In town to visit friends and the Mohonk Mountain House. The hotel is super convenient. The town…read moreof New Paltz very close and really cool vibe. My room was clean and very comfortable. The property is quiet. Lots of parking. The historic cemetery at one end of the lot was really interesting. Typical Hampton breakfast (which is good!). Several hot and cold options to choose from. Bottomless coffee. I appreciated the fitness center and good sized pool. A hot tub would have been awesome but I did understand, going in, that wasn't an option and it's okay. I would definitely stay here again.

I came to stay for a work trip. The hotel lobby is clean and nice. They have friendly front desk…read morestaff as well as kitchen staff. Although I was by myself, I stayed in a double queen bedroom. My hotel room was clean as was the bathroom. It was very cold so I had to turn off the air the entire time that I was staying in the room. They offer complementary breakfast so I was able to enjoy waffles, cheese omelette, scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, bacon, fruit, and yogurt over the course of my stay. They also serve fresh baked cookies in the afternoon, and have a small shop area where you can purchase snacks. The hotel is not far from two different grocery stores so if their small shop doesn't have what you need, you could walk or take a short drive to the local store to pick up whatever you may have forgotten for your trip. Because I was staying for work trip, my stay was tax exempt. At check-in, I provided the documentation, but at checkout, it came to my attention that it was never applied. The woman at the checkout counter was very professional about it, searched around and was able to find my documentation and apply the tax exemption before officially checking me out. I enjoyed my stay here, and I would reserve a room here again if I had to come back.

Very nice B&B. I enjoyed my stay. The host Pablo was very nice, inviting and friendly. The room was…read morenice and big and very comfortable. I like the snacks that are available at all times. There are two cats outside that are very cute and love to be petted. If you're an animal person you will enjoy them. This is my second time staying here while I have come to New Paltz. This is my first choice. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

It's not a traditional b&b. Breakfast was picked over offering (at 8:30). The room appear clean…read morebut had a odd smell, something like wet animal.

We were looking for an all inclusive to take my mom for a girls weekend and I just stumbled upon…read morethis place not knowing that it was insanely popular and also not aware that there was a mystery weekend. Once I booked it and asked around I realized that Mohonk has a huge following especially for the mystery weekend. I was excited to also learn that there was an Edward Gorey art exhibit! 2&1/2 hours from my house, not a bad drive! Check in time was at 4:00 but we got there early so they stored our luggage and said that they would deliver it to our room and call us when it was ready. We got a quick bite in the bar area which was not included in the weekend but we were starving! Then we looked around and went to a healing bowl meditation in the spa area. It was so relaxing, a great start to the weekend. They called us to come get our key and we went up to the room. It was Victorian looking with a balcony that had rocking chairs and 2 beds. Very pretty. The bathroom was big and had a walk in shower. It think it was a handicapped room. I didn't request one but when I called to make the reservation I inquired about how difficult it would be for a person to get around with a walker so perhaps they took the hint. The resort was massive!! And also beautiful to look at inside and out. It was also extremely clean with fresh flowers all over the place and little nooks to sit in to look outside and take in the views. The mystery weekend was so much fun. It was a play in 4 parts and by Sunday at 10 am you had to submit your guess as to "whodunnit". Just like a real life game of clue. There was also a thick packet of puzzles and games to try to solve by looking all over the hotel at the artwork to solve them. We ended up skipping that packet because we wanted a more relaxing experience. We did participate in the tabletop escape room which was really fun. We also skipped an afternoon tea on Saturday that let you interact with the characters and ask them questions to help try to solve the murder mystery. Instead we went to the spa for 2 different meditation classes. We repeated the sound bowl from the day before and also took another one which was part lecture and part meditation. I think we were supposed to choose between the mystery weekend and the regular stay which included the classes because there was so much to do besides participating in the mystery activities that we couldn't get to any other resort activities without skipping the mystery activities. We loved the mystery activities but decided that next time we would go for a relaxing spa type of stay. As far as the food, it was delicious and a lot of it! There was breakfast, brunch/lunch and dinner. We opted out of the breakfast and went to brunch both days which was a buffet with breakfast and lunch options. There were also stations to get freshly made food such as pasta, waffles, carving stations and a whole dessert area. The food was definitely upscale. For dinner it was a sit down with a waiter and a 3 course meal. The dinners took forever! First came the bread which was freshly baked and amazing, then we ordered the appetizer and the entire. The appetizers took a long time to come out but the entree took at least 45 min to arrive both nights. On Friday night we had to be at the first installment of the murder mystery play at 9:00 and our dinner came at 8:50! We took a few bites and had to leave. They were nice enough to tell us to stop back later to pick up our dessert to eat in the room. I enjoyed the brunch more than the dinners to be honest, the fish dish I had one night was extremely bland. Second night, same snafu but we did not have to be anywhere at 9pm so we stuck it out. If there were 1/2 stars this place would rate a 4&1/2 in my book. The 1/2 being taken because of the dinners and the price of the weekend. Now that I am on the mailing list, they are sending me some better deals and specials. I'll definitely be back to take advantage of those!

Mohonk Mountain House is truly a magical place. Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side, but honestly…read more.. it's kind of worth selling a kidney for the peace, views, and sheer joy it brings (kidding! ...mostly). It's one of those rare spots where you can actually hear yourself relax while soaking in the beauty of nature. The meals? Sublime. I'm still thinking about them. The activities and staff? Absolutely fantastic. We did archery today, and Dylan, the director, made me feel like a slightly clumsy but very enthusiastic woodland hero. So much fun! And of course, the labyrinth rock scramble--with the iconic Fat Man's Misery and Lemon Squeeze--was an adventure I'll be bragging about until someone makes me stop. Truly a blast. All in all, it's worth every penny of the splurge. Cheers to everyone who treats themselves--you deserve it!

No complaints whatsoever. Had a great experience. Clean room, quiet environment, very reasonable…read morepricing. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Complimentary breakfast was appreciated. We will definitely be back.

With a five-year argument about the Hotel Coupons venture, whatever that is, depressing the rating,…read moreperhaps a re-evaluation is in order. This isn't an upscale joint and doesn't pretend to be, and some of the critics seem unaware of New Paltz market dynamics or the broader bargain motel category. The room was clean. The front desk workers were delightful. The bed was fine. No WiFi problems. It's walkable to downtown, though you might not like the uphill part as much. It's close to a shopping plaza with Tops Friendly Markets and a movie theater.

My husband and I LOVED our stay at this hotel!…read more Service was amazing, but relaxed. The hotel is centrally located and beautifully decorated. Every corner provides some sort of beauty or relaxation. Foot massager in the room (with provided clean socks for each guest), aroma therapy diffuser, salt lamp, four-post bed with sheer curtains. We just loved everything! Definitely recommend for anyone looking to stay in Beacon

Great service and excellent quality I would recommend them…read morehighly I would return as well

I stayed here a few years ago for a weekend - the bedroom and communal areas were extremely clean…read moreand welcoming and the breakfast was great. I was looking for an unfussy but charming bnb and this certainly more than delivered. This is the type of place where you are encouraged to have a conversation with people at a communal breakfast, so if that isn't your jam then maybe take some toast for the road! The hosts are very caring, friendly, and informative and would love to talk with you - as mentioned in other reviews they immediately make you feel like you are part of the family. Easy drive to Mohonk and New Paltz downtown. PS For those that care about this kind of thing, I even remember some years on that the hot water came out instantly in the shower! No waiting for a warm up!

My husband & I stayed here the weekend of our son's wedding. This place is just beautiful! The view…read morefrom the back patio is breathtaking. The home is extremely clean, the bed was so comfy! The hosts, Robert & Michael are just wonderful, friendly, welcoming people. The breakfasts that Robert made each morning was delicious. Not only do we highly recommend this place but we can't wait to come back and see the sites. We would definitely stay here again.

We absolutely loved the ambiance and breathtaking mountain views. We had no idea such a beautiful…read moreplace existed and were so impressed by its charm. The service was wonderful, and the food was unique and true to the region. It's the perfect spot whether you're enjoying a casual drink, taking a scenic walk, or sharing a special moment with friends or someone special. The wildflowers scattered across the property added to the sense of tranquility, making everything come together for a beautifully memorable experience in great company.

Resort excellence. This place is a dream. I had the…read moreprivilege of hosting a company offsite here in September and the entire planning process, to event execution, overall stay, staff support, onsite meals, and property was nothing short of spectacular. I was floored with the venue. Thank you to Christine, Meghan, Josh, Martin and the entire WFF staff who made the event a complete success. Absolutely loved this place and it's worth all the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and bills you have! The Great Porch is a stunning communal area with giant fire, drinks, and views. The individual cabins are exceptionally appointed with great ambiance and direct access to the outdoors. All the food is top notch and delicious. So many options for events! I cannot say how amazing this place was. I am so glad it's in our area and I can go back!

This is an exceptional property that had been in one family for decades. Dinner was really great…read moreserved in a very formal environment which is a bit rare for Ulster County. I have not spent a night but I have heard the rooms are as sumptuous as the dining experience.

A 3-day, 2-night stay here was given to us as a 40th wedding anniversary gift by our 3 sons & their…read morewives. And what a perfect gift it was! Our room 9 had the sweetest, all-around views from the multiple windows both in our corner room & in the bathroom of all the greenery, flowers & lawns. Although breakfast is no longer offered as part of the room rate, we were "grandfathered in" by the super amenable, welcoming head chef, who, in large part, is the engine behind the hotel's managing group, because our room had been booked when the breakfast plan was still in existence. Our breakfasts were presented beautifully & by servers who were super friendly & engaging, as is the rest of the staff here. The pool had not yet been filled for the summer, so we enjoyed sunning on the pool deck, the sweet sauna, walks to the lake down below the property, played shuffleboard, billiards in the way-downstairs which has stone walls, low ceilings, a wine closet, board games & game table, as well as darts. The first floor library is cozy, filled with couches, upholstered chairs, books, coloring books & colored pencils & the in-house restaurant offers 3 meals a day, either in the beautifully outfitted & sunny dining room or on the back patio, alongside a rain barrel, herb garden, smoke house, fire pit & the grassy lawns. The owners & the hotel's hospitality group are working on upgrading & updating the facilities & its offerings & we applaud them for their efforts & plans. We are glad that we could fully enjoy this welcoming, beautiful old stone home & its equally welcoming staff. AND, we thank the head chef for the bottle of Prosecco that he gifted us! P.S. I think I saw someone moving a rolling chicken coop from one part of the property to another!

Every October, my wife and I like to enjoy a long weekend in the Hudson Valley. We'll go to farm…read morestands, hiking trails, dine at local restaurants and stay at a cozy Bed & Breakfast. Over the years we've stayed at a few nice hotels. Minnewaska Lodge is now at the top of my favorite places. Minnewaska Lodge is centrally located to all of our favorite spots. Driving our Tesla from Long Island, we stopped for lunch at our favorite diner, charged up at a Tesla supercharger station and pulled into the Lodge parking lot around 3pm. The view is just commanding. This large lodge with the mountains as a back drop is post card perfect. After we received our keys and stored our luggage, we went to a local farm stand for a bottle of local wine as well as local cheese and crackers. I tried to light a fire but each deck heater had issues. Sitting outside and just enjoying the natural beauty was worth the room price. Not only was the staff friendly, the guests were also very engaging. Almost chipper! We're playing cards in the main dining room while sipping on our local wine purchase and people were stopping by to talk to us. It really made our overall stay extra special. Our room was equally impressive. We had an outdoor deck that opened up to the same view as the main lodge. The bed was comfortable, the shower products were high end and the welcome note was a nice touch. It was a short weekend but Minnewaska Lodge checked all the hospitality boxes to make our stay special. I cannot wait to return!

Enjoyed the lodge. Very accommodating and with nice amenities for everyone whether adults or…read morechildren. Better than average breakfast. Out of the way, but quiet with several hiking trails. New Paltz within ten minutes. At least one can walk to a good restaurant and mini market. Would definitely return.

Great location right in town, easy walk to all of the stores and restaurants. There are a few…read moreparking spaces here on the side of the building, and you can also get here by bus (there's a stop right here!). Call in advance to check availability and make a reservation: it's a small place! The communal kitchen is big, and you can use the coffee, tea and oatmeal (anything else you have to bring yourself). The kitchen has an 11pm curfew, so they're trying to keep it quiet here (this is not a party hostel; alcohol, smoking and drugs are banned!). The wifi is good. Enter with a key from the back door and use a code to enter the room. Sone notes about room 3; which is where I take off one star. Theoretically the room sleeps four as long as two are willing to share a full size bed, and as long as one can vault up to a bunk bed (the ladder is broken). So at the moment it's really a three person room. You'd better be very comfortable using a bathroom around those folks, because the room entry is through the bathroom, so anyone going from hallway to room and vice versa passes through the bathroom. Okay. It's the only room set up that way. The shower is great, there's lots of light and fans, but the main reason im taking off a star is because the room clearly wasn't cleaned before check in. The sink had brown stuff on it, which was easy enough to clean, but not what I would expect to see. There were also literal sprigs of weeds and wildflowers on the floor, which I picked up and put it the trash, but when you see mess that's that obvious, it makes you wonder what kinds of less obvious uncleanliness might be there... and good thing they provide ear plugs, because the room next door had a piano (ie someone practicing piano, not just playing music on a speaker), a dog and a toddler!

We were going to stay here a single night…read more We ended up cancelling our other hotel reservations and staying every night. This is easily the best hostel I've ever stayed in. (in the US, at least) Owner is incredibly kind and humorous. We stayed in two different private rooms and they both felt like home. One even had a fridge, something that's hard to find in a hotel these days, let alone a hostel. Location is great, you can walk to everything. Only negative is that the parking can be kind of tricky.