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Our top choices for Saranac Lake resorts

1. Lake House at High Peaks Resort

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, and a red sofa.

Location: Lake Placid
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
Price: $150 nightly, $169 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Saranac Lake resorts
Review: Views are incredible, walk out to town , restaurants, lake., by Danyal

2. The Whiteface Lodge

A lakeside setting with wooden chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

Location: Lake Placid
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 593 reviews)
Price: $302 nightly, $341 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Saranac Lake resorts
Review: Will be back to stay. The spa services were amazing. Staff was attentive and the room was huge., by Constance

3. NewVida Preserve

A modern building with a triangular glass facade and multiple windows.

Location: Jay
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 44 reviews)
Price: $144 nightly, $163 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Saranac Lake resorts
Review: A perfect location for what I needed, I love the space, very community-driven, and comfortable, by Rebecca

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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

The Whiteface Lodge

Address: 7 Whiteface Inn Ln, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, US
Location: Lake Placid
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (593 reviews)
Review: The lodge is beautiful inside and out and so are the staff. My room was very comfortable and we enjoyed the s'mores and the game room. The staff were very nice and incredibly helpful. I will defenately go back, and highly recommend., by Anonymous traveler, March 24, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lake House at High Peaks Resort

Address: 1 Mirror Lake Dr., Lake Placid, NY, 12946, US
Location: Lake Placid
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (1000 reviews)
Review: Great place to run away for an overnight or more. Beautiful view, lovely room, friendly staff, awesome pool and spa, frig and coffee/tea in room...actually tea was initially missing in room, but they brought me tea bags-2 regular and 2 peppermint. Fire in great room with magnificent view. Bar was closed, but we brought our own bottle and played scrabble by the fire., by Anonymous traveler, April 29, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

NewVida Preserve

Address: 6394 NYS-86, Jay, NY, 12941, US
Location: Jay
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (44 reviews)
Review: A perfect location for what I needed, I love the space, very community-driven, and comfortable, by Rebecca, October 5, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saranac Lake like for a resort vacation?

You deserve a break, and a resort is the perfect place to find all the services and amenities you need for a relaxing trip to Saranac Lake. One of the comfortable resorts in the surrounding area might be just what you're searching for, whether you're hoping for a luxurious suite, shopping possibilities, or fun activities to try.

What's a favorite resort for my stay in Saranac Lake?

Our top-rated resorts around Saranac Lake: Lake House at High Peaks Resort - Only a 5-minute walk from Mirror Lake. 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Saranac Lake. Features a fitness center, a terrace, and a car service. The Whiteface Lodge - Luxury resort. 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Saranac Lake. Has a full-service spa, a children's club, and a 24-hour fitness center. Lake Placid Club Lodges - Situated just a 5-minute walk from Mirror Lake. 8 mi (12.9 km) from Saranac Lake. Enjoy the fitness center and a car charging station. NewVida Preserve - Ski resort. 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Saranac Lake. Amenities include ski-in/ski-out access, a fitness center, and free self parking. SAVE 30% OFF WHEN U BOOK @ WHITEFACE LODGE RESORT. AVAIL THIS WINTER DEC 21-25th - Ski resort. 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Saranac Lake. Access to ski-in/ski-out access, a fitness center, and a garden.

What can I do in Saranac Lake?

Travelers enjoy activities like hiking in Saranac Lake, and also have good things to say about the boating and other opportunities for water recreation. Check out the interesting exhibits at Saranac Laboratory Museum and Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum, or grab your ski gear and head to Mount Pisgah Ski Area or Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. Additional attractions in the area include Bartok Cabin and Lake Flower.

What's the seasonal weather like in Saranac Lake?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 21°F. The snowiest months in Saranac Lake are January, December, March, and February, with each month seeing an average of 19 inches of snowfall.

What's the best way to get to and around Saranac Lake?

Fly into Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional), which is located 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Lake Placid, NY (LKP), which is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.