Salamander Resort and Spa

This was one of the best vacations we had. The resort is beyond excellent. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a wonderful vacation.

We had an excellent overnight stay for our anniversary. The staff was friendly, helpful, and our room was beautiful. The grounds and location of Salamander is incredible, from the equestrian center to the fire pits to the proximity to all the wineries. We also highly recommend the cabana experience at the spa pool. Our stay was relaxing and room service for breakfast was perfect.

Our 54th Wedding Anniversary was celebrated at the Salamander in Middleburg. Every detail of our stay was perfect, and unforgettable. The staff is the friendliest and most helpful staff of any resort in which we have stayed. The grounds are idyllic, the facilities are immaculate, and there is so much one can do that it would take a week-long stay to enjoy it all. Our room, our food, our time around the fire pit at night with other guests, and the services at the spa will forever be memorable for us. The Salamander is the definition of "The Best."

The Salamander has been our go to place in Middleburg for over ten years. It’s an exceptional experience every time. The restaurants, the spa, the rooms and everyone that works there are amazing. We are already looking forward to our next visit. Book you stay here, you will absolutely love it.

My first stay at Salamander was unforgettable. From the warm welcome and thoughtful touches to the upgraded room with a fireplace, everything exceeded expectations. Dining at the Gold Cup Wine Bar, Harrimans, and in-room was delicious, and the spa treatments were truly restorative. I can’t wait to return with family and friends to enjoy more of this heavenly resort.

A Heartbreaking Experience at Salamander Resort, Middleburg, VA – Not What We Expected for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment We recently stayed at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, VA on August 6, 2025, to celebrate a very special milestone in our lives—our engagement. Before booking, we reached out to the hotel via email to confirm whether photography would be permitted during our stay. The response (which we have in writing) clearly stated that as registered guests, we were allowed to take photos both inside and outside the hotel. With that reassurance, we booked a one-night stay and made all the necessary preparations for a meaningful photo shoot. This included hiring a professional photographer, a makeup artist, a hairstylist, and even renting and purchasing outfits to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment. We arrived excited and full of joy, looking forward to a smooth and memorable experience. However, shortly after beginning our shoot—without disturbing any guests or violating any private areas—we were abruptly approached by the Director of Sales and Marketing, Doug Camp. He did not introduce himself politely or take the time to listen. Instead, we were spoken to in a cold and confrontational manner, as if we were trespassers rather than welcomed guests. When we explained that we had received written permission from the hotel’s staff confirming that photography was allowed for registered guests, he dismissed our explanation and insisted that it was against hotel policy. We even showed him the email, yet he continued to argue with us. At one point, he said he would “write up” the staff member who had provided that information instead of honoring what had already been communicated to us. He then reluctantly told us we had only 30 minutes to finish, which completely disrupted the flow of our shoot and added an enormous amount of pressure to what was meant to be a joyful and relaxed experience. He also repeatedly said he would call security if we did not comply, which was humiliating and deeply upsetting. The entire encounter ruined what was supposed to be a very meaningful day for us. We invested so much time, effort, and money to make this memory special, and instead, we were treated with hostility and disrespect. This is not the level of service or professionalism anyone should experience—especially not at a resort with Salamander’s reputation. We will never return, and we strongly urge anyone considering Salamander Resort for a special occasion to think carefully. What was supposed to be a celebration of love turned into one of the most disappointing and stressful hotel experiences we’ve ever had.A Heartbreaking Experience at Salamander Resort, Middleburg, VA – Not What We Expected for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment We recently stayed at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, VA on August 6, 2025, to celebrate a very special milestone in our lives—our engagement. Before booking, we reached out to the hotel via email to confirm whether pho