Buffalo Ridge Resort and Spa

Hotels
8.5 (23 reviews)
1312 Coteau Street , Gary , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outdoor fireplace
Stray cat
Cons:
Outdated property
Small rooms
Poor service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
The property is severely outdated and lacks regular maintenance.
Service
7.93
Lacked personnel presence as no employees were seen during the stay.
Location
9.97
The outdoor fireplace area and stray cat contribute positively to the ambiance.
Room Quality
6.92
Rooms are noted to be small and outdated.
Amenities
7.95
Website boasts amenities like a spa, but they were not accessible.
Value for Money
9.91
Despite some issues, the experience could be considered worthwhile due to unique aspects.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall experience is marred by service and room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 04:47

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Buffalo Ridge Resort and Spa offers a serene garden, a shared lounge, and a beautiful terrace for guests to relax and unwind during their stay.

Family-Friendly Activities
With a children's playground on-site and a variety of recreational options like darts, squash, tennis, hiking, and fishing nearby, there are plenty of activities for families to enjoy together.

Delicious Dining
Guests can indulge in a delectable buffet or à la carte breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, ensuring a satisfying start to the day.

Book your stay at Buffalo Ridge Resort and Spa for a memorable and enjoyable getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 7.93
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 9.91
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Tony solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Schultz solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Air conditioning!!!

Cons:

Never saw or spoke with staff to confirm payment.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Drea family_with_children us
1
Never again.
Pros:

The fireplace area outside and the stray cat. More so the stray cat.

Cons:

It’s severely outdated. Rooms are small. Was there 3 days and did not see a single employee. My key was left on the front desk with my name on it for anyone to take. Website boasts spa and resort but couldn’t book anything and it definitely didn’t feel like a resort.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Dubbelde family_with_children us
10
2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Halsne solo_traveller us
7
2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Arthur young couple us
6
It was over priced for what it was.
Pros:

It was convenient because it was in the same location as the wedding we attended.

Cons:

We were supposed to have a room with 2 beds but only had one and it was cold in our room.

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jennifer review category business travellers us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

They did a beautiful job renovating this property. It is beautiful. I will definitely return to this location.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
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Stephanie young couple us
8
Very good
2025-05-03 via Nuitee
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Bultinck young couple us
10
Awesome experience
Pros:

The service was awesome!!!!! We loved the two gals who were always available for anything we needed!

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Dennis young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-12-27 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo traveller us
7
There for a funeral of family member worked for what I needed.
Pros:

Liked the historic part of it. My mom worked there in her teens when it was the blind school

Cons:

No food availability, no map of the grounds no info on where food could be obtained or how to get somewhere to eat. No one close to reservation desk had to wait approximately 20-30 mins to get checked in.

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
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Schultz young couple us
2
Very poor
Pros:

No one at the front desk to check in or out! There was a phone # to call for help. Went right to voice mail and said they'd call us in a 1/2 hour. Had to go and find someone to come to the desk. Room had no chairs just 2 beds. Shower flooded on to the floor in the bathroom - had to use all of the towels to mop it up.

Cons:

See above!!

2024-09-01 via Nuitee
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Tony young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It's a small little place in a very small town. The fact they have a 19 room motel is incredible. It is a renovated school house. They did an awesome job.

Cons:

The only thing I would improve on is a better distinction of the main entrance to the office of the hotel/motel. I didn't notice the small "Open" sign window until after I found it.

2024-08-11 via Nuitee
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Hirschman solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
2024-07-19 via Nuitee
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Nelson young couple us
8
Very good
Pros:

Peaceful surroundings

Cons:

Restaurant was in between cooks, so a very limited basket menu just , plus could hear conversations in the next room

2024-07-09 via Nuitee
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Steve young couple us
9
Superb
Pros:

Charlie was totally awesome, Charlie was a staff member of the resort!!!

Cons:

The coffee ☕️ maker in the lobby wasn't working!!!

2024-06-18 via Nuitee
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Connie review category business travellers us
8
Very good
Pros:

There was nothing offered except for coffee with our stay

2024-04-15 via Nuitee
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Tonya with friends us
10
Unique and historical. Would stay again!
Pros:

Unique

Cons:

Nothing

2024-04-15 via Nuitee
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Michelle review category business travellers us
10
Highly recommend and we’ll be back!!!
Pros:

We held a product training meeting here. The event room was perfect! They were so accommodating. The history and design of the space fell in line with our interiors backgrounds. That made it even more of a perfect venue.

Patricia and Charlie cheffed up a delightful dinner for us in the Rock Room. I will forever be hoping to find a local pizza that matches up. I appreciate that they strive to use local ingredients.

Although this was a business event, I felt it was more of a bed and breakfast experience. A++++

Thank you Patricia and Charlie!

2024-04-07 via Nuitee
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Kathi
8
Pros:

The guy that checked us in just tossed us the room card an took off. Didn't know about any amenities or anything.

2023-06-20 via Nuitee