Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Saranac Lake with an outdoor tennis court

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Exterior
Garden
View from property
Property grounds
Boating

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

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488 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Waterhole
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bartok Cabin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Saranac Lake

At Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Lake Flower and within 20 minutes of Pendragon Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include in-room balconies. .Enjoy the outdoor tennis court along with access to boat tours and kayaking. Additionally, you'll find free use of bicycles, ski storage and ski passes. There's also RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Saranac Lake hotel, attractions include Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pendragon Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Waterhole - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bartok Cabin - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn

Hotel in Saranac Lake with an outdoor tennis court
Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles. An area shuttle within 5 mi is available for a fee. A terrace, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn.

This 3-star Saranac Lake hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Boat tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ice skating
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.00 per room, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Lending library access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Ski storage
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

The closest beach to Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn is Lake Placid Public Beach (11.4 km).

Does Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn have a pool?

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn has a pool.

Is Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and free bike rentals, as well as rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

No, Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 622 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the water with kayaks available. Staff great with a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice roadside motel with the benefit of being right on the lake and easy boat rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean, well run motel locally owned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for an Adirondack adventure

Gauthier's is a family run lake side inn. We have returned every year since discovering it because it totally suits our needs. It's not fancy, but it has kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, life jackets, fishing poles, bikes and helmets to use while you're there. The hotel is right on the lake with miles of lake and river to be explored. There is an absolutely wonderful bike/walking trail that runs from Tupper Lake to Lake Placid with easy access to it behind the Aldi's which is maybe 100 yards from the hotel. There are several really great restaurants within easy walking distance (which is great if you want to down a few Margaritas!) The owner is so knowledgeable about the area, and loves to give you ideas to spend your time. The facility itself is dated, it was built in the 1920's, so the rooms, particularly the bathrooms are small by today's standards. But the beds are comfortable, the TV works, the air conditioner is fine, showers have nice hot water. I recommend it for any adventure loving folks, especially families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ildiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Family-Friendly place

Its a quaint family-run establishment. The beds are a bit hard, but its a lovely place to enjoy the Adirondacks. Directly on Lake Flower with free use of their kayaks, canoe, bikes, etc. Overall a very family-friendly establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony, East Syracuse

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

The room was not very clean, especially the floor. Dust and cobwebs. Cabinet door falling off, shower grout missing. AC noisy. Beds very old. Stone wall outside falling apart. Just very old and in need of repairs and upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orval

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, quaint, charming motel located right on the lake. There’s a functional pool, ample parking, and even kayaks and a canoe for guests to take out onto the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

NATHAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayoko, Eastchester

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice to be on the lake

It's what I would expect for a motel in the Adirondacks. The kayaks, bikes and staff are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Definitely a 3 star property. The location was great and the management friendly and helpful. The hotel rooms have no privacy, the beds were too high, the floors had no rugs. Definitely a compromise for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

Such a great place to bring a family. Staff is helpful and location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view & activities were cool. The pool was a bit outdated but the kids loved it. You can not check in before 3, we got here early but the staff (guy) was friendly. Great location & walkable to a few great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Perer

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Cleanliness was the problem and room in poor condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Beautiful little place right on saranac lake. Our room had a private balcony and was very comfortable. Forget those higher priced accommodations. This little gem was very pleasant for us and our wallet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

The room had an overwhelming smell of bleach that barely wet away with all of the windows and door open. No place to put things in the bathroom. Need more shelves and hooks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025