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The Gate

2.0 star property
Motel near Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles

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Suite | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1321 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, John D. Barrow Art Gallery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Skaneateles Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Skaneateles

In Skaneateles .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Skaneateles Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Charlie Major Nature Trail with a stay here. Anyela's Vineyards is within 6 miles (10 km) and Otisco Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • John D. Barrow Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clift Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shotwell Memorial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Skaneateles Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • New York State Fair Station - 21 min drive
  • Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doug's Fish Fry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skaneateles Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patisserie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Milkhouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Gate

Motel near Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles
As a guest of The Gate, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Skaneateles motel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Gate offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's The Gate mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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 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. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Gate Motel
The Gate Skaneateles
The Gate Motel Skaneateles

Reviews

The Gate Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to town, ie walkable, but not in the hectic hub. It was quiet and relaxing. The last night we enjoyed a yummy pizza from Mike’s just down the road. We could dine outside on an amazingly beautiful night, with our private table and chairs. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So great loved the place had everything we needed so felt like home couldn't be happier with our choice will definitely stay again thank you 🙏😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elda Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here! A perfect size stay for 3 friends getting away for a day at the spa and a day shopping and eating around town. The sidewalk picks up right before the accommodation so it's a really nice walk to the center of town! Easy check-in and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy and convenient to the area, very clean, private and accessible. Would stay again if return to the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very nice inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Nice remodel in a legendary lake town

This is a completely new remodel, set back from Rt. 20 behind a house. The "kitchenette" is more expansive than most in suites of this type, occupying the back wall of the "living room," which features a comfy sofa opposite an enormous flat-screen TV. A little tricky to find, as there was no sign out front--but they have now remedied that! There are only 6 units, which makes it nice. The only real downside was the price. Hotels.com gigged me $336 for one night. Had a very pleasant chat with the owner, who suggested _calling them directly_ for substantial savings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lelanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gate is a hidden gem! Super clean, super comfortable, fantastic shower...everything was like new! This place was excellent for a couples weekend getaway. We really enjoyed having our own kitchen with the relaxing living space. A nice sized bedroom with the most comfortable bed ever! Everything was perfect, including the ease of walking into town to shop, dine and have drinks! To top it off, I left some clothing items behind and Seth the owner called and offered to mail the items to me...talk about outstanding guest services! We would definitely return for another stay in the future. A 5-Star accomodation for certain. Book this place, you will glad you did!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated inside and very clean. Love the location and proximity to center of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute and Charming

Super cute little motel. An older building of 6 units each one being completely re-done. Charming decor and clean. Self check in was very simple. Much like some other reviews, there is no entrance sign on Rt 20 so it’s a bit hidden. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Clean, cozy and peaceful

This was such a great place to stay! It was clean, cozy and peaceful. We were able to walk to and from downtown to great shops and restaurants. The owners were kind and accessible if we needed anything. It’s obvious that a lot of thought and care has gone into this space. Will definitely stay here again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Gate was a very nice stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the old pictures of the motel and the interior design. Very cute overall and very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023