The Founders Inn is one of Virginia's most gracious lodging places. Situated on 26 beautifully landscaped acres, the Founders Inn offers 240 luxurious guest rooms and suites boasting a charming, old world decor accented by beautiful furnishings, combining the warmth of a country inn with Colonial- era architecture. At The Founders Inn, guests will enjoy superior amenities and exceptional guest services that will ensure a first-class experience. All the guest rooms feature spacious, elegantly appointed living areas.
Discover the perfect blend of Southern charm, luxurious accommodations and Georgian architecture at The Founders Inn. Founders Inn offers handsomely appointed guestrooms, a delightful boutique, bookstore, pastry shop & lovely lakeside gardens to stroll through. Additional onsite amentities include a business center, coffee shop, gift boutique and fitness center complete with strength training, cardio equipment, indoor/outdoor pools and lighted tennis courts.  
 

Effective June 1, 2009, pets up to 40 pounds are welcome at no extra charge. The pet must be pre-registered at check-in and the property holds the right to charge the guest up to $150 per pet as a damage deposit when the room is thoroughly inspected for damage and deep cleaning after the guest has checked out. Other restrictions apply and guests will receive further details upon arrival.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Chesapeake Conference Center 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Sentara Leigh Hospital 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Virginia Beach Town Center 6.5 km / 4 mi
Mount Trashmore Park 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Chesapeake City Park 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Lake Taylor Hospital 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Virginia Beach Central Library 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Norfolk State University 8 km / 5 mi
Lynnhaven House 9.6 km / 6 mi
Moses Myers House 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Children's Museum of Virginia 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Nauticus National Maritime Center 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Chrysler Museum of Art 11 km / 6.8 mi
Norfolk Botanical Garden 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
First Landing State Park 19.3 km / 12 mi

The preferred airport for Founders Inn and Spa is Norfolk, VA (ORF Norfolk Intl.) 10.6 km / 6.6 mi.