Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with balconies

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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488 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Waterhole
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Saranac Lake

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Flower and 2 miles (3 km) of Pendragon Theatre with a stay here. Saranac Laboratory Museum and The Waterhole are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pendragon Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Adirondack Carousel - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Waterhole - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A-1 Buffet & Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Belvedere - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn

3-star guestrooms with balconies
Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles. An area shuttle within 5 mi is available for a fee. A terrace, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn.

This 3-star Saranac Lake hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Boat tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ice skating
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Water skiing

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 10.00 per room, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Lending library access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Ski storage
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn to the airport?

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn is 8.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn on Jun 6, 2026 start from $410, 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.

Does Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn.

How close is Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 8.3 mi (13-min drive) from Lake Placid Public Beach.

Does Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn offer free breakfast?

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn to downtown Saranac Lake?

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn is 1 mi away from Saranac Lake.

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 690 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Issoufou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect for what we needed, great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Heloisa

Liked: Amenities
Spacious room, easy check in and check out, and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing views, very clean, will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was so cute and right on the lake. Check in was easy, nice and warm for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniet and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room with a great view! We will return! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean rooms and convenient, calm location. no staff available, as other mentioned. No wifi and other little things. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Eric

It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean, well run motel locally owned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room by the water. Very nice. Everyone was very polite. A billing snafu between the hotel and Expedia somehow ended up in my lap…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice roadside motel with the benefit of being right on the lake and easy boat rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was comfortable, view is nice. Bathroom is small. Bed a little firm. Room was noisy at night with the heating & random loud noises at night. Also the place is right next to a main road. Parking can be tight on holiday or busy weekends. Overall not bad for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy but needed update and some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the water with kayaks available. Staff great with a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was nice and clean. It was just what we needed. It was wierd to check in over the phone and not deal with a person face to face. We felt neglected with no one on the property. All and all it was a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

Such a great place to bring a family. Staff is helpful and location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overnight accomodations were perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worker was great. Very nice guy. Shower was great. Full force !!! Bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Marcelo

Disliked: Amenities
The room was to hot the shower was suck and tv was not working will not stay again in that place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Orval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, quaint, charming motel located right on the lake. There’s a functional pool, ample parking, and even kayaks and a canoe for guests to take out onto the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room is so dated and tacky. There were insufficient outlets in convenient places to charge devices. Could not access the wi fi and there was no staff on premises to help.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at a beautiful location on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022