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Kingsmill Resort
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States · Independent · Near Luxury
English colonists considered this James River front the day before they settled Jamestown in 1607, on land that later became Kingsmill Plantation. Anheuser-Busch opened the resort in 1975; Escalante Golf owns it now, about 2,900 protected acres with 330 suites, a marina, and three championship courses, the River, the Plantation, and the private Woods, a few minutes from Colonial Williamsburg.
- 330 rooms
- Opened 1975
- Neighborhood: Kingsmill
About Kingsmill Resort
- The resort occupies about 2,900 acres along the James River on land that was Kingsmill Plantation; English colonists considered the riverfront the day before they settled Jamestown in 1607.
- Three 18-hole courses include the River and Plantation resort courses and the private Woods course.
- Anheuser-Busch developed the resort in the 1970s; Escalante Golf is the current owner, and the guest-facing brand is Kingsmill Resort.
History
Kingsmill Resort sits on a James River tract southeast of Williamsburg that was once Kingsmill Plantation. Anheuser-Busch bought thousands of acres in the late 1960s and opened the resort in 1975 as part of its Williamsburg developments alongside the brewery and Busch Gardens. Xanterra later held the resort; Escalante Golf owns it now. Golf, a marina, and suite lodging remain the product. Independent guest-facing brand.
Experiences
- Golf on two championship courses — Guests can perch their swing on two championship courses at the resort.
- Pure Silk Championship — LPGA-style event presented by Visit Williamsburg, held at Kingsmill Resort in May (announced February 2019).
- Glow Golf at the River Course Putting Green — Putt under the lights during Spooky Season.
- Live bagpiper on the Eagles Lawn — Every Friday from 6 PM to 6:30 PM, closing out the day at golden hour.
- Trivia nights with Challenge Entertainment — Fun nights of trivia with prizes.
- Music Bingo at Eagles hosted by Challenge Entertainment — Music bingo with chances at prizes.
Amenities
- Two championship golf courses
- Press requests and press visits arranged by the resort
- Wedding, golf and meetings & conventions information in media kit
- Pet-friendly
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