Resorts in Connecticut offer many amenities, from spas to golf

It seems like some of our best memories happened around water: Swimming Lessons in the Pool, Overnight Camp at the Lake, Vacations with Family Along the Shore. Well, Water’s Edge Resort & Spa is on the water and it’s where Connecticut goes to find the shore. With 20 acres of beachfront property overlooking the Long Island Sound, Water’s Edge features 170 spacious guestrooms, a relaxing spa, health club, private beach, tennis courts, pools, whirlpools and sauna rooms…award winning dining with the best views around, and on-site shopping at The Shops at Water’s Edge. Come see why we’ve been welcoming back families and visitors for decades.

Enjoy the romance and beauty of New England’s most charming country resort, with frontage on a beautiful spring-fed lake. Breathtaking scenery and winding country roads complete the experience. The Interlaken Inn is set in the mountains and lakes of the Southern Berkshires/Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, and features 85 gorgeous guestrooms and townhouses. Stroll 30 manicured acres of lawns and gardens, nestled between shimmering lakes. All rooms have A/C, digital cable / 32” flat screen TV, DVD, WIFI, phone and private bath. Enjoy the full-service Ellora Spa and recreational facilities that include tennis, outdoor heated swimming pool, health & fitness center, game room, golf, canoes & kayaks, and more... There are dozens of trails and miles of forest for hiking and biking, plus boating & fishing nearby. With easy access to all of the Berkshires entertainment and cultural venues, you’ll always find something interesting! Interlaken is pet-friendly too!

Discover full service pleasures at this luxurious shoreline resort and beachside retreat. Rooms are non-smoking, elegantly appointed and dog friendly. The Sounds of the Sea Spa and Fitness Center will soothe what aches and awaken the senses. Bike, kayak or play golf nearby or sit quietly on the beach with a good book, or a tall drink brought to your chair by a friendly attendant. There’s the finest in waterfront dining prepared with farm fresh ingredients and delicacies from land and sea. Celebrate a wedding, host a social gathering, or run corporate meeting for up 200 that won’t be forgotten. Amtrak and Metro north will get you here from Boston or New York or simply drive up or drive down.

This elegant and historic retreat boasts 130 years of service and compliments to its credit as a full service resort hotel with scenic views of Long Island Sound astride the Connecticut River. Luxury hotel amenities await in spacious rooms, suites and villas. Enjoy European pillow-top mattresses, mini fridges and kitchens, complimentary wireless Internet access or step into the realm of the senses in the lavish spa, the indoor and outdoor pools, the sauna or steam room, or out on to the sun deck where nature will have its way. Fresh, seasonal and local cuisine, an extensive wine list and impeccable service is on the menu at the Fresh Salt Restaurant. Boating in, tie up at the Saybrook Point Marina and be welcomed by Saybrook’s professional and friendly staff.