Wonder Valley Ranch Resort & Conference Center

Devon Schmahl 3 months ago

Spent a weekend here for a wedding. My overall impression is that the property and the wedding event spaces were very nice, but the rooms and the rest of the facilities are so dated and feel extremely overpriced. The rooms are very basic motel-like accommodations. We stayed in the lakeside rooms and paid around $250 a night; that was with the wedding party "discount" of 5%. The rooms were clean but dim and outdated. For that resort level price I expected something a lot more modern and luxe, but we were kind of stuck since there are no other options within 45 minutes of the venue. Along with this, meal times were extremely strict and the breakfast was very basic. This was pretty jarring as the wedding (as most weddings do) went late into the night but we were told breakfast is strictly served between 8-9am. After that, there's no food options anywhere on the property until lunch (which is equally strict on time and costs extra). So we roused ourselves and got to breakfast after a late night, only to see staff starting to clear things away at 8:45. We were able to just barely grab a couple plates for the buffet as they were being taken away by staff. The buffet felt similar to a b

Armond Babakhan 4 months ago

I recently stayed at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, and while the location and property is stunning and the staff were kind, I was very disappointed with our experience. The property was overcrowded with kids, especially from a school group, and there was a lot of smoke from the fire pit they were using, making it hard to relax. To make things worse, there was no restaurant on site for meals, and the nearest dining option was a 45-minute drive away. Property advertised the hot tub and pool which was closed due to the school camp .I hope the resort addresses these issues, as it has a lot of potential, but it really missed the mark for us .

Ryan85 4 months ago

We booked our stay at this resort for a fishing trip, and while the room itself was really nice—with thoughtful touches like a fridge and coffee bar, and the staff was friendly and accommodating—we were quite disappointed with the overall experience. The amenities, like the pools and hot tub, were closed upon arrival and only reopened for a limited time in the evening. Additionally, the food options were quite limited, and the nearest restaurants were far away and closed early in the evening, making it difficult to find a meal. We also encountered a lot of noise from school kids, and we were told we couldn’t use the fire pit or smoke on the property, which took away from the experience. Ultimately, we were so disappointed that we ended up checking out early. Overall, it was a mixed experience, and that’s why we’re giving it two stars.