The Essex Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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
(47 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 this property

The Essex Resort & Spa

Essex Junction hotel with private yards
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free shopping center shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Essex Resort & Spa features outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 7782 square feet (723 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A shopping center shuttle, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests.

The Essex Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 25 mi
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Property 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 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 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

James

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The spa, pool, and hot tub were excellent. The room was clean and well stocked. However, I stayed in a “luxury” 1 bedroom suite and there was no where comfortable to sit. There was one small 2 seater couch that was very worn down and uncomfortable. I was hoping to sit cozily in front of the fireplace but that couch was bad. There was plenty of unused space … I suspect there used to be a comfortable chair there!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Kallie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great except for whoever checked us out two days early instead of transferring our rooms because our original one flooded. Don’t eat at the junction if you don’t want to wait 30 minutes just for someone to notice you’re sitting there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Welcoming and Comfortable

It was our first stay at the Essex, and we enjoyed every minute of it. And we have already booked for the beginning of June! Can’t wait to go back already.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justin, Kirkland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ac unit in my room seemed to malfunction and dropped the temp in my room to 45 degrees. Was able to shut it off and eventually get the room back to a normal temperature. Overnight staff was polite and helpful but couldn't resolve the technical issues with the system.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

James, Gansevoort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen Rock

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A little disappointed to find out the best restaurant was closed on the days we were there. The food at the pub was surprisingly good tho. The spa service seemed nice but they did screw up my booking a couple times. Hotel did go out of their way and gave a very good discount. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Staff was friendly and restaurant/ bar were fantastic! The room was spacious, cozy, and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came because of the hot tub and loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bethlehem

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool, hot tub, sauna were wonderful on a snowy weekend. The room was spacious and clean. The restaurant had a great menu and the bar had a lot of local beer on tap. It was close to Burlington and to Bolton Valley Ski Resort. The staff was friendly. One thing I would change would be the bed. Our room had a very firm bed and it didn’t have real sheets so they kept moving around which made it difficult to get a good nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Amenities
Loved everything about our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oldair

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well-maintained, clean and lots to offer the guests from dining, spa, pool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, East Windsor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to get snowed in over Valentines weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025