Branford River Resort & Spa: Readers' Choice

Whether you're looking for a last-minute Mother's Day gift, a weekend retreat or just a quick escape, there's one place your Branford neighbors say is the .

With 60% of the vote, dozens of positive comments and , Branford River Resort & Spa is the Branford Patch Readers' Choice winner. gave the Resort a run for its money, but in the end it was the steady stream of support from readers like you that put the Branford River Resort & Spa over the top.

Here are some of the great things you had to say:

"Branford River Resort and Spa has won "The talk of the town award 2011" for best service and customer satisfaction. It is far the best in the town of Branford and is the original spa that started in Branford is 1986 in a different location with the family name. In business over 30 years, this spa is the only spa with many credentials of licensed cosmetologists, licensed barber, licensed massage therapists, nationally certified aesthecian, nationally certified massage therapists and holds credentials in Florida and New York as well. If you want great service, the only spa in Branford on waterfront property (Branford River), located on 2 acres and directly located off of East Main Street, and the best and top quality, please vote for this spa so the truth being "the best spa in Branford"." gbastian

"Branford River staff is courteous, friendly, and very knowledgeable in their field. I have enjoyed there services for several years and their service never waviers." Donnie I

"Branford River Spa is second to none! The grounds couldn't be more beautiful with the river flowing past. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly! I just had the new eye treatment they're offering and it was fantastic!" Lea Hendricks

"I drive an hour and would drive more for Branford River Spa!" Common Sense

While this week's poll may be closed, you can still review any listing in our Patch Places directory at any time. Want to know what local businesses have already earned a spot in the Branford Readers’ Choice hall of fame? Check out past winners now.