See all properties

The Essex Inn

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Essex Inn

View from property
Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen
Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior
Library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

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

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Room

Hampton Inn Tappahannock

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (218)
The price is $143
per night
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Hampton Inn Tappahannock

About this property

The Essex Inn

3.5-star Tappahannock B&B with bar/lounge
Guests at this beach bed & breakfast will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
The Essex Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The bed & breakfast offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach bed & breakfast also offers a library, barbecue grills, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Essex Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 15.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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
Guests should be aware that several cats reside at this property.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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!