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3 out of 5
Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center
4404B State Route 125, Blue Creek, OH

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Shawnee forest is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Nice getaway
Place is nice, a bit run down, older but nice...what you expect at an older lodge. If you want to go to any restaurants or places open past 8, go to the cute town of Portsmouth. The bar at this hotel literally closes at 8 pm! The outdoor pool is fantastic, best part of the trip. Wi-fi is non existent in the hotel rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Belle Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. My grand daughter loved the arcade and pool area. The room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Bryson

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is pretty outdated, which we kind of expected and didn’t really mind considering it’s a state park lodge, but there were several problems. The rooms were dirty, our first room had candy and crumbs on the floor and hair on the pillows and toilet. When we notified the front desk they just said “sorry about that” and moved us to another room. No upgrade, no discount, not really any concern. Just seemed like business as usual. Our second room was cleaner, but not perfect. We actually found a sock under the corner of the bed when we were packing up. The amenities were probably the most frustrating of all. The website boast several amenities that were no were to be found (and most of the reason we booked). The putting green had been torn out and all that remained was a concrete pad. The disc golf course was their, but no discs. Most of the games in the game room were $1 each to play, and several were out of order. The sauna was closed for whatever reason. The website also stated they had a free deluxe breakfast during the off season. When we arrived we were told that was only on the weekends. We stayed Monday-Thursday so our breakfast included cereal, danishes, old fruit, and refrigerated pancakes and waffles. The pool and hot tub were both nice. The tennis courts and shuffle board were both available, but in pretty bad shape. We didn’t even try to find the putt putt course or the archery area, so not sure how those are or if they are open.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful views! Loved the quiet environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was expensive for the rooms. Pretty area where it is located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off the Grid and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tge room was nice and clean the staff was friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WiFi did NOT work the whole time we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived from the north which is very sparsely populated for quite a long portion of our ride. We were getting nervous about what we would be greeted with given the limited attractions in the surrounding area. Turned off the main road to more nothing, up the hill around the corner and then... WOW this gorgeous facility popping out of the top of this hill. We really love the rustic look so this was our cup of tea. The day itself was dreary and chilly, but our two kids wanted to swim. Sadly, with COVID restrictions, swimming was limited to an hour, however after that hour they were satisfied. They also enjoyed the arcade and perused the gift shop. We had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant (O-Hee-Yuh Restaurant). We enjoyed everything and had no complaints. As we were just passing through, we only stayed the one night, but if/when we were to visit the area again, we would be confident in returning to Shawnee. We had the room with 2 double beds and the bunk beds. FUN! OH! My favorite part is the hand soap, not quite sure what the scent is, but I just loved it. Maybe lemon and something. For those who want to know, wifi was sporadic (we have unlimited data on our phones, but still had trouble using anything). The rooms could use a little upgrade, but everything was clean. The bathrooms were dated, but everything was in working order. Beds were comfy, nice patio with chairs overlooking the parking lot, but still a nice view. We recommend a visit to Shawnee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommended.
When I made the reservation months before hand, it was for my husband and I and our 4 children. When we got there at 3:30 pm, they did let us check in early, however, the room they gave us was 2 double beds. I had to call and explain to the staff why we needed the room with the bunkbeds, that I initially reserved. The pool area is reserved in 1 hour slots and maximum 10 people in the pool. When we checked in at 3:30 pm, the person who was supposed to be at the pool was not there but his computer was open with information pulled up and the reservation book was open as well. After waiting about 20 minutes for him to return, he booked my family for the earliest of 9pm for the pool. However, the same family and room number with a party of 3 was reserved for 2 hours back to back for 7 and 8pm. When this was brought up to the hotel manager, nothing was done about it. At our 9pm reservation with our family of 6 to start, they were 8 more people in the pool as well making that a total of 14. Instead of booking us earlier with a party of 3, *who got 2 hours pool time*, we were booked late with a total of 14 people. The arcade room games barely work. The machines will take your money. The room we had to request also had several sheet stains, the top bunk guard rail wasn't fastened for safety, and the bathroom door was busted on the bottom. The patio door also wouldn't open. The area is beautiful, however not worth the price of everything mentioned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We thought the property was very beautiful the only problem we had is it was unlimited staff we ordered from the kitchen for dinner and it was very good another problem is they don’t have coffee until nine in the morning. Then when we went to get coffee no one was there to actually put it out or serve it anyone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Frank

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look elsewhere
Restaurant was closed. No breakfast, no coffee. Middle of nowhere no food within 30 miles. Would avoid this hotel unless you are staying in the state park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our bed was not comfortable and didn't sound/seem very sturdy. It was a nice stay overall. Will be a beautiful place in the spring/summer when everything is blooming!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This lodge is aged, but pretty well maintained. We had Wifi problems for most of our stay, annoying. Great location for hiking and being outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabins offer a at home feel with modern comfort and technology with flat screens in each room and gas fireplace. Very peaceful and quite and beautiful views of Shawnee forest. A very nice place to stay and much more private than your standard motel. Worth every penny.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and peaceful had a great night away !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Brent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Brent, Pittsburgh pa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the cleanest, exhaust fan in bathroom broke...expensive food amd hidden charges. Booked online at $80 a night amd charged me $129 and some other seperate fees no one can explain
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Shawnee on 5 Nov 2020
Thank you for the review!

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Shawnee on 5 Nov 2020
Thank you for the review!

8/10 Good

Raquel, Marion OH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place. Very peaceful, the staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Shawnee on 5 Nov 2020
Thank you for the review!

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
weekend getaway
Beautiful lodge w/Friendly staff, the views are gorgeous!! We will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Shawnee on 5 Nov 2020
Thank you for the review Angela! We hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was ok. Wifi is limited. Restaurant service slow.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Shawnee on 5 Nov 2020
Thank you for the review Greg! We apologize for the issues you had during your stay with us. We take all reviews very serious and strive to make your next stay better.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and friendly
Very nice out in the woods a bit but that’s the point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The lodge was a little outdated but still was enjoyable! The staff was extremely nice and helpful. (Especially due to COVID maps weren’t just sitting out). Overall, things were clean and I felt safe. The trails were fun to hike and the restaurant was convenient. The food was ok and Portsmouth had restaurants only 7 minutes away. We didn’t Go swimming. COVID policy required reservations for the pool, there was We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Amanda M.

Vrbo listing is misleading
The cabins are outdated and they no longer have hot tubs in the cabins. The vrbo listing shows a hot tub in the cabin in the pictures and it shows up under the search criteria for hot tubs. The air conditioning was broke and it was 85 degrees inside the cabin, luckily the manager for the lodge was nice enough to send someone to install a window unit and get us some fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding close by. Facilities are excellent. Many amenities. Would definitely visit for extended stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

amber, mt orab

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. It was very clean and safe. My kids had a blast and said it was the best idea I have ever had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
Old, run down, needs complete update for price
I booked this reservation and paid in full at time of booking. Our son plays travel ball and his tournament was going to be in West Union. Two days before we were to leave his tournament was moved to Hammersville which is about an hour and half drive from this hotel. I contacted Hotels.com and they were very helpful trying to contact to hotel to get the OK to refund my stay. The hotel was sold out on the night of our stay and would have had no problems booking the room to someone else ( two people called in the short time we were checking in) and the manager wasn't in, we were told they could call us back. I tried the next day, same thing. I called the day of check in to explain my situation and asked for an early check in( didnt need in the room just wanted the process done because it would be late before we made it) same thing. No manager, no call back. Very unhelpful! We didnt want to loose the $200 so we went and checked in. THIS IS BACKWOODS!! Absolutely NO CELL PHONE SERVICE! The drive there was incredibly scary! at one point we were on a gravel road that looked like someones driveway. The hotel was nice enough but definitely not worth the money. It was old and run down. Most amenities were closed due to COVID. Says free wifi- if you can get it to work. With no cell service we couldnt connect. Beds were hard, pillows were flat, bedding was thin. Front desk not very helpful. Will brush you off. We had a wasp in our room that had borrowed into the wood ceiling. NIGHTMARE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated for Christmas with nature themed trees fitting for the natural location. Felt like I was in a Hallmark movie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great
Great Bed! It was a little noisy with kids running up and down the hall. Overall was a great night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked the lodge during our visit to the Christmas Cave in Minford. The lodge was decorated beautifully for Christmas, and our adults enjoyed beverages while our grandkids opened exchange gifts. The rooms were beautiful, and we all loved the rustic cabin décor. Everyone would like to stay there again to enjoy summer activities the next time. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

GMN Tri-County

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shawnee Lodge is a beautiful property with so much to do. It was so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner in room very loud , bed pretty hard , pillows not great ,, lodge itself very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give it a try.
The lodge is great! We only had a few minor issues. 1) our “duvet cover” (as they called it) was dirty. That got changed right away. 2) we had no cell service in our room, we couldn’t call out or have anyone call us. Not even on our balcony, but we had service in the lobby. We had WiFi perfectly in the room so we could send out texts to get a game plan with the rest of our family that stayed at the holiday inn. 3) our tv channels didn’t work, nor did the phone to anything but the front desk. 4) it took the restaurant 45 minutes to make my husbands “All American Burger” all that was on it is the burger, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and the bun.along with fries but those came out soggy and cold. This was during breakfast (9:45am) and the restaurant had 4 people in it. 5 if you count my husband sitting there waiting for his to go order. I wouldn’t recommend ordering to-go or room service unless you have nothing better than waiting to do. 5) our shower was falling apart, shampoo and condition ran out, and our sink leaked all over our counter. Other than that, our stay was perfect. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The room was clean not eat off the floor clean, but clean. A lot of things to do with the little one. Sadly, the indoor pool was disgustingly dirty, the outdoor one was clean. Along with that they didn’t have any kid activities going on this weekend but that was okay. I would give it a solid 3/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019