Mountain Lake Inn

2.5 star property

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Sun deck
Property grounds
View from property
Lake
Free self-parking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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487 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pendragon Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

EKS2 - Executive King with Sofa Bed - 2nd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

EQQ - Executive Double Queen Beds - 1st Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

EQQ2 - Executive Double Queen Beds - 2nd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

HKC - Handicap King with Roll-in Shower - 1st Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (K2 - King - 2nd Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

KS2 - Standard King with Sofa Bed - 2nd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

QQ - Double Queen Beds - 1st Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

QQ2 - Double Queen Beds - 2nd Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

QQT- Double Queen Beds with Tub - 1st Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

QQP - Double Queen Beds Pet Friendly - 1st Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

EKS - Executive King with Sofa Bed - 1st Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mountain Lake Inn

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, express check-in, and express check-out.
Mountain Lake Inn offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mountain Lake Inn. 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 WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Steps from Lake Flower and a 2-minute drive from Saranac Laboratory Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 988 square feet (92 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Mountain Lake Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Saranac Lake hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 988 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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 is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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 not available.
  • Cribs (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 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Mountain Lake Inn.

Mountain Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast preparer was excellent and food fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and good selection of food and drinks. N/A we have no pets and didn't see any.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and convenient location to area hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was overcrowded w parking, staff moved their car so we can park ours. This was at night as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Janet

The location is great. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
room was clean staff was very nice, Sebastian was great and cleaning staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair in shower. Parking was not good, when arriving later in the evening. Otherwise everything else was great. The staff were all terrific. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice breakfast, also in a great location near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dixit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to relax and take a stop!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Laurie A

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
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8/10 Good

Eriona

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was good for price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Never saw housekeeping, breakfast was a cold egg sandwich, heater extremely loud.Plowing was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TERESA

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, a perfect place to stay when visiting our daughter in Saranac Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome town and place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Staff & service
11 on a 10 scale…..friendly, quiet,clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daniel R

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was very pleasant. Room was OK. Beds were uncomfortable. Hotel needs some love. Very worn out. Breakfast was below par. Coffee was as well. Ask for a renovated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025