Salamander Resort & Spa

As a frequent guest of five-star resorts and a preferred member across multiple hotel brands, I expected a higher level of consistency at Salamander Middleburg. While the property itself is scenic and well maintained, our stay was affected by unclear and unauthorized charges, requiring repeated visits to the front desk. One interaction was notably dismissive and unhelpful, which was surprising for a resort positioned at this level. Fortunately, another front desk associate later resolved the issue professionally and corrected the charges—highlighting a clear inconsistency in service standards. Check-in was efficient but lacked meaningful orientation, and we were given inaccurate guidance regarding breakfast reservations. Despite being told reservations were not required for hotel guests, we encountered confusion, waitlisting issues, and no record of being added—an avoidable frustration for a resort of this caliber. Room cleanliness did not fully meet luxury expectations, with visible soap residue in the bathroom, a non-functioning bedside light, and insufficient lighting along the pathway to the parking area at night. Service at Harriman’s was also slower than expected, with limited attention to basic refills. Salamander Middleburg remains a beautiful destination, but the experience felt uneven and in need of renewed attention to detail, front desk training, and service alignment to justify its five-star positioning. We have had stronger experiences at other Salamander properties and comparable luxury resorts.

Went for the NYE party and it was great! The website/invite didn't really give much info so I'm writing this for you 2026 folks. There's an open bar with limited options but great if you like old fashioneds like me and my hubby. You can leave cash tips so bring a little cash! :) the website mentioned all the food stations and didn't disappoint. You can grab little plates of food and hordourves and there is some seating although I recommend you get their early for that. The station at the library had the dinner-type food such as salads, tomahawk steak, mashed potatoes and Mac & cheese. Expect to go up to these a couple of different times so bring a friend or partner. Speaking of which, the vibe was very coupley and diverse with some family and skinfolk in attendance. The crowd was well dressed but not too crazy. I emailed and they said "business casual" is the attire. Some folks wore tuxes and gowns. Hubby wore buttoned up shirt, tie, vest and dressy sneakers. Finally there was plenty of room to dance without feeling suffocated. The room was well lit with party lights. I think this is the best value event I've ever been to and would highly recommend for a special NYE. Thanks to all the servers who promptly picked up dirty plates and drinks. They were also the silent heroes of the night. Cheers!

What a beautiful venue with an exceptionally friendly and professional staff. With that said, there's no excuse for Harriman's to be such a mediocre restaurant - especially at $300 per person. Every course of our New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner was incredibly salty. The best course was a squid ink pasta. The other courses were meh. The duck main course was actually awful - like chewing on an eraser but with a super gamey flavor. With Salamander's reputation, Harriman's should be able to secure a fabulous head chef. Also, with prix fixe menus, don't serve items that you don't make incredibly well. The hotel is nice, but a bit dated. Plus, our room was not cleaned well. Window sills, shelves, ledges were all wearing months of dust. At $600/night, that should have been the cleanest room we've every occupied. We had a lovely celebration thanks to the friends we were with, but we won't be going back. Very sad about that.

Excellent 5 start accommodations. Great food and service. Was treated first class from arrival to check out. Will definitely return.

Salamander is luxe but what sets it apart even more is the impeccable customer service. Accommodation, dinner and Brunch were what we'd hoped for. We kept discovering the special small things that enhanced our stay in the room and for the meals we had.