Maxwelton Braes Lodge & Golf Course

Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Did not have breakfast, I did know it was available
  : Well, the coffee maker and the paper cups which were not for hot drinks. No even plastic silverware, not even a spoon. Need new coffee maker, more coffee and more condiments. Only two bottles of water for four day stay. A giant hole in drive way on side of unit. Door and keys rather difficult to use. Thats all

Very Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Liked the golf course
  : The internet was down during out stay

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller

Disappointing
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : There are two reason to stay here. One: there are no other vacancies in the area. Two: The location is quiet and away from the main highway.
  : This reservation was very disappointing. First, at check-in, there was no one at the desk at 3:30 pm. On the counter there was a note to take the envelope with my name on it. Inside were the room keys and a form letter describing check-in and check-out process. There was a phone number to text/call if needed. The website shows a beautiful heritage-style stone and dark wood guest lodge on spacious grounds with a golf course. There are also newer condominiums on the property with gardens and charm. Our room was substancially less charming. In fact, when we saw where our room was along a grouping of three ugly cabins we thought there was a mistake. The website was clear that our room was outdated, but not uncared for. The driveway was haphazardly placed with potholes and unclear where to park. Inside, our room was tidy, but as noted 50's style decor. I'm ok with that, but the old style construction is not appropriate for today. The windows were very large in both the living room and bedroom. At first it seemed lovely as the view looks out to the golf course. But then someone walked by and had an easy full view inside our room. Even with the blinds closed, there's a window on the front door with no covering so anyone walking by can look in the door window. The bedroom blinds had corners that we could see out through. Throughout our stay I constantly felt exposed due to the window situation and yet, because we had to keep everything closed up for privacy, there was no way to enjoy the golf course view. The room smelled old, not musty, just old. The water was a big problem too. There was a very strong iron smell to the water. I could barely stand to shower in the water, let alone brush my teeth. I had to use bottled water for that. I don't know where the hot water heater was located, but it took a full 5 minutes to get hot water. We had a reservation for three people, 2 adults, 1 teenager, but the room was only set up for 2 people.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: review category business travellers

Wonderful
Traveller Type: young couple
  : A very old property with a ton of charm. Rooms are on the smaller side but big common areas and a nice bar make up for it. We will definitely be back again, the staff and bartenders were very nice and helpful.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The quaint well maintained facility. The food was great. The people were great. The location and region was beautiful.
  : Nothing. It is a great A golf resort in a great area. Golf, food room and staff was great

Pleasant
Traveller Type: young couple
  : I enjoyed the nostalgia of the resort. All of the old photos, furniture, and wood work.
  : I did not see one staff member while we were there. we didn’t need any assistance, but it was a little strange at first.

Poor
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : General Location
  : could not reach anybody who worked there. they won’t answer the phone, have limited and random “office hours” which they weren’t at anyway. they ask to be contacted via email but that was impossible because their wifi wasn’t connected to the internet and the area has poor cellular service. we had reservations for three but there was no linen for the third bed or third towel. the narrow access road for all 12 units also served as parking and a large family group of rude drunks renting several units on one end routinely left their cars blocking the drive.

Very Good
Traveller Type: family with young children