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The Clipper Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Clayton inn

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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126 State St., Clayton, NY, 13624
  • Place, Clayton Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Antique Boat Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen with Twin Bed

Queen with Twin Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Clayton

In Clayton .Within a 5-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Lake Ontario and Clayton Marina. The Clayton Opera House and Thousand Islands Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Clayton Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Clayton Opera House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thousand Islands Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Antique Boat Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 36 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Yard at French Bay - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Bay Pier House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Diprinzio's Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Clipper Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Clayton inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Clayton inn.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Clipper Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Clayton inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation.

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The Clipper Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 277 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Good, but ick.

I didn't like the dusty towel rack in the bathroom, the dead bugs on the window sill, or the spider on the ceiling. Loved that there was a patio, but it wasn't clean. Everything else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clearly well-kept, had everything we needed for a comfortable night's stay and nothing we didn't. We arrived early evening and owner wasn't there but left the key and details for us. Bathroom lotions and soaps were nice, and so was the heat lamp!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It fit our needs and was a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are clean. Smaller in size, but big enough. Great location for Clayton & Alexandria Bay venues,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Fairfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I knew it was an older property. But expected clean floors. When we entered the room I looked at the bathroom floor, I first thought maybe stained? I grabbed a wash cloth and wiped the floor. The wash cloth was black! I washed the washcloth out several times and went over all the floors in the room. I was amazed at how much dirt came up that was without any cleanser and just cold water. We kept our shoes on in the room. My sheet, although I could tell they had been washed, and the linens were clean had a blood stain on it. The patio was covered in debris and when you went out there and came back in the room, you tracked it back in. If the floors were clean, this room would've been fine and I wouldn't have complained at all, but they were disgustingly dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was very nice. Excellent service and food. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

Cute and clean

Stayed here for a friends wedding in the area. Clean, cute, and comfortable. Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Pleased we chose this for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint

Quaint little place to stay. The bed was comfortable. There is a microwave, fridge & small coffee pot in the room. We had a small, private area off the back with an outdoor table & chairs. Wish there was a broom to brush off the twigs & leaves from nearby trees, otherwise it was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loriann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying over the past few years . The location is perfect , the attached restaurant is legendary with outstanding food. Quaint rooms with clean and comfortable amenities. Love the friendly and accommodating staff , ice and water machine is the icing on the cake. Short walk into town for shopping and dining options. Golf and pickle ball across the street . Great value for all the extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient, with a great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Saranac Lake

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Restaurant and its staff are a remarkable bunch. Mitzi makes us feel as though we are part of a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Milford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a wonderful stay at the Clipper. It never disappoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately, we stayed at The Clipper Inn. This a motel than a hotel. There were cobwebs in the corner ceiling with a spider in it. The toilet leaked at the base and bugs in the bathroom. The floor was dirty so had to wear shoes all the time. Finally, the beds are worn out. I woke up with an aching back. They need to refresh the property immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

2 nd stay

Had a very nice stay ,,this is our second stay here and both stays were very nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

One Night Business Stay

Very nice motel in Clayton. Connected to one of the best restaurants in the area as well. Comfortable, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025