The Brooks Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Catamount Aerial Adventure Park in Hillsdale

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk
Exterior
House | Living area | 28-inch LED TV with digital channels
Dining room
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2871 New York 23, Hillsdale, NY, 12529
  • Place, Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Catamount Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Taconic State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Hillsdale

In Hillsdale .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Hillsdale motel, you'll find Catamount Aerial Adventure Park and Catamount Ski Area. Taconic State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bash Bish Falls State Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Catamount Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Taconic State Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Copake Lake - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Ski Butternut - 25 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 26 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hy’s Fried - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Brothers Pizza Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Camp Waubeeka Family Campground - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Brooks Motel

Motel near Catamount Aerial Adventure Park in Hillsdale
WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
The Brooks Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 28-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Hillsdale motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300 per stay

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 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hilldale Motel
The Brooks Motel Motel
The Brooks Motel Hillsdale
The Brooks Motel Motel Hillsdale

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Brooks Motel to the airport?

The Brooks Motel is 18.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Brooks Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Brooks Motel.

How close is The Brooks Motel to the beach?

This motel is 16.7 mi (23-min drive) from Lake Taghkanic State Park and 19.2 mi (26-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Brooks Motel offer free breakfast?

The Brooks Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Brooks Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Magnolia Bluffs Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Brooks Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Brooks Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Brooks Motel have a pool?

The Brooks Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Brooks Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Brooks Motel to downtown Hillsdale?

The Brooks Motel is 1 mi away from Hillsdale.

The Brooks Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 111 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Plywood central!

To check in, you need to call a number and fill out a text with your information. Digital code for the door, no one there for housekeeping if you need something. Lovely land, but my goodness its awful. Pictures seem way bigger and nocer than what the rooms really are. Water doesn't get hot for showers. Toliet paper, as seen in my pictures, was left like that. Checked in to a messy dirty area. Food from previous stay was left in fridge and smelled so gross. Only good thing is the bed, thats it. Not worth the price. Theyre charging hotel numbers forgetting that they are just a motel. Come morning I had already been told I coupd have late check out, woke up to a house keeper banging on the door over and over. I answered it and she kept saying "no english". It was awful to be honest. Not kid friendly or pet, due to the way the traffic is on the highway on top of the hill. Plywood is literally thrown everywhere as decor, headboard. Got a splinter so be careful. I was in room 9. Allergic to bees? Theres hives everywhere specially in the ac which doesnt work that well.
Plywood, wall chopped up.
Headboard, plywood.
Plywood, very painful.
Gaps between the cold concrete and tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth the price

Check in was confusing. No front desk person. And no one on property to trouble shoot. And so far no instructions for check-out. Totally self directed stay however that lack of staffing didnt seem to be reflected in any lower prices. The room was expensive & smaller than pictured. Positives: comfy beds and humble but cute decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wry nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent two night stay. Well-organized room, comfortable bed, perfect for having our little dog along.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jandon

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay was great. We had some issue getting the access code to work getting into the rooms, but altogether it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy process. Clean room with comforable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

I highly recommend

Strange at first because it doesnt look, or feel, like a motel ive been to before. Summer camp-ish, in a good way. I woke up unmurdered to the sound of birds and a stream that flows behind the building. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A basic motel. The renovations are nice. The room is small. We had trouble with the code on the door, but were finally able to reach someone and get it straightened out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A

There are not many places to stay near Hillsdale, NY. The Brooks Motel is an exceptional find. A renovated 1950s roadside motel, The Brooks provided a safe haven for the night. A no host hotel, guests are provided by email a code for the keypad on the door. A text and phone number are provided to reach the host if something is needed. The hosts are quick to respond and very gracious. Beds are new memory foam and very comfy. My only complaint is that there is no carpet on any floor, only concrete.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Perfect stay

Great little motel. Great location. Everything you need for a trip to Columbia County
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: Staff & service
Simple
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice motel, very clean, comfortable beds, i enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean during rehab

The hotel feels like it is in the first steps of rehab. Walls/trim were painted without being fully repaired. The floors were painted concrete, I guess they ripped up the old carpeting to make it habitable before they had the money to replace it. concrete floors in the winter are very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

kirk

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unsafe, Unprofessional, and Refused a Refund.

My stay at Brooks Motel in Hillsdale, NY, on December 22, 2024, was an absolute disaster. This place is unsafe, poorly managed, and blatantly disregards guest safety. Here’s what happened: First, the heating and hot water in my room didn’t work—in below-zero temperatures! Management, who only communicates via text, told me to let the water run, claiming “ongoing plumbing issues.” Unsurprisingly, this didn’t help. Next, I noticed water pooling under the door of the room next to mine. Instead of sending staff to address the issue, management asked me to enter the room myself. When I did, the ceiling collapsed, unleashing water and steam. The structural and plumbing failures were horrifying and dangerous. The situation was so bad I called the fire department, who arrived, assessed the damage, and declared the property unsafe. They ordered a full evacuation. While packing my belongings, the power began failing, adding to the chaos. To make matters worse, there was no staff physically present to handle the situation or help guests. Their complete lack of emergency preparedness left everyone on their own. After the ceiling collapse, I was moved to another room in terrible condition. Shortly afterward, the fire department evacuated the entire property. Despite all this—no heat, unsafe conditions, and being forced to evacuate—Brooks Motel refused to refund my money. Their refusal to take responsibility for these catastrophic failures and refund my money is unprofessional. Stay away !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room extremely cold. One tiny register for a king suite. Took at least 10 minutes for shower hot water to heat up.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024