15 Commodore Thomas MacDonough Hwy, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901
Crete Memorial Civic Center
Place, Crete Memorial Civic Center
5 min walk
Plattsburgh City Beach
Place, Plattsburgh City Beach
11 min walk
Cumberland Bay State Park
Place, Cumberland Bay State Park
12 min walk
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
Airport, Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
8 min drive
Room options
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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi
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Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi
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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi
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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi
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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi
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Basic Room, Accessible
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi
About the area
Plattsburgh
At Rip Van Winkle Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Crete Memorial Civic Center and within 15 minutes of Cumberland Bay State Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Plattsburgh motel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from ELFS Farm Winery and Cider Mill and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Kent Delord House Museum.
State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Champlain Centre - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Plattsburgh Station - 4 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Dunkin' - 5 min walk
Busters Sports Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Sip - 4 min drive
Subway - 2 min drive
About this property
Rip Van Winkle Motel
As a guest of Rip Van Winkle Motel, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Plattsburgh motel.
36 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Smoking in designated areas
Rip Van Winkle Motel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Dining table
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Dining table
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
A late check-out fee will be charged
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Rip Van Winkle Motel Plattsburgh
Rip Van Winkle Plattsburgh
Rip Van Winkle Hotel Plattsburgh
Rip Van Winkle Motel Motel
Rip Van Winkle Motel Plattsburgh
Rip Van Winkle Motel Motel Plattsburgh
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Rip Van Winkle Motel?
Rip Van Winkle Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Rip Van Winkle Motel?
Yep, Rip Van Winkle Motel has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Rip Van Winkle Motel?
Yep, Rip Van Winkle Motel is a short 11-minute walk from Plattsburgh City Beach.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rip Van Winkle Motel?
No, Rip Van Winkle Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Rip Van Winkle Motel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Rip Van Winkle Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Was a quaint comfy cabin to stay in. Place was queit and owners were very freindly and helpful, they even gave me a block of wood to put my kickstand for my motorcycle on. AC worked great and short walk to the city beach and a great restaurant right next door.
As a party of eight bicyclists, traveling on a budget, this motel met our needs perfectly. The staff were especially accommodating and helpful. Having a restaurant (Gus' Red Hots) next door was a real help.
comfy bed, remodeled, large tv with plenty of cable channels, fridge, microwave. Restaurant next door. Close to beach and ferry. Construction guests can be noisy, otherwise pretty quiet.
Quiet, comfy bed, fridge, microwave, table and chairs, lots of cable channels. Looks to be recently renovated. Good, reasonably priced restaurant next door. Had a greasy handprint on wall above toilet, so cleaning could be better.
Carl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Benoit
11 Apr 2016
great room terrible wifi
great weekend the room is ok but the wifi is terrible, no signal
Benoit
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mike
11 Aug 2022
I did not stay here. I called them. They said I had no reservation. I stayed elsewhere. I hope I was not charged for this.
I have stayed here before.
Facility is okay. Windows have built-in blinds but the surrounding property has lights on all night so it looks line it is always daytime when in the room. Parking is limited but the owners had a grassy area next to the hotel for boat parking. Toilets are the small round kind suitable for small children.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Tessa
3 July 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The worker knocked in my door at midnight. Saying he didn’t know who was staying there because it wasn’t in his books.
Tessa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Melinda
4 July 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We booked a room to break up the trip between Canada and Utica. Our tour bus arrived back in Montreal much later than anticipated, and my cell provider had no towers in the area, so I could not call to inform the motel. We arrived at 10:30, and the office was closed. We ended up sleeping in our car in a rest area as all other hotels/motels were fully booked.
Very old and dated property. Very bad crowd, bed bugs and insects in the room. Bathroom had mold. Most of the people living there are long term tenants who maybe have bad credit and they live in this Motel for long term. Not recommended at all. We paid and then ended up staying in the car all night due to the fear of bugs.
Lubna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Laura
1 Aug 2022
When we arrived we were informed they were overbooked and we had no room. I had called earlier that morning to see if we could check in early and the girl I spoke with never said we didn’t have a room available. I had booked the room weeks in advance.We had reserved a cabin for our family. They wanted to relocate us to another property of their’s down the road, but we’ve stayed there before and were not at all interested in staying there again. Needless to say, I was not impressed and had a very hard time finding a place to stay, most hotel/motel were booked full.
The cabin 134 is absolutly disgusting. The sheets and mattresses are insufficient and full of cigarette burns. The sofa is extremely dirty on the top and inside (there is even a complete cigarette under the cushions). The bathroom sink is full of objects (razor protection and the like), the shower curtain is torn. There were no tissues, towels or soap. The kitchen section is disgusting and dirty. We did not dare to drink tap water. We bitterly regret our choice, it was the cheapest in the area and it was really overpaid for what we got.
We were looking for a place to stay and saw that there is a cabin so we decided to book it and when we got there, it was already a sleazy motel with people living there and the cabin was shared with others like duplex so already was disappointed then we got in and it looked awful, smelled weird funky and the sink had pieces of old carrots left in there. We tried to get in Wi-Fi but the Wi-Fi signal was so BAD that we couldn’t even get in at all and I had to go to the office to complain not one but twice and the lady wasn’t very helpful and had snooty attitude. So we were stuck without Wi-Fi for the night. Once morning came we BOLTED out so fast and vowed that well we will write a bad review about this. It was the worst place in all of our travels.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Roxane
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cetait propres mais vraiment moyen la place et les mure sont fait on entendait ce qui se passait dans la cabine a coté
Roxane
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Danny
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Décevant
Le motel est bien situé et la chambre était propre mais ça s'arrête la!
C'est disons-le en piteux état.
Pour le prix payé c'est vraiment très dispendieux.
Le service est vraiment lent. Pour l'enregistrement ça a du prendre 10
Minutes avant que la personne se présente à l'accueil. Et le processus était interminable.
La chambre en soi Ouf! Ça manque d'amour c'est désuet. Heureusement le lit était confortable et c'était propre mais je ne pourrais rien dire de mieux.
L'air climatisé était tellement bruyant que je ne pouvais pas le laisser ouvert et le frigo aussi faisait beaucoup de bruit pour me réveiller.
Les environs on dirait un fond de cour a scrap.
Vraiment pas une belle découverte.
A/C and location were great. There is no bathroom trash, the floors were dirty, a chunk of hair was in the bathroom, bugs in the shower, spider in the corners, a huge red spill under the bathroom sink. Gross.