Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Colonial Williamsburg attractions

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Merchants Square

9.2/10 (1,649 reviews)
During your visit to Williamsburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Merchants Square. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Our pick of the best Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Deals

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
105 Visitors Center Dr Williamsburg VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$213 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$213
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
310 S England St Williamsburg VA
The price is NZ$342 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$342
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in a wonderful location. Walkable to restaurants, fantastic room. Very quiet. Will go again."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

5 out of 5
136 East Francis Street Williamsburg VA
The price is NZ$778 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$778
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (384 reviews)
"We came to this property to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. The hotel did not disappoint us. The staff were excellent! They were always helpful. The Terrace Room, the hotel restaurant, made our celebration special. The hotel is very elegant. Our room was spacious. We would highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is NZ$295 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$295
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is NZ$316 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$316
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
"Good parking easy walking distance to all attractions"

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

3.5 out of 5
3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA
The price is NZ$232 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$232
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
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Our guide on where to stay in Colonial Williamsburg

Find the best Colonial Williamsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kingsmill

While visiting Kingsmill, you might make a stop by sights like Kingsmill Plantation Golf Course and Colonial National Historical Park.

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Downtown Williamsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Lightfoot

Shopping, gardens and restaurants are some highlights of Lightfoot. Make a stop by Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center or Swing Kingz while you're exploring.

Midtown

While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field.

Norge

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Norge. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Colonial Heritage Golf Club and Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center, a few notable attractions nearby.

Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide

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