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Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn

Property class: 3
3-star guestrooms with balconies

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A lakeside hotel with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a balcony overlooking the water.
A lakeside hotel with a large building, a dock, and a row of boats.
A lakeside dock with several boats and a covered pier.
A lakeside view with a dock, boats, and a row of Adirondack chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a dock with boats.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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488 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adirondack Carousel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a dock with boats.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with lamps, and two paintings on the wall.

Standard Double Room Single Use

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a sofa, a lamp, and a wall with a textured artwork.

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a nightstand with lamps, and a paddle on the wall.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two lamps, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small basket on the nightstand.

Signature House, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Saranac Lake

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saranac Laboratory Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Adirondack Carousel - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pendragon Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A-1 Buffet & Sushi - ‬2 min walk

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) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Playground

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

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.
  • 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 Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn on Aug 26, 2026 start from CA $162, 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 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 759 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Issoufou

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heloisa

Liked: Amenities
Spacious room, easy check in and check out, and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you only need a place to sleep, it will pass. Otherwise, total dump. No shower head, TV didn’t work, no aerator in the bathroom sink, ice maker broken. When I asked about these issues, response was “you have to cancel 10 days before and we don’t have anyone for maintenance issues”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV didn't work, but room was great otherwise
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

MILAN

Parking a bit inadequate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

MARC-ANTOINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while hiking the Adirondacks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome place- reasonable cost , on the lake, very nice room, amenities great…everything fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023