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Best Western Saranac Lake

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Sundeck
Reception
Lobby
Property grounds
Property entrance
Best Western Saranac Lake, at the heart of Lake Flower, offers continental breakfast, a sunny terrace, gardens, an indoor pool, a separate children's pool, laundry facilities, and free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Saranac Lake, Best Western Saranac Lake is near theme parks and on a lake. Saranac Laboratory Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Jackrabbit Trail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Olympic Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and ice skating.
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Map
487 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Waterhole - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bartok Cabin - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mount Pisgah Ski Area - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saranac Lake

Hotel near Lake Flower
Located close to Saranac Laboratory Museum and Mount Pisgah Ski Area, Best Western Saranac Lake provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services, snow sports gear, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 988 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45.20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45.20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Saranac Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Saranac Lake?

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Saranac Lake on Nov 2, 2025 start from $98.91, 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.

Is Best Western Saranac Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 45.20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Saranac Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Flower and Saranac Laboratory Museum. Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Best Western Saranac Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1014 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice that it's across the street from Lake Flower. Check in staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bibi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and convenient location. Room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and hard working. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location, close to hiking/biking. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dixit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to relax and take a stop!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice breakfast, also in a great location near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Indoor pool was too cold for kids. Very disappointing. The check in lady was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pluses Staff was helpful Location good for town and bike trail Deltas Room had a significant musty odor Room service was missed on one day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked free breakfast and pool for kids. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome town and place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD HARRY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell in the room was terrible, dirty carpets, couldn’t bring ourselves to spend the night there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Breakfast room was fair. But not as clean as it should have been. Ice machine was not working and had a Temporary out of order sign on it as did the washing machine and a few other things that were out of order for some time by looking at the condition of the tape and the signs they had been there awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ginger

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We left day early - bathroom door was moldy, tv iffy, room cabinets warped. There was no problem with refund when I showed registration photos of the damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mackenzie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were bed bugs, mold in the shower,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets and towels are worn and not white so must not be bleached. Tv small door didn't lock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I guess it’s not expensive and it’s ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej

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

6/10 Okay

Emerick

Liked: Cleanliness
There was no food one hour after the start of it>
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good area and had a restaurant/bar on walking distance for food and drinks if you wanted to. Very busy place but I got a room with horrible beds, besides that everything else was spot on very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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