YO1 Longevity and Health Resorts

Magnificent well maintained well groomed grounds.

This place has so much potential, but in its current state, it’s a complete disappointment. It needs to shut down, change management, and completely rebrand. A localized owner/company might be able to turn it around, but as it stands, it’s not worth the time or cost. I’m not writing this in rage because I lost money, my work covered the cost of my stay so I'm fine. I’m writing this because I genuinely don’t want others to waste their hard-earned money and limited vacation time here. If you only read one review, let it be this one. The resort markets itself as “luxury,” but there is nothing luxurious about it. Even a carnival cruise felt more upscale. The surrounding town of Monticello doesn’t offer much either. If you’re coming to explore the Catskills/Hudson Valley and want an upscale experience, you’re better off staying in Hudson, Catskill, Tannersville, or Windham, where there are far nicer accommodations like Scribner’s Lodge. After my stay, I scrolled through most of the reviews to make sense of what I just experienced. The 1-star reviews are all correct. The resort’s responses are almost identical, “We appreciate your feedback” or “Personal preferences vary”. Taking a very "feelings aren’t facts" approach, so, let’s go ahead and separate the facts from the feelings. Fact: The food is not vegan, organic, or consistently healthy as advertised. Limited options in general. The breakfast buffet included frozen Eggo-style waffles and frozen hash browns. I bit into them and parts were still frozen, so yes, frozen food. Feeling: Feels cheap and cost-cutting, not what’s promised. Fact: Lighting throughout the property is extremely bright. Feeling: Creates a harsh, clinical vibe, more like a hospital than a spa. Fact: My massage therapist arrived 10 minutes late. Feeling: Massage was fine but forgettable. It didn’t feel like a premium spa experience. Fact: Hallway and dining room carpets had visible stains. Feeling: Signals poor upkeep and lack of care. Fact: Previous guest’s food was still in our mini fridge. Feeling: Makes it clear rooms are not cleaned thoroughly despite claims of strict protocols. Fact: Multiple guests were overheard complaining about being “ripped off” or “scammed,” and one couple argued with the front desk for a refund at checkout. Feeling: Confirms the disappointment wasn’t just mine. Fact: Towel provided for acupuncture had visible stains; when I asked for a clean one, the therapist insisted it was already clean. Feeling: Completely unacceptable for a wellness setting. Fact: Latte I ordered was made with Cafe Bustelo from a tub, yet charged at $10.95 as a “specialty” drink. Feeling: Overpriced and misleading. Fact: Main lobby had a large, unfinished ceiling patch. Feeling: Adds to the sense of neglect. Many of the employees were very nice and clearly wanted to do a good job, but others looked tired, disengaged, and like they had given up. There’s no sense of hospitality or warmth. Everyone seemed muted, with no

I booked through ******* and although it was pretty expensive the options to stay kinda close to Bethel Woods are sparse. I booked a double king and had my rate, but when I checked out it was 399.00. I asked why and the woman said because I booked for one person(I didn’t see that when I booked since I booked 2 king beds) I was charged an extra $100 for the extra person. This makes no sense to me. It’s not like it’s an all inclusive resort.(Did include breakfast). My bf said the breakfast was chaotic and they didn’t have any food when he initially came down, there also was a spill but he couldn’t find anyone to help him so he moved a trash can in front so no one would slip. When he did get the food, there were good options and he was happy with the choices. With all of this being said, the place was pretty clean. The couches looked to have stains and the door was banged up but overall good. There is a gate to make sure you are a guest at the driveway and parking is easily accessible. The entrance is lovely and the property is very pretty. Not a super quick drive from Bethel. Ended up a quick stay because we got there late from the show, no late checkout. This was made very clear at check in. There also are signs at the desk showing the charges for any late check out. I did not use any amenities, so I cannot speak to them. Just seems overpriced and I was not happy about the extra charge