Manoir Hovey, Relais & Châteaux

Dining: Dining experiences are generally positive, with many guests enjoying the quality and variety of food. Meals on the terrace and in the restaurants are praised, though some guests suggest more vegetarian and vegan options.

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.

I just want to thank Manoir Hovey and its staff for their kindness and forbearance during our recent visit. My husband and I wanted to get out of the country for a bit over Jan. 20, and Manoir Hovey looked like a beautiful place for a respite. The trip was rather snakebit (pro tip: Don't fly Air Canada), and we got in very, very late. Despite our overdue arrival, the young man at the desk was beyond helpful, and our room was just stunning. The view over the lake was so lovely and peaceful. The restaurants were incredible, and the spa was just magnificent. It was an amazing experience to sit in the hot tub looking up at the stars -- and quite exhilarating to get out of the tub and dash through the very cold air to put on our (frozen) robes. I have to admit, I was not at my best during this trip. I felt sad, angry, frightened, and emotionally raw. But the staff tried their best to help me to enjoy our stay in this lovely place, and I am very grateful. We definitely want to return sometime when I'm feeling less fraught. :)