Planning a golf getaway should be as enjoyable as the time you spend on the course. But not all stay-and-play packages are created equal. Some include championship golf, accommodations, carts, and breakfast, while others offer little more than a discounted hotel room. Knowing what's included can make all the difference.
West Virginia is home to some outstanding golf courses, including designs by Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Gary Player, and Geoffrey Cornish. To help golfers find the best value, an independent research team compared West Virginia golf resorts offering stay-and-play packages, reviewing published package details and guest feedback. Each resort was evaluated based on:
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | Weight | What We Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Quality and Variety | 25% | Course pedigree and design, number of holes on the property, practice facilities and whether there is more than one course to play |
| Package Inclusions | 25% | What the stay-and-play package actually covers: rounds, carts, breakfast, range balls, and whether rates and dates are published |
| Lodging on the Property | 20% | Where you sleep, how close it is to the first tee, room count and the range of options for couples, foursomes and larger groups |
| Beyond the Course | 15% | What the rest of the group does: dining, spa, pools, trails, a lake, a zoo or other attractions on the same property |
| Season and Access | 15% | How long the golf season runs, midweek and weekend availability, and how easy it is to book the package |
Here's how West Virginia's golf resorts compare, from the courses they offer to what's included in each stay-and-play package. Explore each resort in more detail below.
The Best Golf Resorts in West Virginia With Stay-and-Play Packages
| Rank | Resort | Location | Golf | Stay-and-Play Package | Lodging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oglebay Park Resort | Wheeling, WV | 63 holes across four courses: Arnold Palmer Signature Course, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Course, Crispin Course and a Par 3 | Birdie (one night, Sunday to Thursday) and Eagle (two nights, weekends): Lodge stay, breakfast, one round each on the Palmer and Jones Courses with cart, range balls; from $199 per person | Oglebay Lodge, 299 guestrooms; cottages, cabins and vacation homes for groups |
| 2 | The Woods | Hedgesville, WV | 36 holes: Mountain View (par 72) and Stony Lick (par 62 mid-length) | Stay 'N Play: unlimited greens fees for one day, one cart fee and one night; from $102 per person per night, double occupancy; second day of golf for $46 | Five four-bedroom Meadow Cottages and rental homes |
| 3 | Snowshoe Mountain Resort | Snowshoe, WV | 18 holes at Raven Golf Club, a Gary Player design; named the #1 public course in West Virginia by GolfPass Golfers' Choice 2025, per the resort | Golf Inn: stay one or more nights at the Inn at Snowshoe and save 20% on lodging and golf rounds; no rate published | The Inn at Snowshoe, plus village condos and homes |
| 4 | Mountaineer Casino Resort | New Cumberland, WV | 18 holes at Woodview Golf Course, par 72, a few minutes' drive from the hotel | Stay and Play, May 1 to October 31: one night, one round with cart and a $40 gift card; from $151.50 per person midweek for two | 357-room hotel |
| 5 | Capacon Resort State Park | Berkeley Springs, WV | 18 holes, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, par 72, opened 1974 | No bundled package published; lodge rooms, including golf-view rooms, and tee times are booked separately | 13 cabins and the Old Inn |
| 6 | Twin Falls Resort State Park | Mullens, WV | 18 holes, Geoffrey Cornish and George Cobb design, par 71, open year-round weather permitting | Seasonal golf packages pairing a two-night lodge stay with 18-hole play; rates by phone | 47-room mountaintop lodge and 14 cabins |
| 7 | Alpine Lake Resort | Terra Alta, WV | 18 holes with six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s | Stay & Play Package: one hotel room, double occupancy, plus golf; reserved by phone | 35-room hotel overlooking the course |
1. Oglebay Park Resort, for Two Championship Courses in One Package
Set among 2,000 acres in Wheeling, West Virginia, Oglebay Park Resort brings championship golf, comfortable accommodations, dining, and plenty to explore together in one destination. With 63 holes across four courses, there's something for golfers of every skill level.
At Speidel Golf Club, the Arnold Palmer Signature Course was named the nation's No. 1 golf layout by Golfers' Choice in 2023, while the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Course has hosted the West Virginia LPGA Classic and the 2021 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship. Golfers can also enjoy the historic Crispin Course, a nine-hole Par 3 course, and a lighted driving range.
Oglebay's Stay & Play Golf packages make planning a golf getaway easy. The midweek Birdie Package includes one night at Oglebay Lodge, starting at $199 per person in spring and fall or $239 in summer. The weekend Eagle Package offers two nights for $439 per person. Both include breakfast at Skyline Kitchen & Bar, a round on each championship course, a golf cart, and range balls. Guests can also add a discounted round on the Crispin Course, based on availability.
Traveling with a group? Packages accommodate up to 10 guests, with custom options for groups of 12 or more, including cottage and vacation home stays.
Beyond the fairways, Oglebay Lodge offers lakeview rooms, an indoor pool, and on-site dining at Trace Chophouse. Cottages and cabins provide additional space for groups, while non-golfers can enjoy Oglebay Good Zoo, the West Spa, Schenk Lake, and miles of scenic trails and gardens.
- Location: Wheeling, West Virginia, in the Northern Panhandle
- Golf: 63 holes across four courses, including the Arnold Palmer Signature Course and the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Course at Speidel Golf Club
- Package: Birdie (one night, Sunday through Thursday, from $199 per person) and Eagle (two nights, weekends, $439 per person), with lodging, breakfast, two championship rounds with cart and range balls; 2026 season through November 15, 2026
- Lodging: Oglebay Lodge, 250+ guestrooms; cottages and cabins sleeping 8 to 26; vacation homes sleeping 12 to 30
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Golfers consistently credit Oglebay with "an experience that keeps you coming back," with courses "sculpted directly out of the West Virginia hillside" by Palmer and Jones. Several also mention that "having the Lodge, dinner and breakfast a short drive from the first tee makes a two-day trip feel easy." |
2. The Woods, for Unlimited Golf and a Cottage to Come Home To
The Woods is a 1,800-acre resort in Hedgesville, West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, that has welcomed guests for more than 40 years. The resort features 36 holes of golf, including the Mountain View Course, a par-72 layout winding through a wooded plateau between the pro shop and Third Hill Mountain. The Stony Lick Course, designed by Ray Johnston, is a par-62, mid-length course featuring ten par 3s and eight par 4s across 3,700 yards. Golfers also have access to a driving range, putting green, and chipping green. The Stay 'N Play Package includes unlimited greens fees for one day, one 18-hole cart fee, and one night in the Meadow Cottages, a collection of five four-bedroom cottages accommodating four to eight guests. Published rates range from $102 per person for midweek stays in the off-season to $124 per person on peak weekends, based on double occupancy. Group minimums range from four to six guests, and a second day of golf can be added for $46. Beyond golf, guests can enjoy the Sleepy Creek Spa, a sports center with a heated pool, outdoor swimming pools, tennis, pickleball, and trails connecting to the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area.
- Location: Hedgesville, West Virginia, in the Eastern Panhandle
- Golf: 36 holes, the par 72 Mountain View Course and the par 62 Stony Lick Course
- Package: Stay 'N Play, unlimited greens fees for one day, one cart fee and one night; from $102 per person per night, double occupancy, with group minimums
- Lodging: Five four-bedroom Meadow Cottages and rental homes
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Players mention "the greens are in great condition," and several call the package "solid golf value in the Panhandle." Some note that "the clubhouse could use an update." |
3. Snowshoe Mountain Resort, for the Top-Rated Public Course in the State
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is best known for skiing on Cheat Mountain in Pocahontas County, but its Raven Golf Club, a Gary Player design that opened in 1993, sits in the valley about 2,000 feet below the village. The 2026 season opened April 17 and runs into early November, with published 18-hole rates from $54 to $99 by date, a practice facility, and the Raven Grille. The Golf Inn offer is the stay-and-play option: stay one or more nights at the Inn at Snowshoe, the base-area hotel with a pool and hot tub, and save 20 percent on lodging and golf rounds. No package rate, breakfast, or cart inclusion is published. Village condos and homes, including units in Hawthorne Valley a few minutes from the course, are the alternative, and a bike park, Shavers Lake, chairlift rides, and the village's restaurants cover the non-golfers.
- Location: Snowshoe, West Virginia, in the Allegheny Mountains
- Golf: 18 holes at Raven Golf Club, a Gary Player design, with a practice facility and the Raven Grille
- Package: Golf Inn, 20 percent off lodging and golf rounds with a stay at the Inn at Snowshoe; rates not published
- Lodging: The Inn at Snowshoe, plus village condos, townhomes and homes
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Golfers describe Raven as "the most scenic course in WV" and praise "fairways and greens in great shape." Some mention that “the clubhouse food and drink prices run high.” |
4. Mountaineer Casino Resort, for a Priced Package With a Casino Attached
Mountaineer Casino Resort in New Cumberland, along the Ohio River in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, is operated by Century Casinos and pairs a 357-room hotel with Mountaineer's Woodview Golf Course. Designed by Robert Hillis, the regulation 18-hole, par-72 daily-fee course opened in 1957 and plays 6,066 yards from the back tees. The course is a few minutes' drive from the hotel rather than on its grounds, and carts are required on weekends before 1 PM. The resort publishes its Stay and Play packages in full, valid May 1 through October 31, including one night at the Grande Hotel, one round with cart, and a $40 gift card per person for food, beverage, or retail. Midweek rates start at $221 for one person and $303 for two, while weekend rates start at $290 and $378, plus a resort fee and tax. Extra rounds cost $40 on weekdays or $47 on weekends, and breakfast is not included. Beyond golf, the property features a casino with slots, table games, and two sportsbooks, thoroughbred racing, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and several restaurants.
- Location: New Cumberland, West Virginia, in the Northern Panhandle
- Golf: 18 holes at Woodview Golf Course, par 72, 6,066 yards, a short drive from the hotel
- Package: Stay and Play, May 1 through October 31, one night, one round with cart and a $40 gift card; from $303 for two people midweek
- Lodging: 357-room hotel with tower rooms and seasonal lodge rooms
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Guests note "the staff were friendly everywhere we went" and golfers call Woodview "a good value with a quick pace." Several mention "cigarette smoke drifts into the lobby and hallways." |
5. Cacapon Resort State Park, for a New Lodge in the State Park System
Cacapon Resort State Park spans more than 6,000 acres outside Berkeley Springs in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Its 18-hole, par-72 golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened in 1974, featuring four sets of tees, a shared double green on the par-3 fourth and eighth holes, a stocked golf shop with rental sets, PGA lessons by appointment, and Getty's Grill overlooking the course. Cacapon does not publish a bundled stay-and-play package; lodge rooms and tee times must be booked separately, which affects its ranking on a list focused on packages. Instead, guests can stay at the 120-room lodge, which opened in May 2021 as the newest in the state park system, offering golf-view rooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, the Healing Waters Spa, and The Prospects Restaurant. Additional accommodations include 13 cabins and the 12-bedroom Old Inn. Beyond golf, guests can enjoy two lakes, a swimming beach, 23 miles of trails, and horseback riding.
- Location: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in the Eastern Panhandle
- Golf: 18 holes, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, par 72, opened 1974, with a golf shop, lessons and Getty's Grill
- Package: None published; lodge rooms, including golf-view rooms, and tee times are booked separately
- Lodging: 120-room lodge opened in 2021, 13 cabins and the 12-bedroom Old Inn
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Visitors like having "a great golf course right there at the hotel" and describe the lodge rooms as "comfortable and clearly renovated." Some note that "service at the front desk was hit or miss." |
6. Twin Falls Resort State Park, for Year-Round Golf in Southern West Virginia
Twin Falls Resort State Park spans 3,776 acres near Mullens in Wyoming County, southern West Virginia, close to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. Its 18-hole, par-71 golf course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and George Cobb, with a creek coming into play on nine holes. The course is open year-round, weather permitting, with rentals available and groups welcome. The park offers seasonal golf packages that pair a two-night lodge stay with 18-hole play, with rates available by calling 304-294-4000. Accommodations include a 47-room mountaintop lodge with a full-service restaurant, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and game room, along with 14 cabins, some of which are pet-friendly. Beyond golf, guests can explore more than 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, the park's namesake twin waterfalls, a splash pad, and the Pioneer Farm.
- Location: Mullens, West Virginia, in the southern part of the state
- Golf: 18 holes, Geoffrey Cornish and George Cobb design, par 71, open year-round weather permitting
- Package: Seasonal golf packages with two-night lodge stays; rates by phone
- Lodging: 47-room mountaintop lodge and 14 cabins
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Golfers point to "a challenging layout with water everywhere" and "some of the cheapest tee times around." Some mention "patchy fairways and slow play on the weekends." |
7. Alpine Lake Resort, for a Lakeside Course in the Preston County Highlands
Alpine Lake Resort in Terra Alta, in the Preston County highlands near the Maryland border, is a small resort centered around a 150-acre lake. The Golf Club at Alpine Lake features an 18-hole course with an unusual mix of six par 3s, six par 4s, and six par 5s. The resort notes that its par 3s may be among the most challenging you'll play anywhere. The driving range is open April 9 through October 31, and published 2026 rates include walking rounds starting at $25. The Stay & Play Package includes one hotel room based on double occupancy plus golf, with taxes and fees additional. Reservations are made by calling 304-789-2481. Accommodations include a 35-room hotel overlooking the course, with no elevator. Beyond golf, guests can enjoy the lake beach, boating, fishing, an indoor heated pool, La Tavola Restaurant, trails, and mini-golf.
- Location: Terra Alta, West Virginia, in Preston County
- Golf: 18 holes with six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s, driving range open April 9 through October 31
- Package: Stay & Play Package, one hotel room at double occupancy plus golf; reserved by phone
- Lodging: 35-room hotel overlooking the course
| Summary of Online Reviews |
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| Players say "prices are reasonable" and that the greens are "in better shape than you'd expect." Some note the hotel is "tired and could use a renovation." |
The Best West Virginia Golf Resorts by Specialty
The resorts were also sorted into three categories based on the trips golfers most often plan.
Best for a Golf Buddies Trip
| Rank | Resort | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oglebay Park Resort | Two championship rounds, cart, breakfast and lodging in one package, bookable for up to 10 guests, with custom packages and cottages for groups of 12 or more |
| 2 | The Woods | Unlimited golf each day across 36 holes and four-bedroom cottages that sleep eight, priced per person with group minimums |
| 3 | Mountaineer Casino Resort | Packages priced for one to four people, add-on rounds from $40 and a casino and sportsbook for the evening |
Best for Golf and Everything Else
| Rank | Resort | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oglebay Park Resort | An AZA-accredited zoo, the West Spa, Schenk Lake, pools, a dozen dining options and 2,000 acres on the same property as the courses |
| 2 | Snowshoe Mountain Resort | A bike park, Shavers Lake, chairlift rides, pools and a full mountain village for the non-golfers |
| 3 | Cacapon Resort State Park | Healing Waters Spa, a lake beach, 23 miles of trails and horseback riding beside the 2021 lodge |
Best Value Stay-and-Play Package
| Rank | Resort | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Woods | From $102 per person per night with unlimited greens fees and a cart fee included, and a second day of golf for $46 |
| 2 | Oglebay Park Resort | From $199 per person for lodging, breakfast and two championship rounds with cart on courses that have hosted the LPGA and the NCAA |
| 3 | Mountaineer Casino Resort | From $151.50 per person midweek for two, with a round, cart and a $40 gift card toward dinner |
If you're planning a golf trip to our top-ranked resort, you can find the Birdie and Eagle Stay & Play Golf packages at Oglebay here: oglebay.com/stay/offers/stay-play-golf/
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a stay-and-play golf package in West Virginia usually include?
The fullest packages, like Oglebay's, include lodging, breakfast, two rounds with cart and range balls. The Woods includes unlimited greens fees and a cart fee with a cottage night. Mountaineer includes one round with a cart and a gift card. Snowshoe's offer is a percentage discount on lodging and rounds. Before booking, check whether the cart, breakfast and a second round are included and whether rates are per person or per room.
When is the best time of year for a golf trip to West Virginia?
Spring and fall. Mountain courses like Raven at Snowshoe open in mid-April and close in early November, and most resort packages run from spring through mid-November. Rates are lower in the shoulder seasons. Oglebay Park Resort and Twin Falls stays open year-round, weather permitting.
Can non-golfers enjoy a West Virginia golf resort?
Yes, and the amount there is to do varies widely. Oglebay has a zoo, a spa, a lake with pedal boats and mini-golf, pools and trails on the property. Snowshoe has a bike park and a mountain village. The state park resorts offer trails, lakes and spas. Mountaineer offers a casino and racing. The Woods and Alpine Lake are smaller and quieter, with pools, a lake and trails.