Marriott’s Manor Club at Ford’s Colony

A+++ HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I have nothing but amazing things to say about Marriott’s Manor Club at Ford’s Colony. They have paid so much attention to every detail. It was beautiful, quiet, and had so many things to do. My family especially liked the activities room and swimming in the very warm, lighted, pool at night. If you’re looking for this type of a place to stay while in Williamsburg, I believe this is a very good choice.

Great Place!
Stayed in a 2 bed 2 bath suite and It was perfect. This is a roomy, clean, all the amenities you need. Very comfortable and I would stay again and recommend to anyone. It is situated right on 3 excellent golf courses. My son and I decided to play. We rented the clubs, cart made a tee time for 92 bucks and had a blast.

If you’re going to visit Williamsburg, the Marriot’s Manor Club at Ford’s Colony is a great place to stay. If I can replicate the layout of any hotel room, this place would be it. It was that perfect! The way the kitchen opens out to the living room that flows to the bedroom with a balcony and connects to the sickest bathroom you could ever imagine must have been a genius’s design. The bed is super comfortable complete with a luxurious down comforter and quality pillows.
The living room boasts a gorgeous fire place that warms the entire place with the flick of a knob on a cold winter’s night. Gorgeously decorated with all of the amenities you would find at pricier resorts for a very reasonable price. Honestly, we could have just stayed at this place for months and had no complaints. It’s surrounded by golf courses, sick ass houses with perfectly manicured yards and great walking trails to explore the property.
Highly recommend staying here. Absolutely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed! 5-​STARS

We stayed here again the week before Labor Day and had an experience as great as the last. They seem to have upgraded the décor in the villa we occupied – very modern and nice. I love the screened-​in porch. The bed was very comfortable. We had a couple of minor maintenance issues but they were addressed very quickly when we called.
Really the only down side here is the lack of an on-​site dining option. But with a full kitchen we found that to be a minor inconvenience.

As part of the Marriott Vacation Club this was our second stay as owners. We stayed in Independence Hall in late August.
Room Pros:
* Beds were very comfortable.
* Kitchen was Amazing!!! I don’t know what it is but I love cooking while away more than at home? Love the RECYCLING bin they have. I had issues with the food grinder (as we don’t have those here typically in Mass).
* TV was AWESOME… big screen TV… wonderful channels
* I loved loved loved the laundry facilities
* I liked the daily paper
* Internet all over the grounds was very nice!
* AC worked like a charm!
* Nice HOT showers and lovely hot tub (we didn’t use this time).
* Room very comfortable and even hosted a dinner party for my guests also vacationing in the area.
* I loved all the historic paintings in the room.
Room Cons:
* The room was very dark. I requested a top floor and got a bottom floor. I requested to be near the action and was in the «quiet» spot.
* The couch could of been a little bit more comfy.
Resort Pros:
* I loved the activities. The CHEESE and WINE tasting activity was awesome. Loved BINGO. I wish they had more activities at the pool though. Patty really enjoyed painting the wine glasses. Need more campfire time.
* The pool area is nice and has LATE HOURS (thank you)!
* Beautiful walking areas and views of Golf
* Store has a place where you can get a pizza
* Staff will help you mail the post cards
* Free 6 rounds of golf (cart not included and bring your own clubs)
* Great SPLASH area for the kids at the pool. Very nice hot tub.
Resort Cons:
* The bar area at the resort was lousy… my margarita had little ZIP in it… no wonder why my bar bill was $ 120 UNDER BUDGET… BYOB! My wife liked the Bahama Mama but she sends drinks back for being TOO STRONG. LOL!!!
* The pool one day was warm… the next day it was FREEZING!!! Same comment for hot tub.
* I would of like to seen a live band at the pool like they have in Florida.
* Very very disappointed in the exercise facilities. I’ve seen better ones in Marriott Courtyards. However at this time of the year… take your walk around the resort and golf areas.
Overall:
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was great and spacious. I’d go back if we wanted to visit Busch Gardens/​Williamsburg again!

One of the best Resorts yet!!! A week vacation here was just what we needed. Very Friendly Staff (High5 to Jon the bartender and Phyllis)! Clean Resort! Tons of activities for the whole family; Movie Theater, Game room, Arts and craft room, pool, hot tub, bar, basketball and tennis courts, snack bar at the pool, workout room, Marketplace, fire pit for s’mores, grill/​barbecue area… Everything you need is right there! We only left to go to Busch Gardens, Water Country and Virginia Beach. I will stay here again and again.

Positives
Centrally located, decent accommodations with recent upgrades. Beds were comfortable and sleeper sofa was a great place for our four year old. The hotel provided a crib and high chair for our baby, which was very nice. The property itself is very pretty and has a great pool and splash area for the kids.
Negatives
Rooms were a little small for a Marriott vacation club, laundry was located outside of the room, and parking was not convenient (insufficient spaces near building so we had to park a long distance away, which was not great when it rained or we were loading/​unloading the car). The rooms were not very clean– our daughter’s toy rolled under the bed and when we went to retrieve it we were disgusted. The «kitchen» area was tiny and right on top of the door, so not comfortable to use and very tight.

We live in Newport News and came here for a night away. It exceeded our expectations. The staff was great and so friendly! The villa we stayed in had a full kitchen, electronic fireplace for great ambiance, and most importantly to me, a jacuzzi tub that fit two of us! Definitely plan to return!

Really nice rooms. Some nice activities scheduled for families. Parking is an issue at night. 15 minutes from downtown Williamsburg. Staff is very friendly. Great place if you have kids.

I’m giving this place five stars mostly because of the staff. Especially John, Sarah, and manager Ron. All of the staff is cheerful and helpful, but these three exemplify service. It’s a wonderful resort with terrific people!

This resort is EXCELLENT! The grounds as we drove up were beautiful. I walked in the office to check-​in and I was promptly greeted. I was told about all the amenities on the property (pools, gameroom, movie theater, spa, and more!) and given a map. Everything was very clean and well taken care of. We went to our condo and got settled in. I was blown away by the size!!! WOW!!! Perfect place for large families. It had a large master bedroom with a large bathroom and a flat screen tv on the wall. The room closes off to the living room. The living room was a very nice size. It had a screened porch and a fireplace. The pull out couch was the nicest I have seen in a hotel. It was a memory foam type mattress. Clean and comfortable. The kitchen was a full kitchen with many appliances (stove, microwave, full size fridge, coffeemaker, toaster). There was a nice dining room off the kitchen with a large table and chairs. Then you go down a small hallway (which closes off to the living room) and there is a full size washer/​dryer, another full bath, and the second bedroom. The pics do not do it justice. The big thing for me was how clean it was! Not a speck on the floor, bathrooms in top shape, and I could not even find any dust on the furniture. I was very impressed! The game room has a pool table, air hockey, foosball, board games, arcade games, and more. There is also tons of books you can borrow and take to your room. The theater was nice and had freshly popped popcorn as well. All of the staff we encountered was very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying the area. Yes, it is a little pricey, but you get what you pay for! They offer military discount and you earn Marriott points!

We came here on our honeymoon and greatly enjoyed this resort. We stayed in the federal commons, which is the furthest you can get away from the main front desk. Our room was a studio. It had a small refrigerator, sink and microwave. The bed was a king sized bed, and the cliché had a pull out bed. This place was perfect for what we wanted. It was very quiet here.
The perks about this place. Phyllis who works in the activities center next to the colonial room was very friendly. Also the colonial room has a bar with food. Jon who is the bartender is super awesome and friendly. He made the best drinks.
Overall if we came again we would spend happy hour at the bar every day.
Overall this place is great.

We are platinum elite members and were so grateful to find this property.
My first encounter was with Lionel. He found me walking at night said good evening and asked if I was enjoying my stay. I told him I was just checking in and asked for directions to the registration office. He said hop in, he was in a golf cart. He drove me to the registration office. We had a lovely conversation about the property, weather etc and I was so grateful for the professionalism, courtesy and customer service. The Marriott core values were visible in our interaction. I walked away without getting his name. The next day, my daughter and I came across him and he recognized me and asked if I found my way back alright the night before and if we were enjoying our stay. He truly is an exemplary employee.
The property is breathtaking. You can feel yourself relax immediately.
Every employee we encountered was very helpful, kind and professional. There are no words to thank you enough. Your kindness helped eliminate months of stress in our brief stay.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the Manor Club this weekend.
Tucked in Ford’s Colony, a beautiful subdivision with single family homes, man made lakes and a golf course. The Marriott Manor Club caters to families; having various daily activities. The rooms are made for, in my opinion, the short stay with a nice family and dining area a spacious kitchen and two beautiful sized comfy rooms. Each room has a screened in porch to enjoy the views.
I’d love to return during my next vacation to Williamsburg.

I travel to the Williamsburg area for business and have stayed here about a douse nights. Their business amenities need some work but everything else is great. Nice pools and very quiet. It is very family oriented and they have events scheduled for you to plan your day.

We’ve stayed at this place many times and we really like it. Yes, we have 3 kids :-). And like another review stated, if you don’t like kids, you may not like coming here because there are usually plenty of them running around.
The size of the rooms here varies greatly, so obviously that can be a huge factor in deciding whether or not you like this place. The 1 bedroom studios are super small… a couch, a bed, a small table, and a mini fridge. We usually stay in the 2 bedroom lock offs which consist of the 1 bedroom studio plus a much larger room which consists of a master bedroom and bath, a full (but small) kitchen, and a living room/​dining table. This past winter we were put in a room in the building right next to the main/​check in building. WOW! It was huge! The kitchen was massive which is really nice because I make most of our meals. It had a spacious living room and dining area, and the master bedroom had a walk-​in closet. My parents came with us and their room was even bigger! It was 2 levels with an extra room upstairs, and a sort of «loft» area.
The customer service here is always wonderful. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating.
There’s plenty to do at the resort (mostly outdoors), and it’s less than 5 miles from the Outlets, Yankee Candle Factory, and plenty of restaurants. Overall, a great choice, especially with kids :-).

This is a nice, clean and comfortable resort. We had a two bedroom with two king beds and two sofa sleepers. I wish the guest bedroom was two double or queen beds. It worked out okay with the four of us. We stayed in the building across from the. tennis courts. Very quiet and convenient. A children’s playground and pool close by.
The only reason I rated a four was because of the activity equipment. Tennis courts have major cracks and there was no water in the cooler after telling management multiple times. The shuffleboard equipment was damaged and in need of repair.
Overall a nice property nestled around beautiful golf courses.

I love this Place!
As I’m typing this I’m still on property, sitting in my room, and looking out the window. I’m not sure how many positive adjectives one man can type when describing this place. First off this hotel is beautiful. The grounds are well manicured and the surrounding foliage is beautiful to look at.
The Staff are friendly as heck. Everyone is so nice and accommodating. I needed someone to pick up my father for golf, no problem, done. Free wine and cheese on Monday, boom you have it here. Need a spa treatment, bingo set one up for my daughter. Need to BBQ your own food, bada bing we have 4 gas grills right across our building. I need golf clubs for my dad, cha ching 35 bucks and they are yours for the day. Xbox, Wii, or PS3 poof all available next to where you check in. Listen, I could go on and on of what they have to offer but just reserve a room and find out yourself. You will NOT be disappointed.
Remember to tell them Dan sent you and Stay Hungry!
Ps…the beds are so comfortable. Best sleep I’ve had in days.

No kids? Don’t like kids? Run fast to the nearest full service Marriott. This is NOT the place for you. Most people who rave about this place have kids.
We suffered here two nights for a family reunion. The entire complex looks like the apartment complex I lived at during college. Same set up with a communal pool, common gym/​office/​mini mart and lots and lots of noisy neighbors. If I had a dollar for every kid I heard while inside my room, I’d be rich and too busy to write this review.
Unless you get a villa, expect a very small room. There is NO UPGRADE for platinum members. So what if you stayed 4 months at Marriott properties last year, you still get this tiny closet of a room. The room was eh. The little kid next door kept trying to open the adjoining door. I was going to yank the door open and yell «boo» but I was too lazy to get out of bed.
You also do not get a full fridge in the little rooms — just a college size one. Parking was impossible at night. Communal laundry is free. They give you a little box of detergent when you first check in. Of course, you have to wait until 10pm to use the facilities.
My cousins — the ones with kids — loved this place but they can write their own review. There won’t be a next time, but if there was, I’m staying 20 minutes away at the Newport News Marriott. Full bar. Few kids.

I stayed at this hotel on a getaway for a week in December right before Christmas. It was great.
Rooms are beautiful. Decorated in Colonial style. After I got there I realized I would have preferred to stay closer to the reception desk building.
They have a movie, activities, indoor pool, nice lounge to sit in at the office, small but nice outdoor pool. Grounds are nice.
I read a complaint about the carpet in the ground floor of one of the buildings. What has happened is that the luggage carts run over the seams and bring them up. In no way are these buildings in any sort of disrepair.
The beds and pillows spectacular. I immediately go to bed and lay right smack in the middle of the bed and stack up my pillows watching TV.
My friend and I went together and had a great time. Little cool because it was December but by no means cold.
I am a REGULAR at all Marriotts and I have NEVER had one problem with theft. EVERY single time I have been at a Marriott and even had a lightbulb blown they come IMMEDIATELY.
I just came back from one of their resorts and the air was broken. They adjusted my bill for me because they had to replace the unit and thermostat. Stuff happens. I did not get all worked up about it. That is life.
I think this is the best timeshare property ever. Beautiful.
I am Marriott Gold and they really treat you well. I am looking to lifetime Gold. Half way there. Just means I have to take more vacations.