Skip to main content
Beginning of main content

Enter dates to see availability

Basic Room 4

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 2

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 6

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 3

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 9

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Double or Twin Room 1

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Balsam Inn, you're just a quick walk from Adirondack Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a communal living room, TV in a common area and a shared microwave
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking, archery and bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute walk from West Branch of the Sacandaga River and 8 minutes by car from Kane Mountain Fire Tower
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Balsam Inn also features a picnic area, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Balsam Inn was completed in February 2022. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Caroga Lake lodge.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

The Balsam Inn offers 9 accommodations with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Private bathrooms are not in room
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

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

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowmobiling on site
  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Archery on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hunting on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Cross-country skiing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Water tubing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at checkout.

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at checkout.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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 only accepts cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit 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 only accepts cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No front desk
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Host will greet you
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • No lifts
  • Cash-only property
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Cash deposit required
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: USD 15 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • The Balsam Inn Lodge
  • The Balsam Inn Caroga Lake
  • The Balsam Inn Lodge Caroga Lake

You should know

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
url importing http://www.ebookers.ch/Caroga-Lake-Hotels-The-Balsam-Inn.h76025192-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&
There was an error importing /Caroga-Lake-Hotels-The-Balsam-Inn.h76025192-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&, error: javax.servlet.jsp.JspTagException: 301 http://www.ebookers.ch/Caroga-Lake-Hotels-The-Balsam-Inn.h76025192-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.