Take advantage of a golf course, a marina and a nightclub at Basin Harbor. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, a beach bar and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and American cuisine. The gym offers Pilates classes and yoga classes; other things to do include basketball, kayaking and waterskiing. In-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
Located in Vergennes, Basin Harbor is in a rural area and on the beach. Bixby Memorial Library and Vergennes Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Golf Club and Champlain Bridge Marina. Consider The Mill for a night out or Lake Champlain Maritime Museum if you're travelling with kids. With water tubing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Vergennes travel guide
4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, 05491
What's nearby
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
5 min walk - 0.5 km
University of Vermont
53 min drive - 63.9 km
Waterfront Park
57 min drive - 64.3 km
The Golf Club
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Button Bay State Park
2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Port Henry Station
37 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
51 min drive
Restaurants
Big Heart Social Cafe
14 min drive
Portside Restaurant
52 min drive
Red Mill Restaurant
4 min walk
Rockers Pizza
14 min drive
The Lodge
4 min walk
About this property
Basin Harbor
Historic family-friendly hotel by the lake
A golf course, a marina and a nightclub are just a few of the amenities provided at Basin Harbor. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, a beach bar and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and American cuisine. The gym offers Pilates classes and yoga classes; other things to do include basketball, kayaking and waterskiing. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a terrace.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 5 outdoor tennis courts
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Room features
All 119 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
2 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Recycling, childcare services and coffee/tea makers
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Is Basin Harbor pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Basin Harbor?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Basin Harbor?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Basin Harbor?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Basin Harbor provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 95.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Basin Harbor located?
Nestled on the beach, this Vergennes hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and The Golf Club. Button Bay State Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
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Reviews
Basin Harbor Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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This was a charming resort on Lake Champlain. We had a cabin with a lake view and wished we had booked more than one night. Even though we stayed on off season, we felt there was plenty to do and see. Staff were top notch, recommending an excellent restaurant in Middlebury when the resort restaurant was closed for a wedding. Highly recommended.
Cottage was perfect with a lake cove view. Adirondack chairs everywhere so you can watch the sunsets over the mountains to west. Gardens were beautiful! Make sure you hike the trails along the lake.
If you’ve ever wished you could go to a resort like Kellerman’s in the movie “Dirty Dancing”, this is the place! Accommodations are charming, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the views of the lake are gorgeous. No Patrick Swayze dance lessons but you can’t have everything.
Surprisingly a very nice upscale resort that the photos in Expedia did not do justice. Awesome accommodations and good dining options which can be rare in remote areas of VT
Great getaway
Music in the lounge is great
Gorgeous views, nice common areas, beautiful gardens,
wonderful harbor
Lots of activities
Excellent for families
There was only one restaurant available for dinner and we were seated next to an anniversary party of about 35 people with several young kids. The party should have been in a private dining area as it was really awkward being seated right next to them. While there was some humor in it (they brought us a piece of the cake) it spoiled our dinner. Additionally the food wasn’t great. My husband’s salmon was over cooked and my country pie was not made correctly so they comped it. Also, we made the hotel reservation through Expedia and selected the pet friendly amenity. I selected one of the room choices and was checked in to it when we arrived. I confirmed that we had a dog and was even given dog cookies. We went out for a walk and got several messages insisting that we come to the front desk as soon as possible. Turns out the room we had was in a building where they didn’t put people with dogs. After being told they were going to
move us, and waiting outside (they don’t allow dogs in the lobby) they decided it would be ok for us to stay in the room but the dog couldn’t bark. Sheesh! I didn’t need the drama or the stress. The facilities and location were beautiful but not sure I’d go back given the operations.
We stayed at Summit, a newer building. Much nicer than the older cottages. Waterside was beautiful, boat ride around the lake was a gem
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Katherine
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The property is scenic, but the cabin was tiny and shabby and so overpriced. One redeeming thing was the abundance of activities and the wonderful dining experience.
We loved our cozy cabin on stilts right on the water. Pleasantview cabin had all the privacy and views. A resort around for generations. Has Dirty Dancing vibes. Beautiful property and service. So glad we stayed!
Absolutely beautiful property with lovely gardens everywhere. The harbor staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were a bit outdated and the food was okay for the price. The pool is fantastic! My children had such a good time.
Quiet, private, great location nestled in a protected harbor and Lake Champlain; nice swimming area in the Lake as well as a beautiful outdoor pool. Well-maintained golf course, dining options, even a "snack shack." 90 minute "shipwreck" cruise on the Lake was fun (underwater drone utilized to actually show us some of the 200 wrecks that litter the bottom of Lake Champlain). Our stay was made most wonderful by the awesome staff, most especially the front desk people who have great attitudes and a willingness to go out of their way to be helpful; all were amazing but especially Tanner and Zee! Thank you for making a first time visitor feel right at home!