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The Essex Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and wall art.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.
A backyard with a hot tub, two lounge chairs, and a white fence.
A restaurant with wooden walls, a fireplace, and multiple dining tables set for guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $242
$222 nightly
$242 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

Explore the area

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70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT, 05452
  • Place, The Links at Lang Farm
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Essex Outlets
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Mini Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a lamp, a painting, and a fireplace.

Luxury Mini Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a small sitting area.

Studio Country Inn Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Double Queen Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, a desk, and artwork on the wall.

Culinary Double Queen Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Double Queen with Sofa Sleeper

A hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Culinary Double Queen with Sofa Sleeper

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Culinary King with Sofa Sleeper

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Queen

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Culinary Queen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a round table.

Luxury One-Bedroom Country Inn Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premiere One-Bedroom Country Inn Suite

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofa, chairs, and a dining area.

Premiere One-Bedroom Country Inn Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, a wall-mounted quilt, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe One-Bedroom Country Inn Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Culinary King

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

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A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a sofa, and a view through a window.

Premiere Two-Bedroom Country Inn Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Double Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and wall art.

Culinary Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Queen Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Culinary Queen Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary King Spa Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

Culinary King Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe One-Bedroom Accessible Country Inn Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, a wall-mounted quilt, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe One-Bedroom Accessible Country Inn Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary King

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a small nightstand, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Culinary King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Queen

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

Culinary Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Culinary Queen Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

Culinary Queen Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Essex Junction

Located in Essex Junction, The Essex Resort & Spa is in the suburbs, a 2-minute drive from The Links at Lang Farm and 7 minutes from Champlain Valley Exposition. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Saint Michael's College and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from University of Vermont.

What's nearby

  • The Links at Lang Farm - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essex Outlets - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • University of Vermont - 11 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Church Street Marketplace - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 11 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grand Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪On Tap Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Flannel - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Essex Resort & Spa

The Essex Resort & Spa offers 120 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 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.

Stay in one of 120 guestrooms featuring 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. Open daily.
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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 3.5 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
  • Spa fee: USD 10 per person per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 661 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was just excellent and I highly recommend eating at the goat tavern!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love staying at the Essex, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a wonderful place to go and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole facility is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, relaxing time away. Omelet at breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an elegant establishment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, and the spa was an extra nice bonus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. The pool and hot tub were very nice and the food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Libby at front desk was great!!! Pool and Jacuzzi never disappoint!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love this place for a 2-3 night relaxing getaway. Everything is always lovely. Great food, reasonable prices, friendly people and comfy rooms. Smashburgers Wednesday night were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nacera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine we loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes the property was very kind to my service dog. He loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ornella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff clean rooms spacious rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t explain it better but it was the best stay ever!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great amenities, excellent restaurants, and cute, friendly goats.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, incredible staff, nice amenities, and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort,and the cooking classes were fun and engaging
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay just east of Burlington. We visited Stowe and Smugglers Notch, and found the pool and spa to be really lovely and open late (and early). The men’s sauna seemed not hot enough, and the steam room needed repair, so I’d look forward to having these in full service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As usual, this hotel never disappoints. Always very clean and the staff is amazing and super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, reception was always willing to help, food was great, property is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is running down. Pool is dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location near shopping and restaurants. It is always clean and the staff especially are very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025