
Nemacolin
Best for extended stays when you want resort amenities (spa, multiple pools, golf) and on-site activities for all ages.
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Nemacolin is a large, five-star mountain resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands focused on luxury, multiple pools, a full-service spa, championship golf and many on-site activities. The Cranberry, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a three-star Choice Hotels soft-brand property in Morgantown, West Virginia — read this if you want a quick comparison for a luxury resort stay versus a smaller, well-rated Morgantown hotel.
Updated · about 28 miles apart

Best for extended stays when you want resort amenities (spa, multiple pools, golf) and on-site activities for all ages.

Best for convenient Morgantown-area stays, business meetings, or a compact, well-rated hotel near Cheat Lake and WVU-area destinations.
When Nemacolin wins: Choose Nemacolin if you want a full-service luxury resort experience — multiple dining outlets and bars, a large spa with many treatments, championship golf, and dozens of on-site activities for families and adults alike.
When The Cranberry wins: Choose The Cranberry if you need a smaller, convenient Morgantown-area hotel with good guest ratings, meeting rooms and basic business amenities, easy access to local marinas and WVU-area destinations, and lower complexity than a large resort.
Bottom line: Nemacolin is a destination resort for multi-day trips and special occasions; The Cranberry is a practical, highly rated Ascend Collection hotel for travelers who need a Morgantown base or meeting-friendly property.
| Category | Nemacolin | The Cranberry, an Ascend Collection Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, luxury mountain resort with many on-site activities and venues | Choice Hotels Ascend Collection boutique-style hotel with an independent feel |
| Location | Farmington, PA — Laurel Highlands, near Ohiopyle and Fallingwater | 2700 CRANBERRY SQUARE, Morgantown, WV — near Cheat Lake and local marinas |
| Size (rooms) | About 413 guest rooms (resort listings vary by source) | 80 rooms |
| Target guest ages | All ages — family-friendly with kids' programming and kids' pools | All ages — not adults-only |
| Pools | Six pools (family pools, kids indoor pool, adults-only options, heated outdoor pools) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | 18+ outlets including Lautrec (Forbes Five-Star, temporarily closed for reopening), Aqueous, Fawn & Fable, Gusto!, multiple bars | Cafe at the Cranberry (1 restaurant) and a bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa / wellness | Woodlands Spa — large full-service spa with many treatment rooms, thermal pools, sauna/steam | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event space (many ballrooms and meeting rooms, large capacities) | Conference space: 1536 sq ft and 5 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & parking | Free self-parking and valet; accessible rooms and facilities available | Free self parking; wheelchair-accessible facilities and meeting spaces |
| Known for | Resort recreation (golf, spa, pools), wide dining options, destination escapes | Convenient Morgantown location, high guest rating, meetings space |
Nemacolin sits on more than 2,200 private acres in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, with easy access to Ohiopyle, Fallingwater and nearby historic sites.
Nemacolin is a destination resort set in a rural, activity-rich mountain region.
The Cranberry is in Morgantown, West Virginia, positioned for access to Cheat Lake, local marinas and the West Virginia University area.
The Cranberry is convenient for Morgantown-area travel, business and short stays near Cheat Lake.
Nemacolin offers many room and suite types ranging from Chateau rooms to townhome and estate-style residences.
Nemacolin suits groups, families and extended stays with many room configurations.
The Cranberry has a standard mid-size hotel inventory with typical business and family room types.
The Cranberry provides straightforward midscale rooms with business and accessible options.
Nemacolin has an extensive dining program across many restaurants, bars and casual outlets.
Expect a wide range of meal styles and price points across multiple on-site venues.
The Cranberry offers a single on-site café/restaurant plus limited room service hours.
The Cranberry covers basic dining needs on-site with more options nearby in Morgantown.
Nemacolin provides multiple pools for families and adults, including indoor and outdoor heated options.
Nemacolin’s pool lineup supports both family fun and adults-only relaxation.
The supplier listing for The Cranberry does not publish pool information.
Pool availability at The Cranberry is not published in the supplied listing.
Nemacolin pairs a large spa program with multiple bars and nightlife options on property.
Nemacolin is the stronger pick for spa and on-site evening options.
The Cranberry's supplier listing highlights basic fitness and accessible lounge/bar but does not list a full spa.
The Cranberry covers basic wellness and evening needs; it is not presented as a spa destination.

Nemacolin — Woodlands Spa with many treatments, thermal pools and spa facilities.

The Cranberry — five meeting rooms and 1,536 sq ft of conference space for local events.

Nemacolin — kids' club, multiple family pools, kids indoor pool and extensive activity program.

The Cranberry — high guest rating, convenient Morgantown location near WVU and Cheat Lake.
Nemacolin — it has family programming, a Kids Indoor Pool, multiple pools, extensive activities and many family-friendly dining options.
The Cranberry — it’s a smaller Ascend Collection hotel with meeting rooms, a business center and a convenient Morgantown location.
The supplier listing for The Cranberry does not publish on-site pool or full-service spa details; contact the hotel to confirm current amenities.
Yes — the properties are roughly 28 miles apart by road, so a one-way drive is under an hour depending on traffic and route.
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