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The first thing I noticed was the spectacular surroundings. The grounds are beautiful! The next was the friendly, professional greeting. My very comfortable room overlooked a picture perfect pond. I stayed two days and enjoyed every minute. The meals were top notch and delicious, and the service was second to none. This is a very special place and I’ll be back soon. Thank you Benmiller Inn staff!!

We booked a weekend here expecting much more than we got. Our room was tiny but comfortable., however we had to negotiate a steep spiral staircase to get to it carrying our luggage. The restaurant was fully booked both nights we were there so we had to venture out to eat. We are both seniors so the stairway was quite daunting.

Taken to a lovely table at the back by a window beside a brook, butterflies, wildflowers. Explained I was celiac, given an explanation of what I could eat from the menu. Ordered a cider (it was room temp, so ice in the glass), ordered the chicken linguini which came very quickly after the drink, it was delicious and soon after the server came to check, I asked if it was gluten free and was asked if I ordered GF, and if it wasn’t GF, would I like another one??? Soon a chicken carbonara came, I asked if it was GF, was assured it was, but almost at the end of the dish was a lone linguini noodle! I was comp’d the cider, but charged for the pasta, though it should have been the other way around. Apologies from the server, not from the kitchen or manager. Not a good experience-not safe for celiacs. Even though they were busy, celiac gluten free needs obviously were not taken seriously by any one, so not recommended.

Where to start? After booking I received an email from Murray, a random person that was emailed all my personal information by the front desk at the Benmiller. Cancelled that credit card. When notified, the front desk sent Murray an apology. Never did apologize to me, instead said it was a 'learning moment '. When checking in I confirmed the suite had a jacuzzi. Front desk clerk described in glowing detail where the jacuzzi was and how big the suite was. Nope, no jacuzzi. They offered to move us yo a spa room. Checked out the spa room. Tiny, not even a shower, but yes, a small jacuzzi imbedded in the wall. Stayed in the suite. It was hot so ran the air conditioning all night. Room never got below 27C. Tried to open a window, bolted shut. Went for dinner. Explained my wife is celiac. First thing they brought her was a hot dinner roll. Nope. Second thing was her white wine. It was room temperature ie, hot. Property was also in disrepair and dirty. What a shame. We've been coming here for years. Never again.

Not as nice of an inn as they think they are. 3rd story room up a every small spiral stair case. Spiders in the room. A little far away from town. Wouldn't be bad if you didn't have to leave for everything. We stayed here three days and never once ate a meal here. Reservation only. Im on vacation, I'm not making a reservation for breakfast the day before. The spa is reservation only also, and it's not because they're busy. They just don't have people here on the property. All in all, stay closer to the beach and enjoy what the town has an offer.

I am sure it once was a magnificent country inn and experience. Unfortunately, it is not that way now. The lack of attention to maintenance and cleanliness and not providing any level of amenities in the room, etc. is now the norm! Considering the way the website portrays the place and the luxury, it is huge disappointment; not to mention the rates. We reserved and paid for a suite. The bedroom AC never worked and it was 85F degrees during our stay and worst of all, there was no attempt to address it even after several talks with the staff there. The so called coffee bar area in the room-- well the photo below can say more than my words. The maintenance of the entire place is very poor and sad in a way considering what it must have been before. On a positive note, the dining room staff was excellent and I want to commend the way they were there.