The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

2.5 star property
Golf motel near Watkins Glen State Park

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Deluxe King Room, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View
Breakfast and dinner served
Junior Suite, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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3380 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Watkins Glen

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Watkins Glen motel, you'll find The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor. Watkins Glen State Park and Castel Grisch Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Seneca Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cornell University - 43 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Golf motel near Watkins Glen State Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Watkins Glen motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include queen sofa beds and desks. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Watkins Glen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Glen Motor Inn Watkins Glen
Glen Motor Inn
Glen Motor Watkins Glen
Glen Motor
Glen Motor Hotel Watkins Glen
Glen Motel Watkins
Glen Motor Inn
The Laurel At Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Watkins Glen
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel Watkins Glen

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheri, W Carrollton

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri, W Carrollton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is clean and nice. Loved the funky retro vibe of the bathroom. My room faced the lake which was great. Close to Watkins Glen and many other cool things to see. Restaurant on premises. Staff was very friendly/helpful. Would stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, but expensive

It is an older hotel, but renovated. It was pretty good, but not worth the $136 plus it cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naffraz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff at the restaurant is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Moravia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with good pricing. Great view overlooking the lake! Restaurant/bar on site with good food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Very clean and comfortable. However, the food wasn’t very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Great view of the lake. Outstanding value. Restaurant breakfast was very good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was beautiful. They also had a fabulous deck area with tables chairs to enjoy the view and hangout at. Dining was convenient and could walk up to. Dining room had big windows and view of lake. We ate breakfast & diner there. Food was good. Very convenient to Walkins Glen park and downtown. Great location to many activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, newly remodeled room. Comfortable bed. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Close to everything we wanted to visit. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities, room & outside sitting areas & dining room. Very comfortable & good location. Staff were all friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of Seneca Lake.
Sunrise
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, cozy room with a beautiful balcony. We also loved the communal deck space, which has a gorgeous view of the lake. We used the tables during the day and the fire tables at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Beautiful, clean, lake view balcony room

Staff is friendly and helpful. Room is spacious and clean. You can’t beat the view from the balcony. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Brach

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed this property with beautiful view from our balcony of Seneca Lake. There are lower rooms, but those would have cars parked where you sit outside your room. I would return and stay again, but only if I could get a balcony room. Staff was welcoming, personable & professional. Spoke with servers, maintenance, front desk check in, etc. ALL were exceptional and I look forward to staying here again. Such a convenient location to downtown Watkins Glen and sights in the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Great location with an amazing view. Close to shops and plenty of wineries. This is a great location if you plan to be out and about all day and just need a place to sleep and shower. There is a small fridge/microwave and coffee maker. The restaurant on side was nice with a great view of the lake. A little expensive and a very limited menu. There is a patio area with seating and gas fire pits. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Meenakshi

We loved the lakefront property with amazing morning views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the scenic location and lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff , nice restaurant with delicious food , nice view of the Seneca lake close to downtown Watkins glenn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025