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Friends Lake Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Relax in this inviting bedroom with a large bed, stone fireplace, and mounted TV.
Welcome to Friends Lake Inn, a charming multi-story building with a central entrance and inviting porch area.
Enjoy meals in a serene atmosphere with a beautiful mural of a river, trees, and mountains.
Relax on the covered porch with a pair of comfortable chairs and a small table.
Cozy retreat with a stone fireplace, wooden bench, and plush quilted bedspread.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$406
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

Map
963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817
  • Friends Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Loon Lake Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Loon Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chestertown

At Friends Lake Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Friends Lake and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Loon Lake Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Main Dining Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Bistro is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and ski storage. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Chestertown hotel include Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Lake George.

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Loon Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Loon Lake - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tripp Pond - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Friends Lake Inn. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chestertown hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1860
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Friends Lake Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro
  • Main Dining Room

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Chestertown
The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Friends Lake Inn?

Friends Lake Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Lake Inn?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Lake Inn on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$405.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Friends Lake Inn?

Yep, Friends Lake Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Friends Lake Inn?

The closest beach to Friends Lake Inn is Loon Lake Beach (2.6 km).

What makes Friends Lake Inn a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Friends Lake Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friends Lake Inn?

No, Friends Lake Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Friends Lake Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Friends Lake Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Friends Lake Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Friends Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sung-Hee

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only saw staff on the day I arrived and the day I left. There was no staff around while I was there. They didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any staff available or that there would only be “continental breakfast”. I was depending on the restaurant being open during my stay but I learned that the restaurant was closed when I went down to try and get some dinner. I had wanted to cut my stay there short but no one was there. When I told the front desk of my disappointment, all she said was “I’m sorry” and didn’t really try to make amends. This place had wonderful memories for me. I returned to this inn after a very long
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable bed, very clean. Decorated nicely, very cozy feeling. Nice continental breakfast in bright cheery sunroom. Great hiking nearby. Staff responsive to questions and had good recommendations for dining and hiking. Very responsive via text prior to stay even had hiking trail directions printed out for us prior to our arrival. Overall very enjoyable stay. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet lodging and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very nice staff. Nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was supposed to be included. They changed without telling us in advance that it was Continental this week.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Krista Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room at Friends Lake Inn had some kind of fungus growing on the wood floor outside of the the shower door. There were moths in the room and overall, the room was dirty. When we arrived (at about 4pm) there was no one at the front desk, just an envelope with our name on it. The security code for our room was in the envelope. The manager drove to the Inn and was very sweet and apologetic and refunded our stay. It's possible they have other updated rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Malta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Keri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is beautiful, old style Adirondacks with cute rooms and great dining. While it is charming, the bed at least in the room I had was a springboard type of mattress you’d find at a koa camp. For the price to stay there I was shocked with it being one of the most uncomfortable sleeps I’ve gotten at any hotel and I travel a lot. Beds are an important piece to me. Aside from the super uncomfortable bed, the place was really nice. They didn’t skip on any Adirondack decor, the food for dinner and breakfast were superb and the people working there from the front desk, wait staff, and bar tender were top notch excellent. The bathroom and items they supplied were phenomenal as well. But truthfully as ideal of a cozy all Adirondack charming place as this is, I won’t return unless they upgrade their mattresses. If they do then I’d be back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food was made to order and very good prices were fair. The cost to stay there is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was off season, mid week. Quiet, Dove room was nice and cozy. Bed comfortable and warm. Breakfast offered in the am, staff friendly and helpful. Yeah nice…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn’s waitstaff, Allison and Kim, were amazing! They were so welcoming and treated us more like a treasured friend than a customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Friends Lake Inn. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Amit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, clean, and friendly place. Great food also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica, warwick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022