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Friends Lake Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Chestertown hotel

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Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817
  • Place, Friends Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Lake Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Chestertown

In Chestertown .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Friends Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Loon Lake Beach. Loon Lake and Tripp Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Loon Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Loon Lake - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Tripp Pond - 14 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O.P. Fredricks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Chestertown hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Friends Lake Inn. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chestertown hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1860
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Friends Lake Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Chestertown
The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Friends Lake Inn to the airport?

Friends Lake Inn is 36.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Lake Inn?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Lake Inn on Oct 16, 2025 start from $223.02, excluding 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 Friends Lake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Friends Lake Inn.

How close is Friends Lake Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (4-min drive) from Loon Lake Beach and 17.4 mi (26-min drive) from Veterans Memorial Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Friends Lake Inn offer free breakfast?

Friends Lake Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Friends Lake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Friends Lake Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Friends Lake Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Friends Lake Inn have a pool?

Friends Lake Inn does not have a pool.

Does Friends Lake Inn have a restaurant?

Friends Lake Inn is home to Main Dining Room, which features American cuisine.

Does Friends Lake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Friends Lake Inn to downtown Chestertown?

Friends Lake Inn is 2.7 mi away from Chestertown.