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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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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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487 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saranac Laboratory Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bartok Cabin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Queen Sofabed, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Second Floor, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Ground Floor, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Second Floor Two Queen Beds Room with Desk

  • Sleeps 4

Second Floor Two Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Beds Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Second Floor, Queen Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Second Floor, Queen Sofabed, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Saranac Lake

Lake Flower is within a 5-minute walk of Best Western Saranac Lake while other popular sites like Saranac Laboratory Museum are within a mile (2 km). This 69-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saranac Laboratory Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Waterhole - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bartok Cabin - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A-1 Buffet & Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saranac Lake

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Best Western Saranac Lake have access to an indoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and a computer station.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Best Western Saranac Lake?

This hotel is located in Saranac Lake, just steps from Lake Flower. You'll also find The Waterhole and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station within a short drive.

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

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Saranac Lake on Jan 25, 2026 start from $94.92, 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.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Best Western Saranac Lake have a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Saranac Lake doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include premium bedding and a hydromassage showerhead along with an indoor pool.

Does Best Western Saranac Lake have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Best Western Saranac Lake have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Best Western Saranac Lake offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Saranac Lake allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Best Western Saranac Lake for a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Best Western Saranac Lake?

The closest major airport to Best Western Saranac Lake is Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional), which is 8.6 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lake Placid, NY (LKP), which is located 9.3 mi away (14-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Western Saranac Lake?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Saranac Lake.

Best Western Saranac Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sujit, North York

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Room were so dusty, you can literally notice the dust on curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Traveled with family
We stayed for three nights and were VERY disappointed in the experience based on the price we paid ($600). The pool heater was broken for the whole stay and the pool was frigid. The pool was the primary reason I booked this hotel and would have booked a less expensive option if we had been notified before check-in that the pool was not usable. The front desk person told us "I'm just a part time employee, do you want me to check you out since the pool is not working?" when I asked if the pool would be repaired at all for the weekend. Additionally, there was no housekeeping available for our three night stay, acknowledged only by a note slipped under our door that they did not have housekeeping available. Breakfast was mediocre and the sheets on the bed had stains. Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

8/10 Good

Noreen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was terrible. Cold eggs, sausage. No toast, bagels. I would go back but plan on out for breakfast which we did this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anabela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OUTDATED

Very outdated and was given a handicap room with bo shower door or curtain - so strange!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

The location is great. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Christie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean ,smelled very bad ,musty ,moldy ,thought about sleeping in my car. Water stains on bathroom ceiling, dusty coffee maker,hallway smelled like the strongest of Ax mens spray.Breakfast there was enough mix for 1 waffle, then ran out at 6:30am.sausage was not brown ,it was cold. I would not stay at this location again. Needs to be updated, new floors,get rid of the old carpet, paint and clean the room .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie A

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Libby

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable visit

Our stay was ok. Pleasure trip during leaf peeping season. Beds were comfy. Room was ok. Breakfast questionable. Upon arrival the night before, the breakfast bread box was housed on the floor in the front desk area. The breakfast prep area for staff is a small closet that looked to be very unkept/unsanitary. This hotel is older and has been somewhat renovated. The ice water available at the front desk was wonderful. This property is near a beautiful walking/biking trail which we enjoyed. Not many staff working however those we ran across were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

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

6/10 Okay

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

EV chargers no longer available here

Listing mentioned electric vehicle EV chargers at hotel, but they are no longer working, bummer! Hotel is pretty dated, could use updates. Furst room i wss assigned had flooded bathroom. But im still giving it 3 stars because guy at front desk was super helpful, second room he gave me was fine, and breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very old and dated. Sheets are worn thin and dingy. Flooring is worn and dirty. No USB ports and limited electrical outlets. Lighting is only 3 table lamps so room is dark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

6/10 Okay

Emerick

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

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