Manoir Hovey

I can only think of two words that can adequately describe our stay at Manoir Hovey: supremely perfect.

This was our second visit to this family-owned Relais & Châteaux property in North Hatley, Québec, and it reminded us exactly why we returned. Even during what is likely the sleepiest time of year in the Eastern Townships, the staff were nothing short of alert, warm, welcoming, and accommodating. The hospitality here feels genuine rather than scripted — something that is increasingly rare.

One of the highlights of our stay was the spa and thermal experience. Moving between the sauna, cold plunge, and outdoor heated pool overlooking Lake Massawippi was deeply restorative — the kind of quiet luxury that encourages you to slow down and truly relax.

Another standout was an evening spent in the Tap Room, hosted by Alain, whose sincerity, warmth, and jovial spirit made the experience unforgettable. His passion for wine and effortless hospitality created an atmosphere that felt both intimate and celebratory.

The food throughout our stay was exceptional, thoughtful and beautifully prepared, and our accommodations in the Wolfe Cottage were simply outstanding — elegant, comfortable, and perfectly situated for both privacy and lake views.

Manoir Hovey manages to achieve something rare: refined luxury without a trace of pretension. It feels personal, authentic, and deeply welcoming. We left already thinking about when we might return.

Manoir Hovey provided us with outstanding customer service. They upgraded us to a room that accommodated our sweet small dog. The food is outstanding & they served it im our room for all meals in a timely manner. Sometimes bringing us each serving individually to insure it was at it's best to eat. The room was beautiful, bed very comfortable & the fenced deck was perfect for our little pup. We highly recommend to all!

We spent a beautiful week-end at Manoir Hovey. Being our first time there, we were given a tour of the property, which works much better than the verbal description :)
Check-in and check-out were quick and efficient; our car was parked next to our room and the luggage was unloaded while we were on the tour. The room itself (33 - Wolfe) was bright and spacious, looking at the lake; bathroom was spotless and well equipped. Both the Tap Room bistro and the Hatley restaurant had great food, but real kudos go to the chef for the spectacular Discovery menu: from the duck egg with caviar, through the trout and scallops, crowned by the bison Rossinni, all paired with great skill by Jack, the sommelier.
Chapeau, chef Vachon!
The spa is modern, well-maintained, and the outdoor pools were just perfect on a sunny February day!
All the staff was helpful, prompt and made us feel at home.
Thank you for a charming week-end!
We warmly recommend the Manoir Hovey.

It was time for some solo r+r and Hovey is the hotel I routinely visit for such a purpose. The staff and dining are excellent and the spa experience is the "icing on the cake". I even managed to read a memoir by a young lady who spent her summers in the area. This property is highly recommended by this routine guest. Enjoy!

There are some lovely points about Manoir Hovey, but it can be best described as inconsistent. It was a friends trip who travel frequently and our expectations did not match. The check in process was okay, but would have expected a tour around the property to explain where everything was located (pool, spa, tennis courts, gym - found out about the tennis courts and gym in our third day) prior to escorting us to our cottage (Heron Suite) which is in a lovely location away from the main hotel. We were not advised about walking paths from the main hotel up to the suite, later discovering it rather than walking around fair distance around via the road, that there was a much simpler route.

The Heron Suite can be best described clean but forgotten. Decor is tired, there is a burn through one of the drapes from a previous guest, furniture is well worn. Kitchen is missing items (ie two king sized bedrooms) and only two forks, no bowls, two plates. Coffee pods/tea were set up for two.

We attempted to use room service, but quickly ascertained that it was really not up to Relais & Chateaux standards. Having clearly mentioned that the cheese platter and charcuterie plate was serving three people, they delivered two sets of cutlery and a dismal looking offering from the charcuterie (image attached). At that point we decided to make a run for the local Metro grocery store in Magog for the remainder of our stay, which has an amazing selection of cheese/pate.

We dined once for breakfast at the Tap Room and twice for dinner. The last night we had great service, first two times were inconsistent.

The absolute highlight of our stay at Manoir Hovey was the GEM of a spa. Services were excellent, enjoyed a massage and a facial, and the facial was one of the best I have ever had!!! And the spa is beautiful.

The room and property were very clean, the hospitality and service teams extremely friendly and accommodating and the surrounding area full of natural beauty.

Lovely room, bathroom. Spa and wellness area, peaceful and so pleasant! Restaurants top rate!

always a pleasure to stay at MAnoir Hovey

wonderful place

Quelle endroit magique, autant pour la vue, les repas que pour le service impeccable

This property is every bit a slice of heaven! The setting Is serene and peaceful filled with nature and beauty! It’s just an amazing property set in a gorgeous location! Totally unforgettable!

Avec l'addition d'un spa magnifique, le Manoir Hovey est maintenant l'endroit parfait pour relaxer. Avec la nourriture gastronomique, c'est notre hôtel favori au Canada.

My husband and I were delighted with this manor/hotel. Our accommodations were excellent… everything one would expect. The two Michelin star onsite restaurant was excellent. Everything about this Manoir/ Manor exceeds expectations. We stayed in a suite and it was lovely!

Excellent hotel

Our room with a lake view was beautiful. The food and drink options at both restaurants were delicious. The spa was wonderfully relaxing. Hanging out by the pool or the lake was the perfect way to spend a few days away from kids and dogs!

Lovely place ,wonderful experience

Beautiful

It was a beautiful property with excellent food and good service. We felt the cleanliness of the room was excellent, but the patio needed a good wipe down and my clothes got dirty sitting on the patio furniture. We were surprised we were not approached even once while we were at the pool for several hours to see if we needed anything. Overall a good experience, but didn’t live up to my expectations for a relais and chateaux property (compared to others I have stayed at).

A lovely get away! For utmost privacy we recommend room 48/Heron Suite. Up on top of hill, we used stairs or walked but staff is happy to transport you. Outdoor hottub and semi private pool were great amenities. Also allows for easier parking which was a bit more crowded near main building. Staff was always willing to assist. Be aware of day trippers which do add to volume of folks dining and walking, and I highly recommend a conversation with concierge prior to arrival to ask about what is possible or you might not know and book everything in advance as they were very busy. We had a lovely day trip with Vincent and a pontoon boat ride with champagne and driver (Ben) which were highlights of our stay. We chatted with many guests who return year after year. Eating at the pub was our favorite to take advantage of outside dining, staff was always lovely.

My husband and I spent two glorious days at Hovey Manor. The resort, situated on beautiful Lake Massawippi, is absolutely stunning. Every public room is carefully curated. Our room overlooked the lake and had a large balcony. The room was nicely appointed with lots of amenities. Hotel management and staff are extremely welcoming. Particular mention goes to Khalid, who upon learning that this was our first visit, personally took us on a tour of the property and then brought us to our room. If we needed to know where something was, the staff didn’t just tell us where it was, they took us there. The gym, while not clearly marked, has good quality equipment. We ate at both of the resort’s restaurants. The Tap Room has a lovely terrace. We ate outside with the magnificent view of the lake. For the most part, the service and food were very good. It took quite a long time to be seated, but once we were at our table, the wait staff were very attentive. The food was very good, but not great. While I thoroughly enjoyed the scallops, my husband was disappointed with the lamb, that was unevenly cooked. However, our meal at Le Hatley was extraordinary. Every dish was unique and with just one bite of each, we knew we were experiencing something very special. The fois gras appetizer and the scallop appetizer were truly excellent, as were the veal duo entree and the sterling beef. The cheese course was divine. The wine list has a good selection of wines by the glass. The servers were very professional and charming. All in all, perfect August weather, a beautiful resort, and delicious food, made for a wonderful mini vacation in the beautiful Eastern Townships.