Name: Salamander Resort and Spa
Address: 500 N. Pendleton, Middleburg, Virginia, United States of America, Middleburg, Virginia, US
Price range: $680–$1,405 per night
Rating: 9.27

What guests think

At Salamander Resort and Spa, travelers consistently praise the welcoming staff, luxurious design, and scenic grounds, with many highlighting a strong spa program, comfortable rooms, and convenient local shuttle service for a relaxing Middleburg getaway.

Food is widely enjoyed, though onsite dining choices can feel limited, occasionally slow, and expensive. Treatment appointments may be hard to secure and the property can feel crowded during holiday events. While cleanliness generally impresses, guests note occasional housekeeping misses and administrative mix-ups around upgrades or late checkout. Expect a polished, splurge‑worthy retreat with a few operational rough edges.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Expansive grounds with a popular spa, heated and indoor pools, bar and fire pits, complimentary local car service, and activities like archery, zip-lining, and trails. Some guests encountered hard-to-book treatments, holiday crowding, extra fees (resort/parking), and pet-area restrictions.

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angela

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely restful 2 days Unable to book massage and facial they are fully booked. I was told they are booked months in advance.

8

Jeri

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is beautiful. The spa was a great experience. The pool was heated. The service was excellent.

10

Elizabeth

Jul 9, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay overall. Just a note for those coming with dogs… they are definitely welcome in the pet friendly hotel rooms, treats at turndown service, a door hanger saying Pet is in the room, etc., but the staff was really inconsistent about where pets were allowed around the hotel and grounds. And officially, there’s no space (even outdoors) where you can eat and have your dog with you, not allowed on the terraces or at the pool. We still had a great visit but I don’t think we will take the dog if we go back.

10

Dionne

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great quick getaway! Wonderful spa and overall amazing experience!

10

lynn

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our family stayed at the resort along with another family with a tween and teens. We enjoyed the indoor saltwater pool as well as the archery lesson. The complimentary shuttle was very convenient. We took advantage of the service for dinner at the Goodstone Inn, about a 10 minute drive away. The breakfast buffet was also very nice. The only reason I gave a 4 was that the wait for the Gold Cup was long and it would’ve been nice to have another dinner choice besides Harriman’s.

8

christoph

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dog and overnight parking fees are outrageous

8

Mylee

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, our experience at the resort was good but not great. Our favorite part of our stay was the spa, complimentary car service to and from some wineries, as well as the town of Middleburg. I also enjoyed playing scrabble in the library.

10

Anne

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our time very much. Lovely decor, cozy fires, welcoming staff in a beautiful little town.

10

Phoebe

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful resort and grounds. Delicious breakfast. Fun zip-lining. Everything was perfect!

10

Susan

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Five star almost all the time, they do a big public event on July 4 and it’s way too crowded and crazy, otherwise amazing. (45 minute wait to seat two at the bar, then an hour wait for pizza and a salad)

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Cleanliness

Generally very clean and well maintained, with several guests praising spotless rooms. A few report housekeeping misses or minor bathroom maintenance issues.

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Guillermo

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property in mint condition

6

Bryan

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

What I did not like was the fact that our room was not cleaned, despite the fact that we were out of our room from 10 am to 4 pm. I expect much more, particularly at the room rate we were charged. I also did not like the fact that our balcony chairs did not have cushions, making the balcony unusable. We requested cushions because we noticed all other balcony chairs had them, but never received cushions.

10

Clare

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful resort. The room was well appointed and very clean. The staff was friendly. Loved that you could have a car take you and pick you up to other venues in the Middleburg area.

10

Beiqi

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always beautifully clean and luxurious! We wished that we had received the VIP benefit.

10

Denise

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and the place was very nice and clean

10

Gwendolyn

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, I LOVED the property, the friendliness of the staff, amenities (gym, dining options, fire pits, etc.) With that being said, I did noticed the shower door in our room was not cleaned properly and neither was the countertop in the bathroom. I also noticed water leaking around the base of the sink faucets. I only bring this up because at the prices you pay to stay at the Salamander, I expect everything to be exceptional. ALL in ALL those were minor, seeing that my germophobic ways will not allow me to travel without taking or purchasing cleaning products locally. So I was able to clean the shower door and counter myself, which I would have done even if I didn't notice they had not been cleaned properly. I would definitely go back.

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Rooms

Rooms are luxurious, well appointed, and often spacious, with comfortable beds and scenic views. Some guests encountered smaller or undesired room types, temperature or in-room amenity gaps (microwave or fireplace), or minor maintenance issues like TV audio.

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Sharon

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and beds were somewhat smaller, and shower and closet were smaller than in the past 12 years I've stayed there. Appeared to be a handicap access room. Called the front desk and a larger room with larger beds was not available.

10

Krista

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous service, great food, great rooms, and one of my all time favorite bars!

10

Takisha Motley

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Salamander is exquisite—luxurious and sophisticated. Its style and design are flawless, and the entire experience is top tier. You truly can’t go wrong with a stay at this beautiful resort; it’s the perfect getaway for any occasion.

6

Angela

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I arrived I was very happy that the room was already available and it was before noon. I was however disappointed to learn that the room I reserved did not have a fireplace. On the website the picture shows a fireplace for the room type I selected. When I asked what the room cost would be if I switched I was told it would be over $1,000 but since my room was already $900 it was’t much of a difference to me but there was no attempt to upsell or offer a different room. I just moved on and instead asked if I could have a late check out of 4pm. She said yes of course it’s automatic because I reserved with AMEX but I reserved through Expedia which she confirmed. I ended up getting locked out of my room at around 2:30 so when I went to the desk I was surprised to learn there was no record of my 4:00 pm request and they said I would be charged a half day rate for the extra time. I explained my checkin conversation but after speaking to a manager he said they were not able to honor it and if I stayed longer I would have to pay. I decided to immediately check out. At that time I informed the desk that the TV in the room was not working (sound in and out) and they may want to get it checked for the next guest. It was in the middle of the night when I was watching TV and I didn’t feel like going through the hassle to call the desk when I was already in bed. Outside of this I really enjoyed the facility and the conference I attended.

8

Laurel

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Just very chilly in the hotel!

10

Timothy

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious rooms lots.of green space

8

Robert

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely, pretty and toney hotel with a spacious comfortable room. Service is friendly and very efficient. Nice expansive grounds. But dining options in this large hotel are limited and there is that annoying resort fee tacked on the daily bill. Dining options in town are also not very expansive.

10

Clare

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful resort. The room was well appointed and very clean. The staff was friendly. Loved that you could have a car take you and pick you up to other venues in the Middleburg area.

10

Zelinda

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I like everything except, i wish they had a microwave

10

Steven

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very lovely and decorated for Christmas. The bed was very comfortable and the views were beautiful.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and proactive, with special touches for celebrations and accommodating check-in. A few report administrative hiccups around upgrades, billing or late checkout, and inconsistent enforcement of pet policies.

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Reinhard

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were most impressed about the outstanding friendliness and hospitality of the staff. Felt like in a Japanese Ryokan where the guest is king. One hick-up with the restaurant at the first night, which was charmingly fixed by the management.

6

Angela

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I arrived I was very happy that the room was already available and it was before noon. I was however disappointed to learn that the room I reserved did not have a fireplace. On the website the picture shows a fireplace for the room type I selected. When I asked what the room cost would be if I switched I was told it would be over $1,000 but since my room was already $900 it was’t much of a difference to me but there was no attempt to upsell or offer a different room. I just moved on and instead asked if I could have a late check out of 4pm. She said yes of course it’s automatic because I reserved with AMEX but I reserved through Expedia which she confirmed. I ended up getting locked out of my room at around 2:30 so when I went to the desk I was surprised to learn there was no record of my 4:00 pm request and they said I would be charged a half day rate for the extra time. I explained my checkin conversation but after speaking to a manager he said they were not able to honor it and if I stayed longer I would have to pay. I decided to immediately check out. At that time I informed the desk that the TV in the room was not working (sound in and out) and they may want to get it checked for the next guest. It was in the middle of the night when I was watching TV and I didn’t feel like going through the hassle to call the desk when I was already in bed. Outside of this I really enjoyed the facility and the conference I attended.

10

Mary

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The dining experience was truly awesome.

10

Nelson A

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

Stuff was amazing- very helpful and sweet. Christina allowed us to check in early. We loved our massage. It was perfect

10

Fabienne

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceeded our expectations! We will definitely return again next year! The Salamander made my 60th birthday very personalized and special!

10

Elizabeth

Jul 9, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay overall. Just a note for those coming with dogs… they are definitely welcome in the pet friendly hotel rooms, treats at turndown service, a door hanger saying Pet is in the room, etc., but the staff was really inconsistent about where pets were allowed around the hotel and grounds. And officially, there’s no space (even outdoors) where you can eat and have your dog with you, not allowed on the terraces or at the pool. We still had a great visit but I don’t think we will take the dog if we go back.

10

Tatiana

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was really accommodating and the facilities were absolutely gorgeous!! Luxury and feeling like royalty the entire stay.

8

Derrick

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Before my visit, I was confirmed to have an upgraded room on the top floor. However, upon arrival, there was no record of this in the system, and I was instead placed on the second floor. Additionally, I was assured that my credit card for incidental charges would not be used for the room payment, as they would charge the card I used to book the room. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Despite these issues, everything else about my stay was great.

10

jen

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Across the board the best staff I’ve encountered in a very long time.

10

Elizabeth

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the best hotel experience we have ever had. Staff went out of their way to be accommodating without you even having to ask for help. We visited for the first time to celebrate our mini moon a free our wedding and they gave us a free room upgrade to a suite. They also surprised us with a complementary bottle of champagne to our room and they even had complementary transportation available within a 5 mile radius of the resort. The estate is extremely beautiful and it’s even better that this is Black Owned. Highly recommend and worth every penny.

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Location

Set on scenic grounds near Middleburg, with trails and a complimentary local car service to town and nearby wineries. Guests describe the area as quaint and relaxing.

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Jess

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and quiet retreat. Good service. Beautiful property. Very expensive

10

Clare

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful resort. The room was well appointed and very clean. The staff was friendly. Loved that you could have a car take you and pick you up to other venues in the Middleburg area.

10

Burl

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed getting our “steps” on the trails then having a nice dinner with the window seating

10

lynn

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our family stayed at the resort along with another family with a tween and teens. We enjoyed the indoor saltwater pool as well as the archery lesson. The complimentary shuttle was very convenient. We took advantage of the service for dinner at the Goodstone Inn, about a 10 minute drive away. The breakfast buffet was also very nice. The only reason I gave a 4 was that the wait for the Gold Cup was long and it would’ve been nice to have another dinner choice besides Harriman’s.

8

Mylee

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, our experience at the resort was good but not great. Our favorite part of our stay was the spa, complimentary car service to and from some wineries, as well as the town of Middleburg. I also enjoyed playing scrabble in the library.

10

Christy L

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Truly a great family- friendly experience. A great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day living. Quaint and eclectic town for a relaxing weekend or event. A

10

Janet

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Salamander Resort is always a winner - elegant, luxurious, romantic, picturesque, and incredibly special!

10

Amu

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Beautiful grounds. Hospitable staff. Great food. Just AWESOME!

10

Anne

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our time very much. Lovely decor, cozy fires, welcoming staff in a beautiful little town.

10

Elizabeth

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the best hotel experience we have ever had. Staff went out of their way to be accommodating without you even having to ask for help. We visited for the first time to celebrate our mini moon a free our wedding and they gave us a free room upgrade to a suite. They also surprised us with a complementary bottle of champagne to our room and they even had complementary transportation available within a 5 mile radius of the resort. The estate is extremely beautiful and it’s even better that this is Black Owned. Highly recommend and worth every penny.

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Dining

Food and drinks receive strong praise, with highlights for breakfast and the bar. However, options on site can feel limited or crowded, and prices are high; some cite slow service or inconsistency at Harrimans.

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Krista

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous service, great food, great rooms, and one of my all time favorite bars!

10

Krista

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic property and top tier customer service. Everything was 5 star from the accommodations to the exquisite cuisine and wine

10

Mary

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The dining experience was truly awesome.

8

Robert

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely, pretty and toney hotel with a spacious comfortable room. Service is friendly and very efficient. Nice expansive grounds. But dining options in this large hotel are limited and there is that annoying resort fee tacked on the daily bill. Dining options in town are also not very expansive.

10

lynn

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our family stayed at the resort along with another family with a tween and teens. We enjoyed the indoor saltwater pool as well as the archery lesson. The complimentary shuttle was very convenient. We took advantage of the service for dinner at the Goodstone Inn, about a 10 minute drive away. The breakfast buffet was also very nice. The only reason I gave a 4 was that the wait for the Gold Cup was long and it would’ve been nice to have another dinner choice besides Harriman’s.

8

Stephanie

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property but I was expecting more of an experience for the price. I only stayed one night and perhaps didn’t see what there was to offer but it wasn’t clear to what was offered. I had a burger and a glass of wine for $70…

10

Amu

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Beautiful grounds. Hospitable staff. Great food. Just AWESOME!

8

Paulo

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is great, staff always welcome you. The kitchen service of restaurant Harrimans need to improve, despite of that, the servers of restaurant are really good.

10

Phoebe

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful resort and grounds. Delicious breakfast. Fun zip-lining. Everything was perfect!

10

Susan

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Five star almost all the time, they do a big public event on July 4 and it’s way too crowded and crazy, otherwise amazing. (45 minute wait to seat two at the bar, then an hour wait for pizza and a salad)

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Month	Average price
January	$585
February	$645
March	$696
April	$786
May	$829
June	$780
July	$829
August	$712
September	$758
October	$789
November	$715
December	$683

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $1,348	19 $1,348
20 $861	21 $721	22 $874	23 $680	24	25 $1,348	26 $1,405
27 $755	28 $1,170	29 $710	30 $1,060

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $1,348	2 $1,348	3
4 $806	5 $755	6 $766	7	8	9 $1,348	10
11 $1,179	12 $940	13 $783	14 $783	15	16	17
18 $834	19 $836	20	21 $1,124	22 $1,044	23	24
25 $783	26	27	28 $785	29 $756	30 $1,124	31 $1,062

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Estate)

Suite (Dressage)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Grand Estate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Estate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Suite (Blue Ribbon)

Suite (Grand Prix)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Estate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Estate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Estate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (Estate)

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Superb

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