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A wooden dock with Adirondack chairs and a red Adirondack chair, overlooking a calm lake with forest reflections.

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Our top choices for Saranac Lake motels

1. Sara Placid Inn & Suites

A building with a brick exterior, a covered outdoor seating area with chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

2. The Snowshoe Lodge

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

3. Rodeway Inn Lake Placid South

Indoor pool

4. The Boha Hotel

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a high ceiling with exposed beams, a fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

5. The Town House Lodge

A fire pit with chairs arranged around it, set in a wooded area with a lake and mountains in the background.

6. Cobble Mountain Lodge

A rustic wooden pavilion with stone walls and a stone foundation, surrounded by a grassy area with large rocks.

7. Ledge Rock at Whiteface

A lodge with a large building and a smaller cabin, surrounded by a grassy hill and a pond.

8. Cadence Lodge at Whiteface

A wooden cabin with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

9. Wolfjaw Lodge

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

10. Mountain Brook Lodge

A sign for Mountain Brook Lodge with an American flag and a gift shop sign.

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Learn more about Saranac Lake

Nestled in the Adirondacks, this charming village offers pristine lakes perfect for kayaking and waterfront trails with mountain views. Visit the downtown art galleries and historic cure cottages, then catch sunset from Baker Mountain's summit for panoramic lake vistas.

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A wooden dock with Adirondack chairs and a red Adirondack chair, overlooking a calm lake with forest reflections.

Top reviews in Saranac Lake

Sara Placid Inn & Suites

A building with a brick exterior, a covered outdoor seating area with chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

The Town House Lodge

A fire pit with chairs arranged around it, set in a wooded area with a lake and mountains in the background.

Cobble Mountain Lodge

A rustic wooden pavilion with stone walls and a stone foundation, surrounded by a grassy area with large rocks.

The Snowshoe Lodge

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

The Boha Hotel

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a high ceiling with exposed beams, a fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Cadence Lodge at Whiteface

A wooden cabin with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

Wolfjaw Lodge

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Rodeway Inn Lake Placid South

Indoor pool

Mountain Brook Lodge

A sign for Mountain Brook Lodge with an American flag and a gift shop sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Saranac Lake motels, based on reviews?

Sara Placid Inn & Suites stands out as a top choice for travelers seeking a memorable experience in Saranac Lake, boasting a great rating of 8.6. Nestled by the water, this motel offers breathtaking lake views that are superb for unwinding after a day of adventure. With amenities like onsite kayaking and rowing, guests can immerse themselves in the stunning natural surroundings. The friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring a smooth check-in process, and the comfortable rooms are designed for relaxation, making it an ideal retreat for couples and solo travelers alike.

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Saranac Lake?

You can find a great deal from $80 on Saranac Lake motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Saranac Lake motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

Is it better to stay in a Saranac Lake motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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