The Essex Inn

3.5 star property

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Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
203 Duke St, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
  • Tappahannock Historic District
    3 min walk
  • Rappahannock River Park
    4 min walk
  • Marsh Street Park & Pool
    10 min walk
  • A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)
    37 min drive

Room options

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Essex Inn

Beach bed & breakfast with free breakfast and bar/lounge
Guests at this beach bed & breakfast will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
The Essex Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary dressing gowns. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Essex Inn, you're just a quick walk from Tappahannock Historic District. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room, library and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Tappahannock Historic District and 4 minutes on foot from Rappahannock River Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Essex Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tappahannock bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1851
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 15.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 15.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Guests should know that cats live at this property. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests should be aware that several cats reside at this property.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Essex Inn Tappahannock
Essex Tappahannock
The Essex Inn Tappahannock
The Essex Inn Bed & breakfast
The Essex Inn Bed & breakfast Tappahannock

The Essex Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were terrific; we never had better breakfasts or stayed in a hotel with a more welcoming calming charming atmosphere. Good Job guys.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B with great details, amazing breakfast
The Essex Inn is located on a beautiful, historic property. The small details and fantastic amenities--like a 24 hour "butler's pantry" stocked with coffee, tea, water, biscotti, popcorn, and more--really made the stay special. We are still talking about our breakfast of local eggs and bacon; warm, homemade apple spice cake; and poached pears with pecans grown right on the property. Amazing! Since we were traveling with pets, we stayed in one of the suites, which have an apartment feel. The main house seems to have rooms with more of a traditional B&B atmosphere. We are looking forward to staying again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two Thumbs Up!
Incredible home/inn in an ideal location. Outstanding breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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A gem near the rivah
What a gem!! This inn is on a quiet street in tappahannock that leads to the river. The innkeepers were welcoming and attentive. The inn is lovingly restored and I discovered that the owners host numerous community groups for fundraisers etc. the smoked salmon breakfast was awesome! I was here for work and so grateful I found this inn!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Essex Inn
Very nice and Quiet, A 5 Star. Walking around was great scenery.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Coopersburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected Surprise
My wife & I had a hotel mix-up for her cousin's wedding & this was the only place available. We got the last room they had! It was meant to be! We got to experience something unique, romantic & fun! Thank you, Jeremy & Ric!