The beautiful 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Club opened in 1957 and is a course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It has undergone numerous renovations including most recently adding the Karcher-Ingram Golf Center.
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Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Superb facility, accommodations, and staff. First rate stay for a weekend golf outing or family retreat. We were there for an education program which was very well hosted and supported.
Tee
Mar 3, 2025
4
Experienced a very comfortable overnight stay. The only negatives: A bit of a thin breakfast buffet for such a hotel level, no disclosure online that the 2 bedroom/2 bathroom suite has only one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and, last but not least, quite some low ceilings in upper level hallways and guestrooms. Bit of an issue when taller. Otherwise, pleasant stay and would choose the Inn again.
Michael C.
Jan 4, 2025
5
Stayed here during the holidays for a business meeting over several days. The holiday spirit was certainly capture by the hotel. Rooms were nice enough even parts of the hotel felt / were really old.
Sarah Broz
Dec 23, 2024
3
Came here for a work Holiday lunch. The food wasn't as good as previous years. Never got to try any dessert as the dessert buffet had been removed by the time I tried to get some.
Tarun Yadav
Dec 2, 2024
5
Lovely property - affiliated with Duke University's Golf club. Right by the Uni campus... Friendly staff, great food and beer. HOWEVER ONE COMPLAINT - Housekeeping and getting your room done... PAINFULLY SLOW.
Jackie T
Nov 23, 2024
5
I had an amazing and special experience here. I felt like Kevin in Home Alone staying at the Plaza. There are even bell boys who came out and opened my car door for me when I arrived. They efficiently loaded our stuff into luggage carts and even laid our bags about the room. They even put each cpap on different sides of the bed. They went above and beyond.
The pool and hot tub were marvelous and so relaxing.
The breakfast is very delicious and the omelet cook was so friendly and amazing. The waiters were diligent in refills and making sure all was well.
The only disappointing thing was with the steak and frites. They didn't ask how I wanted the steak done and brought it well done. It was dry and not very good. The fries weren't all that great either.
Otherwise, this place now has a special place in my heart. Other than hitting my head on the headboard and getting a concussion, I really enjoyed my stay here and want to come again in the Christmas time.
bryan debarbieris
Nov 12, 2024
4
Nice 4 star hotel but the building and decor are a bit dated. The rooms weren't bad but the property needs a face lift. The gym had enough to get a good workout in but did not have a lot of machines. The property is on the Duke campus so the whole area is very nice and it's walkable to a few restaurants. There is a golf course on the property as well.
Courtney
Sep 30, 2024
3
In July 2024, I attended a celebration of life for a dear friend that passed at the end of last year. Staff in the lobby looked at us skeptically. Perhaps we didn't appear rich enough to be walking into the hotel? The event itself was tucked far away in the back corner of the restaurant, as if the hotel did not want us to be seen. I've heard great things about the food at the Washinton Duke Inn, and the catering was wholly unimpressive. The "hot" bar food was cold and bland. The cheese and fruit selection was alright. Furnishings and decor could be updated to preserve the old world glam while adding a fresh and modern touch. All in all, I was a little disappointed with the experience at the celebration of life. Here's hoping future visits to the WaDuke will change this perspective.
Abraham Mathew
Aug 31, 2024
5
I don’t normally leave reviews during the stay but the service here is exceptional. On par with the best 5 star hotels in the world. From the bellman, to the reception, just everyone is so hospitable. Rooms are very comfortable (we have a deluxe suite for a family of 4). The housekeeping is tremendous and very efficient. Room service is prompt.
Thank you!
Paul B
Jul 29, 2024
5
My work provided the room and dinner as part of a training program. With that and the activities at the JB Duke, I never had to leave the immediate area. The isolation and quiet were phenomenal.
My room was comfortable and well-furnished, with efficient daily housekeeping. The dinner selections and food quality were excellent. All the staff were extremely polite and accommodating.
Molly Thompson
Jul 8, 2024
5
Absolutely delicious afternoon tea! One of the best I’ve had in the area, and the amount of food was very generous. The ginger peach tea was phenomenal, and all the sandwiches, scones and treats were wonderful. Liked it so much, I went two weekends in a row!
Sherry Z
Jun 26, 2024
5
Pretty good tapas at reception (favorite was chicken and waffle and fried coconut shrimp). Their meal was nice - salad was very fragrant due to marinated tomatoes. Meal was decent as well for standard western cuisine.
Whoever was making cocktails did wonderful job - everything was delicious (amaretto sour and grapefruit sour)
The decor and images in the hallways and common rooms are really nice as well. Some insanely comfortable couches.
