaping and architecture. However, the food and rooms aren't worth the $400+ a night. The food (dinner) is average and the rooms are dated and ordinary. The golf course was immaculate but I didn't play. The location is amazing and I would definitely visit in the late spring or late summer.
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January 2021 by Kelly Lawing
Was not quite the spa services I envisioned. You wait in a common area with other patrons. You are ushered to your service and upon completion, sent back to the common area. There was no meditation area, nor were patrons allowed to sit out by the pool. No food or beverage service. I did not like the loofah scrub my massage therapist used on my back during my massage. Left my back raw in certain areas.
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November 2020 by LSC3002
First off, I will say I did like the ambience of the spa a lot. I chose this spa because of it's location and because they use Aveda products. HAIR: Amber did my hair and she did a great job. She was very friendly. It was my first visit and she took her time with me, I never felt rushed. I felt she listened to me and did exactly what I asked, a hair cut, no other hair service. The blow out was great. However, I booked and paid for "Diamond Hair Services includes a luxurious scalp and neck massage with steam towels and your choice of soothing or invigorating essential oils." Well, I did feel the steam towels for a few seconds (less than a minute) but there was no luxurious scalp and neck massage and certainly no soothing or invigorating essential oils. Haircut was good even without the massage. Though my Aveda salon does the neck massage and charges less than what I paid here. I'd give her 3 stars. PEDICURE: I booked a Signature Pedicure at $57 which was just mediocre at best. There was a slight sugar rub but there certainly wasn't any massage with the pedicure. What I got was a very basic pedicure. The salon that generally does my pedicures for $35 does a far superior job, with a lengthy leg massage, for a lot less than what I paid here. Disappointed in the pedicure. The gal that did the pedicure was not friendly at all. I'd give her 2 stars. FACIAL: Brandi did my facial. I've had facials in the past that were relaxing and gentle and just flowed. Brandi's technique was a bit rough, abrupt, matter-of-fact, and the transition from one aspect of the facial to the next wasn't smooth or gentle. I don't know, maybe she is new at this. She seemed to know what she was talking about and we had good conversation but the facial didn't flow. In the end my skin felt good, likely due to the products, but I felt like I received far better experience with facials elsewhere. I'd give her 2 stars. MASSAGE: Now this was great! Lauren did my 90 minute massage and I can do nothing but rave about her and her technique. She hit every single trigger point exactly as needed; she was smooth, the massage flowed, and I wished I could have stayed another 90 minutes. Definitely amazing!! Lauren was super nice and her massage was amazing! I'd give Lauren 5 stars!!! In the end, let me tell you that I booked several spa services as you can see, but "due to Covid" they could not schedule me on the same day, which also means they penalized me and could not give me any kind of spa package for booking several services because THEY could not accommodate my selection of services. Not too happy about that. Massage, pedicure, facial, and haircut, and at best I got 10% off 2 services because I was persistent in asking when I checked out. They told me it was due to Covid. Well, I get that, but I booked and paid for 4 services and bought product, and it took the receptionist at least 15 minutes to figure out how she could give me a minimum 10% discount, rather than a spa package deal. Hmmm. I would definitely go back for the massage and haircut, but I can get better facials and pedicures elsewhere. The receptionist should have suggested a spa package and it could have saved me over $100, especially since she handed me a brochure at the end and said "here's our packages, check these out next time" When I scheduled, I requested all the services and inquired about any packages, but because she just booked the services as individual services, I paid more and the spa made out.... that's not so nice. Perhaps I'll reconsider returning.
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March 2020 by David Theoret
The Eseeola Lodge is all about stately elegance. Although there are only a total of 24 rooms and suites, their level of service is impeccable. The rooms may not be as large as some of the national chains however they are very warm and inviting, and very well appointed. Resort guests can also enjoy other features of The Eseeola Lodge including the library, lounge, and bar, or wander around the numerous buildings that make up the property and take in the surrounding beauty of the grounds. On property, you’ll find a day camp for kids, which provides adults just enough time to indulge in a luxurious spa treatment. If you’re so inclined, head over to the pool and swim a few laps. You can also take advantage of the tennis courts and exercise and fitness room. If you’re an outdoor adventurer, you can play a round of croquet or go canoeing and fishing. There’s still plenty to do.
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March 2020 by David T.
The Eseeola Lodge is all about stately elegance. Although there are only a total of 24 rooms and suites, their level of service is impeccable. The rooms may not be as large as some of the national chains however they are very warm and inviting, and very well appointed. Resort guests can also enjoy other features of The Eseeola Lodge including the library, lounge, and bar, or wander around the numerous buildings that make up the property and take in the surrounding beauty of the grounds. On property, you'll find a day camp for kids, which provides adults just enough time to indulge in a luxurious spa treatment. If you're so inclined, head over to the pool and swim a few laps. You can also take advantage of the tennis courts and exercise and fitness room. If you're an outdoor adventurer, you can play a round of croquet or go canoeing and fishing. There's still plenty to do. The Eseeola Lodge will take your dining experiences to a whole new level. A sumptuous breakfast is included with every night's stay and if you're on their Modified American plan, dinner is included as well. Executive Chef Patrick Maisonhaute and his staff of culinary experts will tempt your taste buds with dishes that meld together perfect ingredients. Among the assortment of dishes on their menu, you're sure to find something that will pique your curiosity, perhaps using ingredients your palette has not yet encountered. Their desserts are unique as well. The Honey Crème Brulee is absolutely delicious as was everything else we sampled. Kara Penland and her brother Brandon Wilson have been working at the Eseeola Lodge for almost 30 years. Brandon is Eseeola Lodge's Sommelier and Maître d'; Kara is a Dining Room Manager with an added duty. It seems Kara has always had a particular skill for making ice cream. When one of the club's members fell ill with throat cancer, Kara took it upon herself to see that he had plenty of her specialty, Peppermint Ice Cream. It seems that the member became such a fan of the ice cream that he began sharing it with other members and friends. After he passed away, Kara was asked if she would be interested in making the ice cream on a regular basis. Now she makes it about three times each week and it is absolutely delicious.
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November 2019 by Heather V.
The desserts on the buffet were creative and delicious. Very well done!
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October 2019 by Nathan Seamone
Impeccable. Enjoyed our 26th wedding anniversary tonight at the final seafood buffet. Our tradition since having our reception there in '93. It's a truly special feeling and something you will always remember and long for a time to repeat. Our sincerest thanks to all who make it possible. We feel abundantly Blessed!
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October 2019 by Belinda P
Been twice for the seafood buffet on Thursdays. The spread is incredible and everything is high quality and first class. Go early and walk the grounds; they are stunning!
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October 2019 by 1214peggyt
We love Eseeola dining and drive up 3-4 times for dinner with friends. Do you share your Almond Cookie Recipe?
