Getting around Charlottesville and the resort
Boar's Head Resort is at 200 Ednam Drive in Charlottesville and is easiest reached by car from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (about a 20–25 minute drive) or by renting a car in town. On property you’ll find free self-parking, an airport shuttle option, complimentary Sports Club access for overnight guests, multiple pools (including a family Aquatics Center and an adults-only spa pool), and dining choices from The Mill Room to a 24-hour Grab-N-Go.
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Getting to Boar's Head Resort
The resort’s address is 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The closest commercial airport is Charlottesville–Albemarle Regional Airport (CHO).
Boar's Head Resort offers an airport shuttle service; other common ways to arrive are by rental car, taxi, or ride-share. Renting a car is often recommended for getting around Charlottesville and nearby wine-country roads.
- Airport shuttle: offered by the resort (check with the front desk or BookResorts agents for current availability).
- Rental cars, taxis and ride-shares are available at CHO for trips into Charlottesville and the resort.
- The resort provides free self-parking and an electric vehicle charging station; valet parking is also available.
| Origin | Approx. distance/time |
|---|---|
| Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) | About 10 miles; roughly 20–25 minutes by car |
| University of Virginia (Rotunda/Lawn) | About 2.1 miles; roughly a 4-minute drive |
| Historic Downtown Mall | About an 8-minute drive |
On-property access, parking and check-in
Check-in time at Boar's Head Resort begins at 4:00 p.m.; check-out is by 11:00 a.m. Late check-out may be available on request and is subject to the resort’s discretion.
Guests receive complimentary self-parking; the resort also lists an electric vehicle charging station and valet parking service. Luggage storage and concierge services are available at the front desk.
- Check-in: 4:00 p.m.; check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Free self-parking on site; valet available (part of resort-fee inclusions on some listings).
- Front desk services include luggage storage, in-room bottled water, in-room coffee, and a safe in rooms.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Parking | Free self-parking plus valet and EV charging |
| Front-desk services | Concierge, luggage storage, safe-deposit box |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years |
Sports Club, fitness and racquet facilities
The Sports Club is reserved for overnight guests and members; complimentary access is included for guests during their stay. It contains a large fitness center, group classes, racquet sports and the Aquatics Center.
Racquet facilities include indoor and outdoor tennis courts, professional instruction, clinics and leagues. The fitness center hosts cardio and strength equipment, Pilates reformers, and numerous group exercise classes each week.
- Sports Club access: included for overnight guests (members and guests only; not open to the general public).
- Fitness center: 15,000 sq ft with cardio, strength gear and reformers; complimentary group classes plus some premium classes.
- Racquets: indoor and outdoor courts, professional lessons and competitions; squash and pickleball also available.
| Facility | Who may use it |
|---|---|
| Sports Club (fitness, classes) | Overnight guests and members |
| Aquatics Center (family pool, lap lanes, lazy river, slide) | Overnight guests and members |
| Racquet courts and instruction | Overnight guests and members |
Pools, Aquatics Center and age rules
Boar's Head Resort operates multiple outdoor pools. The Sports Club’s Aquatics Center is the family-oriented area with lap lanes, a lazy river and a slide; those pools are reserved for overnight guests and members.
The Spa has a separate adults-only outdoor Resort Pool that is described as reserved for guests 18 and older; spa guests and overnight guests may access that pool. Pool hours and seasonal service vary, so check current hours with the resort.
- Aquatics Center highlights: family pool, lap pool with designated hours, lazy river and a slide.
- Adults-only Resort Pool at The Spa: available to spa guests, members and overnight guests; listed as 18+ in some sources.
- Seasonal poolside food and bar service (Aqua Poolside Food & Drink) typically runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
| Pool | Typical access / notes |
|---|---|
| Aquatics Center (family pool) | Reserved for overnight guests and members; slide/lazy river have specific daily hours |
| Lap Pool | Overnight guests and members; lap pool hours published separately |
| Adults-only Resort Pool (The Spa) | For spa guests, members and overnight guests; 18+ per some listings |
The Spa and wellness services
The on-site spa is called The Spa at Boar's Head Resort. It offers a full menu of treatments such as Swedish and hot-stone massages, facials, body treatments and mani/pedi services.
Spa facilities include eucalyptus steam rooms, a hot tub and an adults-only pool area. Guests are asked to arrive about 30 minutes before appointments to relax in the spa’s relaxation spaces.
- Spa hours vary by source; typical posted hours include 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and extended hours Friday–Saturday.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled treatment to use locker rooms and steam facilities.
- The adults-only spa pool is seasonal and may have separate hours and rules from the Aquatics Center.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Treatments | Massages, facials, body treatments, mani/pedi |
| Facilities | Eucalyptus steam rooms, hot tub, adult-only pool |
| Pre-arrival | Arrive ~30 minutes early for check-in and relaxation |
Dining, Grab‑N‑Go and in‑room options
On-site restaurants include The Mill Room (contemporary American Southern dining), Turn & Table Grill and Bar (casual), Racquets Fresh Market at the Sports Club, and Aqua Poolside Food & Drink during the pool season. A 24-hour Grab‑N‑Go market near the lobby offers snacks, sandwiches and bottled beverages.
Reservations are recommended for The Mill Room; casual venues generally do not require reservations. Check current hours before you go, as seasonal hours apply for some outlets.
- The Mill Room serves breakfast, lunch, brunch (weekends) and dinner; dress codes differ by meal period.
- Racquets Fresh Market is convenient for quick meals before or after Sports Club activities.
- Aqua Poolside Food & Drink operates seasonally at the Aquatics Center with pool-deck service.
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| The Mill Room | Breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner (reservations recommended) |
| Racquets Fresh Market | Casual meals at the Sports Club; no reservations |
| Grab‑N‑Go | 24-hour snacks, sandwiches and beverages |
Nearby sights and getting around Charlottesville
Boar's Head Resort sits a short drive from the University of Virginia, downtown Charlottesville and the Monticello Wine Trail. Many guests use the resort as a base for visiting Monticello, local wineries and small day trips on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Walking or biking to some nearby spots is possible, but a car is useful for wine‑trail drives and Blue Ridge day trips. The resort can help with directions and local recommendations through concierge services.
- University of Virginia: about a 4-minute drive from the resort.
- Historic Downtown Mall: roughly an 8-minute drive for shopping and restaurants.
- Monticello: roughly a 15–16 minute drive depending on route and traffic.
| Attraction | Typical drive time from resort |
|---|---|
| University of Virginia (Rotunda/Lawn) | About 4 minutes |
| Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s home) | About 15–16 minutes |
| Downtown Mall | About 8 minutes |
