The Essex Resort & Spa
Resort in Lake Champlain, VT
4-Star Resort
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this resort
Situated on 18 acres of Vermont countryside in the Green Mountains, this resort is 3.9 km from downtown Essex. It offers 2 on-site restaurants and hands-on cooking classes.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Champlain, VT
Available Rooms
Culinary King
1 King • 355 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Culinary Queen
1 Queen • 247 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Culinary Accessible Queen
1 Queen • 247 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Culinary King with Sleeper Sofa
1 King • 376 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Culinary Double Queen
2 Queen • 355 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
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5.0
Everything
Pricey casual restaurant. Had late night snack of wings and beer and a cheese board for approx $70 with tip
4.5
Bel endroit, belle chambre, personnel gentil, très bonne table.
Deux de nos serviettes étaient bien tachées à l'arrivée (genre tache de vin rouge) . C'est malaisant car on se dit que la femme de chambre (si ce n'est pas celle qui a placé les serviettes tachées a priori) va penser que c'est nous qui les avons tachées, ce qui n'était pas le cas.
3.5
The property is very charming, we stayed for only one night but I feel like it has a lot to offer in terms of culinary experience and wellness.
The sound insulation isn't that great, we could hear people starting their shower from the room next door. Also, the pillows are way too firm and thick, wish they would offer some softer ones.
5.0
Beautiful property. Quiet rooms
Hallways were like a silly maze. Not a complaint really
2.5
Having the outdoor pool and hot tub as well as the spa.
The quality of the food was low compared to pricing.
0.5
False information by booking
Never to use booking again
Deleted from my phone and computer
Restrictions from company usage
Nothing
2.5
Enjoyed walking through the gardens and talking to one of the gardeners.
The service in the dining room was very poor and the food was very disappointing. Considering the resort offers culinary classes, we expected more. We were overcharged for our breakfast and the waitress seemed upset that we brought it to her attention after 2 attempts to fix her error - it was still not right.
3.5
The spa is the best design and flow. Loved the pool for swimming plus jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. Not too crowded for such nice amenities. Very very nice. Front desk was very nice and accommodating if you got the experienced manager helping you.
The rooms were lacking and overpriced. Small things like no magnifying mirror, cotton balls, or q tips were not available. Rooms had strange climate control system that made the room stuffy. I opened the windows but with no breeze and warm temperatures outside it didn't help.
4.0
Room
The Tavern wasn't up to its usual standard; orders got mixed up.
4.0
Beautiful grounds, central location, many amenities, dog friendly, great food options, staff very sweet
3.5
My room was very quaint, loved the pool! The Tavern restaurant was delicious and bar service was great.
The hot tub was out of service and when checking out I was never asked how the stay was, very transactional not personal.
4.0
Room and spa were excellent.
Food at the Tavern did not meet expectations, given the price paid.
Also, concierge was not aware that the two restaurants at the Junction were closed so we walked there for nothing
4.5
Quiet. So very quiet and not an awkward quiet. Clean. Comfortable. Very comfortable. It was a nice stay and I would definitely recommend it and stay again. The room was spacious. The bed was large (king) and comfortable. Was updated with nice touches. And did I mention how quiet it was there. Peaceful.
Only saw staff at the main building/ desk. No one was around. Ice machine was broken but didn’t want to go at night down to the main building to tell staff.
1.0
the bed was good
signage was terrible, info about breakfast was scarce or non-existent, only one restaurant open for breakfast and they required a 20 minute wait with empty table because they had only one waitress. Ohj, but they had two hostesses. Dumb or dumber. Very disappointed.
5.0
Wait staff was excellent. Hotel staff was excellent. we were in room 203 - recommend a reading lamp of some sort be placed by the two sitting chairs for reading. Otherwise the room and location was great. We had dinner on the patio. Very windy and cold. The roof should have been closed to cut down the wind; and perhaps some tall gas space heaters. Had salmon which was cooked way too much. Otherwise, we loved the resort and will be back next time for a longer stay.
John McCann
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2.0
the staff was polite.
the sound of a generator made the head board hum and vibrate loudly making it impossible to relax or sleep. wWe were moved to a room across the hall. another generator noise behind the bed but less so.
3.5
Person that checked us in seemed like she did not want to be there and had somewhere else to be! She was a bit snippy with me!
2.0
nice setting and view, large room
a bit worn and tired. not nearly as attractive as the photos make it appear. very short staff, so difficult getting in touch with restaurant and no room service.
3.5
very nice and well kept
the hot tub was always full of people making it hard to enjoy
5.0
Beautiful resort. Lots to do. Great restaurant
4.5
Breakfast was good, home fries were delicious!
Fitness center had a lot of machines and not much room to move around.
3.5
Breakfast was good, partner was very happy with breakfast
Plants around the premises were not cleaned and cut down for winter
5.0
Location was chosen specifically because of its proximity to friends who reside in the area. Onsite pub dining was a plus. Breakfast was nicely served hearty fare. Site computers were not properly functioning on departure; as promised, as soon as systems were up and running
we were billed. A computer generated erroneous double charge was immediately rectified with a quick phone call to The Essex. Staff was pleasant and helpful at all times. Room was standard. Bed comfortable.
n/a
4.0
Location and the hotel is beautiful
Didn it like the breakfast at all !
4.5
location and comfort of rooms
2.0
I booked a hotel for one night (family room) and wanted to prolong our stay for one more night. The receptionist said it was impossible because there are no rooms available at this time. When I said that I can see through other booking systems such as booking, expedia etc. the same type of room was available she still said NO it's not, but she can give us a suite. I booked through the booking system for another night in the same room ( she even mentioned that now she's not sure if we could stay in the same room for the next night). I just left and came back in the morning to speak with another receptionist which wasn't so nice but the job was done. never again will stay in this hotel it was a huge mistake that costs more than $500 for 2 nights and it was a nightmare. If just I would know before....
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Lake Champlain?
The average price for a rental in Lake Champlain is R 4,805 per night. This rental is R 3,412 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Essex Resort & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Essex Resort & Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is The Essex Resort & Spa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Essex Resort & Spa?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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