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4- and 5-star hotels in Burlington
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels in Burlington, Vermont and its immediate neighbours, from a lakeside resort in Colchester to downtown apartments. It is for travellers who want a rated stay on or near Lake Champlain, whether for a couple's weekend, a family week or a base for the Green Mountains.
Staying in Burlington
Burlington rises gently from the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, Vermont's largest city but human-scaled at around 45,000 people. From the downtown waterfront the view runs across 12 miles of open water to the 5,000-foot skyline of New York's Adirondacks. Downtown climbs from 95 feet at the water to the Hill Section and the University of Vermont at 300 to 400 feet, and the brick-paved pedestrian mall holds local bookstores, coffee roasters and outfitters rather than chains. Add a craft fermentation scene, farm-to-table restaurants and a paved shoreline trail, and it is New England's lakeside capital.
These hotels sit in three clusters. Twin Farms is far out on the Royalton Turnpike in Barnard. Lakeshore Vermont and Malletts Bay Getaway are in Colchester, on and near the lake's eastern bays. The rest are in Burlington itself — North Avenue, North Union Street, Ethan Allen Parkway, North Winooski Avenue and Hyde Street — or just over the line in Winooski on Pine and Weaver streets, with DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont on Williston Rd in South Burlington. Couples, families and longer stays all have a fit.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Twin Farms
452 Royalton Turnpike Barnardvermont 05031, Burlington, United States
Why stay hereTwin Farms is the only 5-star address on this list, set on the Royalton Turnpike in Barnard, so it suits travellers who want the highest class available in the Burlington area and a countryside base rather than a city-centre stay. It is a good choice for a special occasion or a quiet retreat. No guest rating or facilities are listed for this property, so book on the strength of its class alone.
See Twin FarmsLakeshore Vermont
76 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star lakeside property in Colchester with a guest rating of 4.9 from 53 reviews, Lakeshore Vermont appeals to guests who want a private beach and a lake on the doorstep. A sauna and jacuzzi add to the unwinding, and family rooms, a kitchen and a garden make it practical for longer family stays. Pets are allowed, and free parking and free wifi are included.
See Lakeshore VermontDoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, United States
Why stay hereDoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont on Williston Road in South Burlington is the largest-reviewed option here, with 1908 reviews and a guest rating of 4.1. It suits travellers who prefer a known international brand and a straightforward 4-star stay within reach of Burlington. Details of its facilities are not listed, so treat it as a dependable choice for a short city trip rather than a resort.
See DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington VermontMalletts Bay Getaway
598 South Bay Circle, Colchester, United States
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereMalletts Bay Getaway in Colchester is a 4-star house-style stay with a swimming pool and an outdoor pool, plus a restaurant on site. A fireplace, kitchen and dishwasher give it a homely feel for families or groups, while the lake and beach nearby suit guests who want water on the itinerary. Fishing is possible, and non-smoking rooms and free parking round it out. No guest rating is listed.
See Malletts Bay GetawayCentrally Located With Lake Views
North Avenue 207, Burlington, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star apartment on North Avenue earns its name with lake views, and the swimming pool is the other draw. A full kitchen, free wifi and free parking make it a comfortable base for couples or small groups who want to self-cater in Burlington. Non-smoking rooms and air conditioning add to the ease of the stay. It suits guests who value space and a kitchen over hotel services.
See Centrally Located With Lake ViewsPerfectly Located Private Apartment
171 North Union Street, Burlington, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePerfectly Located Private Apartment on North Union Street is a 4-star option for travellers who want their own kitchen and free parking in Burlington. The apartment includes air conditioning, free wifi and non-smoking rooms, and the kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave and refrigerator. It suits couples or small families staying a few nights who prefer an apartment to a hotel room.
See Perfectly Located Private ApartmentOptimally Located Winooski 3BR nearby Amenities
131 Pine Street, Winooski, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator supports self-catering, and the garden gives outdoor space. Pets are allowed, and free wifi and free parking are provided. No guest rating is listed for this property.
See Optimally Located Winooski 3BR nearby AmenitiesIdeally located 2BR Winooski Apt
131 Pine Street, Winooski, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe kitchen has an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is a garden for downtime. Pets are welcome, and free wifi and free parking are included. No guest rating is listed.
See Ideally located 2BR Winooski AptCentrally Located Winooski Apartment
162 Weaver Street, Winooski, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCentrally Located Winooski Apartment on Weaver Street is a 4-star base for guests who want a kitchen and a patio of their own. Air conditioning, free wifi and free parking cover the essentials, and the garden adds a bit of outdoor room. Pets are allowed and the apartment is non-smoking. It suits independent travellers who prefer an apartment in Winooski to a hotel in Burlington itself.
See Centrally Located Winooski ApartmentQueen City Bungalow & Cottages
90 Ethan Allen Parkway, Burlington, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereQueen City Bungalow & Cottages on Ethan Allen Parkway offers 4-star cottage-style accommodation with family rooms, a garden and a beach nearby. The kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make it work for longer family stays, and free wifi and free parking are included. A sofa bed adds flexibility for extra guests. It suits families or groups who want space and laundry facilities.
See Queen City Bungalow & CottagesDwntwn home Prvt Rooftop and Soaking Tub
91 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereDwntwn home Prvt Rooftop and Soaking Tub is a 4-star downtown Burlington house whose private rooftop and soaking tub are the standout features. The kitchen, patio and garden give plenty of room to spread out, and free wifi and free parking are included. Air conditioning and non-smoking rooms keep it comfortable. It suits couples or small groups looking for a distinctive city stay.
See Dwntwn home Prvt Rooftop and Soaking Tub2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden
110 Hyde Street, Burlington, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe garden, patio and terrace give outdoor space, and a games room adds entertainment indoors. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and oven, and free wifi and free parking are provided. Express check-in helps on arrival. It suits families or friends who want a pet-friendly Burlington base.
See 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Farms | ★★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Lakeshore Vermont | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Malletts Bay Getaway | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Centrally Located With Lake Views | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Perfectly Located Private Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Optimally Located Winooski 3BR nearby Amenities | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Ideally located 2BR Winooski Apt | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Centrally Located Winooski Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Queen City Bungalow & Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Dwntwn home Prvt Rooftop and Soaking Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For lake access
Lakeshore Vermont on West Lakeshore Drive has a private beach, a sauna and rooms with a jacuzzi, and guests rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 53 reviews. Malletts Bay Getaway on South Bay Circle adds an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Both put swimming and fishing within reach of the door.
For families
Malletts Bay Getaway has an outdoor pool and high chairs; Queen City Bungalow & Cottages has family rooms, a sofa bed and a garden near the beach; 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden adds a games room, a terrace and a washing machine. All three are 4-star with kitchens, so self-catering is easy.
Malletts Bay Getaway · Queen City Bungalow & Cottages · 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden
For pets
Five of these hotels welcome pets: Lakeshore Vermont, the Winooski apartments at 131 Pine Street and 162 Weaver Street, and 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden on Hyde Street. All five are 4-star and include free parking, which keeps a road trip with a dog simple.
Lakeshore Vermont · Optimally Located Winooski 3BR nearby Amenities · Ideally located 2BR Winooski Apt · Centrally Located Winooski Apartment · 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden
For the top guest rating
Lakeshore Vermont scores 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviews, the highest on the list; DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont scores 4.1 out of 5 from 1,908 reviews, a large and long-reviewed 4-star property on Williston Rd in South Burlington.
Where to stay in Burlington
Colchester
Colchester lies north of Burlington along the lake's eastern bays. Lakeshore Vermont sits on West Lakeshore Drive with its own beach and sauna; Malletts Bay Getaway is on South Bay Circle with a pool. It is quieter, water-oriented country, and you will want a car for trips into the city or the islands.
Our picks here: Lakeshore Vermont · Malletts Bay Getaway
Winooski
Winooski is a small city just across the river from Burlington, named in the addresses on Pine Street and Weaver Street. The apartments here are 4-star with kitchens, gardens and free parking, and they place you minutes from downtown Burlington while keeping a residential base.
Our picks here: Optimally Located Winooski 3BR nearby Amenities · Ideally located 2BR Winooski Apt · Centrally Located Winooski Apartment
South Burlington
South Burlington is where Burlington International (BTV) sits, three miles east of downtown, and where I-89 exit 14 brings drivers in. DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont is on Williston Rd here, with 1,908 reviews and a 4.1 out of 5 guest rating — the most-reviewed hotel on this list.
Our picks here: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Burlington International (BTV) sits three miles east in South Burlington, and the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express runs daily from the downtown station to Albany and New York. Drivers come in on I-89 exit 14 or up US-7 from the south. Downtown itself is walkable, with Green Mountain Transit buses filling in, including the airport. A car is worth having for day trips into the Greens or out to the islands. North Beach, Oakledge and Red Rocks Park in South Burlington are the usual swimming spots.
When to go
The water is comfortable from late June through August, which is also when the lakefront parks and bike path are at their best. Vermont posts occasional cyanobacteria advisories in late summer, so check the beach signage before you get in. Spring and autumn suit walking the downtown blocks and driving out to Shelburne or the Champlain Islands, while winter turns the focus indoors to the breweries, restaurants and the university quarter.
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Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Burlington?
The addresses on North Union Street, North Winooski Avenue and Hyde Street are in Burlington's residential grid, with North Avenue up by the lake and Ethan Allen Parkway to the east. All are 4-star apartments or cottages with kitchens. Winooski's Pine and Weaver Street addresses sit just across the river.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
Malletts Bay Getaway in Colchester lists an outdoor pool and a swimming pool, along with a restaurant and beach access. Centrally Located With Lake Views on North Avenue in Burlington also lists a swimming pool. The rest of the shortlist offers gardens, patios or lake access instead.
Which hotels allow pets?
Lakeshore Vermont, the three Winooski apartments at 131 Pine Street and 162 Weaver Street, and 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden on Hyde Street all list pets allowed. Each is 4-star and offers free car parking, which makes arriving by road straightforward.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Twin Farms and DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont list no facilities here.
Which hotel is best rated by guests?
Lakeshore Vermont in Colchester scores 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviews, the highest on this shortlist, and is the only 5-star-free lakeside pick with a private beach and sauna. DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont scores 4.1 out of 5 from 1,908 reviews in South Burlington.
Are there hotels with kitchens for a longer stay?
Many are self-catering. Lakeshore Vermont and Malletts Bay Getaway list kitchens, ovens and dishwashers; the Winooski apartments, Queen City Bungalow & Cottages, Dwntwn home Prvt Rooftop and Soaking Tub, 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden and both North Avenue and North Union Street apartments also list kitchens.
Which hotels suit families?
Malletts Bay Getaway lists family rooms, high chairs and an outdoor pool. Queen City Bungalow & Cottages lists family rooms, a sofa bed, a garden and a washing machine, and is near a beach. 2BR Pet Friendly Gem with Garden adds a games room and a terrace, and all three have kitchens.
What is there to do around Burlington?
The waterfront looks across 12 miles of water to the Adirondacks, and the downtown pedestrian mall holds local bookstores, coffee roasters and outfitters. The Ben and Jerry's factory in Waterbury is about 35 minutes east on I-89, and Stowe roughly 50 minutes, so both make easy half-day trips.