Honeymoon stays at The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa: what to expect

Expect a historic mountain resort with large public spaces, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a notable subterranean adult-only spa (18+), and both family-friendly and adults-only room options. Honeymooners typically combine a Club Room or suite-style upgrade with a spa treatment, a dinner at Vue 1913 or Sunset Terrace, and time on the outdoor terrace or hiking the on-site Sunset Trail.
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Getting there and the setting
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is at 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28804, on about 150 acres above downtown Asheville. The hotel sits near the Blue Ridge Parkway and is about 1.5 miles from downtown.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the closest airport; listings put the drive at roughly 17 miles and about 25–30 minutes. The property layout is large enough that the resort runs a complimentary on-site shuttle to move guests around the grounds.
- Address: 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
- Distance to downtown Asheville: ~1.5 miles
- Nearest airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), ~17 miles / ~25–30 minutes
| On-site transport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Complimentary property shuttle | Runs across the resort grounds |
| Airport transfers | No dedicated hotel airport shuttle — staff can help arrange third-party transport |

Rooms and honeymoon-friendly choices
The resort has 513 guestrooms across the Main Inn, Vanderbilt Wing and Sammons Wing. Room types include Deluxe Room, Resort View; Club Room; Deluxe Room, Mountain View; Premium Club Room; Executive Junior Suite; Premium Room, Corner (Panorama); and several others.
For honeymoon stays consider a Club Room or a suite-style option for more space and quieter access. The property also offers a private adult-only Club floor (roughly 30 rooms) that includes spa-like walk-in hydro-showers and an adult-only lounge for guests seeking a quieter stay.
- Room types you may see when booking: Deluxe Room, Resort View; Deluxe Room, Mountain View; Club Room; Premium Club Room; Executive Junior Suite; Premium Room, Corner (Panorama).
- Club floor rooms: adult-only floor with lounge access (limited number of rooms).
- If you want separate living space, look for the Executive Junior Suite.
| Room | Notes |
|---|---|
| Club Room | Adult-focused option; includes Club-floor benefits and spa-like shower (limited rooms) |
| Executive Junior Suite | Larger footprint with adjoining living area — good for couples wanting extra space |
| Deluxe Room, Mountain View | Standard deluxe option with mountain views; available with 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |

The Spa: adults-only water features and treatments
The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn is a large subterranean facility with dozens of water features and a menu of signature treatments. Spa pools and the spa’s water experiences are restricted to guests 18 and older; ID may be requested.
Spa access requires booking a Spa Treatment or purchasing a Spa Day Pass. The spa gives priority to overnight guests when opening treatment and pass availability to day guests.
- Spa hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 AM–6 PM; Friday–Saturday 8 AM–7 PM.
- Spa Day Pass and treatments are required for use of the spa water features; day guests must be 18+.
- Signature treatments include options like the Grove Stone Massage and HydraFacial (names used on the property site).
| Spa detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Age policy | Spa access limited to guests 18 and older |
| Access | Book a Spa Treatment or buy a Spa Day Pass (priority to overnight guests) |
| Reservations | Spa reservations taken by phone; cancellations typically require 24 hours' notice |

Dining and romantic meal options
The resort offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars. Vue 1913 is a brasserie-style, reservation-required restaurant with panoramic mountain views and is noted as the property's AAA Four Diamond restaurant; Sunset Terrace is an outdoor seasonal terrace for American lunch and open-air mountain views.
In-room dining is available for breakfast and dinner from the Blue Ridge menu if you prefer a private meal in your room. Reservations are required at Vue 1913, and reservations are recommended for Sunset Terrace.
- Vue 1913: Wednesday–Sunday dinner (reservation required).
- Sunset Terrace: Lunch daily 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (seasonal; outdoor seating).
- The Spa Café, Cabana Grill and Bar, The Marketplace and several lounges provide casual to late-night options.
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| Vue 1913 | Refined, scenic dinner for a special occasion |
| Sunset Terrace | Outdoor daytime meal with mountain views (seasonal) |
| The Great Hall Bar / Presidents Lounge | Cocktails and lighter plates before or after dinner |
Pools, activities and local excursions
Overnight guests have access to a family-friendly indoor pool in the Sports Complex (year-round) and a seasonal heated outdoor pool by the golf pro shop/Cabana Grill (open roughly mid/late May through early October, hours vary). Pools are reserved for resort guests and members only.
The property also has an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness club with classes, and an on-site adventure booking desk that arranges rafting, mountain biking, and guided hikes. The Sunset Trail is a short on-property hike (about 0.7 miles round-trip) that many couples enjoy for a short excursion.
- Indoor pool: family-friendly, year-round (located in the Sports Complex).
- Outdoor pool: seasonal heated pool with towels provided on arrival; poolside food from Cabana Grill.
- On-site activities: golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness classes, guided outdoor excursions bookable through the resort.
| Activity | On-site details |
|---|---|
| Golf | 18-hole Donald Ross course on property |
| Hiking | Sunset Trail: ~0.7-mile out-and-back on the property |
| Fitness & courts | Fitness classes, fitness center, tennis & indoor pickleball courts |
Practical details, fees and policies for honeymooners
Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Guests must be 18 or older to reserve a room and a valid photo ID is required at check-in; only registered guests may use guest-room elevators after 10:30 PM.
Expect mandatory nightly resort and parking fees in addition to the room rate. The resort offers covered self-parking and valet (both with in/out privileges) for an additional nightly surcharge, and the property is pet-friendly for dogs only on select rooms with limits and a fee.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM.
- Resort fee: mandatory (includes fitness center access, in-room coffee, daily newspaper, shuttle; amounts vary by booking).
- Parking: covered self-parking and valet available for an extra fee; EV charging station on site.
- Pets: dogs only in select rooms (up to 2 dogs per room, weight limits apply) — request pet-friendly rooms in advance.
| Policy | Key point |
|---|---|
| Reservation age | Guests must be 18+ to reserve a room; photo ID required at check-in |
| Spa age limit | Spa access restricted to guests 18 and older |
| Pools | Resort pools reserved for overnight guests and members; spa pools require treatment or day pass |


