Hawks Nest State Park
Location: 49 Hawks Nest Park Road, Ansted, West Virginia, 25812, Ansted, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Relax by the Pool and Terrace
Indulge in the outdoor pool and terrace amenities for a relaxing experience during your stay at Hawks Nest State Park.
Delightful Dining Options
Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service for a cozy night in at the lodge.
Explore the Scenic Surroundings
Discover nearby attractions such as Hawks Nest State Park and the New River just minutes away, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay at Hawks Nest State Park in Ansted and immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings.
Important Information
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - Anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Continental breakfast
- Picnic area
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference space
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Free continental breakfast
Rooms Available
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Canyon View
2 Queen Beds
Features a private balcony
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Forest View
1 Queen Bed
Balcony with park views
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Canyon View
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Forest View
1 King Bed
Balcony with park views
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
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Corner Suite, 1 King Bed, Canyon View
1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
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Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Features a private balcony
Relax - Fireplace
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Fireplace
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Low-height counters/sink
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Corner Suite, 2 Double Beds, Canyon View
2 Double Beds
Features a private balcony
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
-
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Forest View
2 Queen Beds
Balcony with park views
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Alarm clock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Room service
- Partially open bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Staff was super helpful
- Kasandra (4/5): Disappointed - Thought we were booking a room with a fireplace and breakfast included. Nope, no room with a fireplace and the restaurant was closed, permanently. I showed the girl at the front desk my reservation( through hotels.com) and all she could say was “we should have booked through Hawks Nest Website” so there was nothing she could do to help me. She had already given the room with the fireplace to someone else. We received a less then desirable room, had to move furniture around to plug in coffee pot and microwave. Coffee pot never worked. Since restaurant was closed and no venues close by, we managed to find a bag of popcorn for dinner. Very disappointed in our stay. Won’t be going back.
- William (10/5): - A wonderful place to stay. Very comfortable. Nearby are hikes, walks, tour of New River Gorge Bridge and other things
- Sam (6/5): Scenic location, but.... - Arrived at hotel expecting that restaurant on site would be open. Had read that there was a restaurant at the lodge and West Virginia Travel Center, located on I-77, confirmed that earlier in the day of arrival. At check-in, were told the restaurant was not available as it was under renovation and had been since summer. What a bummer!! Ansted is a very small town and there was only one eatery open within a mile or two of the lodge. Convenience breakfast was available in morning. The four-story lodge is laid out oddly. Have to go though a maze to find your room. The front desk had no diagram to show the layout. No locations for local restaurants. Management of this facility seems to have done a poor job providing tools and keeping employees informed. The staff was friendly and helpful to the extent they could.
- Timothy (8/5): Comfortable but dated. - Place was comfortable, and quiet - but dated. Could use some remodeling. Kitchen only open for continental Breakfast. Waiter for area forgot to turn on heat for tea hot water. Had to wait and ended up having warm tea. Beautiful views of valley.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very clean and comfortable. Can't beat the views!!
- Carole (8/5): Restaurant? - Breakfast was available but no other meals. After driving most of the day we were too tired to drive out for dinner. Building needs freshening up as outdated.
- Dan (8/5): Nice place close to the Gorge. - We spend two nights in the Lodge. Helpful friendly staff took care of us. Beautiful view of the Gorge at Hawks Nest lake.
- Gayle (8/5): - Candy bar and Coffee for dinner first night. restaurant is under renovation!
- Camilla (8/5): Passing through , one night stay - One night stay , passing through . Ended up doing the tram & jet boat and really enjoyed it ! Area is so beautiful & we wouldn't have stayed anywhere else ! The one drawback is that the building is very dated , but it was clean & comfortable and everyone was very nice
- Randi (10/5): Great for hiking and close to rafting - This hotel is amazing. Right in the heart of great hiking and scenic vistas. Clean and comfortable. Wish we had planned to stay longer. Will visit again.
- Betty (8/5): Convenient for New River Gorge - It was the little things that disappointed - no replacement of shampoo or cream, failure to empty bathroom trash. And, the breakfast was a nothing. If this was typical of the State Park system, then someone.needs to review the guidelines.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Lost reservation. - Our reservation was not received through hotels.com to the hotel. They gave away our room and we had to be very inconvenienced. They gave us another room but it was not easily accessible and breakfast was just ok.
- stephanie (8/5): A great way to experience a state park - We really enjoyed our stay at Hawks Nest. All rooms have a balcony/patio, most with a gorgeous view. Ours unfortunately didn't, but we still had a good time and made the most of all the common areas and the tables at the overlook. There's also a tram down to a jet boat ride right at the hotel. Good fun. Also comfortable beds and pillows though the room was quite small. This is a super value, older hotel that feels perfect for a state park atmosphere. We would stay again.
- AG (8/5): Great get away - Nice, clean lodge, not far from local attractions.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A Beautiful View to Wake Up To - It was little tricky to find, but well worth the drive. Among the best hotels I've stayed in to date. Quiet, clean, with comfortable beds. If you want more than just a place to sleep and love what nature has to offer, put Hawk's Nest Lodge on your list of places to visit.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Hotel with Amazing View - Amazing outdoor place to visit!!!!!
- James (8/5): - it was a good stay the staff was friendly aswell the view was amazing some much to do
- Brian (8/5): Hotel was great. Restaurant was horrible - The hotel was great. The room was a bit dated but very clean. The view from the gorge side was absolutely amazing. Do NOT plan on eating at the restaurant. The staff was horrible the food was prison food that they charged a good deal for. And they didn't have half the items on the menus. Breakfast was the same. Food even worse. Still recommend the stay just don't eat there food
- Lowell T (10/5): Nice getaway - A+ Semi seculed, but within driving distance of MacDonald's
- Thomas (8/5): Immersivery Nature Experience - The reception and the staff were exceptionally friendly, and though the building is dated, it's excellently maintained. The highlight is definitely the amazing mountaintop/ cliffside setting. The roops are basic in amenity but comfortable with, once again, amazing wooded or vista views. I'd return!
- Kim (6/5): Great location but a bit dated. - The location was fantastic but the building was dated. The included breakfast was basic at best.
- Dee (8/5): Quiet, clean, comfortable but a bit old-fashioned. - The room was clean and quiet, the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was a bit cramped. There was no microwave or mini refrigerator in the room. The free breakfast was terrible. The coffee was watery and they didn't even have any black tea.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful time, peace and quiet, spectacular view, beyond all expectation. We'll be back next May..
- Elisabeth (8/5): Lovely and clean hotel in a state park - The hotel looks dated but it was very clean and comfortable. The Hawks Nest State Park is quite small but we were only there for 1 night so it was enough for us to explore and enjoy the trails and views. When we returned from our walk in the morning, after breakfast (which was fine) we saw 15 Hawks swirling over the hotel. It's great that check out is 12noon so that we could enjoy the area in the morning.
- KDG (8/5): Nice view - Nice room in lovely setting. Nice view from room. Had own balcony.
- Annette (10/5): - Awesome, peaceful getaway spot. Facilities were old, but more than adequate.
- Lesa (10/5): Great place to stay - Our room was large and very comfortable. There was a large picture window in the sleeping area to the east so you can see the sun rise over the mountains to burn off the fog and in the seating area there were large windows with a sliding glass door leading to the balcony that overlooks the gorge. The view is breath taking! It's an older building that has not been updated. The carpet had spots and you can clearly see where they have patched some areas in the walls and ceilings. It's an old bathroom but the shower was good. If you are used to camping, it will be above your expectations. If you are used to brand new hotel rooms, you might not be happy. We thought it was a great place to stay and would definitely go back. You can walk out of the building and go down the stairs (LOT of stairs) to an outlook overlooking the gorge. You can drive down the road down into the gorge and back up again. The views and scenery are incredible! The people there were extremely nice and very helpful.
- d'ness (8/5): Top 10 View! - The HNSP Lodge was a convenient place to stay for our WV adventure. Our check-in was swift and courteous and our room had an amazing view of the New River Gorge. We could watch and listen to the trains roll past as well as take a tram down to the gorge for more amazing scenery. Our room was clean and comfortable. The place is old and may not have all the up-graded decor, but it is efficient. The price per night was a bargain, as well, that also included a continental breakfast.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location! - Hotel was located close to some very nice hiking trails. Hotel was also within a short drive to some very nice rafting and zip line adventures!
- Leo (2/5): Pass This Place By DUMP - I found this hotel to be run down & disgusting. It could have only received its rating of excellent by customers under false circumstances. I am ashamed for it to represent our beautiful state park. Although it is prime tourist time the jet boat & tram were both closed down @ 4pm on Friday evening which is 2 hours & 45 minutes earlier than advertised on the website. The service was so bad at the restaurant to start off that we got up and walked out before ordering. There was tons of mildew around the bath tub. The room smelled sour. We had a pet friendly room and it reeked of pet odors & the carpet was heavily stained. The comforter and sheets on one of the beds was wet with an unknown substance. It looked like something out of a 1980's horror movie. It was much smaller than a microtel room. There was no desk, fridge, or microwave. It would have been disgusting at any price, but it was a complete rip off for what we paid. The complimentary breakfast was sooooo cheap. No protein & pastries were cut into tiny pieces. To top that off there was a tip jar set out by the employees. In all of my travels to much nicer hotels I have NEVER seen a tip jar for the complimentary breakfast. They didn't even have lids for the coffee. The partially completed mini golf course & play ground were covered in tree debris and appeared abandoned. What a shameful representation of the state of WE. I will never be staying at this dump again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): A pleasant surprise! - We stayed here for two days on a waterfall photo trip. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality and comfort of the rooms. The only negative was the strong musty odor when you're in the stairwells. It could have been related to the hot humid weather and the stairwell was close to the pool area. The pool was also nice and clean. Very few options for meals out-Subway or Gino's pizza. That is why the restaurant has a captive audience! We ate at the restaurant, which had decent food and excellent service.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great Place to Stay - Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Nice surroundings.
- Cheryl (6/5): Great location at Hawks Nest Lodge - The lodge is a little dated but a very unique location with great views and nature all around.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Breathtaking views. - This is a very bautifully located hotel with amazing views. The room was very clean, had nice upgrades such a new TV set, modern lamps, new carpet. However the room amenities were very much lacking from what had been promised by the hotel.com site. There are no refrigerators, microwaves or blow driers in the rooms, nor is there a fire place. The climate control for the room has to be managed from the front desk. We had to call in the middle of the night, because we got too cold. There is no heat in the bathroom. It was 21 degrees when we stayed there and the bathroom was ice cold. We would definetely stay there again without bringing any food or beer and not during winter. Oh, and bring my own blow dryer :).
- Debbie (8/5): Nice place - This hotel needs updating, but it was clean and comfortable. We had a room on the 4th floor with a whole wall of windows and a balcony on the other. If you don't like outside access be sure to state that when you make reservations, as other rooms on lower level were outside access. Also, I read somewhere in expedia's description that all rooms have fireplaces, but that isn't true. Only 1 room has a fireplace, and we didn't get it. Breakfast is free, something to skip. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay and would stay again.. I bet it's beautiful in the summer.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Clean room with a nice view - Hotel was very outdated but the room was clean and had a nice view. Breakfast was terrible. Only 15 minute drive to Fayetteville. We would stay there again
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful views. - This was the last stop on a long trip. It was by far the best. It was a nice, clean room. It was very charming.
- Verified traveler (8/5): GREAT VALUE! - Excellent hotel with a great view! Would definitely come back, and recommend to others.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Gorgeous view from a clean room - This is a lovely hotel. The rooms are small, but very clean and nice. The view is outstanding!
- leslie (10/5): Great place to retreat - We really enjoyed our stay at Hawks Nest. It was a very peaceful place with million dollar views!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Can't complain - Hotel was fine for the price. Nice activities on site and the beds were comfortable! Lunch at the hotel restaurant was awesome! DInner was terrible!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Clean beds, friendly staff, nice view - We stayed here to experience the river gorge. We did not get to ride the tram and jetboat because it is closed on Wednesdays. The park museum is closed down and there is nothing else at the park but hiking trails. There is a very beautiful view of the gorge from the 4th floor room. Beware if you are using GPS or yahoo maps or anything to get to the park. you end up in dead ends. We spent 2 hours lost with directions. We called to park and they gave us directions. They are very friendly. The view is beautiful. That is the bast part. There are pretty sights nearby like the New River Gorge bridge. Free breakfast. Good If you are going to this area for something else. The park is not a destination by itself, especially on Wednesday!
- another Joe (6/5): High and beautiful views - Stayed one night at Hawks Nest Resort. The canyon view from my window was beautiful. The room was clean, but needed some updating. The outside of the resort needs pressure washing or painting. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dinning area was clean and breakfast was good. I would stay again.
- jb (10/5): Great location, price, staff, food, clean :-)) - Great location, price, staff, food, clean :-)) Free breakfast was a nice surprise. Room had a walk out onto yard with a great overlook of the river. Pool and tennis courts looked great, but we only had time to sleep and eat before our rafting trip.
- stan (10/5): Great hiking - Such friendliness and willingness to help. staff drove me 2 miles to pick up my car from the trailhead.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Lovely views from the room. - Best low cost one night stay.
- Mayra A (8/5): Great hotel for R&R in a beautiful setting - We experienced a lovely welcome from Steve at check-in. He was pleasant and patient. He took the time to draw an easy to follow map of local attractions/restaurants. Other desk staff not so helpful. We needed more assistance than we got about hiking trails. Also, one staff member looked shocked that I would have the nerve to mention (10.30 in the morning) that the coffee canister in the lobby was empty because, as I was informed, "it was only for early departures". (it may not have been early, but I was departing) This hotel has good facilities. (overlooks the gorge,pool, tennis courts, dining room on site) It was a great place to rest and rejuvenate after a long drive. The dining room overlooks the gorge which is truly beautiful. I would recommend for short stays.
- cathy (10/5): beautiful view and peaceful - Enjoyed our stay here. Was confusing to get here because our GPS took us on a safari instead of rt 60. Room was very comfortable with balcony but bathroom sink area didn't have much room to put toiletries on it. Beds were comfortable. The view was wonderful and peaceful. The hotel and pool are very well taken care of. The restaurant inside was very pleasant and the food was good. The staff were very nice. My only disappointment was that there was no mini-fridge in the room.
- Bob and Sherry (10/5): Love the silence! - My wife is from the area but we had never stayed at the lodge, mostly because it's always booked up. The front-desk young man couldn't have been any nicer. Don't come here expecting everything to be shiny and new. The room is a little small with 2 double beds, our view of the river and mountains was amazing. At night it's pitch black out and you can hear the river and the trains and the only light is a town far off in the distance reflecting on the clouds. In the basement rooms, the bathroom has no vent, but the shower has plenty of pressure and adjustments. They even have brand-name shampoo and soap. Flat screen TV. The chest had a broken drawer that was missing, this should really be replaced. The screen door took an engineer to open and close, this needs fixed. Curtains and all seemed clean. Non smoking inside so that eliminates that smell. The restaurant is very nice and convenient. Bring drinks because the machines run out very fast. They do have ice. The bottom floor is not handicapped accessible using a chair. Ansted has a Ginos, amazing pizza, and Tudors for breakfast, otherwise the streets roll up early, which is part of the charm. There is a convenience store for essentials but it is no open all night. This really is a wonderful place to take in the river, ride the tram, go to the gorge, etc. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. When you make your reservation, they take out your first night's charge immediately so be aware.
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