Best Western Saranac Lake

2.5 star property

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Sun deck
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Reception
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
487 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Lake Flower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bartok Cabin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Pisgah Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Best Western Saranac Lake

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a business centre and conference space. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Saranac Lake offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Saranac Lake. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Flower. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Flower and a 2-minute drive from Saranac Laboratory Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Best Western Saranac Lake offers its guests an indoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 988 square feet (92 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Best Western Saranac Lake. Free self parking is available.

This Saranac Lake hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Best Western Saranac Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sasenarayan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was good and clean but pool felt a bit slimy. Will stay again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Merritt Island

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BW was in a convenient location, had comfortable, quiet and safe facilities, and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on a main road..5-10 min into Saranac Lake, and 10 min to Lake Placid. Nice, clean rooms. Great staff. Pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay, unfortunately the pool was cooler than I like but it is winter but we saw some kids did swim, the summer would be a blast here, not the most updated but it was a great deal for the stay with inclusions. Theres plenty to do around, breaskfast was amazing beds were clean and staff was very nice and plesent at all times. And the veiw is incredible, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lismar

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are very expensive for what I got. Consider renovating the room to make them cozy and brighter. The bathroom is extremely basic for the price. Consider making an investment there. Put more love in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kitanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was an amazing assortment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GLEN

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariah

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we arrived the window was wide open, heat off in 16 degree weather. Sink wasn’t clean as there was an opened, used bar of soap on the sink counter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Windsor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. Wish the breakfast would have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024