Best Western Saranac Lake

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Best Western Saranac Lake

Sun deck
Reception
Lobby
Property entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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487 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪3 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Queen Sofabed, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Second Floor, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Ground Floor, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Second Floor Two Queen Beds Room with Desk

  • Sleeps 4

Second Floor Two Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Beds Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Second Floor, Queen Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Second Floor, Queen Sofabed, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Saranac Lake

At Best Western Saranac Lake you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Lake Flower and within 30 minutes of Saranac Laboratory Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Saranac Lake hotel include Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pendragon Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 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) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saranac Lake

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Best Western Saranac Lake offers its guests an indoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 988 square feet (92 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Best Western Saranac Lake. Free self parking is available.

This Saranac Lake hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 988 sq ft of conference space
  • 92 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1992
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Saranac Lake offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 988 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45.20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
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 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per day.
  • 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 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45.20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Yep, Best Western Saranac Lake has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Saranac Lake?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Saranac Lake on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$165.09, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Saranac Lake?

The closest beach to Best Western Saranac Lake is Lake Placid Public Beach (11.4 km).

Does Best Western Saranac Lake have a pool?

Best Western Saranac Lake has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Best Western Saranac Lake serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Saranac Lake?

No, Best Western Saranac Lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Best Western Saranac Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD HARRY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell in the room was terrible, dirty carpets, couldn’t bring ourselves to spend the night there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast - change /alternate what’s offered every other day maybe for variety
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Breakfast room was fair. But not as clean as it should have been. Ice machine was not working and had a Temporary out of order sign on it as did the washing machine and a few other things that were out of order for some time by looking at the condition of the tape and the signs they had been there awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anjali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not as clean as the amount they charge for the stay. Rooms were smelly. Also, be aware of doing any credit card transactions. They charged my credit card even though the room was pre-booked through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanta

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

My weekend in NY

I was in town from Wisconsin visiting my son. The staff was great, and the hotel room was clean. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1st room given clearly had just had someone sitting on the bed with the bed set up for sitting - and was not ready-staff then went and "checked" the room -then said the room was ready-how could it be cleaned in the 5 minutes they spent "checking" it?! Bizarre!!! They just fluffed up the bed that someone had been sitting on and said the room was ready! It was 2 hours past check in time. I refused the room because I thought it would be gross to sleep in a bed someone had just been sitting on or doing whatever. I was given a new room that was better. Entire building needs a deep cleaning and furniture in my room was dingy, scratches in the table. Others mentioned the blast of bleach smell when you walk into the place - it is because the laundry is next to reception. Also beware - the coffee at the breakfast comes out of a Nescafe machine...I couldn't drink it. There is a Keurig in the room also luckily. It was quiet and I did sleep so if that is all you need this is your place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Avnish

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mackenzie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were bed bugs, mold in the shower,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property and rooms were clean. Not new, but not bad either. I was disappointed in the morning staff. They had the “stepped away from the desk” sign up, but were in the back room behind the desk just hiding with the lights off. The evening staff was much better and more attentive. I did not attend breakfast, but heard the food was scarce.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was signed off to someone else under MY name. They gave us another room and it smelled like mold and the shower flooded the bathroom floor!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings. Parking close by. Staff erratic: some good, some not so much Room smelled of mildew. Poor lighting. Drab bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Coffee machine was tempermental Telephone cord and headboard was dusty Tile missing in bath ceiling Not all rooms have extra chair Employees VERY friendly Breakfast very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 107 the toilet was wobbly and the shower cutain was stained and smelled mildewy. They cleaning people only brought in clean towels every day, but did not clean the room or change the bedding. The breakfast room were dirty, only the desk clerk working so the tables were never cleaned. When i checked out a note was on the desk that they clerk has step away so i left the key on the desk with 5 other key from others guest. For 572 dollars it was nit worth it, we expected more from best western. Needless to say I will not be stay at best Western again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Total property needs updating! Frogs in the pool area. Coffee was not good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower dirty and broken. Very strong incense smell that gave everyone headaches
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Lobby area was dark. Check-In was chaotic- had to find another room. Room had a strong odor upon entry. Bathroom was small, counter low and ceiling looked unclean. Beds were ok. Breakfast was minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tomlinson

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was open at the moment of arriving. The carpet had a feeling like it was wet. The room was humid. The coffee maker was not working. The breakfast was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dixit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to relax and take a stop!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025