Punderson Manor Lodge and Conference Center

Punderson Manor Lodge is a nice historic Tudor manor that has been converted into a lodge and hotel. It is now part of the Ohio State Park system. We were here for two nights for a wedding and overall our experience was very good. In coming here I think you need to understand that this is not a modern commercial hotel and lacks some of the efficiencies and amenities you might expect. On the other hand, however, it is a charming old building in a beautiful setting. You may need to adjust expectations in some respects, but overall you should have an enjoyable experience. Punderson sits on a large lake with great views. We were here when the leaves were turning in October and the views were spectacular. The rooms are comfortable and appear to have been updated in many respects. Again, this is not a 2010-built Hyatt but an historic state park building. The main areas have lots of wood and stone and the views are very good from several sides. The restaurant was having staffing problems the night we were here because of call-offs. Yes, it was a bit slow at times, but we found that by. recognizing that the persons there were working hard and trying to please, they were able to accommodate us as well. The park is in a rural setting. In addition to the restaurant here, there are several nice restaurants in Chagrin Falls, a nice drive to the west and south. You are also within easy distance of the Amish community in Middlefield as well as other parks in the excellent Geauga County system. We enjoyed our time here.

We were just at this one over night. Stayed here on the way to a high school class reunion. We like to support the state park lodges, but the pricing was high for what we got. Overall a very nice stay.

My husband and I got away for a night and we loved this place! We got checked in right away (at the front desk they even have a sachet you can fill with lavender to help you sleep!). Our room was on the second floor with a pool view. The bathroom was recently redone so that was nice although the door was old and cracked. Loved having two sinks-one in the bathroom and one outside of it. The bed was so comfortable and when I did wake up in the middle of the night I used the lavender to help me go back to sleep. We had dinner on the patio with a view of the lake. There was only one other couple out there and we had such a leisurely, delicious dinner. When we asked for a specific drink our waitress called the bartender who was working a party to find out the recipe, made them for us herself and we loved them! Everyone was very professional and friendly! We can’t wait to come back (Ohio Lodges has a card where if you stay ten nights you get one free!)

I love this place! It was a little pricey for what i needed it for, but if I was planning on staying more than a night, I'd definitely appreciate & use the amenities! The 2 pools looked amazing, one inside & one out! Also, the grounds are absolutely stunning! The little cabins would be cool 2 check out & possibly stay a weekend or week with my family in one! The manor itself, is gorgeous... i read continental breakfast, which they didn't have, kinda important when traveling on business! So, that isn't a deal breaker or anything, i just enjoy knowing what to expect & then utilizing what I'm expecting 2 be there.... if that makes any sense! The rooms need an update for sure, they're clean, but for $180, on a Tuesday evening, I don't think it's unrealistic to expect a little more of an updated room... so, because I didn't stay in a cool cabin, 3.5 out of 5 stars seems fair... if they want to charge that kind of money, i could've stayed at a Hilton....

The quality of the food in the restaurant is exquisite and so is the waitstaff. The hotel and guest rooms are spotless, spacious and comfortable. The warm, friendly and accommodating desk staff makes you feel welcomed and will go above beyond to help you. I would gladly recommend this lovely hotel with a 5 star rating.

Very beautiful property. Breakfast staff seemed overwhelmed and frustrated but the rest of the staff was friendly. One issue was that there wasn’t an elevator made available (the room to get to it was kept locked) and we had to carry a lot up and down stairs. We were only given one roll of toilet paper for four people for two days and no extra trash bags. We had to request another roll of toilet paper and it took a couple of hours to receive. Restaurant and bar close early and vending only consists of chips and candy so not a lot of food options past 9pm. The property is also far from other restaurants and nobody would deliver while we were there. If they would stock the rooms a little better and either keep the restaurant open later or stock the vending machines better, it would have been perfect. But, overall, we had a lot of fun. Absolutely gorgeous hotel. The area around the back of the hotel and down by the dock is also really stunning.

Second time staying here and enjoyed it just as much as the first time! It’s such a unique hotel and the location and views make it an exceptional hidden gem. I really enjoyed this visit having breakfast overlooking the lake.

Very nice place, but the cabin was not as described. Their solutions was to take some blankets and have someone sleep on the floor.

The Boardwalk down by the lake