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The Essex Resort & Spa

4 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
8.8/10 Excellent
(1004 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (8)

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Overview

The Essex Resort & Spa is a wonderful option for families seeking a relaxing getaway. Families consistently praise the spacious and comfortable rooms, along with the resort's excellent amenities. The outdoor pool is a particular hit with children, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for a memorable family holiday. The resort also offers delicious dining options.

Guest highlights

The outdoor pool was a huge hit with kids.
Large, comfortable rooms
Excellent hotel amenities
Delicious food and welcoming atmosphere

About the hotel

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 outdoor tennis courts are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Essex Junction, The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Lake Champlain and Bolton Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Church Street Marketplace. Traveling with kids? Consider Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Children's games
Free cribs/infant beds
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Seasonal outdoor pool

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet

Food and drink

1 bar
2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 am–10:30 am: usd 19.50 per person
Room service available

Spa

10 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - swedish
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Golf lessons
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Ski storage
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Things to do

6 outdoor tennis courts
Basketball
Fitness center
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Golf driving range
Indoor pool
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snowshoeing
Spa tub
Steam room
Tennis

Outdoor

Garden
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library

More

Fireplace in lobby
Renovated entire property - july 2017
Smoke-free property

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Burlington International Airport
7 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

8 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

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4 star reviews

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3 star reviews

12%

2 star reviews

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about The Essex Resort & Spa

Latest reviews (8)

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Rachel

5 Apr 2024 - 6 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We travel a lot and my children say this is their favorite hotel they have been too! We had a wonderful time staying here on a road trip to Montreal. It was a very relaxing stop and the room was beautiful. We will come again!
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Adrienne

12 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent family getaway with our doggy. Large, comfortable room and excellent hotel amenities. Restaurants were great and overall feel of the property was welcoming and relaxing. Highly recommended!
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norma

13 May 2023 - 15 May 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Accommodations were great, I only wish I had more time at the resort, it was a busy family weekend. Will be back.
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margaret

8 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Very enjoyable and relaxing place to stay. Would highly recommended this resort for friends and family traveling to Vermont. Mak
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Meg

22 Sept 2022 - 25 Sept 2022
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

We used the Essex for various activities the week of our wedding although we did not get married there. We were a little apprehensive that the staff might not be accommodating as some of our special requests, but they could not have been more friendly and attentive. They let family members into our room to help us get settled after the wedding, and generally made sure that all of the needs of ourselves and our party were met. Highly recommend it!
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Sherry

17 May 2022 - 18 May 2022
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful grounds. Delicious food. Friends and family welcoming
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Marya

11 Aug 2019 - 12 Aug 2019
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We booked this room last-minute after our flight was cancelled. We had been at the airport since 5am and we were exhausted when we rolled up, at not even 10am, to ask if we could drop off our bags until the room was ready. By the time we'd finished breakfast our room was ready, HOURS early. As for the resort itself, utter comfort. The outdoor pool was a huge hit with both kids and the comfortable king size bed was just what the adults needed. I cannot think of a single thing I would change about this hotel.
A

26 Dec 2023 - 29 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Overall ok stay. The pool and hot tub were great. On the other hand, We waited over an hour to get extra pillows when my kids were ready to go to bed. Also, I would be curious about the smoking policy. Our suite and hallway reeked of marijuana smoke for two days. Even my kids joked they were going to get high! I don’t understand how this is tolerated by the hotel- people smoking cigarettes would get a hefty fee.
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