We had an excellent experience at this hotel. Everything is spotless. Every staff member you…read moreencounter is pleasant and helpful. Their amenities are plentiful. The grounds are well manicured. The bed was comfortable and the pillows are plentiful. The location cannot be beat. We had dinner and drinks at the Blue Pointe Grille the night we arrived. I was a little hesitant to eat at the hotel restaurant. I was bracing to be disappointed. Service was on point and cocktails were well made. Food was delicious. We had a high top in the bar right near a window for a nice view of the lake. Highly recommend.

It's rare that I'm dazzled by a hotel or feel that it's worth the money (they're all stupid…read moreexpensive these days), but Harbor Hotel was a wonderful experience I'd recommend to anyone. Don't get me wrong, it's expensive. But for once I felt like I'd gotten my money's worth! Everything everywhere was meticulously clean and well-kept. Our room was spacious and bright, with a private balcony and chairs, a couch and coffee table, and a full table that allowed us to take comfortable advantage of the room service breakfast. Potpourri sachets in the closet, free water bottles in the lobby, free coffee stations on each floor, and chocolates every night on the pillows--details, people! We also enjoyed the indoor pool and hot tub, and of course the gorgeous patio and firepits overlooking the lake which was 80% of the reason we booked here. All of the staff we encountered, from the front desk to the housekeepers, were very friendly. I did think it was a little strange that the fitness center was in a whole different building and you have to walk across the parking lot to get to it, but hey--you get your steps in. The hotel is also very centrally located. On the water, of course, but next door to Seneca Harbor Station from which you can book lake cruises. It's also less than a mile from the entrance to Watkins Glen State Park and hiking trails and only a 5-10 minute walk from most restaurants. We did most things on foot. When you do get back in the car, there are multiple wineries within a 15-minute drive. The only problem the whole visit was the hotel internet, which was terrible every day. You could make do in the daytime, but at night, when everyone was back in their rooms after the day out exploring, it was slow to the point of unusable, and I ended up turning on my data hotspot to even be able to check my email. I would not suggest bringing time-sensitive work with you, and you should not expect to be able to stream videos on your devices. Just disconnect, you'll be less frustrated. There is an onsite restaurant and bar, and while it's nothing mind-blowing, it is a nice option to have (and is one of the few "higher end" type places in Watkins Glen). Menu includes a few of the standard local wines, which was nice!

It was the most lovely experience staying with Dave and Ashley. We left feeling like we had stayed…read morewith friends. We stayed in the Excelsior Room featuring a private balcony and cathedral ceiling with private bath. The shower was great! A major highlight was breakfast. To say they are amazing chefs would be an understatement. Be sure to select breakfast when you stay.

My husband and I had a lovely stay at Burdett House B&B. Ashley welcomed us warmly and gave us tips…read moreon things to do nearby. She and David served awesome breakfasts (you choose from one of the options, plus a yummy daily extra, like yogurt parfait). We had plenty of things to do within a few miles of their place and felt comfortable hanging out at the house, drinking coffee and tea and eating the complimentary snacks.

I brought my wife and kids here for the 4th of July weekend to visit some family I had in the area…read more One of my uncles and his family had stayed here previously and recommended it to us. I am really glad they did. We stayed in a two bedroom unit with my parents. There was plenty of room for all of us. There were plenty of blankets and towels, and the full-sized kitchen gave the place a nice home-like feel. There were even chilled glasses in the freezer for our drinks! The view from the patio is amazing. We enjoyed some time just sitting outside watching boats sail around the lake. For the July 4th fireworks, we sat on the deck (which is exclusive for guests) right on the water. We could not have asked for a better view. As much as we liked the atmosphere of the room, we liked the owners even better. We interacted mostly with Olga, who was so sweet and accommodating. Anything we needed was provided. She treated us to a fresh watermelon, and even allowed my wife (who is a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan) to take a Bills glass that was in the freezer home. I cannot say enough good things about Admiral Peabody's. It is definitely a place at which I would stay over and over again.

The best place to stay in Watkins Glen on the lake? Admiral Peabody's 100%. My husband and I found…read morethis place last week by accident through a recommendation from a concierge at another hotel. We needed to find last-minute accommodations that would allow our dog and also didn't cost $500 a night after our van broke down unexpectedly. Admiral Peabody's was an affordable, clean and dog friendly hotel in Watkins Glen that we totally lucked into because it didn't even come up on our searches! This place totally exceeded our expectations. Admiral Peabody's doesn't feel like a hotel. It feels like your own lakeside cottage. We stayed in the 2 bedroom suite. We were able to sneak a look at the one bedroom bungalow cottages which were also adorable! Our suite was roomy, comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. It was also really nice sitting on the deck right outside of our room. PLUS, Admiral Peabody's has a private dock right on the lake with tables, chairs and a blue tooth music system. I'm not sure how old this yelp listing is but the owner now is Luke. HE IS THE BEST. If you are looking for a great place to stay in Watkins Glen, don't pass up this hidden gem.

This place lives up to its name. It's right across the street from, and all of the rooms have,…read morewell... A gorgeous view of Seneca Lake. Nothing fancy, just a simple roadside motel. The owner does a very good job of keeping it up. When I went to check in, nobody was at the office, but there was a phone number listed. I called, and unfortunately, the man that ran, the place was taking care of some personal business. All of the rooms are on a combination door lock so he gave me the combination, and told me we would just take care of the paperwork in the morning. I went over to check in in the morning, and my first night was so good, I decided to stay for another three nights. My first night was booked through hotels.com, but the owner told me that I could book with him directly for the remaining three nights, and he would give me a discount. It saved me some dollars. I appreciate it. He was friendly, and helpful. Again, nothing fancy on the room. The room and the bathroom were spotless The TV got a good picture with cable, there was a coffee pot, a fridge, and a microwave, and the bed was very comfortable. The shower had plenty of room, and I'm a big guy. The only thing is, there is no shower mat, so you have to be careful. There were plenty of towels.. The Wi-Fi worked great, with enough speed to easily stream video one evening the Wi-Fi did go down, I contacted the gentleman, and he said he would take care of it. He actually came over to my room, to let me know had been fixed, when he could've just called or texted me. That was excellent service. The price was very reasonable, compared to some of the other places in town. Again, you're not getting anything fancy, you are getting a very simple comfortable place. Watkins Glen is right in the middle of the finger Lakes region. There are plenty things to do, lots of good shopping, and great restaurants. This is the perfect place to launch A visit to the finger lakes. I'm a fan. I would easily stay here again. Thanks.

While not -at first glance- what I was expecting it turned out to be a lovely stay! The family that…read moreruns it was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and though older very well maintained. We enjoyed our room and will gladly return someday. Many thanks to them.

We 3 sisters just returned from a 4 day stay here. It was perfect for our needs; large room, large…read morebathroom, larger than average sized mini-fridge, SUPER friendly and accommodating staff (Coral & all!), good location (1 mile from town), quiet 2 lane road (except for the 18-wheelers that zoom through here night & day going to/coming from the U.S. Salt plant @ the dead end of the road) , great views from all rooms of the lake w/tall chairs on the shared porch, excellent A/C. Bed was comfy, towels are large. No cleaning of room unless you request it. Breakfast (7-10 AM) is minimal with prewrapped mini-coffee cakes & muffins & rather weak coffee (we supplemented with our own breakfast). A couple of negatives: the driveway to the rooms & cottages is scarily steep, there is only just enough parking, there are approximately 70 steps down to the Tiki Bar & the marina from the rooms (more from the cottages), doors to the porch keep out outdoor sounds but the walls between rooms are really thin (we had to ask our neighbors twice to be quieter...@ 11:30 PM & 3 AM, although posted quiet time is from 10 PM to 7 AM). We handled these few negatives just fine & would gladly return. Construction has started for additional rooms that we were told will have private balconies w/jacuzzis.

I stayed one night in August 2025. The room was clean, comfortable, in good shape, and reasonably…read morepriced. Wifi was spotty. The free breakfast was minimal. Outdoors, the location left a bit to be desired and it was noisy from trucks on a nearby steep highway. I'd use them again.

Just left a two night stay. The room was not very clean. When you have kids you notice everything…read more The floors around the beds were gross and the countertop had old cereal pieces. The tile in the bathroom was cool but the actual bathroom was not functional at all. There was no place to put toiletries. They got all wet on the back of the sink. And there were ants in the bathroom. It was a nice feature having hand soap on the wall and shampoo,conditioner,body wash in the shower. Also the half glass in the shower was not the best with children either. Great location to all of the places we wanted to visit. The restaurant was closed the entire time we were there Saturday-Monday morning. We would stay there again but more details in the room need to be noticed.

Views were awesome, and the rooms were clean. Bed not very comfortable, but when was the last time…read moreyou got a great night's sleep in someone else's bed, anyway? No bathroom fan, so very steamy shower, and somehow the toilet was equipped with an undersized toilet seat (that was kinda weird- I had not ever experienced that before). Could not figure out why the restaurant was not packed, until I had the bourbon chicken cutlet. I have been in the restaurant business for fifty years, and I could not figure out how that "pan seared" chicken was ordered, cooked, and delivered in ten minutes. Could not possibly have been cooked to order. Crazy hard brown crust on both sides, dry and really inedible, served with burnt green beans and a loaded baked potato. The loaded baked potato was excellent! I ended up finishing my wife's pasta, which was advertised as spicy, but actually pretty mild. I requested red pepper flakes, but was told they did not have any. Ooooh Kay. Honestly, I hope they can find a way to match the food to the exceptional view! If so, they will be in great shape.

This was a no-frills place to stay for an overnight in Watkins Glen (we stayed in the motel, not…read morethe fancier part). It's central to the state park and Seneca Lake, as well as walking distance to shops and restaurants. The bed was comfortable, there was a TV and we had a mini fridge. One icky thing was that there was a half full Gatorade bottle on the floor when we walked in. The indoor pool was heated, nice for a few laps, but annoyingly you have to ask the desk for a key before using it. And there was some (minor) garbage on one of the chairs in the pool area. Everything worked in the room and it's always fun to watch Forensic Files as you drift off to sleep in a hotel. I just wish it was a bit cleaner.

One star is generous for what amounts to glamping. The place hasn't been renovated in probably 50…read moreyears. Sink is in the room. Fridge and microwave were both plugged into a multi outlet extension which is a fire hazard. microwave and fridge were both rusting and paint was chipping off. Bleach stains on the carpet. cobwebs and accumulated dirt on every corner. Mattresses were lumpy. One scratchy towel and one flat pillow per person. One of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. You would be better off going to the campgrounds.

My wife and I joined an old colleague and his wife for dinner there on a Saturday evening. I had…read morebeen there many years ago before the new owners took over a while back. The restaurant has been opened up, brightened up with new lighting, and spectacular views of Seneca Lake. Really Avery nice setting. Because the restaurant had just opened, only a small bites menu was offered. We chose 5-6 small plates and shared them. I would never order these on my own, but we did order the eggplant fries. They were delicious. We also had the Kung pain broccoli, which I particularly liked. The bread was very fresh and quite tasty. Jennifer was our server and was terrific. She explained the next steps in expanding the menu and made sure we were well taken care of. We will go back when they have extended their menu.

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca is absolutely beautiful. The staff was amazing and the accommodations…read moreabove anything we could have asked for. Every detail was thought of, from the old charm of the original doors to the upgraded soft close drawers and USB plugs in the sockets, even the liquid creamer for the coffee showed an appreciation for the guests. Thank you for a breath taking Eclipse Weekend - we look forward to our next visit to Watkins Glen and a stay at the Hotel Laurel.

My group and I had a very positive experience. The Keuka Lake property was absolutely gorgeous…read more Fully furnished, clean, and we had an amazing time. Loved the tiki bar, back deck, and hot tub. We blew a fuse and somebody came and fixed it right away. I would absolutely rent again, and recommend to others. We made memories in a beautiful spot! Wonderful house

House was beautiful, but it was bug infested. They turned…read moreour water off, pretending that it was a plumbing issue when they just didn't want us using the outside water the people who run this place are absolutely pathetic, and I'm pretty sure that whoever actually owns the house would be very very disgruntled if they found out the way it was getting handled. This property management company is trash.