The Essex Resort & Spa

About The Hotel

Rates on request — Vermont’s culinary resort near Burlington. The Essex Resort & Spa is a 4.0 full-service resort and spa with a celebrated on-site cooking school, manor-house suites, multiple pools, and tennis. Amenity-rich and value-friendly (value score 3.8), though some rooms show wear across the large property and service can be inconsistent. Best for couples and food-lovers wanting spa treatments, hands-on cooking classes, and full resort amenities a short drive from Burlington. The resort campus offers a self-contained escape with friendly staff, warm touches like anniversary champagne, and daily housekeeping—confirm a renovated manor-house room to avoid dated spaces.

What Guests Are Saying

“This was our second visit - our first was 23 years ago for our wedding ceremony (originally the Inn at Essex). The place has grown in many positive respects. Our suite was wonderful and comfortable in the manor house with all of the amenities that you would expect. Room included a full-stocked kitchen area with Keurig, microwave, dishes, silverware, and dishwasher. We loved the gas space heater (on a timer) which added to the charm along with a rocking chair. Room stayed cozy. Comfortable bed. Appreciated the “did you forget anything” sign, which the hotel provided complimentary items (including toothpaste, showercap, etc.). In many respects, we felt that this place provided old-time personal service that many newer hotels are lacking. No skimping on daily room cleaning, restocking supplies or providing fresh towels. Celebrating our anniversary, the staff was kind enough to provide not one, but two (!) days worth of champagne and treats (cheese/crackers/chocolate). I can’t express how nice the staff were - shout out to Olivia and the gentleman helping us at the front counter. We didn’t get to experience the spa or the pool, but the the Lazy Goat Tavern serves a wonderful breakfast. Love the waffles and eggs benedict. Thank you for making our anniversary special and memorable. We look forward to returning.” — gjspring, 5 stars

“Went there to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Lovely resort. Exceptional massages. Great learning experience at the culinary school where we took 2 classes with Donna. Delightful experience!” — Brenda H., 5 stars

“Essex Resort and Spa is a place to rest and recharge. The amenities are perfect. The property is beautiful. The service is wonderful. We loved everything! You will be sorry to leave.” — Charlene F., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Renowned on-site Cook Academy with hands-on culinary classes and demonstrations
• Multiple pools, full-service spa, fitness center, tennis, and spacious grounds
• Spacious manor-house suites with kitchenettes, gas fireplaces, and daily housekeeping
• Pet-friendly and complimentary items like toothpaste, amenities, and anniversary treats
• Free parking and convenient near-airport, near-Burlington location for easy access

Cons:

• Large resort means some rooms and common areas show wear; value reflects this at 3.8
• Service lapses and communication inconsistencies reported across the big property
• Spread-out campus requires confirmation of a recently renovated room to avoid dated quarters

The Location

On Essex Way in Essex, off Route 15 in the Champlain Valley, the resort sits on a self-contained campus about 15 minutes from Burlington International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace and Lake Champlain waterfront. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.