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Cameron Estate Inn

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#5 of 8 B&Bs in Mount Joy
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Set in an 1805 mansion on 15 wooded acres, this elegant B&B is 1.8 miles from Donegal Springs Airpark and 20.2 miles from Lancaster. The antiques-filled accommodations feature en suite bathrooms and free WiFi, with options ranging from cozy rooms with woodland views to suites with fireplaces. The property features a farm-to-table restaurant, banquet facilities and complimentary hot breakfast.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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Non-smoking hotel
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4.0 of 5 stars
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Karen B wrote a review May 2023
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While the grounds of the Cameron Estate Inn are beautiful the rooms and breakfast are not so great. The service for our breakfast was great. Ricardo could not do enough for us but the breakfast itself was below par compared to other places we have stayed. In fact, our second morning there they were preparing for an event and we were told to eat in the lobby with paper cups and plastic tablecloth. We couldn't eat what they offered so just asked for scrambled eggs and toast. What we got was burnt eggs and white toast barely toasted. We felt like a nuisance. Our room was extremely small, and awkward to move around in. The bed uncomfortable. The bathroom with very old fixtures which made it difficult for elderly knees. The door to the bathroom didn't even close tight. We have been treated better at motels and had better. We will not be back or recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Just Us wrote a review Feb 2023
York, Pennsylvania30 contributions14 helpful votes
First of all, everything relating to the wedding we attended was A+. Facility, food, service were excellent. As for an Inn. The food at dinner the night before was to die for. Outstanding. Our room was large, but getting old, tired. The Innkeeper was accommodating. The additions they've made to the building over the years removed the charm the place should have.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Dianna B wrote a review Jan 2023
Ocean View, Delaware35 contributions5 helpful votes
Having traveled quite extensively with staying at different B&B's - I can honestly say this has been the worst one on my list! No fresh brewed coffee or tea served at your table / the breakfast quiche was so terrible we couldn't eat it! No heat in the room on our first night - the sheets & towels were not the caliber of a premier inn - no bathmat - no Kleenex - no hook in the bathroom to hang up a robe and mattress and pillows have seen better days!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Fearless61503 wrote a review Nov 2022
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Due to unexpected illness I tried to cancel my Thanksgiving buffet reservation for 7 people to cut it down to 2 people. They had required full payment in advance on my credit card, I did ask if not all 7 could make it, if I could get a refund. The lady said if I notified them beforehand that they would credit back my card. Now they won't do that or even give me a credit for future use at their establishment. I left message for their director but she hasn't returned my call.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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JamiacaMan wrote a review Nov 2022
Hazleton, Pennsylvania5 contributions7 helpful votes
The best that I can say about this place is...ehh. It has a certain charm, but it needs some renovations and a good power washing. We only stayed one night and that was enough. Rooms were OK. The tub and sink would not drain, so only my wife got to take a shower on our departure morning. The same was true with our friends' room. The restaurant was closed to guests for dinner due to weddings. It was open for breakfast...but only from 8 until 9? Probably not going back.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip: Don't accept the rooms by the deck. The rooms in the main building are far better.
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aprilwaskey wrote a review Oct 2022
Ellicott City, Maryland3 contributions1 helpful vote
First room didn't have heat and it took approximately 30 minutes to make the heat work. Also, the room had dirty towels in the bathroomo. We were moved to a second room, where the lamp shade and bed canopy were both torn. Breakfast was OK. Won't go back again.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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RENEE N wrote a review Aug 2022
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We booked our wedding here for 7-30-22 , the venue is beautiful that's the only good part of this place unfortunately. We checked in 7-29-22 the room is situated in the rear , there is always large weddings we had a small elopement scheduled for Saturday but there was a Wedding Friday about 4pm when we checked in , we were told not to cut thru the wedding and led thru a garage that was left open by the manager the floor was wet and my Fiance, soon to be Bride slipped a worker observed it and asked if she was ok but no one ever spoke or asked us after that or asked if she needed to be checked out or anything. The coffee in the morning is a Keruig machine many BNB we have stayed make fresh coffee in the mornings. Wedding Day 7-30-22 we have about 10 guests the venue was nice the grounds outside our luncheon reception was very disappointing the entree was good however the service was horrible, In my pack which cost me several thousand dollars I had 2 1/2 hour open bar with cocktail 1/2 hour and appetizers. The appetizers came around 2 times they did not have plentiful and did not even leave them on our table , the open bar was a joke we waited and waited for drinks there was no bar as advertised, they made drinks in the kitchen and took forever to bring drinks when you pay for open bar you should have plentiful drinks and same when you pay extra for appetizers this was not the case. They were grossly understaffed so much that at 1 point the waitress only had 2 people serving dropped a whole tray of drinks that took forever to make the table cover needed to be changed so did the chair of our guests. No apologies given continued slow service , no apologies for fiance fall or the horrible service and false open bar and appetizer claims in the package . I wrote to them 3 times and they did not even acknowledge it so I am warning everyone do not book this venue go elsewhere it seems they are nice until they get your money then they do not care to provide you for what you paid for very understaffed and deceptive packages save your money for elsewhere. I have contacted my lawyer since they do not even have the decency to respond when you complain. Wedding Couple 7-30-22
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Date of stay: July 2022
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eaglesin08 wrote a review Jun 2022
New Jersey31 contributions12 helpful votes
My husband and I love our little getaways and always choose a special bed and breakfast or inn for these excursions. The service is usually impeccable, the rooms are ultra-clean and the breakfasts are to die for. Such was definitely not the case when we visited the Lancaster area and booked a room at The Cameron Estate Inn. Before we even arrived, three emails and one phone message inquiring about their restaurant menu were left unanswered. Upon check-in, we received so much less than a warm welcome. Although cordial, the gal took less than a minute to tell us our room was #24, the key was in the room and breakfast was between 8 AM and 9 AM. The lack of an escort to our room was surprising. In all of our prior experiences at inns such as this, the host would show us to our room, discuss the amenities and services offered and make us feel “at home”. I could understand if many guests were checking in, but in our case, we were the only ones staying for the night. At least we found our room to be clean, if in need of a bit of updating. The linoleum in the bathroom was exactly the same as what I had in my first house, back in 1978! There was also a narrow strip of wood along a section of the carpet in the middle of the room. Not sure if there was a tear in that area. Maybe they wanted to cover it up. There was an ice bucket in the room, but no glasses. The website stated the bathroom was stocked with amenities. Not true. The tiny Dial soaps and ultra small bottles of shampoo and conditioner were thrown together in a small basket, almost as an after thought. There also were no tissues. When it was time to go for dinner, we discovered they left the wrong key. We had the key for room #11, not #24, so we could not lock our door. When we went down to the front desk area to swap the keys, we found the person had left for the day. A sign was displayed with a number to call if there were any concerns, but after leaving a message, no one ever got back to us! We ended up getting the tissues, glasses and the correct room key from a nice kitchen worker the following morning. Even at 9:30, the front desk remained unattended. Breakfast was another disappointment and not as advertised. There were no menu options as stated on their website. Coffee, juice and a few muffins (which looked like they were purchased at the nearest Giant Food Store) were on the counter. We were just fixing our coffee when a young girl came out of the kitchen area. She told us we would be having eggs, bacon, French toast and hash browns. No choices, not even how we wanted our eggs! We no sooner made our way to a table when out of the kitchen came the waitress with our plates! Obviously, the breakfasts were pre-made and just kept warm. The scrambled eggs were bland, the French toast was dry, the bacon was greasy and the hash browns were frozen patties that just weren’t worth eating. To make matters worse, we were served the same breakfast the following morning! What happened to “options that change daily” and “best breakfasts in Lancaster County”, as stated on the website? (I have to mention the service we received in the restaurant for breakfast was fine.) The Cameron website shows how popular they are as a wedding venue. There are rave reviews from The Knot displayed all around. Maybe they devote all their energy and resources to that end of the business. They certainly don’t seem to care about their inn clientele. I had the feeling they were having financial difficulties and doing the best they could to get by. I felt sad that a prominent mansion with wonderful grounds and such history couldn’t present itself in a better light. Their website certainly fooled me-don’t let it fool you.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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bcourtesis wrote a review Dec 2021
Hanover, Pennsylvania21 contributions5 helpful votes
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My husband and I got married here on 12/5/2021. We had a wonderful experience from the start, working with the staff to make sure everything was just how we wanted it. Cathi really went above and beyond to make sure everything was in place. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, very well maintained, and there are a lot of wonderful people that work there that made sure we had an amazing experience. We had our ceremony in the Conservatory and our cocktail hour/reception in the Springview Ballroom. The day of was seamless. The staff worked well together and went above and beyond to ensure that our family was taken care of from sewing my husband’s pants to making sure the bridal party had a snack and even entertaining our toddler. I can’t thank everyone enough for all the hard work that went into making sure we were happy. We are very happy with how everything turned out. Thank you to everyone for helping us have the wedding we always dreamed of. A special thank you to our day of coordinator, Rebecca, Melissa, and to all the banquet staff. Our wedding was truly a magical experience.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Islandjoe56 wrote a review Nov 2021
Camden, New Jersey35 contributions35 helpful votes
Underwhelmed. Did not get room reserved, and when politely questioned, no explanation or apology was offered, just a curt, "no that's not the room you are getting". Ok, proceeded to room, with no further welcoming and/or friendly discussion about the Inn, etc. Handed the key, and that was about it. Cold and not very friendly, as mentioned by other reviewers. Unusual for an "Inn" of this supposed caliber. Room, (did I mention not the one reserved) was as expected otherwise. Bedding good, room clean. Breakfast was standard institutional fare, with powdered "scrambled" eggs and sausage/bacon etc. Frozen waffles, heated on a steam table, with some compote spread on it. Exact same as you would get at a Hampton Inn, so don't expect much more. There are far better options than the Cameron Estate Inn, and sadly; I would suggest looking elsewhere if you want a true "high caliber Inn" experience. Not coming back.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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€111 - €183 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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cameron estate inn & restaurant hotel mount joy, cameron estate inn and restaurant
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United StatesPennsylvaniaLancaster CountyMount Joy
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cameron Estate Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Cameron Estate Inn?
Nearby attractions include Eastland Alpacas (6.8 km), Chickies Rock Park (6.9 km), and Masonic Village Farm Market (6.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cameron Estate Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Cameron Estate Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Cameron Estate Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cameron Estate Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include McCleary's Public House, Railroad House Inn, and Harvey's Main Street BBQ.
Does Cameron Estate Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a banquet room and conference facilities during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Cameron Estate Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting First National Escape (5.2 km).
Is Cameron Estate Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.