The Essex Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Property grounds
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Garden

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT, 05452
  • Champlain Valley Exposition
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Vermont
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Church Street Marketplace
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Culinary Double Queen Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Culinary Double Queen with Sleeper Sofa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Culinary King with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Culinary Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury One Bedroom Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premiere One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Culinary King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Culinary Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Culinary Queen Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Mini Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Culinary King Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Essex Junction

Located in Essex Junction, The Essex Resort & Spa is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Champlain Valley Exposition and Links at Lang Farm Golf Course. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Saint Michael's College and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from University of Vermont.

What's nearby

  • Champlain Valley Exposition - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Saint Michael's College - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • University of Vermont - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Champlain College - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 5 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand Buffet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's NY Pizza & Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Essex Resort & Spa

Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
The Essex Resort & Spa offers 120 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

6 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Lazy Goat Tavern, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Essex Junction? This hotel has 7782 square feet (723 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Lazy Goat Tavern - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Junction - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Front Desk Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 25 miles
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 26 to 60 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Junction
  • The Front Desk Cafe
  • The Lazy Goat Tavern

Things to do

  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 7,782 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.5 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 30.74 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 26 to 60 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Essex Resort
Essex Resort Essex Junction
Essex Vermont’s Culinary Resort Essex Junction
Essex Vermont’s Culinary Resort
Essex Vermont’s Culinary Essex Junction
Essex Vermont’s Culinary

The Essex Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisha, Albany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool was a nice feature.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was well worth the price. Old colonial style with every modern amenity you would want. Dry clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oldair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax with family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen, Amherst

Love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and nice property! The curated dinner was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Middlebury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Overall enjoyed our stay. Hot tub wasn't working this morning. Noticed the pool area could use a very deep cleaning. Windows in pool area were very dirty and very dirty around the sills. No hooks in our bathroom. It's a spa...you have wet swim suits to hang and bathrobes, which we thought was strange. Overall we enjoyed and would return, but thought the price was a bit much for the room that we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

May

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moneke

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Excellent stay and spa option; friendly helpful staff, clean facilities, great food and uncrowded unrushed atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Parts are a bit dated including our room. Staff was great all areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A jewel in Essex

Always relaxing to stay the night and enjoy the spa. My “ go to”.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spa amenities were great! TJ was so kind and curtious. EVeryone was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgir

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie, Hinesburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and I highly recommend it to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the spa

Check in and check out we’re super easy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious clean and accommodating and the spa is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great, will definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My one complaint is that the wind howled passed the room windows my entire stay. It was a constant wailing sound.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025