What Nemacolin includes — and what costs extra
Nemacolin includes basic in-room Wi‑Fi, fitness-center access, complimentary self or valet parking, and access to the resort’s pools and spa facilities as described in its policies (some spa wet areas and certain days have restricted access). Many activities, specialty dining, babysitting/childcare, select fitness classes, golf, guided outdoor adventures, and pet fees are extra and typically charged a la carte or as surcharges.
In this guide
- What’s included with every overnight stay
- Rooms and what you pay extra for
- Spa, pools and wellness — included access vs paid services
- Dining: what’s covered and what you’ll pay extra for
- Activities and excursions — free vs paid
- Family services, childcare and pets — what adds charges
- Practical notes on booking, check-in and payments
What’s included with every overnight stay
The nightly resort fee covers in-room Wi‑Fi, fitness center access (entered through the Woodlands Spa), and a daily newspaper. Free self-parking and valet parking are offered to guests.
Pools, spa and activity access vary by venue and guest status: most pools and spa wet facilities are for overnight guests and members only, and some spa or pool access rules (age, day restrictions) apply.
- Wi‑Fi throughout the property (included in the resort fee)
- Fitness Center access (hours: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM; entrance via the Woodlands Spa)
- Free self-parking and valet parking
- Access to family and guest pools (subject to pool rules and age restrictions)
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Yes (resort fee) |
| Fitness center | Yes (resort fee) |
| Self/valet parking | Yes |
Rooms and what you pay extra for
Room rates cover the accommodation itself; the property lists many room types from The Chateau Room to Washington Townhome Room and suites such as The Chateau Suite and The Grand Lodge King Suite. The nightly resort fee and taxes are separate from the base room rate.
Extra charges commonly applied on top of the room rate include breakfast (buffet or restaurant charges), minibar or in‑room dining, and pet fees for select pet-friendly rooms.
- Room types mentioned on property: The Chateau Room, Washington Townhome Room, The Chateau Suite, The Grand Lodge King Suite, Falling Rock Luxury Room (full list is larger)
- Breakfast buffet is offered for a fee (reported approximate adult/child range listed by third parties)
- Pet fees apply only in select Chateau rooms and Washington Townhome residences (amounts vary by listing; service animals are exempt)
| Charge | Typical when charged |
|---|---|
| Breakfast buffet | Per person (fee; varies) |
| Pet cleaning/fee | Per stay for pet-friendly rooms |
| In-room dining / minibar | Per item or order |
Spa, pools and wellness — included access vs paid services
Woodlands Spa is the resort’s full-service spa; a spa treatment includes access to the fireside lounge, indoor spa pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna and locker rooms. Spa hours are Sunday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:30 PM and Friday–Saturday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Spa treatments, premium thermal experiences, signature services (example: Dream Catcher or Biologique Recherche facial) and some weekend wet-facility access are extra. Spa access rules: guests must be 14+ to use the spa (14–17 require adult accompaniment per the resort); some third-party listings conflict on the minimum age, so confirm with the spa when booking.
- Spa treatment access includes thermal areas and indoor pool (treatment required for some Saturday access)
- Fitness classes: free basic classes (yoga, Pilates) but some premium classes carry an additional fee
- Pools: Nemacolin lists six pools (family, kids indoor, adults-only among them); specific pool rules (children under 16 accompanied by an adult, adult-only areas 18+) apply
| Facility | When it’s included | When it costs extra |
|---|---|---|
| Spa thermal areas | Included with a paid treatment (weekday access for overnight guests may be complimentary) | Pay if you book specific premium experiences or if access is limited by day |
| Fitness classes | Some classes included | Premium/specialty classes carry a fee |
| Pool access | Included for overnight guests (subject to age rules) | Private lessons or reserved cabanas are additional |
Dining: what’s covered and what you’ll pay extra for
Room rates do not include meals unless you buy a package that explicitly states otherwise. Nemacolin has multiple restaurants and bars on property — examples include Aqueous (seafood), Fawn & Fable (steakhouse/farm-to-table), Gusto! (Italian) and casual options such as Dining at The Peak and PJ's Ice Cream Parlor.
Most restaurants require reservations and operate on their own menus and prices; specialty tasting menus and la carte meals are charged per order. Lautrec (the resort’s Forbes Five-Star restaurant) is temporarily closed and scheduled to reopen in June 2026; when it reopens, dining there will be limited to overnight guests and members and will require reservations.
- Meals at Aqueous, Fawn & Fable, Gusto!, The Royale, Dining at The Peak, Mulligans, The Patisserie, and others are charged per visit
- Breakfast buffet is available for a fee (third-party listings cite a range)
- Bars and lounges charge per drink; some events or tastings (wine tastings, cooking classes) require reservations and fee
| Venue type | Usually included with room? |
|---|---|
| On-site restaurants (Aqueous, Fawn & Fable, Gusto!) | No — pay per meal |
| Casual outlets (Mulligans, PJ's Ice Cream Parlor) | No — pay per item |
| Patisserie pastries / specialty items | No — pay per item |
Activities and excursions — free vs paid
Nemacolin advertises over 100 on-site activities. Some general offerings (using resort facilities like walking the grounds, accessing public resort spaces, or complimentary shuttle around the property) are available to overnight guests, but most guided activities, lessons and specialty adventures carry separate fees.
Examples of chargeable activities include golf (36 holes across Pete Dye–designed courses and lessons), guided rafting or whitewater trips, horseback riding, off-road driving experiences, private tours to nearby Fallingwater, and select specialty wellness classes or private instruction.
- Paid activities commonly include: golf (green fees, lessons), guided rafting, horseback riding, off-road driving academy, zipline/adventure courses, and specialty instruction
- Complimentary or included: general access to property trails and grounds, resort shuttles, and some free group fitness classes
- Casino access requires resort guest/membership or qualifying gift‑card purchase and is separate from the room rate
| Activity | Likely cost status |
|---|---|
| Golf (courses and lessons) | Extra (green fees, lessons) |
| Guided rafting or outdoor excursions | Extra (reservations and fees) |
| Resort shuttle within property | Usually complimentary |
Family services, childcare and pets — what adds charges
Nemacolin is family-friendly and provides a Kids Club and a Kids Indoor Pool; however, babysitting and supervised childcare come with a surcharge. Children 13 and older are charged as adults in resort billing.
Pet-friendly rooms are available in select Chateau rooms and Washington Townhome residences; third-party listings report non-refundable pet fees (amounts vary), and size/weight limits are listed inconsistently across sources, so confirm the current pet policy and fee with the resort before booking.
- Kids Club and Kids Indoor Pool exist, but organized childcare or babysitting carries an extra charge
- Children 13+ are billed as adults
- Pet fee applies only to select rooms (confirm fee and weight limit with reservations)
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Kids Club supervised activities | Extra (surcharge) |
| Babysitting / childcare | Extra (surcharge) |
| Pet fee for select rooms | Extra (per stay; amount varies) |
Practical notes on booking, check-in and payments
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. The primary guest checking in must meet the resort age requirement — the resort lists a 21+ minimum to check in; confirm with your booking if you see conflicting third‑party listings.
Accepted credit cards include major networks, and private transport or airport shuttles can be arranged with advance notice. The resort has its own private airfield and also recommends Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) as the nearest major airport.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age to check-in listed as 21 (confirm at booking)
- Book activities, golf tee times, spa treatments and specialty dining in advance — many venues require reservations
| Contact | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 Lafayette Dr, Farmington, Pennsylvania, 15437, US |
| BookResorts agents (24/7) | +1 (888) 605-1350 |
| Nearest major airport | Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) — ~1.5 hour drive |
